Loving Imperfectly, Perfect

"PRESIDENT"

CHAPTER 4: Ciandre Gianna's POV

I woke up with a heavy a heart knowing that I will be left alone without even a word from my dad. It was never been easy to keep on following their orders. In few months, I will be turning eighteen. I deserve to know all of the things that my family were doing. As time passed, I am starting to feel that I'm like a remote, waiting for my parents to press the control so I can function. To be honest, I wanted to do more that could challenge my skill and enhance it at the same time. However, I was stuck following my mom's command. Now that I got to live alone, maybe I should see this as an opportunity to rule my own life. I am too busy thinking when someone knock the door. I close my eyes and pretended that I'm still sleeping. Whoever that is, I don't care. I'm going to sleep for the rest of the day. I hug my pillow and try to get back to sleep but I noticed that someone opened my door. I waited for a few minutes that someone would wake me up but no one did.

"cring, cring, cring, cring"

"cring, cring, cring, cring"

"cring, cring, cring, cring"

I'm still half asleep when I heard that noise. I try reaching for my bedside table so I can turned it off whatever it is but there's none. The alarm doesn't goes off so I had to get up and search for it, only to find out that it was an alarm clock that was put just above my headboard. It was annoying as hell. I'm certain that Mr. Arrogant did this. He's the only person I'm living with. How dare he is. I went to the bathroom and take a shower. After doing my morning routine, I went to the kitchen to prepare my foods. When I opened the fridge, there's a lot of food container in it. Maybe it's Mr. Arrogant's food. I get an apple and some oranges so I can have my fresh orange juice. I turned on my music player and I am dancing with the rhythm while peeling my apple.

"Nice song."

"Jesus, ohh my god! Are you planning to give me a heart attack, dumbass?"

That jerk, Mr. Skynard just about to give me a heart attack. I even throw the peeler and my apple. I face him so I can continue cussing him but heck, why does my mouth can't form a word? I know that he's hot as hell, but now he's the hottest. He's just wearing he's pajama and now I get to see a live show of his abs. Wow, he just finish taking a shower and I can see the water cascading from his hair down to his six packs abs. I wonder, is it really hard? Like how hard it is? My eyes drop even lower and damn man, it's huge I can tell it even without touching.

"Hey, lady. How's your morning view? Do you like it?"

I was turned back to reality when I hear him speaking. What the heck? Is he trying to boast his feature? Well yeah, I enjoy the view but I won't tell it to your face.

"Tsk, there's nothing interesting in your naked body, so stop being so arrogant."

I fired back at him but he started laughing like he just heard something very funny I raise my brow and give him a "what are you laughing dumbass" look.

"I’m actually referring to the sunrise that's visible on the window, but I think you've been blinded by my own light."

Burn, I feel like I wanted to disappear immediately. Hell, I didn't noticed that huh, I thought he's referring to his strong and well-shaped body. He finished drinking his coffee while I'm here, left alone staring at my orange juice and my apple. I lost my appetite, heck that was an embarrassing remarks from a stranger. Even though I was embarrassed, I still push myself to eat. After preparing myself, I went to the University. I saw Landon, my new friend which I meet in my class yesterday. He's bubbly and full of energy. I am still approaching but he's spreading his arms welcoming my presence while grinning from ear to ear. I smiled back at him and greeted him.

"Ciandre, do you know the latest news? Or have you watch the news this morning?"

That's his response to my greetings. Far out but it's funny. I smiled at him and shook my head telling him that I don't.

"Really? Do you know that the new President of our University has already been announced and the media were rooting to interview him?

I didn't know such thing. I look at him puzzled, so what if the president is new? I mean, is that something we should worry about? I didn't get the chance to talk to him because our classmates came and they were too noisy. When our professor arrived, we enter the classroom and I choose to sit on front row.

" Good morning my dear students, I am your professor for this subject. My name is Ivan Rey Cordevilla. I have my Masters Degree in Biology. And class, I am expecting you to do your best. Class rules are shown on screen, take time to read and just raise your hand if you have suggestion or objection with the rules."

It was a usual class rules so I don't bother raising a question. My classmates do the same and I actually love the atmosphere in this classroom.

"Class, do you have any questions, suggestions or objections with our class rules? If none let's proceed. Your subject is Introduction To Biology, before we're going to tackle deeper may I ask, what is biology and why is there a need to study biology?"

