Ruled by the Blaze (The Unwanted Marriage)

Patricia's POV (Avoiding)

"Buti ay naisipan mo na dumalaw dito, ate??" sarkastikong bungad ng kapatid kong si Jordan.

"I brought you food!" I showed the two plastics I was holding.

Since today is saturday and I don't have any other errands, I decided to go here because I miss them but my parents are not here.

I didn't even informed Callum where I was going.

"You haven't come here since you got married. How many months have passed? Hmm, 3 months? Good thing that you still remember this house" nagtatampong sabi niya. Nilapitan ko siya.

"I'm busy in med school. Sorry kung ngayon lang ako nakapunta. I miss you!" I hugged and kissed him.

"Don't worry, I'll stay here every weekend" I smiled.

"What about your husband?"

Sinundan ko siya papunta sa kusina at sinumalan na kainin ang mga binili ko.

"Let's not talk about him, please?" I sighed before eating.

"Why? LQ kayo? May babae ba? Bagong kasal lang kayo.."

Tinignan ko siya ng masama at inamba ang hawak kong tinidor.

"Kidding! Hahaha"

Pinaalala niya pa ang lalaking 'yon. My everyday routine is more thrilling because almost every time I leave the room, I'll check first to see if Callum is outside. I've been avoiding him a few days now.

Iniiwasan ko na mag kita kami kahit sa kusina ng bahay. Hindi rin ako sumasabay na kumain sa kanya kaya palagi akong nagpapadala ng pagkain kay Nanay Nelia sa kwarto.

Kahit ang karaniwan kong pag tambay sa gilid ng pool ay hindi ko na nagagawa dahil baka bigla siya'ng sumulpot doon at komprontahin ako.

He's also busy at work, even has in weekends so it's possible that he doesn't think about me anymore?

"Are you in a good relationship with him? Sinasaktan ka ba niya-"

"What kind of question is that, Jordan?!" singhal ko. "Of course he's not!"

"Sinisigurado ko lang" usal niya.

"We had a contract, okay? Our marriage will just last a one year and after that we're both free again.."

"Contract? Hmm, sounds good. By the way, I'll visit you in your house once mommy's schedule is not hectic"

Tumango ako. Naisip kong tawagan si mommy ngunit hindi niya sinasagot maging si daddy.

Their line was busy. Gusto ko pa naman sana na mag bonding kami ngayon pero mas lalo lang pala sila nagiging busy sa trabaho. "Are they that busy not to answer my call?"

"Why don't you go there by yourself?" Jordan asked.

Napaisip ako. Well, bakit nga ba hindi ko sila puntahan? Pero siguro mamaya na lang dahil susulitin ko muna ang time namin ni Jordan.

We continued eating while sharing some stories. He also says how much he's having hard time in school so I feel sad for him. I used to help and teach him about their lessons that he didn't understand but now is different. I can't help him anymore...

That's why I decided to stay here every Saturdays and Sundays so that I can be with my family. Callum didn't know about my plan and he probably wouldn't have a problem with that.

This even in his favor because him and Zara will have more time together.

Pumunta ako sa kwarto ko pagkatapos kumain. I really miss here especially seeing those frames and my trophies that were displayed here.

Humiga ako at niyakap ang unan ko. Parang ayaw ko na umuwi sa bahay namin ni Callum dahil nandito lahat ng nakasanayan ko.

My eyes were so heavy because I fell asleep almost 2 a. m last night because I overthink about things again.

I closed my eyes until I fell asleep...

Nagising na lang ako sa malakas na pag-alog ni Jordan sa braso ko.

"Wake up!" Jordan's face was almost close to mine. "It's almost lunch. Let's eat"

I rubbed my eyes, yawning. "Okay.."

Lumabas na siya sa kwarto at mabilis kong pinusod ang buhok. Nasa hagdan pa lang ay naamoy ko na ang pagkain.

"Do you also cook food for your husband, ate?"

Muntik na akong masamid sa tanong ni Jordan. Tumingin ako sa kanya at nakitang seryoso naman siya.

"Uh.. sometimes" I answered. "He already hired some maids that's why"

"Anong pakiramdam ng may asawa na? Masaya ba?"

Tuluyan ko na siya'ng tinapunan ng masamang titig. He's teasing me again! It's obvious because he was trying to hide his smile.

"Gusto mo ba tinidurin ko ang isa mong mata!" banta ko at iminuwestra ang hawak na tinidor.

"I'm jusking asking!" tuluyan na siya'ng tumawa. "You're too serious.."

"Whatever, Jordan. Panget mo!" pikon kong sabi bago uminom ng tubig.

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Tumayo na ako ng mabusog at bumalik sa kwarto para mag handa sa pag punta sa Clemente's Company to surprise my parents.

