"Talk to me. Don't tell me you're already murdering me on your mind because I disturbed your sweet talks with our operations manager?"
What the hell?!
I rolled my eyes again. Hoping he would already stop his rantings just because he waited for I don't know how many minutes for me. Of course he would not definitely wait for hours! That's pathetic.
"Your phone died exactly while I am calling you? What a coincidence right?"
"I turned it off." Are we really going to fight about this?
"Just because you don't want to be disturbed?"
Is he seriously asking me that?
"Just because we were busy talking with something important!" I said with utmost irritation. Hell, I don't care if it's a lie.
"And how important is it that you needed to ignore my calls?"
"Do you really wanna know?" I sarcastically asked.
He sighed in annoyance and focused his attention at driving. His brows are furrowed and his breathing never calmed. He's diverting his anger towards driving that I am already nervous and dizzy because of our fast pace.
I sighed.
"Slow it down."
I am irritated, but I still care for our sake. I think he also realizes that, so he slowed down his driving.
"We'll talk when we get home."
I ignored him for hours until we finally arrived at the mansion. Mrs. Martha greeted us with a smile but none of us two greeted her back. Dion walked passed us carrying his suitcase without saying a word. I wanted to smiled back at Nana Martha but I really can't deny that I am not madly affected by Dion's attitude.
Nana Martha followed me through the living room.
"What happened?" she asked.
"He got mad waiting for me." That's what I think his problem is. He never really likes waiting.
But the point here is, I already told him I am meeting someone! He should understand that like how I always understand him!
I get that I always give up with our fights, surrendering because of my feelings for him, but this moment is different. I am starting to have my life away from him. I am testing myself for my own sake.
I sighed heavily for the nth time. I waited patiently in the living room against my own will. This time he appeared with his look just got from a shower. With wet hair and a clean white towel hanging on his neck.
I really don't want to talk about it because what we've fighting for is so damn petty. And I also doubt it if he would understand. I promised myself I would never tell him my reasons.
I stood up. I was determined to go up stairs so that I could escape him when he suddenly blocked my way just nearly a step from the staircase.
"Where do you think you're going?" He's towering over me flashing his impatient face. He looks very handsome, but I just can't ignore his anger that is slowly building up because of my actions.
"I'll go to sleep now."
"I said we'll talk."
I sighed again.
"What else would you want to talk about then?" I asked, giving up my plan to escape.
"Stop being so stubborn and listen to me. Don't you ever turn off your phone when I'm calling you. And answer my texts when you have the chance."
"Alright." I nodded and stepped forward again but in a swift move, he pinned me against the cold walls just beside the staircase.
"Are you even listening?!" he scolded.
"I... of course..."shit!
"Just because you don't want to get disturb with your talk to that operations manager, doesn't mean--"
"He has a name, okay?!"
"Don't shout at me. You little rascal..." he shakes his head in dismay.
Aish! I'm damn nervous and all while he's just taking this like a mere joke?! And why is he pinning me? Huh?!
"Oh! Of course he has... His name is Gian, right?" he stared at me while looking as if he's trying his best to guess it.
"It's Sean." I said emphasizing the last word before rolling my eyes and biting my lower lip.
Why am I even having these chills down my spine? What the heck?!
"Oh... Sorry, I thought his name was Gian. Well, either any of the two, I don't care. Answer my calls and don't turn off your phone."
"Tss. Now, will you let go of me?"
He's so annoying!
"What if I don't want to?" he whispered.
As if I'm scared with what he's doing! You really want to play? Then I'll give you what you want!
I hooked my arms on his neck and stand on the tip of my toes to reach him more. He looked shock at first. His eyes widened and he moved himself away. In the hopes that I got him caught off guard, I continued clinging onto his neck.
But my courage faded immediately when he encircled his arm around my waist and pulled me closer. He sniffed my neck and whispered the words I did not expect him to say.
"You put on a lot of perfume for that operations manager? Tss."
"Ah! Get off me!"
I slapped his shoulders and pushed him away with great irritation. He only laughed at me and smirked evilly.
"Why do you care if I put on a lot of perfume for him, huh?! I always put on perfume don't you know that?!" My brows are already meeting halfway, and my voice is trembling because of so much irritation.
He sneered and crossed his arms.
"And so?"
"Ah! I hate you!" I shouted before stomping my feet all the way up to my room. I slammed my door as hard as I could to show him my anger.
He pulled off all of that stunt just to annoy me?! How dare him?!
I ruffled my hair in frustration. I heard a few steps on the stairs until he knocked three times on my door.
"Hey. You left your bag."
"I don't care! Throw it away!" I shouted.
He laughed so hard I swear I could kill him.
"Are you sure?" he asked teasingly.
"I hate you!" I shouted again.
"We both know you didn't mean that." his voice calmed, and he's twisting the doorknob repeatedly.
"Open the door." he ordered.
"Leave me alone!"
"Iris..."
"I hate you!"
"Tss. I have a meeting tomorrow. Let's meet after that. I won't wait for an hour for you this time. Make sure you show yourself."
What?! Did he honestly wait for an hour?!
I immediately opened the door for him, but he already turned his back to walk through his room. He faced me again after hearing the door clicked.
"Did you seriously wait for an hour?" I asked in a total shock.
This time, he's the one who rolled his eyes at me. My heart melted at his reaction and it made me laugh incredibly.
"Are you serious?"
"Uhuh." he also nodded in disappointment.
But you don't wait like that...
"Tss. As if." I snatched my bag at him, but he pulled me with my hand.
"Dion!"
What are you doing?!
"Make sure you won't forget what I said earlier. Don't make me wait for too long tomorrow."
"Are you serious?"
"I am mad, Iris. I am more than serious."
He already turned his back at me and opened the door to his room.
"But I have classes tomorrow!"
"I know. I'll pick you up." With that, he closed his door leaving me in shock.
I fall asleep with all the hopes that night. I came back again with my old self, trying and hoping that Dion would change his mind and feelings for me.
Who cares if I'm the most stupid person, anyway? I had been hoping for such a long time, and I don't even mind. I won't back down just because I found out he has a girlfriend.
With a happy heart, I walked passed the hallway with unfaltering smiles. Fely saw me and she immediately noticed my unusual happiness.
"Who brought those smiles to you, huh?"
"Guess who?" I asked, blushing.
"I know. I know. It's Dion again. Why would I even bother guessing?" she rolled her eyes at me.
"What hopes did he filled your heart again?" she asked sarcastically.
"Hey! Stop tainting his reputation at me!"
"Tss. Fine. What did he say then?"
"He asked to meet me later after his meeting." I answered still blushing.
"That's all?" she asked in disappointment.
"What are you saying? It's a big deal! I'll get to be with him without even asking for it! Don't you think it's exciting? Do you think he already changed his mind? Gosh!" I stomped my feet many times in great excitement.
Do I still need to change my clothes? Will he bring me somewhere romantic? Sure, he's treating me for dinner. Will it be in a fancy restaurant? Ah! I can't wait!