Perfect Haters (English)

Chapter 3

"f**k! f**k! f**k!" I've been dealing with my hangover inside the car for almost an hour now. I don't know why but this is the first time I felt this.

I am usually fine every morning after I wake up from being so drunk.

I already tried drinking a lot of water but the pain just won't go away. My head is aching so damn much I just want to cut it off.

I massaged my temple repeatedly. I tried relaxing and thankfully, the pain slowly subsided a few more minutes after.

I've been parked inside the university's parking lot for more than an hour now. Geez, I didn't even go to my first subject. How nice is that Naomi.

I gathered my things when I was sure I can handle the pain. But I was surprised to see who's waiting outside my car.

Gelo Ferrer is leaning on his car, seriously looking at me like I did something unforgivable and he's waiting for me to punish me. It's as if he's been staring at me since I came here at the parking lot even when my car's windows are highly tinted.

The memories of last night then rushed vividly to my mind. I bumped into him and that's when Peter came running after me, from a VIP room and I know what is running through Gelo's mind that time. He must be thinking that I'm a slut, but I don't care. My image doesn't need to be justified for him, he's free to judge me.

I rolled my eyes at him. I tried to walk out but that's when he spoke, "Consequence."

I turned to look at him, "Really Gelo?"

He stood up straight, putting his hands on his pockets, "Everything that I saw will remain a secret. But you can't run away from the consequence you owe me, have you decided?"

I breathed in deeply to calm myself. Be good Naomi, you still owe this guy. Be good. But how can I agree to that kind of consequence? He's asking too much, how can he expect me to agree to that?

He wants me to be his personal assistant and I don't get it. If I already did hit him with a baseball bat, he should be aware that I can also do violent things to him. So why is he pushing this PA thing to me?

"Don't you think it's unfair? Why do I have to serve you? I can do one time consequences but not this Gelo Ferrer,"

"Getting kicked out is far way more than what I'm asking you Naomi, for you can never go back to this school." His gaze is too sharp I can't pull away. Why is he making me feel intimidated? Why is he so overpowering? I don't understand how can he handle me this way.

And he has a point. I must admit he has a point.

"For how long should I be your personal assistant then?"

"Three months."

I opened my mouth to protest but I know I just can't. Three months is unbelievable, I don't think I can be his PA for that too long. But thinking about it is way better than being kicked out.

"I have my shooting later, 6pm." Before I knew it, he's already walking away.

"Gelo are you serious?"

"No buts."

And I think the world just reached its end.

*

I can't get my shits together the whole day. I was occupied of thoughts being Gelo's assistant, I wonder how he's going to make me pay for what I did to him. It makes me scared at the same time, I can't imagine how embarassing it is once people gets to know that a De Vera-- a Naomi Allison De Vera-- is serving as a personal assistant for an actor when my family owns an agency.

The bell rang. And I was like a creepy little prey hiding from his predator.

I was usually the first to leave the classroom when the bell rings but right now, it felt like my butt is glued to my seat. God, please forgive me for all the things I've done. I'm willing to do everything except for being that mysterious artist's personal assistant for three freakin' hell of a like months.

I was leaning on my desk when I hear a familiar voice inside the room. I looked up and saw Gelo Ferrer infront of me, holding a phone.

"Hello?Who's this?"

My eyes grew wide when I realized that the voice came from his phone on a loudspeaker, and my dad is on the other line!

"Hello,"

My lips trembled as I watch the on going call from the screen of his phone. I looked at him almost pleading. But deep inside me, I want to hit him with my chair. This freak is trying to control me by blackmailing me! Ugh! And the worst part is, he's successfully making me fall for his consequence. Because I'm freakin' nervous right now that my heart is thumping so loud!

"D-dad?" Thank goodness I was able to speak up calmly.

Dad's voice softened when he heard it's me. I calmed down.

"Naomi? Who's number is this? Where's your phone?"

I looked at Gelo and saw him staring at my face with no apparent expression. Curse this guy for setting me up into this unplanned conversation.

"Dad? I think I'll be home late this evening,"

"And why?" His voice suddenly became stern. Ugh. Explanation. I hate explaining! I glared at Gelo but he remained expressionless.

"I'll be sorting out some important files at my blockmate's flat. She's moving out so I guess I really need to gather my things out of her flat. I'm afraid it might take me long." I let my lips purse as I wait for his reaction. My dad, my mom, my twin brother and their overacting reactions over me. I hope he won't ask for anything more.

"Alright,"

Thank God! He told me to keep safe before bidding goodbye. I thought it's gonna take forever explaining but thankfully, it looks like he's on an urgent meeting.

