Chapter 6
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“What? You don’t know that man?” Rana asked.
Her eyes went wide when I told her that I had seen Jacob in front of the man’s unit. She’s more surprised that I didn’t know that man, instead of seeing Jacob there early in the morning.
“I don’t obviously,” I answered her.
How would I know that man? I just slept with him, a one-night stand that I planned. But yeah, we did that a second time.
“My gosh, Athena! I thought you were with him because you wanted to get even with Jacob!”
“Ha?”
I don’t know where she got that idea. I wanted revenge, but I just don’t know how to do it yet.
“For the love of turtle, that man is Marco, Jacob’s older brother!”
I stared at her for a few seconds before my jaw dropped.
“What?!” I screamed.
Good thing we’re in her condo. If we’re outside, all the people will probably look at me screaming. I don’t have work today, so I just visited her to confront her about what she did the last time.
I felt my world begin to spin fast. How on earth did I end up sleeping with my ex’s brother? Yes, I’ve heard about Jacob’s brother, but I never met him! Of all people, why him? Is that why he knew my name? Oh, shock! This is a scandal!
“What will I do now?” I asked Rana, panicking.
“Duh, how will I know? I thought you had a plan,” she shrugged her shoulders.
“Ahh!” I screamed and messed my hair.
Why on earth are all these things happening to me? Did I do something bad in my past life, so the gods are punishing me in this lifetime? Out of a billion people on the earth, why did I end up sleeping with Marco? Why? Why?
“Calm down, Athena,” Rana told me.
“How can I calm down? Do you know what situation I got myself into?” I asked her, almost crying.
She laughed at me, so I glared at her. How can she make fun of me?
“Athena, it’s done. It’s either you face them or just run away.”
Ha, if that’s easy, I’ll be leaving the country. But surely my parents won’t let me leave without telling them the reason.
“I’ll just avoid it, Marco, for the meantime,” I decided.
That’s the best way I can think of right now. I shall avoid him, no more clubbing, and no more sleeping with him.
“Let’s see if you can avoid Marco,” Rana said.
“Of course, I can!” I confidently told her.
That’s easy. Why would that be hard?
“Uhuh, is he good?” She asked.
“Good? What do you mean?” I asked her.
“In bed, silly!”
My face instantly heated. Why the hell is she asking me that? He isn’t good, he’s the best. Of course, I won’t tell her that.
“I-I don’t know!” I stuttered.
“Hahaha. Come on, Athena, you won’t do it twice if he’s not that good, hmm?” She said teasingly.
“Of course!” Shocks, I slipped!
“Got yah!” She laughed at me.
Ugh! I’m so dumb.
Rana was just teasing me the whole day. Though I am happy that even though it was a huge problem when my family discovered it, Rana is still here making me laugh. She’s taking things lightly. I wish I could ask Marco to just forget what happened, but I don’t really know if he’ll agree. It’s clear as the day when he told me that he'd marry me. My goodness, how can he tell me if he really knows that I am his brother’s ex? And why did he even sleep with me in the first place?
Later in the afternoon, I received a call from my father, telling me to go home. He said we would have a family dinner. I didn’t ask for more details because I’m just glad that he’s talking to me again.
I happily prepared. Took a bath and dressed well. I even bought a cake at a bakeshop along the way. I know that Sally will also be there, but I will just act as if there’s nothing wrong between the two of us. I just don’t want to give my parents stress anymore.
The dinner that I thought would be nice for me became a nightmare. Upon arriving at my parents' house, I saw two unfamiliar cars, and a familiar one. The familiar one is. I am sure that Jacob’s. Now I am wondering who could be the owner of the other two?
As I went inside, I heard laughs coming from the dining room. I calmed myself at first, even if Jacob there, I was just pretending that everything was fine. I forced myself to smile and entered the dining room.
“Hi!” I happily greeted everyone.
“Hija!” Tita Marideth happily went to me.
I was stunned for a moment. Tita Marideth is Jacob’s mom. Tito Randall is also there, Jacob’s father. I felt the world was tightening. To add some frustrations to me, it’s not only them that are present. Marco is here too!
“Come on everyone, sit down! Let’s start eating,” my mom said.
We all obeyed. I sat down first. I thought Sally would be sitting next me but to my surprise, Jacob, sat next to me on my left side. But that’s not it! Marco freaking sat next to me on my right side!
Everyone started eating. My parents and Tita Marideth are talking about business. I think they’re planning a business partnership.
While everyone is busy, Marco puts a peeled shrimp on my plate. I instantly glared at him. What the hell? If our parents saw what he did, what would they think?
In my peripheral vision, I saw how Jacob’s jaw clenched. Tss, how dare he be pissed?
“By the way, Jacob, when will you and Athena get married?” Tita Marideth excitedly asked.
Dang!
“They’re not getting married,” Marco said before Jacob could even open his mouth.
Shit! What the hell?
I instantly glared at him. Don’t freaking say more…
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