Fazed Arrow (The Athletes #2) COMPLETED

Chapter 7

Natigilan na naman siya. I can see irritation in his eyes. Ilang beses na nagbago ang ekspresyon niya. I lost count already. Nakakaaliw.

"Alam mo, mapanakit talaga Mommy ko, e. Pwede namang hindi niya na sabihin sa akin, but she always chooses saying hurtful facts. Para raw tumigil na ako sa kahihingi ng atensyon sa Daddy ko. Masisisi niya ba ako? I want a father's love. Noon pa man!"

Who wouldn't want a father's love?! It's a package every child must have. A mother and father's love. To have a sibling's love is only a bonus.

Ginalaw galaw ko ang paa ko. Inubos ko ulit ang shot ko. I can already feel my head's rebellion. Minsan umiikot na ang mundo ko.

"Even though you didn't have that name, you will remain a grace for me..."

I wasn't sure if I heard him right, but that touched my heart tenderly. Parang may malambot na kamay na humaplos sa aking puso. It feels so good, and I want to feel it more often.

I looked at my side to see the crowd. No one's looking at us, but I know I'd be on the headline again tomorrow. Aakusahan na naman akong malandi.

"Can you stop drinking now? Nakarami ka na..." His tone was so smooth and relaxing. Para akong nilalambing. I feel like a baby.

I smiled, trying to please him. "Just one glass. Last na!"

He sighed but nodded after. "Alright. If that's what you want."

"Hindi naman ako umiinom palagi kaya ayos lang! My kidneys are strong! Puso ko lang hindi..."

He smirked and nodded. "Maybe because you're in the wrong person. Subukan mo sa akin."

A bark of laughter escaped in my small mouth. I was taken aback at that. I didn't see it coming.

"Do you really like me?" Yumuko ako sa kanya. I tilted my head to tease him.

Nilapit niya ang upuan niya sa akin. Binalik ko na ang ulo ko sa pwesto nito kanina. Masakit sa batok.

"I really do..." he said in his low baritone voice. "Subukan mo ako, baka sakaling magustuhan mo rin."

Hindi ako matigil sa kakatawa. I don't think he finds it offending. Kahit siya at natatawa, e. He's like a mythical god whenever he smiles or laugh. Nakaka-adik.

"Who wouldn't like a Montevinski, anyway?"

His eyebrows turned like waves. Same as through strong waves in the ocean.

"If a girl would like me, I want her to do it in the right way. I want her to like me as I am, not because I bear that powerful name..."

I bit my lip and nodded. There's still a ghost of a smile plastered upon my lips. I had never been attracted to mature guys before. And his effect on me is really questionable.

Gaga, lasing ka lang, Uoiea Ishan. Ayaw mo sa matanda.

"I'm not mad..." biglang deklara niya. "I'm not mad, alright?" malambing niya pang dagdag. Ang mga mata ay nangungusap.

Tumango ako. "I know..." Pabulong.

Gabi na. My mom texted me a while ago and she heard that her favorite guy is going to send me home. Kampante na naman ang nanay ko panigurado. I wonder why she likes Xydon so much... Madalas siyang magkwento sa akin. Parang binebenta niya sa akin 'tong lalaki na ito. Siguro dahil kaibigan niya si Tita Cha.

"I love it whenever you smile. Your gummies always make me happy," he announced.

I smiled and showed him my gummies. He chuckled and I laughed. What? He told me he loves seeing it, right? It's free, kaya ayos lang!