I glared at Gelo when the phone call ended. He placed his phone back to his pocket, looking satisfied at why I did.

"So what are you waiting for? I have my shooting at 6, let's go."

He got what he wants, I'm his PA now. And all of it was because he blackmailed me!

I glared at his back while following him to the parking lot. Can I hit him once again? This time I'll make sure I'll kill him. This jerk is getting into my nerves.

He stopped infront of his car, he opened the door and I was surprised when he turned around and throwed me his carkeys.

"You drive,"

"What the hell? I though I'm a personal assistant? Why do I have to drive? I'm not a driver!" I complained. Why is he doing this to me? I'm getting frustrated right now.

"It's part of your job. Stop complaining and just do what I say." He then hopped inside leaving me furious.

I clenched my palm to control myself but I guess my anger really can't be helped. "I'll kill you, you f*****g piece of s**t!" I opened the door and sat on the driver's seat.

I put on my seatbelts and started the engine. I inserted the key to the ignition. The engine roared to life and I immediately pulled out of the parking lot.

I hit the gas to accelerate my speed and I saw Gelo glaring at my on the rearview mirror.

"What the f**k is your damage? Are you planning to kill the both of us?"

"You want me to fuckin' drive this f*****g car, so stop complaining dipshit." I drove faster, real fast. Darn it! I was never a drag racer, I'm even so afraid to overspeed but this son of a b***h is getting into my nerves!

"Dammit Naomi, slow down! We're at a f*****g highway!" He yelled behind me and I don't freakin' care. Don't ever try to annoy me this much, you don't know how do I get along.

We are running so fast when suddenly, the traffic lights turned green. My eyes grew wide. I immediately hit the brakes. It created a loud scandalous screech which caused my eyes to shutdown.

*

"Are you aware that we can sue you of reckless driving?"

I looked down at my hands to avoids everyone's eyes looking at me. We were brought to the police station because of what happened. Thankfully, no one got hurt. It's just that I overspeed and the cops caught us. And I swear, I regret doing that.

"Gelo? What happened?"

Gelo's manager is panting when she came. Gelo remained still, he's not talking since we came here. I saw his manager glaring at me and she's with someone.

"It's you again huh?"

I didn't answer. I couldn't afford to be b***h when I know it's my fault. I'll let her dehumanize me this time.

She glared at me but then didn't say anything more. She went to talk to the police for a few minutes. I don't know what she's gonna do but I think they can do something about this especially that Gelo is involved.

No matter how wrong it is to manipulate policemen and the law, I still hope we can get away with this. I have to secure my license or my dad's gonna know what happened.

Gelo's manager took over everything. I felt relieved when they didn't do anything more.

"Gelo--"

"It's okay Anne," Gelo cuts off his manager when she tried talking to him.

He then turned to me, "We'll use the van."

I nodded. I followed him when he went inside their van.

I even saw his manager and the girl with her throwed me daggers. I remained quiet though. I'm at fault so I should behave, unless they do something faul.

"Gelo, I don't understand you. The director won't be easy on you this time, they can't shoot properly because you're not attending. And it's because of this girl again? Why won't you just let her go to prison huh? She's going overboard, she should face the consequ--"

"Anne, can you please just shut up?! I have my own consequences for her, don't mess with me!"

We were surprised inside the car. Gelo really looks pissed and he's scary. This is the first time I saw him like this.

His manager did shut up. She started the engine and started driving quietly. Gelo is sitting on the passenger's seat infront. While I'm with the other girl at the back. Their driver will drive Gelo's car to the set.

"Anyway Gel, she's Alice, my sister." Anne introduced the girl beside me.

"Uhm,hi." The girl blushed, I saw it because I'm just beside her. I almost rolled my eyes if only Anne is not looking at me through the rearview. I want to tie them together and burn them to ashes.

Gelo did not respond, he was busy looking at the road that it's as if he can't hear anything. I wonder what he's thinking. He's always this mysterious, his face, his expression, his motives. He's so unpredictable, I guess that's what annoys me all the time.

Anne is right about letting me face the consequences of all the things I've done to him, but he's so sure he's not gonna let that happen. He wants to punish me in his own way and no matter how I think, I can't seem to understand why is he doing that. He can just let me get kicked out or go to prison awhile ago but he didn't let it happen.

"She will be your new PA." Anne said.

That's when Gelo turned to look at her. "I already have a new personal assistant Anne."

I saw Anne look at him, "Who is it?"

When I turned to look back to Gelo, our eyes met on the rearview. And for some unexplainable reasons, I suddenly can't breathe.

"That's my consequence for Naomi,"

"What?"

**