Who would've thought that I could endure Grant's presence in almost a month. An arrogant, annoying man like him. Even myself, I can't believe that I am still here.
I was just staring at him while he was laughing together with his best friend, Saxson. Wearing his simple maroon v-neck t-shirt that fitted to his well-formed physique, paired with black short.
Months ago we were just strangers, not literally 'cause we knew each other, it just that we were not close. "Grant might melt if you won't stop staring at him," untag sa akin ni Cecille. I swiftly dodged my gaze, acted as if I was busy on my phone. "Well, can't blame you, he looks handsome."Hindi ko siya muling pinansin. Nagpapanggap na hindi ko naririnig ang mga sinasabi niya. Ayokong mag-isip siya ng ibang bagay dahil sa nahuli niya akong tinititigan ito. "Oh maybe I'm getting older, I forgot that you're a great actress." Sa pagkakataong ito ay nilingonShit! I pulled my hair because of frustration. Why does the rumor spread that fast? Damn those reporters, they're like a parasites. They will suck you up until your life is ruined. Such a life-wrecker.I bit my lower lip and glance at the news again. When will they stop talking about that issue? Isn't it just a coincidence that we are together in the same place? But who would believe, if in the photo that senator looks sweet to me.I admit that we met, but not planned. He was flirting with me, I just don't take it seriously. Hell! Who wants to be a mistress? Definitely no one."Ang pananahimik ba ng nasabing artista ay kumukumpirma na totoo ang balita? Isa nga ba siyang mistress ni Sen. Gilbert Sanchez?" ani ng isang matabang lalaki sa balitang aking pinapanood."Don't you ever show your face in front of me dumbass, I'll twist your head," nanggagalaiting bulong ko, habang matalim na nakatitig sa reporter na nasa telev
"Stop! She's my fiance'. We're getting married."It was Grant.Lahat ng reporter sa unahan namin ay natahimik. Maging ako man, dahil sa sinabi niya. Nagsimulang kumalabog ang aking dibdib.Ngunit maya-maya lang ay sunod-sunod na naman ang pag-flash ng camera."Ms. Jade, totoo po ba ang sinabi niya?""Bakit hindi po nababalita ang relasyon ninyo?"Mas hinigpitan pa niya ang pagkakayakap sa akin. Iniiwas niya ako sa mga ito, upang hindi ako makuhanan ng litrato."Because I respect her job as an actress. Hope you do too," he answered bluntly with a streak of sarcasm. "If you don't mind, can we leave?" Hindi na niya hinintay na sumagot pa ang mga ito.Yakap pa rin ako ay naglakad ito pabalik. May mga dumating na ring mga guard. Marahil sinabihan niya kanina. Panay pa rin ang tawag nila sa pangalan ko, habang pilit pinaaalis ng mga guard."Don't look at me as if I am you
I almost jumped when the door of my unit suddenly opened. I was still in a state of shock when he stepped closer to me and pulled me up from sittiing."What's your problem, Grant?!" reklamo ko. Hila pa rin ako nito palabas."My friend is waiting for us," sagot niya. Hindi man lang ako nililingon. "He's a lawyer. He can help us to fake every documents of our marriage. If you think that I will marry you for real, stay with your dream, punk."Nang makapasok kami sa unit niya ay nandoon nga ang kaibigan niya. Nakaupo sa sofa. He smiled at us. I think he's more approachable than to this guy next to me."She's here.""You sure you don't want to marry for real?" tanong ng kaibigan niya. Kunot-noo namin siyang nilingon. May nakakalokong ngiti sa labi niya habang nakatingin sa amin.We were still holding each other hand. I quickly took my hand from him. He dodged his gaze and cleared his throat.&nbs
