:Backstab

Aixela's Pov:

After spending so much time shopping, we're now here at a salon. He said I must change my hairstyle just like what his inspector said.

The hairstylist asked what kind of haircut we prefer. I was about to pick, but that ugly policeman said that she must cut my hair from waistline to shoulder. He even said that the hairstylist must cut me some bangs. What a bang?

I looked at him and acted that I don't want that kind of haircut but he just mocked me. Argh!

A few minutes passed and the haircut was done. The result was not my type, but it's good enough.

"Did you like it? What can you say?" asked the hairstylist. I just gave her a thumbs up.

"She looks like a coconut husk," Mister Police Officer uttered. I saw other people in the salon laughing silently.

How come this policeman be so rude to girls?

After paying the bill he went out and as usual, I followed him. We went inside a food court. He goes directly to the counter and left me in the middle of the crowd carrying the paper bags. So, I just find a good spot, and there I sit. He didn't even ask for what I like to eat or drink. But, it's alright. It's still his money anyway.

He's on his way to our table when he bumped up with a girl carrying a drink.

"Oh my! I'm sorry... I'm---"

"Next time look at your surroundings," He said fiercely and continued to come close to our table.

I started writing. [Why didn't you help her? You should've said sorry before you leave. You're so rude.]

He laughed after he read my note. "Are you kidding me? She's the one who bumped me so why would I say sorry?"

[No, I saw what happened. She was walking and sipping her drink when you suddenly appeared that's why she bumped into you.]

"See? It's still not my fault. Tsk! Now I'm wet."

I would have written more when he spoke. "Can you just please stop doing that nonsense thing and hurry up and eat? I'm already tired. I want to go home."

I just shrugged and obeyed what he said. When we got home, I asked him if I could make a call to my family. At first, he did not agree, but he seemed to be annoyed with me as I continue to ask him so he just agreed as well.

He went into the bathroom to take a shower and I was left on the couch to fix my new clothes while talking to mama and Denise on the phone.

"Oh my, Aixela. I almost didn't recognize you. Seriously. You look so different," Mama said when she saw me on the video call.

"Yes, Xela! Mama was right! You really look different," Denise second the motion.

"But, is it okay? Does it suit me? Huhu! I think I look like a coconut husk!" I asked.

"You're so silly. What coconut husk? You look so cute!" Mama complimented.

I noticed Denise holding back a laugh so I grumbled. "Ugh! It was that policeman's fault!"

"And why did you say so?" Mama asked.

"Because I know he's just making fun with my haircut," I said while tweaking myself. "He's so so mean!"

"Come on, Xela. He's so good to you. Imagine, he saved you from the killer and he let you stay in his house. He even made you go shopping and always protect you," Mama defended him.

"Protecting? You mean oppressing", I said.

"What? He teases you?" Denise asked.

I nodded like a pitiful. "He's always frowning at me. It feels like my presence annoys him a lot."

"Maybe you did something that made him angry?" Mama said.

"No. He's like that every day."

"Oh! Maybe he has a crush on you?" Denise teased.

"Yuck no! And besides, he's not just rude to me. He's rude to everyone, especially to women. Maybe he was asleep when graciousness exploded. Psh"!

"Wait!" Denise said and covered her mouth. "Maybe he's gay?"

"Really? Are you crazy? He's gay? With his posture?"

"Why? There are so many gays pretending to be masculine. Duh?" She defended.

"He's just rude and bossy, but I'm sure he's not gay."

"Oww! So are you angry? Don't say you have a crush on him," She teased.

"Eewww! My gosh, Denise? I have a boyfriend. And besides, how can I like someone like him? Even if he'll pay me just to like him, I wouldn't. Over my dead body!" They laugh as I exclaimed.

"Also, who would like someone like him who is hot-tempered, demanding, does not know how to be a gentleman, and does not know how to smile," I said one by one about his flaws.

I noticed that mama and Denise's eyes widened. "Ah-- X-xela--"

"One more thing, he doesn't let you decide what you want. Just when he says that that's it. And lastly! He always thinks he's right. Even if it's his fault, he'll blame others. See? I think maybe even Sleeping Beauty wouldn't let him kiss her," I said and burst out laughing.

I just kept laughing until I noticed they weren't laughing.

"Are you done?" Asked from a voice in my---- b-b-b-b-back?

My eyes widened and I continued to exhale.

"I'm asking if you're done," He repeated.

Good heavens! What is he doing there in the back? How long he has been there? D-did he hears everything? Damn! I'm dead!

"A-- M--- I---" I could not continue what I was going to say so he spoke.

"If you are yet not finished talking to your family, just lower your voice. Turn off the light afterward," He said and entered his room. I was left stunned and gaping.

"X-xela? Are you okay?" Mama asked.

I slapped myself hard. What the hell! I am not dreaming.

I saw Mama looked worried while Denise did not know how to stop laughing.

"Ma, I-I'll call again. I just need to do something," I said out of myself.

"O-okay... I understand. Always take care, huh?" Mama reminded me.

"Good luck Xela!" Denise giggled.

After the call ended, I took a very deep breath and I lay down on the couch as I covered my mouth with a pillow.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!" I screamed and banged my head on the couch repeatedly.