Chapter 2
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"No! You're so cheesy!" I punched him in the arms, but he only laughed at me. That was embarrassing! It didn't even leave any scratch on his face. Ugh! So annoying!
"You should've at least act like my punch hurts! Bastard!"
He started laughing again, louder than before. What's so funny?
"Punch me again then," he smirked
I rolled my eyes. I sat on the bench near the fountain, he followed me and sat beside me. I looked at him, but the bastard's eyes is not on my face. He's looking at my legs!
I hit his head when he finally looked at me.
"Pervert!"
"What? I'm not looking." He said pretending to look around the garden.
I can't believe him! Who's this guy anyway? Is he really that close to my family? Is he rich? Obviously, my parents wouldn't agree if he's a poor guy.
"Who are you?" I said.
I covered my legs with both of my hands so he won't get distracted. He saw my gestures and he smiled. That damn smile! I moved my gaze away from his face. He's a hot guy. I'll give him that.
"I'm Caleb, but I prefer you calling me baby." He smiled.
"I prefer... bastard." He then chuckled
"Celena, right?"
I don't want to talk anything personal or whatever about me.
"How did you know me?"
"I saw your pictures and I told you that I already know you at the club, remember?"
"I... completely remembered everything that day! and it's driving insane 'cause I was drunk and I'm supposed to forget those things the moment I wake up!"
I just realized how dumb I am to spill those words. Stupid mouth.
"I'm glad you remembered everything."
"So what is this huh? What are you doing here?"
"I'll be staying here for a while--"
"Staying?!" I shouted.
He lives in New York and so be it! Why does he need to stay here?
"Okay, Fine. Stay wherever you want and f*****g leave my house."
I don't care where he goes or what he'll do. I don't want to see his face again. I mean sometimes I can maybe-f**k! What am I thinking? He's driving me insane!
"That would be a problem because I'll be staying here, in your house."
My jaw dropped. I don't believe him. I stood up and went back inside.
"Mom!"
"That was quick. What is it honey?"
She looked at me and then behind me where Caleb is standing.
"A-Are they going stay here?" I asked.
"Yes. I know you want to be with him too--"
"No, Mom, that's not I--"
"Oh, for sure, Ma'am," Caleb cut me off and snaked his arm around my waist.
"I see. They will be staying in our house for a while, Caleb told me he wants to be with you and get to know you more."
Dad seems to agree of whatever my mom's decision is. I guess they like Caleb, but I don't like him! What happened to my mad parents yesterday?
Unfortunately Caleb’s room is the same floor as my room. He'll be using the guest room near mine. How am I supposed to forget those things if he's here? I totally forgot I have class tomorrow.I'm a fourth year college student, taking a Business Administration course. I still have 5 months before graduation. I wonder how old Caleb is. Is he working? He looks rather older than me.
I didn't get to sleep last night. Good thing I didn't get dark circles from it 'cause I rarely sleep late. I went inside the bathroom to get ready for school. I have thesis to finish this week since the deadline would be on Friday. It's my weakness, but I need to finish it in time. I won't be able to graduate if I fail to pass it.
Wearing our school uniform, I grabbed my sweater and lazily walk outside my room. They're already in the dinning area, eating.
"I'll get going." I said to them. I didn't even bother to give my parents and grandma a goodbye kiss 'cause I'm still pissed off.
"You haven't eaten breakfast yet," Caleb said.
"I'm late. I can buy something to eat on my way."
"Be careful honey, do your best at school!"
I rolled my eyes and walk to my car. I can feel Caleb's presence following me from behind. What? Is he going to follow me to school? Can I have some space?
"I'll take you." He said.
I open my car and said, "You don't have to. I have my car."
"We'll use your car then. I'll drive."
He never stops. So annoying! I didn't know he's clingy. I shouldn't have done that with him. I thought he's the type of a guy that forgets everything after a one night stand.
"How can I go home later? C'mon, just let me drive!"
"Then call me."
"What if my class ends early? Like there's no professor or class suspension?" I raised my eyebrow. That's true, it happens
"Then I'll wait in front of your school. I won't leave." He smiled and grabbed the keys from my hand.
I give up. If I keep on rejecting him, I'll end up being late to school. I went inside the car and sat on the passenger seat. I lean my head back and closed my eyes. I'm sleepy. I didn't sleep at all because of what happened yesterday.
It's actually not that bad that Caleb's driving me to school today, we ordered some foods in Jollibee drive thru.
"This is your favorite fast food, right?" He smiled.
How does he even know about that?
"One burger with large fries and a breakfast meal, please."
"What do you think of me? Big eater?!"
"Hmm let me guess... yes.” I said.
He even knows about that too! How come? Did he stalk me?
He gave me the meal he bought. I turned up the music on and ate the food he ordered. After a few minutes, finally! We're in front of my school.
