Chapter 7
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"I just remembered someone from my past, a childhood friend."
"Hmm... a guy?"
"No. A girl. I don't wanna talk about it."
He chuckled and said, "Okay, let's not talk about it. Do you have a lot of school works? Want me to help you?"
"Can you? But you're busy. I have a lot."
"I'm sure I can keep up. Take a bath first so I could finish this one and help you."
I smiled. Argh I hate this, but he's starting to get into my good side. I let my phone sit on the bed and took a quick bath.
My whole body hurts. Maybe because I'm not used to train anymore. This is will hurt for a few days before my body could adopt.
I went straight to bed after taking a bath and I accidentally clicked the video call button which revealed myself on the screen. My eyes widened. I was just wearing a towel!
"Why did you turn it off? It's not like you were naked." He laughed.
"Shut up! I clicked it by accident."
"But really, I wanna see you. Can you turn the cam on after you dress up?"
I dressed up and went back to bed. I can see him now. He turned on his cam and f**k. He's so attractive. He's wearing a white plain shirt and he's writing on a desk.
I opened my cam and he immediately noticed it.
"My baby looks fresh."
"You look fresh than me,"
His hair is still kinda wet. Damn. Why did I push him away when he was just right beside me? Maybe I was wrong? Like he's not really the one who sent my parents those photos?
After days of being with him and knowing him, I think he's not that kind of person.
"I'm sorry," I said
He dropped his pen and looked at me.
"About what, baby?"
"For accusing you about those photos."
"You were confused and I understand that. We will find out who sent those photos to your parents."
"It's fine. It doesn't matter to me anymore. Mom and dad likes you anyway."
"How about you? Do you like me?"
Do I like him? Hell yes I do! The moment I laid my eyes at him, I know that he was someone I couldn't forget easily.
Chapter 5
"No." I said.
"Really? You mean it?" He asked me with straight face.
"N-No." I whispered.
"Hmm? Can you say it louder?"
Shit. I can't just surrender my feelings to him.
"Give me some time, Caleb."
"Sure, baby. Take a picture of your home works, let's finish it together."
That night me and Caleb finished all the home works I have. I'm really thankful that he helped me, 'cause I don't think I could finish it in one night.
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I woke up to see Caleb sleeping on his bed. The video call is still on. He was on his desk the last time I remember, maybe he got into his bed when I fell asleep.
I was doing my home work on my bed so I got sleepy. I stare at his gorgeous face. Such an angel. His room is bright since the curtains are opened, the light was hitting his face makes me want to cover it so he could sleep longer.
My eyes widened when he slowly opened his eyes. He closed his eyes again and stretched his arms.
"How long have you been awake?" He asked.
"I just woke up."
"Hmm... okay. You should get ready for school,"
"I will." I said and stood up.
I left my phone on my bed and fixed my things. I can hear him making breakfast. He really doesn't wanna end the call? I just think it would be rude if I end it.
Unfortunately, we have training everyday until Friday. I mean the training's fine with me, but Mau isn't. I hope she realizes that she's invading my privacy.
If she would still be persistent about it, then I have no choice but to confront her and be honest with her. I don't like the words coming out from my mouth when I'm angry.
I was about to go out of our house when Caleb started talking.
"Don't skip breakfast."
Oh s**t! I almost forgot. When mom and dad isn't here in the morning for breakfast, I always forgot to eat mine. I don't know. It feels lonely eating alone in a big table.
"Let's eat breakfast together." He said, just like what he says every morning.
I placed my phone in front of me and damn! I didn't look at the screen earlier since I was so busy fixing myself and my things.
He's wearing a white long sleeves polo with tie. Who the hell is this guy in front of me? How the hell did I attract him?
"Stop staring, miss. Eat your food." He chuckled.
That was embarrassing! I looked down on my food and started eating. I kinda want him here physically. I want to hug him tight and look at his face the whole day.
After eating he still didn't end up the call. He was carrying it while walking, I can see on the screen. I'm now on my way to school.
"Celena!"
"Laura, what's up?"
"Someone sent you a flower."
I looked at my desk and it's a bouquet. I opened the paper in it and saw Raven's name. Is Caleb listening? I hope not. Let's just hope he's busy.
"So it was from Raven-"
I put my index finger on Laura's lips. s**t. I took a peak on my phone and he's listening. His face is on the f*****g screen!
"C-Can you take it home, Laura? I don't want it."
"Huh? Why? But fine. I can put it on my room for decoration"
I placed my phone on the table and I can see Caleb smiling. He's on mute, I guess. I couldn't hear any background noise.
I was busy doing activities and taking quizzes so I didn't get to look if Caleb is still on my phone.
"Let's eat lunch?"
"Sure, wait for me outside." I said to Laura.
