"Did you get called that often?""No. We're not really close. We only talk when it comes to Ate Diana and her sister.""Oh. Alright. No one calls you at night, then?""Sometimes Janice. Just when something is needed.""What about your suitors?"I nodded and propped my elbow on the armrest of the chair. "You know that I don't entertain suitors, right?""Really? It's been rumored that you have a lot of lovers, ah?"Well ... there are some who really insist even though I don't want to. Those boys have the background so brave. But the past months, I no longer go with Mommy to social gatherings so I can no longer socialize with them. I don't reply on their chats, too. So maybe eventually it stopped as well."I don't have a long -term lover, Rustov. I don't want to date. I guess you know that, too?""I don't know if that's a good idea or a bad one, though," he said in a low voice.I was speechless, not understanding what he meant."Where do you have a problem with your homework?" he changed
"What did the woman say to you?" I immediately asked Rustov when he returned to the table with our food.Pure grilled and dish there, with pork and chicken barbeque. He landed some mango juice for me and water as well. I watched him as he put all the necessary things in our table. When he finished, he placed the tray in the adjacent container."It's just nothing," he replied."She's pretty. Do you know her?"He turned to me, his gaze weighing. His lips protruded a bit as he shook his head."Did she want you to join them? Or maybe she asked for a number?"He smirked."She asked for my number," he admits.I fell silent and the taste was bitter. But I think that's normal. He's attractive, it's only natural that there are women who spontaneously approach him, including those hot and mature girls."Then? You gave it to her?""Did you see me scribble my number?" His brow shot up.I fell silent. If in matter. But ..."Maybe you gave your facebook account or something, since it's more accessi
The corners of his lips rose, his eyes widened. His eyes turned into blazing brown when the sun hit it. He tilted his head. His eyes went back to pitch black again, like infinite darkness."You're still not my type until now, though.""What?" I asked, offended. I don’t know if I’m going to slap him with the bag or I’m just going to slap him straight."In that case, why are you still flirting with me ?!"He licked his lower lip, biting it subtly after. He smiled boyishly like this is very amusing."Because I like you so much ... even you're not my type," he said seriously."Oh, I get it. You like those like Kiara, right? The perfect body and–"He pulled me closer so I stopped talking. I was heaving deeply because of the growing irritation. He chuckled while staring at my face. I pushed him but his grip just dropped to my waist.I eyed him sharply. "You know what, you just gave me more reason to reject you over and over again. What if we're done, then the many around you like your guys!
The thought of the kiss is stirring my mind, giving me a hard time to think straight. In grief and anger, I stepped fast, almost running. I walked away from the tents, walking straight away from the quadrangle until I reached the row of kiosk benches. Quiet and no one there.It was unreasonable to get mad, right! But I still couldn't help but get angry. He didn't want the kiss, I consoled myself. He wasn't even expecting it on the first place. But my irrationality is prevailing because of too much anger for everything that happened.And that bitch! The courage to kiss her even if she's not her boyfriend!But he isn't your boyfriend too, Audrey. So why are you angry?I closed my eyes and cursed. What now? I'm not straying too far from the boundaries like what that girl did! The thickness of the kiss looks like he doesn't want to!"Audrey!"I panicked when I heard his voice. I didn't have to look back to make sure he was following me. I quickly went to the kiosks, intending to go to any
Rustov:I am going home. Bon and I will meet at the bistro later. I'll drink a bit. Is it okay?I sat up in bed. I stared at his text for a while. He was with friends. So that means there is also Kiara? Irritation went up in my chest. But of course I don't have the right to say no. He's been friends with you for a long time. I’ll just look like a villain if I say I don’t. And I think it's just too childish.Me:You don't have to ask for my permission, Rustov. I'm not your girl.He didn't reply, maybe still on the trip. After I got dressed, my phone rang for a new text.Rustov:But I'm courting you. I'm giving you the right.Me:Are you still dating? How many times have you been nabbed, huh?Rustov:I'm still a lover, Audrey.I close my eyes and catch my breath.Me:Don't drink too much later. Don't stay up too late either. Update me!Rustov:Noted, master.I was shaken and very bitten lip. He really knows how to melt my irritation, huh? I wonder if he had done this to girls before. Th
Lots of people in the quadrangle we went down, high school students mostly. Though, there are also colleges. Some were even watching us from the corridors of the buildings. Someone yelled my name like a signal and they created a pathway for me. In the middle I saw Daryl, a grade twelve who was also famous at school.I didn't feel anxious or anything. It just didn’t happen once. For some reason, the boys from the high society here tend to love surprises like this. Also because maybe most women like such gimmicks. But I just don't feel anything for this kind of stunts. So to finish it, I walked over to Daryl.He was holding a huge bouquet of flower with his friends at his back holding balloons and raising a banner with "Will you be my date?" written on it.Everyone around shouted. I love surprises. But I appreaciate it better if it's not in the eyes of public. It used to be like this to me, they just want to show off. And when the answer is right, they'll feel like they got the trophy t
"Why is it bad?"I smiled and hugged the pillow."Mama and I are leaving for Capiz today. We're going home on Sunday night. We can't see each other today."I was slightly disappointed. We were both busy for the past Saturdays. Now that it's all over, we won't meet. But of course, it was his family. He should be there."It's okay. We'll see each other on Monday," I said positively."Yes. I'll see you, then."I just spent the weekend doing unfinished school works. Janice called me and asked why I suddenly lost the ball last night. Even Daryl messaged me if I was fine. I didn't tell Janice about it yet. All I said was, I’ll tell him when we see each other. She told me how amazing that night for herbecause his crush is his partner. He said a lot so it took us a while to call. After the call, I just replied to Daryl.I was kind of guilty for leaving him like that. That person is friendly and kind. When because of me I feel like he didn’t enjoy the ball.Me:I'm really sorry for last night
Staring at him deeply, little by little, I slowly began to understand everything. I rejected him not because I don't like him on that level. I was afraid. I was so afraid to break my own principles. I was afraid that I might end up being enslaved by my emotions. I was afraid I'd end up getting consumed by that feeling. I put him on the pedestal because that’s what I think is right. I let my mind control everything that I ended up lying to myself.I'm afraid that once I gamble, I won't be able to give up. Because now, I realized I am very, very infatuated with him. And I fear the fate of how I feel. Because this time, I know I can't hold back anymore. I couldn't even hold it when I was still in denial, how much more now that I finally accepted that I do like him?"You chose your clothes?" Rustov asked as he raised his hand behind my back. I shivered when I felt the warmth of his hand against my bare skin."Mommy did ..." I said almost mutely."Are you comfortable with it, though?"I co