Marrying Mr. Billionaire

Kabanata 5

"Yes, I'm sorry I can't come."

Boses ng isang lalaki ang nagpagising sa akin.

"I'm sorry, may aasikasuhin pa ako, pero babawi ako, okay? I love you, Mom, bye!"

It was deep and husky voice and it went nearer. Nang magmulat ako, a white luxurious ceiling was the first thing I saw. Minasahe ko ang noo ko dahil ramdam na ramdam ko pa rin ang sakit ng ulo ko. Bumangon ako at umupo sa kama. Hindi na sana ako uminom ng marami. I've been fooled by an idiot bartender. Hayst!

"You're awake," a baritone voice made me fully awake.

I immediately turned around and I gasped when I saw the man in front of me. He was on his towel and I freely saw his six pack abs. Wet was still there and he was drinking a coffee--maybe!

I cleared my throat and lifted myself up. "Ano ang ginagawa ko rito? Ano ang ginawa mo sa 'kin? I asked with accusation.

You can't blame me! Kung sino naman sigurong babae ay magtatanong kung ano ang nangyari sa kaniya.

His hair was messy and wet. His cold eyes were staring at me. I had to look away para hindi ko makita ang maganda niyang mata. I unconsciously checked myself and I am thankful that nothing has changed. I have worn the same clothes--same as last night.

I heard him chuckle and he sipped on his coffee before his eyes went to me again. I remained my fierce look.

"What are you talking about?" he asked and walked slowly towards me. I panicked and stepped back. He noticed it so he stopped and smirked. "Nag-assume ka ba na may ginawa ako sa 'yo kagabi?"

And then he looked at my skirt. Umiba ang timpla ng hitsura niya nang tumingin siya doon. Napatingin din ako sa skirt ko na tumaas kaya nakita ang binti ko. My cheek reddened at hinila ito pababa.

I stepped back again and pointed him. "Of course, magtatanong ako, Idiot!" I crossed my arms and arched my brows. "As far as I could remember, hindi tayo close at wala kang karapatan na dalhin ako kung saan-saan!"

I gritted my teeth. Kasi, I didn't expect to see him again! Hindi ko inaasahan na makita siya ulit. At ganito pa, me, wearing the same clothes while him, towel lang ang nakapulupot sa katawan and he was damn wet!

And where is Cheska? Did she let me be with him?

He heaved a sigh and stepped forward which made me step back again. Kumawala pa ako galing sa pagkahalukipkip. His eyes were cold but at the same time, it flamed like a fire. His forehead creased and his brows furrowed. Maybe he didn't like my attitude towards him pero hindi niya naman kailangang lumapit sa akin.

My heart beat so loudly and I don't like what I feel right now. The only thing that was on my mind was to get out of his place!

"Tinulungan lang kita kagabi," he said calmly.

I startled when he stepped forward. I raised both of my hands towards him. "Huwag kang lalapit!" And then I shook my head. "Hindi mo dapat ako tinulungan kasi nag-trespass nga ako, 'di ba? Dapat hinayaan mo na ako. My friend will help me!" My voice shrieked.

Yes, and I don't want to see his face again! Naalala ko na naman ang kagaguhang ginawa ko. I kept on wishing that this will be the last time we will see each other. Aside from we have history, wala na rin kaming dapat ikita! He was now living with a luxurious house, peaceful life and slept with money. While me, I was still striving!

He frowned. "You think your friend will help you?" he asked. "Your friend was busy flirting with a guy. How could she help you if she was busy? Hindi nga siguro alam ng kaibigan mo na uminom ka."

I shut my mouth because I have nothing to say. Okay, he was right. Cheska can't help me because before I even left the table, she was busy flirting with a guy called Romy.

Nawala lang ang kaba ko nang mag-ring ang phone ko. I immediately took it at sinagot ito.

"Hello," sagot ko, my right hand was now on my nape, massaging it. Si Ashton naman ay nakatingin sa akin, parang nakikinig pa yata. I rolled my eyes at him and turned back against him.

"Kat," si Cheska. Tinanaw ko naman ang screen and it was Cheska.

"Cheska! Napatawag ka?" I asked and sat on the bed. My forehead creased when I heard her cry from the other line. "Bakit ka umiiyak?"

She cried even more when I asked her. Gusto ko tuloy e-off ito dahil nakakairita ang boses niya.

