Dumped by Mr. Playboy (ASHLEY 6) ☑

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

The first question I asked myself the moment I open my eyes was, Do I still Love him? And the answer is still Yes.

Before, I found novels boring, specifically when it talks about love, true love, love that doesn't change after how many years, a girl being desperate for love, love revenge and more so. But now I understand, it's true, love is stronger than will. Napatunayan ko iyon sa sarili ko, dahil kahit na gustong gusto ko ng wag mahalin si Braxten, mahal na mahal ko parin siya.

"Your dark circles are getting worse, Lalaine. " Nag-aalalang sabi ni Doydoy.

I shrug. "Maraming projects eh, mababa ang grades ko sa halos lahat ng subject ko kaya kailangan kong bumawi. Most of my professors tasked me to do projects, kaya nagpupuyat ako."

It's partly true, well these past nights I've been sleeping late not because of crying but because of making my projects. Dahil kung ako nga bumagsak paano pa kaya ang grades ko?

"I can help you, ilang projects pa ba ang gagawin mo? I have a lot of free time, you know."

I sigh. "Salamat pero di na, ito naman na ang huli, sana lang makatulong tu para tumaas kahit kunti ang grado ko." I said, worried.

Wala kasi ni isang klase ko ang nakapasa ako, kaya di ko maiwasang mabahala. My Father's death and Braxten's new attitude is not a valid excuse, I should keep on doing good and striving hard in my studies right? Even with all the problems I'm facing, I shouldn't be so distracted to the point na di na ako makakapasa.

Dahil kung babagsak ako, masasayang lang ang pinaghirapan ni Papa. And that will be my nightmare. I won't let that thing happen! Gagawin ko lahat para maibalik ko sa dating ayos ang lahat.

"Lalaine, pinatawag ka ng Dean sa office niya." Sabi ng class president namin na si Avila.

My heart immediately beat fast due to nervousness. Nanlamig at nanginig ang mga daliri ko, and I know my expression right now is not good too. I might look pale and sick, dahil sa kaba. Lumunok ako.

"S-sige, ahm, pupunta ako pagkatapos neto." Kinakabahan kong sabi at tinuro ang ginagawa ko.

Avila nodded and went out, ako nalang ang naiwan dito sa classroom, hindi pa kasi ako tapos sa pagsusulat, and my shaking fingers is not of help either! But nevertheless, I tried my best to finish writing as fast as I could, pero sinuguro kong mababasa ko rin mamaya, may quiz kasi kami bukas.

While jogging towards the Dean's office, I can feel my heart pounding so fast that my chest hurts. For sure, what I'm gonna hear inside will be not good. At ngayon palang ay naiiyak na ako. I can't let my Father's hard work, money and effort go to waste. I can't stand it!

Pumasok ako sa loob habang ang mga luha ay nagbabadya ng lumabas. The Dean is busy reading something on the folder he's hodling, pero batid kong alam niya ang pagpasok ko.

"Sit down, Miss Geroche." Pormal na sabi ng aming Dean at ininwestra ang upuan sa tapat niya.

Huminga ako ng malalim saka umupo, I smoothly cleared my throat. "Dean, pinatawag niyo po ako?"

He let out a small sigh as he put the folder his holding down his table. He intertwined his fingers in front of him and look at me with pity.

"Iha, I heard about the tragedy, about what happened to your only family member, your father. And I can totally understand that it's tough, it's really hard to move on and stay focused, right?"

Somehow, I feel relieved that he can understand. Tumango ako while still trying to supress my emotions. "O-opo, salamat po sa pag-intindi."

He pressed his lips and nodded. "But, iha, you should accept what happened and move on faster. Hindi maganda ang naging resulta ng pagkamatay ng papa mo sa iyo, and I understand that, but then your grades are falling real bad. I know your professors have given you chance right? Tasked to do some Projects? But still. Bumagsak ka sa tatlong klase mo."