Naligo ako at pumili ng isusuot ko sa closet dahil halos lahat naman ng damit ko ay nandito. Pinili ko na lang ang isang itim na bodycon pencil dress long sleeve para naman mag mukhang formal ako. I let my hair down and put some light make up.

Nag paalam na ako kay Jordan bago umalis. Habang nasa biyahe ay naalala ko ang nalalapit na birthday ni Jordan next week. Iyon din pala ang dahilan kung bakit ko sila pinasyalan. I'll also opened up that topic to mommy later. Nakarating ako sa kompanya at dumiretso agad ako sa floor kung nasaan ang office ni mommy. I saw her secretary.

"Good afternoon, Mam. Nasa meeting room pa po ang parents niyo"

"Okay" I smiled. "I'll just wait here in her office?"

"Okay po"

Pumasok ako sa office ni mommy at inilapag ang bag ko sa couch. Prente akong umupo ngunit makalipas lang ang ilang minuto ay na-bored agad ako.

Tumayo ako at lumapit sa table ni mommy. I smiled when I saw our family pictures in her table but my smile disappeared when I saw that there's another picture frame. It was me and Callum on our wedding day. Why does mom have this? I was about to hold it when the door suddenly opened.

"Thank you for your time-Patricia?"

I was froze where I was standing when I saw who's with my parents. They finally entered the office and mommy immediately hugged me while daddy kissed me on the cheek but I was still stunned.

Why Callum is here? Why are they together?

"You're here.."

Nagulat ako ng mabilis nakalapit sa'kin si Callum, nanlamig ang mukha ko ng lumapat ang labi niya sa pisngi ko. What the hell?!

Nanalalaki ang mata ko sa gulat ngunit blangko lamang ang mukha niya. What is the meaning of this?!

"Patricia, are you okay?"

"Hey!" napaigtad ako ng hawakan ni mommy ang braso ko. I looked at her curiously.

"Are you okay?" she asked worriedly.

Muli akong napatingin sa gawi ni Callum na ngayon ay kausap si daddy sa couch. Nag tama ang mata namin at agad akong umiwas. "Y-Yeah.. I miss you mom"

We hugged each other but my eyes keeps looking at Callum's side.

"I miss you too! I always thinking about you but thank to Callum because he's taking good care of you"

Parang gusto kong umapila sa sinabi ni mommy. Callum really updating her about me huh?

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We sat in front of her table.

"It's good, mom. I can handle"

Hindi ko maiwasan na hindi mapatingin sa gawi nila daddy. Saktong pag lingon ko sa kanila ay nakaabang na ang mata ni Callum sa'kin kaya halos mapaigtad ako sa gulat.

Damn! Why he's staring and why the hell he's sitting like that?

Nakabuka ang mag kabila niya'ng braso habang nakasandal. Ang mga hita niya naman ay medyo nakabuka. The gap between his legs makes me panick. Daddy was talking to him but his attention was in me and he's pretty obvious! "How are your relationship with Callum?"

Bumaling ako kay mommy. She was smiling while looking at me before to Callum.

"We're good, mom" sagot ko bago tumingin kay Callum na nagsasalita.

"I told you! He's a good guy!" she sounds proud. "I'm hoping for your relationship to work more"

Pinilit kong hindi umirap sa harap ni mommy. Nakakasuka naman ang sinasabi niya! If she really knew Callum..

"Why he even here?"

"Nagkaroon kami ng meeting together with the share holders"

I slowly nodded. Mommy and I talked for a few minutes about Jordan's birthday next week and regarding my plan to be with them every weekend.

At first, she was hesitant because I still needed approval from Callum but I disagreed. It's my choice though.

They finally decided to go out and eat to a fine reastaurant. Unang lumabas sila mommy bago kami ni Callum.

"You're coming here, why you didn't inform me?" he asked seriously before closing the door.

"It's none of your business" asar kong sabi at nag salubong ang kilay niya.

"You're really naughty"

His hand immediately wrapped into my waist and pulled me closer to him. Nagulat ako at muntik mapasigaw. Siniko ko siya ngunit wala lang 'yon sa kanya. I tried my best to remove his hand but I failed! "What the hell are you doing, Callum?!"

He didn't answer and just continued walking. He's looking directly at the hallway. I was about to remove his hand again but I noticed that some of employee was looking at us. Bumuntong hininga ako bago ikinalma ang sarili.

Umayos ako ng paglalakad at itinahimik ang mga kamay. Nakakahiya! They're all looking at us! Mas lalong lumala ang iritasyon ko ng marinig ang tila nang-aasar na tawa ni Callum. Gosh! I think he won this time.