I was waiting for my classmates to raise there hands but nobody did so I do raise my hand.

"Yes, Ms. delos Reyes"

I stand but I'm actually curious why he knew me.

" "Bio" means life and "logy" means study. Therefore, Biology is a study of life. Biology is a broad term but basically it involves life, and life does not only includes human being but all forms of living organisms. May it be harmful or beneficial in our ecosystem. That's why there is a need to study Biology to help us understand why we're here and how did we differed from each other including those other living organisms."

"Very good, Ms. delos Reyes. You may now take your sit."

The class went smoothly, and as usual I did my best. After our dismissal, Landon approach me and ask me to accompany him in the cafeteria. I don't have anything to say when I got the full view of their cafeteria. It was amazing. I'm not hungry, so I didn't bother to buy for myself but Landon insisted that I should eat the set of foods he got for me. I was thinking, how should I finished all of this when in fact, it was good for three persons. It has spaghetti, 3 slices of cakes, fries and chicken wings. Is Landon trying to make me diabetic or what? Do I look like I do need a lot of food?

"What's in the food why you can't take your eyes away from it?"

He smiles at me and motioned to eat because he already began eating his food.

" I wonder, are you planning to over feed me?"

He just laugh and shrug his shoulder.

"Maybe, I want to take care of you. I mean, it would be nice to see you gaining weight."

"Huh? Why? Am I too thin?"

"No, don't mind me."

I was about to ask him more but I saw a familiar figure coming towards our direction. I pretended not to see him but heck, there he is standing behind Landon and looking at me. I ignore him but Landon turn his head to see why the students are looking behind him. And then when he turned to look at me, his eyes were bulging.

" That's the new University President, let's greet him."

With that he stood and bow his head and greeted Mr. Skynard which all of the students did the same except for me. Him, a president? But why?

"OMG! Girl, I would totally agree to have a one night stand with him. Grrrr, his hot."

"Shh, he might hear us."

"You know, I heard from dad that he would be getting married soon."

" Really, who's that girl and we can put her on a windmill."

The girls behind me started laughing after someone mentioned about the windmill thing. Well, he's undeniably gorgeous but to hell with his attitude.

"Landon, I can't finish all of these. Would you mind if I throw this I'll pay in return."

"No way, I'll finish that."

I can't believe with this man, is he that hungry.

"Stop staring, I have an excellent metabolism that's why even if I ate a lot I don't gain too much weight."

He stated that as if he knew what's in my mind. I waited for him to finished eating and then we went to our next class. The day ended great. And I started to get comfortable with Landon because he's smart and competitive as well. I like being with him because it was a challenge for me to excel like he always did. In a short time that we're always together. I noticed that he's a man of standard. I mean, he's gentleman, kind, studious, respectful he can easily get along with others. He often smile, it's like he don't have any problem at all.

Days passed and I started to cope with my new environment. Although I still don't have any news from my parents but I hope they're doing great and safe. I am still living with Mr. Arrogant and every morning he would knock on my door to wake me up. At night, I would sleep very early after studying so I won't be seeing "Our University President " I am trying to do my best knowing that he's the most respected person in the campus and it happened that I get to live with him under the same roof.

Today is Saturday, I don't have a class so I overslept. I remember that two weeks ago I got a call from my mom telling me to take care of myself. I can't believe how fast time flies, it's almost a month since I started college. But it still feels very new to me. I gained a lot of friends in school and I even get closer to Landon. We spend most of our time in the library. We do advance reading and familiarizing those scientific words in biology. It was fun when you got a friend who has the same interest as yours. He invited me to visit his house but I declined. I went to the bathroom to do my morning routine and prepare myself. I went to the kitchen to have some coffee, I didn't feel like eating. I'll eat later after I bought some grocery stuffs.

"Good morning, CG."

I look at the man behind me and I nod at him as a response. Few words, few mistakes. No words, no mistake.

"How's school?"

I shrug my as a response. I'm not going to talk to him. He always end up ruining my mood every conversation we had.

" Really, I haven't hear anything from you from this past few weeks. Does someone cut your tongue?"

He look at me as if he's concerned and I raise a brow at him. He then grinned at me evilly.

"You know, you must talk because your dad called me this morning. Telling me to send you home."

