"She insults me everyday and tells me what kind of a low-class bitch I am when it's clear that she's uneducated. She doesn't even know the formulas of basic mathematics."
I roared in laughter. "How about you? Do you know the formulas?" I asked while trying to suppress my laughter.
She scratched her nape and shook her her slowly. "No, Miss." It made me laugh harder. She pouted. "I just heard you arguing about it when I was cleaning the guestrooms."
"Okay, okay. I'm going back to my room. I'll just get forty winks."
"Sleep well, Miss. I'll take care of this."
"Just call me Athijha, Lily." I was about to go upstairs when she called me. "Why?"
"You're having your most magical birthday, Jha. I'm sorry I didn't make it on your eighteenth birthday." "Where are we going then?" "Just enjoy the day, Athijha. I assure you, this is gonna be fun." He smiled and turn the radio on. I chuckled when the first song to play is rock. He glanced at me. "Are we thinking about the same thing?" He asked. I laughed shamelessly and nodded. "Let's hit the road, Quel. Just make sure we won't exceed the speed limit." I smirked and put on the seatbelt. "Ready?" I nodded. I leaned on my back and gasped when he really did it but I still laughed when he cackled. "Woo-hoo!" I raised my hand in t
"You looked great yesterday. You should consider removing your glasses, comb your hair and wear something not so old-fashioned. Just like yesterday when you arrived at our house." "I'm more comfortable this way, Iris." She started walking and so did I. "But you doesn't look gorgeous in that outfit," She doesn't filter her mouth, does she. "I think I look just fine. So just forget that memory or just kiss the picture you've captured while I'm in that kind of clothes." Her eyes twinkled. "Hey, speaking of a kiss, did you guys shared one?" She excitedly asked. "Nope," I replied, emphasizing the sound of letter "P". "No? Nothing h
"Hey!" I yelled as I marched towards him. "What took you so long?" I extended my hand and gestured him to give me the ball. "What now?" He asked and stopped throwing the ball in the air. "Give me that. You're gonna destroy the plants." I hissed. I grabbed the ball then glared at him. "Oh come on, Athijha. I waited for you for half an hour and you're just going to scold me about this? Unbelievable. Besides, they're just plants." I threw the ball and it hit him on his forehead. "What's your problem?" "Nothing," I smiled and tried to be cute. "Come on, you said you're going to teach me how to drive," I smirked. "Yeah, of course-" "Drive me crazy," I winked at him and roared in laughter when I saw how disgusted he was. I gently pat his head. "Don't you like a dose of your own medicine?" I innocently asked before walking away. I stopped when I can't feel his presence behind me. My eyebrows furrowed as I look back. "Q
I stood up and removed the dirts that got stuck on my skirt. "Let's go. I still have to read notes and do my assignments. I bet you also have yours." He clicked his tongue. "I don't really care. I can pass with or without effort." He arrogantly said. "Not because you're a genius means you have an exception. Please note that you're not really a genius." I rolled my eyes and took the lead. "Don't make a fuss about it, Athijha. I have my ways." "If you say so. It's your decision. Good luck with your life." The ride was too silent but not awkward. I took a nap for a rest while he's driving. Gentle taps on my face woke me up. I rubbed my eye and sat properly. I took my things and fixed myself. "Thanks for the ride." I muttered in the middle of yawning. I was about to geg off the car when he pulled me by the wrist. I looked at him with sleepy eyes. "Do you need something? Or did I forget something?" What he di
"Please, spare me from your arrogance, Quel." He put his hands behind his head and smiled. "I'm not being arrogant, Jha. This is me telling the truth." "I don't know what has gotten into you and you're like this today. Extra bubbly and extra arrogant." I lied. He's probably like this because someting good will happen later. I looked at him. I'm so sorry for what's gonna happen, Quel. I bit my burger. "Quel" He hummed as a response. "If ever I did something that would ruin everything we have today, will you be able to forgive me?" My palm suddenly felt cold when it took a while before he answered. I don't know if he can feel how tensed I was or can he smell my nervousness blendin
"I'm sorry about that, my little girl is shy." "It's okay," Aunty Ely chuckled. When the maids took the plates we used, they served us cheesecake ice creams. "My son, your soon to be wife is so intelligent," "And pretty, too." Mom added. Clea stopped eating her dessert and modestly wiped her mouth. She leaned on her chair and crossed her arms under her chest. I immediately finished the ice cream when she made a hand gesture that only the both of us understands. I gulped. She still wants to execute what we've planned. "About their marriage," Uncle Arnold started the conversat
Days have passed by but our household is still as chaotic as the day my sister left. Phone calls here and phone calls there. An hour won't pass without my mom calling Clea's name. She won't let dad stop looking for Clea. I ran my gaze on my surroundings and I can't help but seek her presence. I never told anything about what we've talked about to anyone. I left without eating breakfast because it will never be the same again. A day without her bitching around me and playing along with mom and dad is just another day of confusion. I waited for a short while before a taxi happens to pass by. "To York University, please." I swallowed the lump in my throat when we passed by Clea's favorite cafe. I looked away and prepared cash when I
My eyes are darted on the floor and what's surprising was, they're not tearing up like how it should. I feel nothing. It's like, I was numb. She punched my stomach. "Clio!" Dad intervened. She faced daddy. "This child, this child is the reason why everything is messed up again, Antonio. I won't ever give a shit or throw even my life if our daughter's not involved." She slapped me again. "But Clea is involved, Anton." I raised my head. Rage lit her eyes when it met mine. She grabbed my hair and threw my glasses away. "Don't you dare look at me with that sinful eyes, Athijha! Don't you fucking dare," Dad pulled her away. "Athijha, go to your room first. I'll talk to you later. Let me calm her first," I had goosebumps the moment I he