MISMATCHED PARAMOUR (Taglish)

Chapter 4

Chapter 4 - Not bad or not good?

" Let's start with History, I know you hated this subject dahil palagi kang natutulog dito." he went into one of the shelves and pulled three enormous books.

" Teka lang ha, bakit ang dami mong kinuhang libro? Are you planning to smash it on me? "

" How I wish I could do that." I scowled at him. Sabi ko na nga ba malaki ang galit sakin ng isang to.

" You should remember that you're inside my territory Tendan."

" Your territory which you don't have any privilege? That's too unfortunate. " he said smirking.

Abah.

" Still, you can't harm me. I have my bodyguards." sabi ko sabay turo sa mga guards na nakabantay sa pintuan at sa balcony. I never know kung may masama ba syang balak sakin kaya nya tinanggap ang offer ni mommy na maging tutor ko.

So that he can get his revenge on me dahil marami akong atraso sa kanya like smacking his balls in front of everyone during our second year.

*smiling like an evil internally*

Anyways, that's his fault. He accused me of cheating dahil nakakuha ako ng 100 na score sa quiz in Values Education. He can't believe that I can do it. Duh.

I saw him sneer. " Too bad they're not your bodyguards to protect you. They're here to protect me from your evil plans. Your mother never trusted you." I rolled my eyes at him. I know my mom never trusted me so no need to remind me.

" Oh my gosh. Are we tackling world history?!" I asked him darting my gaze in the book.

" Just skimming."

" Skimming?!" Tatlong libro tapos skimming? " Are you planning for hibernation only to skim this book?!"

My gosh! Isang dangkal ang kapal ng bawat libro. There's no way I'll be reading these books! Tingin nya sakin mahilig magbasa? I'm not a geek like him.

"These books are just introduction for the pre-historic world. You should be grateful I'm teaching you this. " he said as if it's a lifetime privilege.

What the freaking fudge.

" I'll give you two hours to read the first chapters. While I'll summarize the rest for you." he said like he was so disgusted that he's doing this for me. He doesn't like me and he never will.

Well, the feeling is mutual bro.

" Why not search it in google.?"

If he's not that willing to teach me, I can do it myself. Mas marami namang summarize sources sa internet, why make a hassle?

" Go ahead. Let's see who's a better teacher then." I scowled at him. Ang taas din ng confidence nya ha. I grab the book and opened the first page. Hindi pa nga ako nagsisimulang magbasa ay napahikab na ako. Hayy, so boring.

Napadako ang tingin nya sakin at binigyan ako ng masamang tingin. I just rolled my eyes at him.

From my peripheral view, he started jotting something in his notebook on the other side of the table. Using with some small sticky notes, he places them to some of the pages. In fairness, he's willing to teach me with his effort.

I never imagined na magtatagpo ang landas namin dito sa mansion. Who knows why he accepted my mother's offer. We both knew we're jerking each other's presence all the time. If ever na walang bodyguard dito ay sigurado akong kanina pa nagkagulo.

Nagtitimpi lang din ang kumag.

He hated me and the feeling is mutual. And this situation is not something I really liked.

" Staring is rude."

Natauhan ako sa sinabi nya but I managed to rolled my eyes heavenwards.

" Dream on dude. I'm not staring at you. "

" Then should I call it watching?"

" I'm done skimming it." I told him heaving the big book to his desk.

" You do?" he asked surprised.

" Can't believe it?" I smirked.

" All right then, try answering these questions. I need it perfect if you did read it, dummy."

Dummy? People can't really believe in my skills. He wants it perfect? Magsama kayo ng magaling kong nanay. Pareho kayong perfectionist!

" Can I go in the restroom?" I asked him. Nababagot na ako dito sa loob ng study hall. He just nod na hindi man lang tumutingin sakin. Tsk.

I made my way towards the bathroom. Sumunod pa talaga sakin ang dalawang bodyguards.

" What? Don't tell me you're following me inside?" pinalinsikan ko sila ng mata at natauhan naman ang mga tanga kaya naghintay sila sa labas ng cr. I immediately lock the door and looked at the window. An evil smile formed in my lips.

This is going to be exciting.

Ibinaba ko ang takip ng toilet bowl at pumatong dito. I looked outside the restrooms window and searched for positive escapes. Damn. I forgot were on the second floor, but fortunately, this is the best way to escape.

Hindi sila maghihinalang kaya kong akyatin ang bintana ng second floor. I'm too glad they didn't put any metal grills on the second-floor windows.

I tried with all my might pushing myself throughout the window. I just hope the guards didn't hear my heavy grunting behind that door. 