I fixed myself through the mirror and removed my seatbelt. I checked around my seat to see if I dropped something, but before I could even finish looking someone opened the door for me.
"You don't have to. I have hands."
He raised both of his hands and said, "I have them too."
We caught a lot of attentions from my schoolmates. Most of them are looking at us. I'm not bragging, but I'm pretty popular in our school.
"What time is your class dismissal?"
"12pm."
He nodded. I didn't say anything and left him. That was rude, but I still don't like him. He deserves it.
"Hey! Who was that guy?" Laura's my only close friend here in school.
"Just someone."
"Someone? Someone who used your car and dropped you off to school?"
"Driver?" I said.
She stopped and stared at me like she didn’t believe what I’ve just said. I'm sorry Laura, I have to keep this from you. I'll tell her someday.
"Really? That young and good looking?"
"Look... He's not important and we have some things to finish."
"Fine!" She said and laughed a bit.
She immediately catch up that I don't want to tell her anything, yet. I guess that's another thing I like about her. She doesn't force me to tell her my problems and stuffs.
We went inside our room and I saw a bunch of snacks and letters on my table. Like what other girls feel, I like it! I love receiving letters and sweets especially if it came from people who admires me.
The professor came. I put all the things on my desk in a big paper bag that was given to me.
"Miss Young??"
I looked up and answer, "Yes Sir?"
"Someone's looking for you." I nodded and walk out of the room.
Who could it be? Caleb? Why is he outside my classroom?
"What are you doing here?" I asked.
"You forgot your phone."
He handed my phone. I didn't notice it was gone until he told me. I don't use my phone that much.
I just realized he's wearing a casual dark denim pants and white v-neck shirt. He looks good even with those plain clothes.
"Can I stay? Until your class dismissal? Besides I have nothing to do in your house." He asked.
"What?! Then go to other places. There's a lot of mall on your way back--"
"But you're not there. I prefer here... I'll wait for you at the cafeteria."
He didn't even give me the chance to talk. He just left. He's so clingy! Why did he even choose to stay here when he could live his life in New York? If I were him I'd never leave New York. He's wasting his time and not to mention, he will get bored to death in here!
I frowned as I went back inside my room. I locked eyes with Laura and she raised her eyebrow. I just shook my head.
After 2 subjects, it's finally break time. I hope Caleb got bored and went home. I don't want him here.
Laura dragged me to the cafeteria because she's already hungry. Oh no... she will see Caleb there! I don't want to talk about it just yet, but if they meet I guess I have no choice but to tell her.
What should I tell her? That we're on a relationship? But we're not! He didn't even court me. We just met that day and he f****d me. That's all.
I sighed and stopped. I stopped and looked at Laura. She looked at me, confused.
"What? I'm hungry! Let's go!" She tried to drag me, but I refused.
"The guy... The one you saw earlier. He's waiting for me at the cafeteria."
"And? Let's go! I'm so hungry and you're making him wait! "
I smiled. She didn't even ask me question or anything. I got hungry too so we walk straight to the cafeteria. My eyes immediately caught Caleb. He's not that hard to find because he's not wearing our uniform.
Someone tried to sit beside him, but he said something that made her leave. He stood up when he saw me, but I frowned and made him sit again.
"He look so hot Celena!" She screamed in my ears.
"Shut up! He's annoying okay? Don't talk to him, pretend like we're the only one in there."
She chuckled and we walk to the table where Caleb is sitting. I sat beside him since Laura already took the seat in front. There are only 3 chairs. I guess someone took the other one.
"Are you hungry?" He asked me.
Laura raised her hand and said, "I am!"
Caleb just smiled at her and he moved his gaze to me. I looked away to avoid his stare.
"What do you want to eat?"
"You pick, since it seems like you already know everything about me." I rolled my eyes.
"Hmm... Okay then." He stood up and fall in line.
"He's so f*cking hot Celena! Where did you get him?"
"New York."
She gasp too loud that made other people looked at us, even Caleb. God!
"That's why he looks like a foreigner! What happened? How did you guys meet?"
"I'll tell you next time when he's not around. "
She pouted and said, "Fine."
Caleb's really attractive, that's why he's getting a lot of attention especially from girls.
"C-Celena," I looked at the guy who called my name.
He looks familiar. He's the basketball varsity player! Why is he here and how did he knew my name? I always watch his games every time I'm free, I didn't know he notices me.
"Uh?"
He then placed a tray full of foods on the table.
"I-Is this all mine?"
He smiled and said, "Yes. Sorry am I being weird?"
"No.. no... I appreciate it. Thank you?"
"Ah, Raven!"
I thanked him again before he left. It's not everyday that someone gives me a gift personally. Is this even considered as a gift?
I don't know, but I prefer foods. I looked at Caleb who's now back in our table, he's not holding anything and he seems angry. What is it this time?
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