CHAPTER 26: OVERHEARD

Michelle's POV

"Goodmorning babe!"I saw Xander's face when I opened my eyes. He even kissed me so I immediately covered my mouth.

"Geez! Xander! I haven't brushed my teeth yet!" I exhaled

"We technically exchange saliva, why being shy now?" He said with teasing smiles so I hit him.

"Stop teasing me, Xander!" I said as I shake my head off trying to suppress myself from smiling.

"Just love seeing you blushed because of me!"

"Is that a punchline? Oh please! Stop being cheesy!" I said and pretended as if I'm disgusted.

"Silly! Come on and fix yourself, I prepared breakfast. Your mom was calling earlier" My body trembled upon hearing it. What the hell?

"What the? What did you say? Is she mad? Shit! She will surely scold me! Did she freak out? Does Dad know I slept here? Mom -------" He stopped me by kissing me again because I've been talking non-stop

"You're such a worrywart! Don't worry, if things get rough. I'll stand for you" Then he kissed me again. We exchange smiles before he went outside.

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"I think I can handle it!" I told Xander before I leave his car.

"Don't you want me to take you inside?" He asked as he reached for my hand.

"I can do it alone, I won't panic, they wouldn't notice. Besides, this is not the first time we have done it." I assured him

"Okay then, just give me a beep if you need me, okay?" I smiled as an answer.

He kissed me on my forehead and bid goodbye.

I am actually nervous right now. This is the first time that my parents found out I stayed at Xander's house. If worse comes to worst, they'll know I am not really staying with Black during the multiple occasions I told them I was with her.

I'm here in front of our house, I used to lie every time my mom asked me about my social life but this is way different because I'm guilty of making love without marriage. My mom is so conservative about those things. Since Dad is her first in everything and she wants me to be like her which is really reasonable. As I walked inside the house, my nervousness got worse with every step I take. When I reached the Sala, I saw my mom with Tita Alexa. I was shocked and got more nervous and they were smiling at me which really freaks me out

"Iha! You must be tired, I heard you work overtime! You even slept at the office. We couldn't be more proud of you! I know our company is in good hands. It's good that your boyfriend was there to accompany you "Mom told me. I studied their expression and it seems that they are sincere and didn't suspect anything weird. I smiled at my mom but it seemed like a grimace.

Xander didn't even inform me that that's what he said to my mom. He's really enjoying it when I'm freaking out...

I feel like I'll get busted anytime if I stayed there any longer so I excused myself and told them I'll take my rest, I can't even look Tita Alexa in the eye because she didn't even know that my boyfriend is her son.

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I'm busy fixing the pile of documents on my table that needed for publishing because I didn't come in yesterday, I'm sure as hell that there are a lot of unfinished files left and I'll be doomed if some of these will get delayed because of me.

My phone suddenly rings. When I saw the caller's I.D., my nervousness started again. Geez! I wasn't ready to talk to her especially that I still feel guilty about yesterday. I lied to her when she asks where the hell am I but knowing her, she already found out where I was, she's just not the type of person who forced people to tell the truth and that made me more guilty. First, I broke our promise, and now I'm still hiding it from her.

"G-good morning B-black" I stuttered. I just crossed my fingers. I just hope she doesn't notice that I sounded weird.

(Everything was fucked up! I'm fucking confused!) She exclaimed that made my eyebrow creased.

She sounds so frustrated.

"What the hell is happening Black?" I asked.

(James wants me to be his girlfriend!) She said frustratingly.

"uh? okay? Then what's wrong with that?" I asked confusingly. Is it not a great thing if they put a label on their relationship?

(It is not my thing!) She said in annoyance.

"Woah! Just give it a try Black, It won't kill you!" I encouraged her

(That's not the only problem! Daze is getting involved! He's pursuing me for quite a while now!) I burst out laughing upon hearing what she says.

(And what's so funny, huh?) Now she sounds more frustrated that made me laugh harder.

"Ahaha it just sounds so cliche! You are torn between two lovers. How dramatic!" I teased her while still laughing. This is unusually laughable. I can't believe some dude dare to hit on Black despite knowing what she can do.

(You know what? You're getting on my nerves as well!!) She shouted.

"Hahaha! I think you really need me! Let's hang out once we're done working " I hanged up and try to finish the job before leaving the office. I know Black is just in the next door but we're both loaded and we cannot chit chat now so we wait until the working hours are over before we talked about our problems.