After the wedding we all went to the reception area. Some reporters approached us and initiates an interview, but we didn't allow them, and just promised to do an interview the next day.Gabi na at nagsimula nang mag-uwian ang ibang bisita. I saw Landon walking towards us. Jerk. He's like a mushroom, appears after the rain."Hi Jade. Congrats," he said with a mischief smile pasted on his lips. "And to your newly husband.""Thank you," saad ko na lamang. Halatang nakainom siya at mukhang may nais ipahiwatig."I guess you were serious now. I mean, after a lot men of that linked to your name, here you are, ready to settle down."From my peripheral vision, I could see how Gran't grip on the wine glass tightened."Landon, you're drunk, just go home...""How about you, Mr. Sarcilla? Where are you good at?" singit ni Grant, di pa man ako nakakatapos sa pagsasalita. He
Grant opened the passenger seat's door. He motioned for me to get out. Marahan kong inapak ang isa kong paa sa lupa. Ilang beses akong lumunok bago tuluyang makababa."That's it," he said and held my hand."Welcome to Hacienda Samonte!" sabay-sabay na sigaw ng mga tao. Sa pagkakaalala ko ay pamilya niya iyon at ang iba nilang mga trabahador dito sa hacienda.Sumalubong sa amin ang dalawang matandang lalaki at babae. Sa tingin ko ay nasa mid 50's na. Kasama ang isang babae at lalaki na tila pinagbiyak na bunga."They are twins. Meet your in laws, babe," sweet na sweet niyang saad. Hinawakan pa niya ako sa bewang. "Mom, dad, and assholes...""Kuya!" sabay na reklamo no'ng kambal."Just kidding." Ngayon ko lang siya nakitang tumawa at ngumiti. Iba ba ang nalalanghap ditong oxygen."Hello po," magalang na bati ko sa kanila."You grown as a beautiful lady, iha
Oh fuck! Who disrespectfully opened the curtain of my room? I want to sleep more, but because of sun's ray that penetrating through the window, I pulled myself up from the bed even it's against my will. Eyes still half close."I just want to see her!" rinig kong sigaw na tila nanggagaling sa labas ng aking kwarto.Who's the hell is that? As far as I remember, I am living alone. Meaning to say may nakapasok sa unit ko?! Awtomatikong nanglaki ang mata ko. Agad napatayo sa kama.Heck! I need to call 911. Where''s my fucking phone? For God sake!Nahinto ako sa paghagilap ng aking cellphone sa kung saan nang bumukas ang pintuan ng kwarto. His thick brows furrowed. Threw me his cold stare with a questioning look.He's wearing a white sleeveless shirt that paired with gray swift pants. Bumabakat ang hubog ng kanyang katawan sa suot niyang sando. I dodged my gaze when he raised his brow.Fuck Jade! Andito nga pala ako sa prob
Until now I am still thinking about Grant said yesterday. Why mom did that? I vividly remember what she told to dad that night, before they got finally divorce.I turned my head at the mansion that I had never been able to call home. Every passing day, felt like I was stucked in hell. Mom's right, our memories inside of that house was a nightmares. Living with them was a nightmare. I bit my lower lip when tears started to flow."Saan ka ba pupuntang bata ka?" Awtomatiko akong nahinto sa pag-iyak nang marinig ang pamilyar na boses.God! I really missed her. She was my only crying shoulder back then. She gave me love that my parents had forgotten to give."Yaya Gema," I uttered as I looking at her. Is she misses me too? Is she thinking me? I want to run towards her. Hug her tight and tell her what I've been through"Please, yaya Gema. I just want to visit our farmers," maktol ng dalagang kasama niya.S
I yawned as I staring at Grant. It's only 6 in the morning and here we are. Abala siya sa pakikipag-usap sa matandang lalaki. Nandito kami sa rantso nila."Hey babe, come here," tawag nito sa akin. I stood up while frowning. This guy is really making my life fucked-up. "Someone's here having a not-so-good morning," he said teasingly and messed up my hair.Natawa ang matandang lalaki na nangangalaga sa mga kabayo. I frowned even more at what he did. He really know how to ruin my day. Well, just his fucking face is enough to pissed me off."What are we doing here?" Hindi ko maitago ang inis sa tono ng aking boses. "It's only 6 in the morning, dude. I still want to wrap up my body in a fluffy comforter." I heard him chuckled. Parang natanggal 'yong kaantukan ko nang marinig ang malambing niyang tawa."Hindi pa rin nagbabago si Señorita Jade, mahilig ka pa ring matulog." Lumingon ako sa gawi ng matanda na