Helveryst Series #2 : The Cassanova and The Hater

Chapter 4 - Favor

ZEKIAH XYRIEL'S POV

"Ugh! Second day pa lang pero binigyan na agad kami ng mga assignments at tasks. Hindi ba pwedeng discussion muna?! I didn't catch up some of the lessons yesterday because my mind was busy thinking nonsense things," I whispered while tying my necktie properly.

I brushed my not-so-curly hair and look at my reflection in the mirror. I tried to smile to know if it fits me but a fierce expression suits me well. Talaga namang hindi bagay sa'kin ang maging friendly, 'no. A badgirl should wear her deadly expression so that everyone would be afraid of her. I really like seeing them kneeling in front of me, begging me not to hurt them. Iba kase ako manakit eh, matutuluyan ka talaga.

"Where are you going?!" I raised my eyebrow at my mom who's wearing a formal attire. Alam kong may lakad siya sa suot niya ngayon.

She just gave me a small smile and fixed her blazer."I have to merge with a famous company, Zeriel. Babalik lang din ako agad bago ka umuwi. Don't worry about me, I can handle myself."

"Of course, you can. As much as possible, don't socialize with guys. Kung lalaki ang magiging ka-merge mo sa company natin, mag-backout ka na lang. We don't need them in our company." I get a slice of bread and a chocolate milk before walking towards her.

She just nodded in response."Fine. Susundin ko ang mga sinabi ng prinsesa ko. Come here, I want a hug."

Wala akong nagawa kundi hayaan siyang yakapin ako. After that, she told me that her driver was waiting for her outside that's why she hurriedly kissed my cheeks and left. I just let out a sigh and get my bag before going out of the house. Since we don't have maids, I locked the door so that a stranger couldn't enter. May duplicate key naman si mommy kaya mabubuksan niya rin 'yan.

"Si Tita, nasa'n?" She don't have to get out of the car. I have hands to open the door for myself.

"She went out to meet someone that will merge with our company. I have this feeling that he's a guy." I immediately get inside of her car and she sat in the drivers seat, as always.

She started the engine while shaking her head."Gosh! Why so paranoid, Zeriel?! Pati makikipag-merge ng kompanya niyo pinipili mo rin 'yong babae? Nakakaloka ka na."

"Para ka namang just now, Alina. I don't want guys to get involved with our company. Kaya naming umunlad nang wala ang tulong nila. Women could stand with their own and also to prove to them that we don't depend on others." I crossed my arms on my chest, feeling pissed.

"Okay, okay. You win. Suotin mona 'yang face mask at eyeglass mo, nandito na tayo."

I swallowed hard and wear the face mask before getting out of the car. It's also hard being so popular, media were scattered all over the places just to watch for some famous people. Nakakairita nga lang dahil pati sa labas ng university, nagkalat rin sila. Even though the guards kept on sending them away, they don't listen. I even think of some reasons why would they waste their time just to see me. Hindi naman siguro sila mamamatay kapag hindi nila ako nakita, 'di ba?!

"Zeriel! Zeriel! Pwede bang magpa-picture? Please, I'm your number one fan." A girl who wears a thick eyeglasses with braces ran towards me. I looked at her with frowned eyebrows while observing her appearance.

"No, I don't have time for that. Umalis ka na, hindi ako papayag sa gusto mo." Nagpatuloy lang ako sa paglalakad at hindi na siya pinansin. I thought she already left but she suddenly walked beside me and smiled at me.

Shocks! Mukha siyang si Betty La Fea dahil sa itsura niya ngayon.

"Alam mo okay lang kahit hindi ka magpa-picture sa'kin dahil kinausap mo naman ako. Saang building ka ba? Ihahatid na kita." She was in front of me and walked backwards that cause her to hit the post at her back.