I got my wallet out of my bag and bring my phone. I looked at the screen and he looks serious. Looks like he's on a meeting, but he's wearing an earphone on his other ear.
"Did you eat lunch already?" I asked.
"Me? Of course not! We're about to eat lunch, Celena." Laura said.
"Not you, Laura." I chuckled.
She peeked on my phone and said, "Oops..."
"I'm in a meeting." He whispered on the mic of his earphones.
I didn't respond and just eat lunch with Laura.
After eating lunch we went back to our room and finished the whole class. Laura waved goodbye and I went straight to the gym to change my clothes.
"Celena!" Mau called.
She's also here in the locker room.
"Hey!" I just said and changed my clothes.
I saw how she try to look at my phone since the screen wasn't locked. Caleb's face was facing the camera, so I'm pretty sure she saw that.
"Your boyfriend?" She asked sounded so bitter.
"Soon to be? I guess?" I said confidently.
It looks like she took a liking after she saw Caleb. She nodded and faked a smile. This isn't the Mau I know. A lot change after months after all.
"How long have you known each other?"
"2 months."
She nodded again like she was satisfied with my answer.
"Where is he? Does he come here to see you?"
Why does she need to know about that? I just want to get over it.
"Yes, he drops me off and picks me up to school, but he's now in Manila."
"Oh. Okay. You should introduce him to us,"
Why the f**k would I? I really hate the way she talks to me. I just faked a smile and finish tying my shoes.
"Oh, you guys aren't done yet?" Felicia said when she saw both of us in the locker room.
"I'm done, how about you, Mau?"
"Done too. Let's go." She smiled.
Fake.
Training was fun, Mau doesn't really bother me when we're training since she's professional. She gets the work done and train us properly.
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"Why the hell is this broken?"
I kicked my tire. I never experienced this kind of thing. I stayed late since I was studying at the library. I think someone touched my car or something. I looked around there's no one near me.
I look at my phone and dead batt. I haven't checked it up since the training started.
I don't even have a cash with me. I only have my credit card, but how can I pay that to a taxi driver or jeepney driver? I stopped when I felt a drop of water on my arms. I looked up and it's starting to rain.
I opened my car and went inside of it. I got my phone out of my bag. I could call my parents or the maids, but I'm dead batt!
It was sunny this morning so why did it rain like this? I hope Caleb's here to—What the hell am I thinking? I'm better off without him. I can do this. I'll prove him that I can handle myself and I don't need him.
I don't even have umbrella with me. The convenience store is nowhere near the school. I should at least put umbrella on my car next time.
I went out of my car and ran towards the school. It's empty and it's getting dark. Even the security guard is not there. Where the hell is he?
Whatever. I'll just run to the convenience store which is not to mention very far from here.
"Ah!" I shouted when I tripped on a small stone.
"Stupid stone!" I shouted and threw it away. My stockings ripped and my knee is bleeding.
Fuck this day. I swear I'm gonna curse this day. I'm so wet right now since I let go of my coat. Why is this happening to me? I could see the convenience store from here.
I just realized, I should've gotten inside the school and ask the office to call my parents. Ugh! Such a dumb girl! I can almost hear Caleb's angry voice because of what's happening to me.
"Stupid girl." I looked up.
"Caleb?"
I stood up. What the hell? Am I imagining things? He was on a video call with me earlier. Don't tell me he travelled back while I was training?
"Why the f**k are you doing here wet and wounded?"
"You can't fool me! You're not real. I'm just imagining things." I said and pushed him, but he's still standing in front of me.
There's no way Caleb would be here. He said he'll be gone for weeks and it's has only been two days since he left.
"The hell are you saying?"
H-He's real? I don't know what's gotten in me that I hugged him tight and cried in his chest. I'm just happy that he's here. He's right. I have nowhere to run to when he's not around. No one will bother to look for me if it isn't him. I'll always need him.
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"Why are you outside? Where's your car?" He asked when we got into his car.
Why is he near my school?
He has first aid kit on his car. We're on the backseat. He covered my legs with his jacket and raised my wounded knee so that he could treat it.
"My car's b-broken. I don't know what happened nor to fix it."
"You should change shirt. You'd get sick if you keep wearing those wet clothes."
He gave me a shirt that's almost three times bigger than my size. He turned around so I removed my blouse. I was about to put on my shirt, but I saw him looking at my reflection at the window.
"Caleb!" I shouted and put on his shirt immediately. He laughed and turned around.
"What? I'm the only one in here, you don't have to be shy."
He's such a pervert! I rolled my eyes at him and fixed myself.
"It's not like I saw you real naked?" He said.
"Stop!"
"Wear the jacket, I won't look at your legs." He chuckled.
He removed the jacket on my legs and help me put it on. I'm really called. He turned on the heater on his car so I feel a bit warm now.
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