"Nasaan ka, huh? Pinag-alala mo ako kagabi, alam mo ba? I saw you with a guy last night. Lasing na lasing na ako kaya hindi kita magawang sundan! Please tell me na walang nangyaring masama sa 'yo?"

I glanced at Ashton na ngayon ay nakikinig na. Chismoso! I glared at him while my phone was on my right ear.

"What?" he chuckled.

I frowned. "Kasalanan mo 'to eh!" mahina kong sigaw and glared at him again. He just shrugged his shoulder and turned around.

But I almost slap myself kasi muntik ko nang makalimutan na katawagan ko pa pala si Cheska. Now she concluded things!

"Hala, sorry kat! Kasalanan ko na! Sana hindi na lang tayo nagpuntang bar--" I panicked and didn't let her finish.

"Hala! No! It's not your fault!" I said at all cost. "Hindi ikaw..."

"H-huh? M-may k-kasama k-ka ba d'yan?" she asked.

"H-ha?" Nilingon ko si Ashton na ngayon ay umiiling na. Ibinalik ko naman ang atensyon ko kay Cheska. "Ah...Wala...I was talking about myself earlier..."palusot ko. "Hindi mo kasalanan, Cheska. Kasalanan ko, iyon ang ibig kong sabihin."

I breathed a sigh of relief when she already calmed and didn't ask any questions again. We talked a little bit and I told her that I will not gonna work for today since I'm not feeling well. Matapos ang tawag ay agad-agad akong tumayo at hinanap ang heels ko. I need to rush because I don't want to stay with this jerk.

I ran towards the door and was about to grab the door knob when it suddenly opened and revealed Ashton with a tray and a bowl of soup in his hand.

It smells delicious and its tempting. But I need to go!

"Aalis na ako, salamat!" agad kong sinabi at naglakad na palabas.

But what made me surprised was when he suddenly grabbed my arm kaya natigil ako sa pag-alis. I looked at him, confused was in my eyes. He sighed and put the tray above the small cabinet and pulled me gently towards him.

"Nagluto ako ng sinabaw para mahimasmasan ka," he said, his eyes were staring at me. Hindi ko maiwasan ang mailang.

I pulled my arm away from him and stepped back. I was insulted kasi, hindi pa ba ako nahimasmasan? I put my hand on my chest and looked at him in disbelief.

"Mukha ba akong hindi nahimasmasan?"

He chuckled and smiled. "Hindi pa."

My eyes widened because of his answer. How could he? Tiningnan ko siya ng masama at napaatras. He was just staring at me, letting me do whatever I want.

"Sinusumpa ko ang pagkikita natin! Don't ever show you face to me again!" my voice shrieked as I said it but it doesn't matter.

I immediately turned around and walked outside his condo unit. I felt a little bit of dizzy when I walked past the corridor. Muntik ko nang makalimutan na condo unit pala ito and lots of rich people are living here! I walked past straight to the elevator and I was lucky kasi wala pang tao.

I immediately went inside and when I turned around, my eyes widened when I saw Ashton approaching. Dali-dali ko namang pinindot ang first floor button para magsara na 'yong pinto but I almost screamed nang humarang ang kamay niya sa pasasara na pinto.

His eyes were on me. And he was still wearing his towel, what the hell!

"Ano ang ginagawa mo?" I exclaimed. I narrowed my eyes when he gets nearer. Napaatras ako at napatalon sa gulat nang maramdaman ko na ang malamig na dingding ng elevator. I gulped and looked away.

His jaw was clenching while both of his hands were pressed against the wall. He cornered me and I smelled his bath soap on his skin. Mabuti at nakadamit na siya, but he was still wearing the towel below him! What was he thinking?

Bumilis ang t***k ng puso ko nang lumapit siya ng husto sa akin. I could feel his cold breath on my neck. It makes me shiver and even more nervous. What the hell is happening?

"Get off me!" nauutal kong sabi sabay iwas ng tingin.

He titled his head to the side and whisper, "You have a period, baby..."

Nanindig ang bahalibo ko sa sinabi niya. Mas lalo lamang akong nahiya sa posisyon namin nang may isang hindi katandaan ang pumasok sa elevator at tiningnan kami ng masama.

I looked at him, and I saw that his face was not joking or there's no humor on it. I slightly glanced at my skirt and my eyes widened when I saw a red dot. My face heated and I didn't look at him. Nakakahiya.

My tears suddenly fell because I was shy. I heard him gasp and he wiped my tears using his thumb. His face soften and I remembered his face back when we were still together.

