Rebellious Love

Rebellious 11

I just leaned on the idea that marrying Rayver would solve everything.

"Ms. Lili, your date is downstairs," I heard Manang from outside my room.

Sighing, I checked myself again in the mirror. Wearing just the black backless dress I have, I admire myself for a moment. I didn't dress up for him—or for the date itself, but for myself. Lately, I've been feeling so stressed, I felt ugly and then, I took this opportunity to dress up a little to appreciate myself more.

Things were difficult lately. Having to worry about my appearance is something I don't want to experience.

One last glance and I went down. I caught up with Mama there and Papa in the living room, the two were smiling while talking to Rayver. I rolled my eyes when my gaze landed in his direction. He was smiling, too. There seems to be something funny about what the three of them are talking about.

I tsk-ed. Plastic. Of course, he needs to get along with them. He needs to win the hearts of both of them to carry out his plan.

"Lili is such a pain in the ass when she was younger, even until now. I don't even know who she inherited from. Well, she got that from his father, I guess. I still remember how frequently my husband made my head hurt because he was like our daughter, too. Stubborn."

When I finally got close to them, I seemed to lose my blood when I saw what they were doing there. My eyes widened and I couldn't move where I was. What the heck?! Do they think that we're that close to letting him have an access to my childhood memories?

Aren't they aware of how much I hate this man and then Mom and Dad, it seems like I don't really feel anything for them?

I quickly took the album back from there. It was filled with our pictures but mostly my photos. They looked up at me at the same time and I just wanted to run up to my room to hide not out of shame— but because I want to shout out of anger.

This guy... doesn't deserve to see any of these.

Mama stood up and came to me. I couldn't get rid of my bad look at Rayver who looked at me intently. He didn't seem to be affected, and the fact that he was smiling earlier when I saw him! It made my blood boil.

"Ma, why are you even showing this to him? He may be the guy that you want me to marry but the fact that I hate him won't give him any right to have an access to my life," I said seriously .

"Lili, I just showed him your pictures. Don't be mad..." Mama.

I tsk-ed.

I handed the album to Manang and looked at Rayver again. He stood up, then glanced at his watch. We will have dinner outside so, I intend not to eat here in our home. Even though I want it because Mama made my favorite dessert but that can wait.

We haven't even gone out yet and I feel like I want it to end right away.

Seeing him here, feeling his presence and just everything about him pisses me off.

I still can't forget how he insulted me before. Virgin, huh? Now that I'm not, would he still give the same sentiments?

It's not like I have plans to have a one-night stand with him again. I will marry him, yes. But I have no plans to repeat that sinful night.

"Leaving already?" Mama who seems to be still disappointed.

Rayver nodded his head. "Yes, Tita... I'll drive her home after the date. Safe and sound."

My eyebrows twitched. I feel like a child. Well, for them... for Papa, I'm a child that needs to be disciplined by grounding me. A child who's set to marry the guy he chose for me.

"I can use my own car," I said to which Papa immediately objected.

I groaned in annoyance.

"It's not possible. You ride with Rayver. You two are a couple now, everyone shall see you together whenever we get a chance to show off your relationship."

I breathed loudly.

Just what is it that Papa is so obsessed with pleasing the public?!

Right. He's an official running for Mayor.

I didn't pay any attention to them there and quickly turned my back on them, without saying goodbye. I heard Rayver's deep voice before I felt his presence behind me. Gosh, I hate him. Why do I have to ride in his car?

"Here's my car..." He walked ahead of me and stopped his car. "As much as I want to give you what you want, I can't. Your father is right. We just started and we don't want people to grow suspicious of us."

I folded my arms. I slightly looked up at him because he was tall. I have to raise my head to meet his deep eyes.

"Why are you so obsessed with this?" I couldn't help asking. "Or with me, maybe? First, at the bar and now... What are you really planning to do, rayver Clemente? I felt like you are the one trying to poison my dad's mind to push through this nonsense."

"Aren't we done with that, Lili?"

"No. Not until you show your true colors then, I will keep pestering you. I am watching you, Clemente."

"If you are too obsessed in putting an end to this, then you can just wait for a year. After a year of marriage, we will divorce."

I scoffed. "A year? That would give you enough time to steal everything from us."

All I hear about him is good things. That he's nice and very reliable but that's not how I see him. Perhaps I'm blinded with my anger but still, it won't change.

"Steal what?" He sounded so confused. "You're judging me too much..."