Unveiling The Mask Behind (High Class Issue Series #4)

Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Hate Me

"This is your caramel latte, Ma'am," the barista said and placed my order on the table. I scented immediately the smell of the latte, which caused me to smile. It's my comfort drink whenever I'm bombarded with my work.

"Merci," I thanked the barista. When she left, I took a sip of the latte that traveled down to my throat, giving me warmth.

Kaagad naman akong bumalik sa pagtitipa dahil kailangan ni Ma'am Valerie ang market sales para sa buwan na 'to. Nagmamadali na rin ako dahil mamaya lang ay may meeting ang mga board members at kasama ako doon.

Mahirap maging secretary ni Ma'am Valerie. Sa lahat ng mga pupuntahan niya ay dapat nandoon ako. Mapa-fashion week o mapa-bidding ay dapat kasama niya ako pero hindi naman ako nagrereklamo, sadyang marami lang talaga siyang inaabala na napapasama rin ako.

I was just typing when suddenly, the smell of the coffee was replaced by a recognizable scent that made my nose crinkled. I'm right, it's Acqua Di Gio, and I only know one person who uses that kind of cologne.

Marahan akong suminghap at isinara ang laptop ko. Walang imik kong niligpit ang mga gamit ko at kalmadong nilisan ang coffee dahil alam kong nandiyan na naman siya.

Kailan ba siya titigil?

Sinukbit ko ang bag ko ng maigi at sa pagsara ng pinto ng coffee shop ay sumunod naman ang pagtunog ng wind bell chime. Nakagat ko ang ibabang labi ko dahil sa pagpipigil na huwag lingunin si Orcus na nasa likuran ko. Ano pa bang kailangan niya sa akin?

Pagkatapos ng nangyare ay doble na ang pag-iwas ko sa kanya. Lagi siyang pumupunta sa Silverstine pero hindi ko siya pinapansin. Isang linggo akong walang kibo sa tuwing nandiyan siya na para bang ikakabingi ko na ang hindi pagpansin sa kanya.

Simula nung dumating si Mama dito sa France ay hinanda ko na ang sarili ko para lumipat ng ibang lugar kung saan hindi niya ako makikita at mahahanap pang muli. Ganito, ganito ang buhay ko sa tuwing nandiyan siya na para bang napaka-desperada ko sa kalayaan ko.

"Fuck, Serina!" Orcus cursed, which made me stop, but I was resisting myself not to look back. If I could ignore him for a week, then I can do that for a year or maybe forever. That's is how I want to secure myself away from him.

"Umuwi na ang mama mo!" dagdag niya pa.

My grip tightened on the strap of my bag as I felt stunned on the spot that I'm standing. I should have just continued walking, but when he called my name, it seemed that I'm under his control.

When he came in front of me, he was catching his breath, and I could see the air coming out from his mouth. This man is unbelievable!

His hazel eyes were radiant to the sun's rays, making it bright yellow. Gosh! The magazine didn't give justice to how unbelievable this man is. He looks surreal in person. I guess the word handsome is not enough to describe his beyond belief visuals.