"Don't cry..." he whispered. "I'm here..."

Nang bumukas ang pinto ng elevator. He immediately pulled me outside and ran towards the female restroom. He opened the door and pushed me inside. Napasandal ako sa pinto at napasapo sa dibdib ko na tumitibok. My tear suddenly fell again and I don't know what to do. I went to the toilet and sat down.

Tiniis ko ang sakit ng puson ko. Maybe I should call Cheska for help, pero hindi naman puwede na iiwan niya 'yong trabaho niya para sa 'kin. Napabuntong hininga na lang ako at sinandal ang ulo sa pader.

"Bakit ngayon pa?"

I closed my eyes to feel the silence of the whole restroom. Maybe I was the only one, and no one can help me.

"Kat..."

I gasped and opened my eyes. I immediately stood up and went to the door but I didn't open it.

"A..Ash..." my voice was shaking. I rested my palm on the door and looked down. My chest tightened a bit at kapag palagi na lang ganito ay baka iiyak na naman ako. Maybe I should ask him for help. Ibaba ko muna ang pride ko. I took a deep breath before I grabbed the door knob. "Can...you...help...me...?"

I closed my eyes after I said it. This is my first time pleading for help to him. Hindi ako humihingi ng tulong kadalasan sa mga tao because kaya ko! That was my motto in life!

"I already bought you some clothes and sanitary napkin," I heard him said.

My lips parted because of what I heard.

"You don't have to worry about it. Please open the door for me..."

I gasped and nodded. My hand trembled when I opened the door. I got teary-eyed, probably because of joy.

I saw Ashton and I felt relieve when I saw him on his clothes. With him was a paper bag. He gave it to me as soon as I opened the door.

"Here..." He extended his arm and handed me the paper bag.

I looked at him and smiled. "T-Thank you..."as I took it from him.

His brows furrowed. "Were you crying?"

I shook my head. Hindi ako tumingin sa kaniya kasi nahihiya ako.

"H-Hindi...uhm...n-napuwing lang ako." I reasoned out. "S-Salamat ulit, b-babayaran ko n-na lang."

He sighed. "You don't have to. Just wash yourself and change your clothes. I also bought a pain reliever and a bottle of water. Nasa paper bag na lahat."

I gulped and nodded. I was about to close the door nang bigla niyang hinarang ang kamay niya. Gulat akong napaangat ng tingin sa kaniya.

"B-Bakit?"

"I'll wait for you here."

Nag-angat ako ng tingin sa kaniya. He was waiting for my answer. So I shook my head and answered him.

"H-Hindi na," tanggi ko. "Salamat." I closed the door and went towards the comfort room.

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After I washed myself and changed my clothes, I went out from the restroom and looked around to see if he was waiting and I bit my lower lips when I saw him. What is he planning? Ginagawa niya ba ito para sasang-ayon ako sa gusto niya?

Hell no!

I was wearing a sweatpants and a white t-shirt. Nagmumukha akong budoy.

I cleared my throat and slightly looked at him. "Salamat, aalis na ako."

The used clothes that I wore earlier was on the paper bag. So I don't need to worry.

"Alright," he said and put his hand on his pocket. "I'll walk you outside."

Umiling agad ako. "Huwag na! Kaya ko ang sarili ko!"

And without a word, I left him and walked outside the building. I know it's rude but I can't take it anymore. I already told myself that I've moved on. But my heart just beat so fast like there's nothing wrong? Para akong babaeng in-love na in love pa rin! OMG!

When I went home, I immediately changed the clothes Ashton had bought me into a decent one-I mean the usual clothes that I usually wear. Dahil wala si Ate dahil may date sila ng boyfriend niya, I decided to go shopping for groceries.

"Corned beef, beef loaf, afritada--" I stopped putting the can goods in the basket when I heard someone calling my name.

"Katarina!"

I turned around to see who called me and I almost ran away when I saw Tita Amora approaching. Tita Amora is Ashton's Mom!

She looked at me from head to toe and her smile grew wider as she held my arm.

"I can't believe na dito kita makikita ulit!" she said happily while looking at me.

Ako rin Tita! Bakit pa tayo nagkita? Huhu.

"Pagkatapos mong mamili, kain tayo sa McDonald's! I have so many things to tell you, dear."

Tatanggi na sana ako ngunit nginitian niya lang ako at mabilis akong tinalikuran. s**t! No f-cking way!

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