Is he kidding me? How can my dad called him and not me? I ignore him and finished my coffee. I opened the curtain and I look outside the window. The world out there is big and bright. I wonder what it would be like to be out of my comfort zone. I sigh and close my eyes, feeling the pain that is creeping on my system. I'm the daughter but why does he need to call somebody to inform their presence. It's confusing, isn't it?

I went back to my room and opened my phone. The moment I opened it, I got a message from mom telling me to come home before lunch. So I did prepare even if it's against my will. At least my parents are home. Maybe they can answer me if I have to ask them I need to live with someone who has a great power. I'm not okay with it, but I'm dealing with it because I can't do anything. I just wear my hoodie jacket paired with a jeans then a rubber shoe. I just bring my laptop with me. The bus station is 10 minutes away from my condo. I face my reflection on the mirror and try to cheer myself. I get my key and locked my room.

" Ready?"

I look at Mr. Skynard who's leaning on the main door wearing his white t-shirt paired with his jeans. He looks so clean and fresh with his outfit today. But why does he care?

"I'm taking you to your home because I was ordered to do so. No questions, just follow what I'm saying."

"And why should I follow you? Give me one good reason."

" I'm against with this, too. I'm not a babysitter and I don't have any plans to babysit. But just do what I say."

"What? did you just refer me as a baby. Old man, I may look like a baby but I'm capable of producing a baby too. So stop addressing me like that because it was a shame on my egg cells that were about to hatch in few more days."

With that, I passed him and slammed the door. But before I get out, I saw how his expression changed from being annoyed to unknown emotion. I was already upset with my parents and now he even added to the fuel that's starting to heat up inside me. I was half running on my way to the bus station when a car keeps on following me. When I was about to turn right, the driver role down his windshield and Mr. Arrogant's feature is in full show. I ignore him. I try to walk as fast as I could but he's tailing me.

"Ciandre, get in. I'll drive you home."

"Ciandre, okay I'm sorry for addressing you like a baby."

He keeps on talking while tailing me. Some passers-by look at us. Some were smiling and others were wondering.

"Sweet, that woman must be very lucky."

I heard an old guy telling it to his wife, probably. Tsk, lucky my ass.

"Ciandre, get in."

I ignore him again. And I saw his car passes. Good, just drive away from me. I took a deep breath and continue walking. But suddenly, someone grabbed my hand. I was about to shout when he silence me with his death glare and dragged me into his car. I wanted to kick his balls, but his too strong.

"Hard headed, I'll bring you home wether you like it or not. And sorry for calling you a baby."

I blink several times because I just can't believe that he's doing this and I hate myself because I like the way he's being patient with me. Tsk, I slowly slapped my face so I will be awakened. Come on self, his a d**k and you're still mad at him. I was silent the whole time during our ride on my way home. Another question starts to form into my head, why does he knew my address? Is he a stalker?

"We're here Ms. delos Reyes. You're welcome by the way."

He grinned at me after opening the car's door. He motioned to get in. I glared at him and purposefully kick the side of his Lamborghini, tsk old man with great car. It doesn't suit at you. But seriously, I envy that he git to bought stuff like that, expensive huh.

" Kicking someone's property is bad, Gianna."

Now I'm dead. I didn't noticed that dad was behind his car waiting for me.

"I stumble dad, sorry if I accidentally kick his expensive car."

I said sarcastically after kissing my dad on his chicks as a sign of respect. I look at Mr. Arrogant and his grinning like he just won.

"So, how was my daughter?"

" She's fine, she's not stubborn as I thought. But she hated being called a baby."

I don't know but I blushed, the next thing I heard was that their laughing already. I went inside the house and my mom embrace me immediately. I hug her and I don't know why I am crying. Maybe because if frustration or maybe I missed her. This is the thing, when I'm far from them I always end up questioning them but when I'm with them all of those questions just vanished instantly. One hug from mom and all the pain were gone.

"I miss my Gianna so much, you're okay baby right?"

" I miss you too, mommy. But can you please not call me baby anymore?"

My mother laugh and kissed my forehead.

I hug her again but she just keep on laughing.

"Mom, why do you keep on laughing?"

"Do you miss me that much? I thought you're not a baby anymore?"

"I'm not, mom. I'm a grown up woman now."

"Yeah, you're right. You're a grown up woman because in few months you'll be meeting your husband."

My who? Do I hear it correctly?