The Magnetic: Loving the Ice Man

Chapter 12

Chapter 12: "There's something about you that I'm scared to lose, because I know I won't find it in someone else."

"What the hell?" Pheobe exclaimed. "Sam, aware ka ba na may CaTan shippers?"

I nodded, trying to appear nonchalant even though, deep down, I was very affected. In fact, I've been so stressed out lately because my boyfriend is being linked to another woman.

It all started when a video of Cale and Tanya talking in a parking lot was leaked to the public, and now everyone assumes they're dating. I can't blame them; how could they not think that way when Tanya was seen getting into Cale's car afterward?

Cale explained what had really transpired that night. Apparently, they were both invited to an event, and Tanya had another important engagement to attend to. However, her driver got into a minor accident. At nagkataon na nalaman niyang iisa lang ang daan nila ni Cale kaya nakisabay siya. And, of course, Cale couldn't possibly say no. Despite his cold personality, he's very much a gentleman. 

"CaTan? Ano yon? Food?" kunot noong tanong ni Macy.

Elle rolled her eyes. "Gaga. CaTan as in Calem and Tanya."

Macy's eyes widened then turned to me. "Ate, those people don't know the truth; we do. Iyon lang ang importante kaya huwag kang magpapaapekto sa mga CaTan shippers!"

I gave her a small smile. "Oo naman."

"Pero nakakashit sa inis ang mga theories at videos na ginawa nila! I mean, where the hell did they get this idea na si Tanya ang kasama ni kuya Cale na nagbakasyon sa US!" Pheobe exclaimed, frowning. "Hello! Si Sam kaya yung mystery girl na kasama ni kuya Cale sa US! Si Sam iyon! Hindi yung malanshing girl na nalilink kay kuya Cale dahil sa pisting video na iyon!"

"Puso mo, Pheobs," natatawang sabi ni ate Elle. "Don't you think it's better for him to be linked to someone else? I mean, imagine the amount of bashing Tanya receives from Cale's possessive fans. Mas marami sila sa CaTan shippers!"

"Hindi. Nakakapikon yung mga pisti eh! Ikaw ba, Sam, hindi napipikon?"

I stayed quiet. Truth be told, I watched some of those CaTan videos and hated every bit of my boyfriend's supposed romantic interactions with Tanya.

"Beer, girls. Pampakalma," nakangising sabi ni Hera habang ibinababa sa mesa ang mga bote ng alak.

It was past 1 in the morning when we finished our rehearsal, and none of us wanted to go home yet. So, we thought of going to Hera's unit. Sanay na siya sa amin so she doesn't get surprised when we suddenly show up at her place. 

"Perfect, Hera! Kailangan ko ito," ani Pheobe na kaagad kumuha ng isang bote at tinungga.

"O, magtira ka ng pang-uwi, Pheobe ha. Tatadyakan talaga kita kapag nalasing ka diyan," ani Elle. "Ipapaalala ko lang, may guesting tayo mamayang hapon."

Pheobe rolled her eyes. "Oo na."

"Dito na lang kayo matulog," ani Hera. "Sam, pahelp naman. Kunin natin yung snacks sa kitchen."

I stood up right away. Hinawakan niya ako sa kamay at hinila papuntang kitchen. She gestured for me to sit on the highchair by the counter. Nagtataka man ay sumunod ako. She then took the seat beside mine and asked, "Kamusta ka naman?"

My brows raised. "I'm okay. Just a bit tired from reh-"

"Kamusta yung heart mo?" putol niya sa sinasabi ko. "Okay pa ba? Iyong totoo ha? Wala munang pangshowbiz na sagot."