Chapter 2 Are You Looking For Me?

• I didn't go out all night after I gave Rod water. He fell asleep on the couch when I came back.
• My life became peaceful within a week. I study in one of the prestigious schools here in Cagayan de Oro in front of the Lifestyle District.
• After class, I went straight to the mall that was just a walking distance from my school. I'm going to buy a food. Atty. Manilou gave me a lot of money earlier.
• My tuition fees is not a problem to her because I have already paid it. I am a scholar of the school. So I'm quite busy and I have to participate in events as payment for my education.
• I was going to the fourth floor to eat Beef Siopao but from the railings above, I saw Rod looking at me. Next to him was a beautiful woman who was talking next to him.
• He just nodded while staring at me. I was nervous so I looked away. I'm riding the escalator and right now, I want to go down even though I'm going up.
• I looked behind and there were many people following me plus Symon, my crush, was there too with his friends. They were wearing marine uniforms.
• I don't know if I'll go down again but I'll just look like a fool in front of Rod so I went upstairs to the food court and pretended not to know him.
• Symon and his friends were very noisy in the background. They were all talking about this girl who is famous in the nursing department. I sighed. Men...
• I went to the counter and ordered Siopao and cola. After I paid, I sat down to an empty table.
• I don't like to share tables with anyone but since there are quite a lot of people, I'm pretty sure someone will sit next to me later.
• I was about to eat my Siopao when suddenly someone spoke behind me. I stopped when I heard Symon's voice.
• "Are you alone?" he asked showing me his complete set of teeth as if he was modelling the toothpaste brand. I wanted to close my eyes when I smelled his scent. Hmm. I like it.
• "Hey sister," I couldn't answer Symon when Rod's voice echoed between us. We looked at him together when he suddenly put his arm around my shoulder and sat next to me.
• Suddenly my heart beat fast. What is he doing?
• "I'm sorry.. I didn't know you were with someone," Symon said and left with his friends feeling embarrassed.
• When they disappeared from my sight, I turned to Rod. His death glare was thrown at me. I gulped. What did I do wrong?
• "You should focus on your studies. I don't want you wasting mom's money on useless things." He said and looked at my lips-or I just assumed things?
• I nodded slowly. What is he doing? Why did he put his hand on my shoulder?
• "Good," he coldly said and took my siopao and bit it.
• "Eat that. It's a waste of money if you won't eat that," he said and left with his suitcase. I looked at the siopao he bit.
• For some reason, my brain went blank and I think I was going crazy. Oh my God. What's happening? I do not know.
• When I got home, I caught Rod's car outside.. He was kissing someone else. I frowned.
• How many girls does he have? Does he like this? A playboy?
• I ignored them and continued to enter the house.
• "Hello, March. How's school?"
• I was surprised to see the attorney on the couch reviewing on her case. Maybe she has a new case that she's handling now.
• "Hello, attorney. It's fine," I said.
• "Isn't it your internship in the second semester? Do you have any company you wanted to apply?"
• I shook my head. "I don't have in mind yet."
• "Oh, okay. Your brother Rod can help you. He is the acting CEO of his father's company now. He can help you into his company."
• My brain reacted immediately, especially when I remembered that he kissed someone else outside. I don't think I'm fine to see everyday like that. That's so displeasing in the eyes.
• But who am I to say NO? Attorney is the one who made the offer, I can't refuse.
• "Thank you, attorney," I just said and bid my goodbye before entering my room.
• This day is a tiring one.
• When it was dinner, Attorney Manilou called me to eat together. Of couse, Rod's there, smirking at me, so here I am again, feeling uncomfortable around him.
• I was eating quietly while Rod was being scolded by his mother because of his attitude as being a womanizer.
• I wonder if he has AIDS. I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if he have because he slept with different women every day. I don't believe it's just a kiss. It's more than that.
• I just did my performance task and I finished at ten o'clock. Because I was thirsty, I went downstairs to drink water. I'm just praying the Rod isn't there because I might pass out.
• I got really hysterical when I saw him. I could still remember the Siopao earlier. I eat that but I left the part where he had a bite. I'm afraid there was a virus left there.
• I was about to go inside the kitchen but I stopped for a moment. I took a peek first inside and when I saw that he was not there I breathed a sigh of relief.
• "You looked relieved,"
• I screamed at Rod's whisper in my ear. My eyes widened as I looked at him.
• He put his hand on my mouth to shut me up!
• "What are you peeking at?"
• "N-Nothing,"
• He raised an eyebrow at me and then released my mouth.
• "Hmm..." He said not believing anything I said.
• "Are you looking for me?" I saw a strange sparkle in his eyes.
• I was immediately nervous as I looked at his lips that he's biting.
• I wanted to escape but his grips pushed me to stay.
• "Tell me... are you looking for me?"
• I want to leave because I know, anytime by now, I'll be dead. I don't know what Rod did to me.
• I think I need to see a quack doctor because I think Rod casted a spell on me.
• How can he do this to me?
• "Did I make you uncomfortable?" he said and let go of me. He leaned against the wall and crossed his arms over his chest. He looked at me carefully.
• I wanted to fight his gaze but I got intimidated. I cursed myself. This is so unfair.
• He shook his head and turned to leave. And swear to God, I only breathed a sigh of relief when he disappeared from my sight. His presence can take my breath easily. What the hell?