And if they did, this would be epic. 

Luckily the route outside is above the green conservatory. Making my way silently ay tumalon ako sa medyo mataas na bubong nito. Thanks to the ultra mega soft insole of my shoes, I jumped without difficulties.

I'm gonna kiss myself later for choosing some awesome outfit today. I made my escape with no sweat at all.

I shot my gaze at the CCTV cameras that caught me and awarded it with my middle finger. 

You go girl! Malalaman din naman nilang tumakas ako kaya susulitin ko na agad.

Maingat akong naglakad patungo sa lugar na kadalasan kong pinunpuntahan noong bata pa ako. Sa mga panahong palagi akong pinapagalitan ni Mommy dahil hindi ko gustong mag aral.

Chalet house.

Dito ko madalas nilalabas lahat ng hinanaing ko. This is the only place that knows the real me. The fragile, unwanted and neglected Jiane.

Madalas pumunta dito si lolo noong nabubuhay pa sya. He's my only friend and the only family that treats me as one, syempre bukod kay kuya. Sya lang ang madalas kong kasama.

Sa dakong iyon ay hindi makikita ang bahay dahil maraming puno ang nakapalibot at medyo liblib ang lugar. Pinatayo ito ni lolo para maging pahingahan dahil sa sakit nya sa puso.

Away from the stressful view of the city, our private property is the only place that has huge trees.

Running my fingers at the wooden railings of the balcony, I sat at the rocking chair that my lolo used to sit. My mother never knew that I put the other old stuff in here especially mine and lolo's.

"Be grateful in everything Jiane". He used to say to me kapag napapagalitan ako ni mommy. I don't understand why he always said those words. Why would I be grateful for my mom that always scolds me, nags me and always try to make me a perfect daughter?

Why would I be grateful when she keeps on me pestering me about my life? Can't she just leave me alone?

Sorry grandpa, hindi ko yata matutupad ang pangako ko sayo.

This is the place where I have the best moments when I was a kid.

And right now, everything is just a memory.

Looking at the trees around the chalet, the air has normal humidity. I gasp for the fresh air and it gives a relaxing feeling to my lungs. Ahh. 

Best feeling ever. 

Maybe being suspended and locked in this place isn't bad after all. I've got the chance to meet my lolo after a while. 

~*~

Medyo nagtagal ako sa chalet ng isang oras dahil sinusulit ko lang naman ang pananatili ko doon. I never know kung kailan ulit ako makakabalik doon dahil pinagbabawalan ako ni mommy na lumapit sa kahit anumang parte ng mga puno. Yeah, takot sya sa gubat.

I went back in the mansion only to find Vlad slaming his feet at the restroom's door. Habang paakyat ako ng hagdan ay nakikita at naririnig ko syang sinisipa ng malakas ang pintuan. His vibes is saying he's really pissed.

Oh my G.

I made the devil mad. Should I celebrate?

Maging ang mga bodyguards ay ayaw lumapit sa nakakatakot nyang aura. His clenching his jaw while forming his fist. Tahimik lang akong nakasandal sa dingding at pinapanood sya sa kanyang ginagawa. Hindi man lang nila napansin na dumating na ako.

Ganda manood ng palabas ah.

Then finally he was able to destroy the door and that was my signal na pumalakpak.

"Amazing!" I chanted.

Nabaling ang tingin nila sakin at biglang dumilim ang mukha nya. Uh-oh! Humakbang sya papalapit sakin at kinaladkad ako patungo sa Study Hall.

" Jerk! Let go of my hand!"

He throw me at my seat at halos tadyakan ko sya dahil kamuntik na akong mahulog dito.

" Where the hell have you been Jiane?!" he yelled at me while clenching his jaw. I bet he's holding himself to punch me. Aww. That's sweet. 

" I stroll a bit." I said smirking at him.

" You should be grateful witch that I didn't report this to your mother. Or else she would have added extra activities in your suspension."

" Wow ha. So utang na loob ko pa pala sayo to?" The hell he care about my life? Ni hindi nga kami friends para hindi nya ako isumbong. I'm expecting na nandito na si mama at ang paratang na parusa.

" How I wish I could wring your neck right now."

" Try it then. No one's holding you back."

Then without warning, he grabbed my arms and twisted it behind me. He pulled his handkerchief and he tied me with it. I screamed in pain but he didn't mind.

What the hell!! Hindi man lang sya pinigilan ng mga bodyguards! Sige! Magkampi kayo!

" What is this for Asshole?! "

" Oh, I better shut you up too. Maybe some adhesive tape would be nice." he motioned his hand to the guards para hanapan sya nito.