Black's POV

Those two guys are driving me nuts. I'm not supposed to think about what happened that night but I'm here wasting my time thinking about those dramatic scenes we had.

FLASHBACK

"You stole my car..... And my heart, Take responsibility, Violet!" I couldn't move and just let him hug me. My heartbeat is still not slowing down. My mind says I should push him away but my action is so contradicting. I just stayed in his arms for a couple of minutes.

"Now? Do you believe in me?" He asked when we put some distance between us.

"I --- I, ----- I bel ----" I stutteringly said but I didn't even finish it because someone called my name.

"Black!" We both turned to see who's calling me to find out that it was James looking at us intently.

"James Why are you here?" I asked as my forehead furrowed but he did not answer, he walked straight towards me, I wait for him to talk to me or at least say something but when he reached me, he suddenly knelt! Yes! he freaking kneeled in front of me.

"Let's make it official Marie Violet Black! Agreed to be my girlfriend and I promise you will be happy! " My eyes widened at what he said. I couldn't react, Is he serious? Fear suddenly occupied my mind. I couldn't say yes, I can't commit, I am not ready to commit.

I just shook my head in response, I saw the disappointment in his eyes. What can I do? I'm not ready but before I can even explain myself, Daze butted in.

"The assurance that she will be happy with you is not measured by kneeling. Black, just give me a chance promise I will do my best just to show you how sincere and how clean my intention is, I can't promise that it's always rainbows and flowers but what I promise is I'll stick with you no matter how hard things get" I unconsciously swallowed even I am not eating anything upon hearing Daze's litany. Why? Why do I feel disgusted towards them? But why does it seem like there is also something in my stomach that is restless? What do we call it again?

I was so speechless that I ended up walking out without giving them an answer.

END OF FLASHBACK

If I had to choose I would choose James but I am not ready to be his girlfriend. I don't want anyone to limit the things I do and even more, I don't want to limit him so as much as possible, I don't want to have a right to do that.

I sighed and closed my eyes as I wait for Mich to get her car. When she picked me up in front of the entrance, I immediately hopped in the shotgun.

"I want to drink!" she smiled like I said something interesting.

"Absolutely love that" She answered and continued driving.

While on the road, Mich keeps telling stories about their relationship, she seems so happy and contented but I still find it weird because she doesn't tell me anything about her love life.

"Mich? You're being weird. You talked a lot about your relationship and that is so unusual.?" she became uncomfortable and focus on driving when I said that. I immediately narrowed my eyes at her.

"Mich? What are you so excited about?" I asked again but she easily diverted my question because we arrived at our destination.

"Here we are! Speaking of him! Here's his car, I'll surprise him" She immediately got off as soon as she parked her car, I followed her inside the bar.

There aren't limited people because it's only 5 pm so the music is on low volume, we can hear everyone chitchatting. I saw Mich in the distance looking for Xander so when I spotted him I called Mich.

We were about to approach him when we heard them talk.

"I don't expect you to get her virginity! You even had sex with her 9 times? Geez! I thought I will win this bet!"

"Damn it! I'll just send the money to you!"

"What's your plan now? you already got your revenge on Michelle, you also accomplished our goal, right? Are you gonna dump her now?" I can't listen to it anymore, my blood boils and I balled my fists, I just want to punch that assholed! I was about to get near them when Michelle stopped me. I think she's waiting for Xander's response. How can she wait for it? I can't even bear to listen to a word he might say!

"well, I want to keep the act until I got bored of her!" I immediately remove Mich's hand on my wrist

"Let me do the honor!" I said and rushed to where they are.

They were shocked when I appeared from behind them especially Xander. I took the bottle from their table and use it to hit him on his head. There was an immediate commotion, blood's rushing from his face and he deserves it.

"What the fuck Bla-----" Kim is trying to stop me but the bouncers get ahold of the situation and hold the guys that might retaliate while letting me move free. Well, I've been in this place longer than the times they party here combined, everyone knows me already and they are just a newbie.

"Just don't tell her, please!" He plainly said. I laugh with sarcasm. Wow! The audacity! Geez! For the first time in my life, I want to kill someone!

"She's just behind you, fucker!" And in an instant, we turned our gaze to Mich but she had no emotion, nor was she crying. So I frowned and approached her

"Let's go! He's not worth it!" I forcefully pulled her outside and drove back to my condo. Looks like I'll let her stay here and console her.

THat's why I hate men and relationships! Fucking liars!!!

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