My eyes went huge. No, no way!

" Are you going to kill me?"

" I'm trying to. Kaso paunti-unti."

This bastard here knows that I'm allergic to adhesives. Gosh, I hate adhesives! If only it can kill me directly but no! I will suffer from its super itchy feeling and I hate that!

" Fine! I accept my defeat! What do you want?" I told him looking seriously to his eyes.

" I have only one condition." He gave me looks similar to what I gave him. " Stop with your shitty bratty attitude and finish this tutorial as soon as possible. I am a busy person and I hate wasting time."

" What if I won't?"

" Ang tigas ng ulo mo. You just accepted your defeat. " I glared at him.

" Eh kung pumalag ako kapag kinalagan mo na ako?"

" Then I have no choice but to tell your mom to finish you off."

Finish me off? Tss. It means I'm going to be broke for a month. Damn!

" Fine!."

" Fine, what?"

" I'm gonna take that quiz."

I saw smug's lips formed into a smirk. Great. Just great.

~*~

" How did.... " he starred at my quiz paper with amusement.

" I'm not a genius like you." I told him as if it was nothing.

" Do it again."

" What? No way! Ang dami kaya nyan!"

" Do it." he said with a warning tone. I groaned in disbelief.

" Fine! Last na to ha!" hinablot ko sa kamay nya ang mga testpapers. Pagkatapos nyang magdiscuss ng history ay binigyan nya ako ng quiz. I didn't get it perfectly pero ayaw parin nyang maniwala na 14 lang ang mali kong sagot.

And for pete's sake, he's giving me 200 questions from each book! I'm gonna curse this genius to death!

Nang matapos kong sagutan ang quiz ay halos mapiga ang utak ko. He gave me another three different sets of questions from each book! How can he do that in a short period of time?!

I massage my neck to lessen the stiffness before I handed him the papers. After checking it, he looked at me with his forehead frowning.

Now what?

" Don't tell me uulit na naman ako?" hindi nya ako sinagot instead he handed me the paper.

" Only one mistake." namilog ang mata ko at agad na hinablot ang papel.

" I did it! Omg, I really did it! " I jump in my seat and hugged him unaware of what I am doing. Tinulak nya ako palayo sa kanya kaya napangiwi ako.

" Don't go hugging somebody when you're happy."

" Tss. Arte neto."

Lumapit na lang ako sa maid at sya nalang ang niyakap ko while chanting 'I did it'. Nakisabay na rin lang sila kaya tumawa ako. Hugging is something I usually do when I'm happy, excited and worried and sad.

" You still got a mistake. Make it perfect nextime." Sinimangutan ko na lang sya.

" Nye, nye." I made a face to mimic his voice.

Sarap ipatapon ng mga taong perfectionist. Ang ganda na sana mood ko tapos sinira nya agad. Perfect my foot!

" You still lack focus and I hate your mannerisms. Stop biting your lip while taking the exam."

"Ganyanan pala ha, then don't expect me to do the same thing with the other questionaires next time!"

Binato ko sa kanya ang mga papel at lumabas ng Study hall.

"I'm taking a break!" I shouted at him walking away with my heavy footsteps. Naiinis ako! Naiinis ako!

Gusto nya ng perfect? Fine! I'll give it to him next time! At anong problema nya sa lip biting ko? It's my way of focusing on thinking and I can't help it! Mannerism nga di ba?

I thought he's a genius? Duh.

Pumunta akong kitchen at naghanap ng makakain. I screamed with my lungs nang mapansin kong nakabuntot pa pala sakin ang mga bodyguards. Halos nakadikit sila sa likod ko kaya nagulat ako. 

" Ano ba! Kahit kaonting espasyo naman mga ser?"

Pano ba naman kasi! Yung mga asungot ay sineryoso ang sinabi ng nanay ko na kailangan daw nilang dumikit sakin kapag binabantayan ako. 

" Lumayo kayo sakin, mga 2 meter distance. " I told them and they obliged. "Good."

I faced again the a fridge and looked for the foods. I get the mocha cake and fresh milk then I went back to the Hall. Pagdating ko doon ay maroon nang mahabang lamesa at maraming inorder na pagkain ang nakahain. At kailan pa nagkaroon ng mesa dito? 

" Are we having a feast?" kunot-noo kong tanong sa mga maid.

" Para po kay Sir Vlad. Ipinahanda ng mommy mo." she said, I looked at them in disbelief.

Seriously?!! Para kay Vlad lahat ng to? Sa tanang buhay ko ay hindi pa ako pinaghandaan ng nanay ko ng ganito. But this asshole here just got it.

And somewhat, I felt jealous.