Loving This Bitch

CHAPTER 6

"I heard you had a fight with the governor's daughter" narinig ko na naman ang nakakainis na boses ni Sheldon.

"Not now, Sheldon" I said

"What she said is true. I'm way smarter than you, you know?"

Binato ko siya ng paint brush na agad naman niyang nailagan.

With a mix of irritation and amusement, I resumed my painting, trying to block out Sheldon's presence. The strokes of my brush danced across the canvas, each movement a deliberate attempt to capture the vibrant hues of the setting sun. Yet, despite my best efforts to immerse myself in my art, Sheldon's disruptive behavior continued to intrude upon my thoughts.

His sudden appearance had caught me off guard, as he sauntered into the room with his usual swagger, his presence exuding an air of mischief. I couldn't help but wonder what trouble he had gotten himself into this time, especially since his usual cohorts, Kent and Kenzie, were conspicuously absent.

"Where are Kent and Kenzie?" I inquired, breaking the silence that had settled between us. It was unusual for Sheldon to be alone, and their absence only added to the intrigue of the situation.

Sheldon merely shrugged in response, a nonchalant expression on his face. "I don't know. Probably bullying someone on the rooftop," he replied casually, a hint of amusement dancing in his eyes. It was a typical response from him, one that highlighted his penchant for mischief and disregard for the consequences of his actions.

As he spoke, a smirk played at the corners of his lips, his demeanor betraying a sense of satisfaction at the thought of causing trouble. It was a familiar sight, one that I had grown accustomed to over the years, yet it never failed to irk me.

My lips curled upwards slightly as I recalled the incident on the rooftop, where Sheldon had nearly crossed the line in his attempts to assert his dominance. The memory served as a reminder of the darker side of his personality, the one that reveled in the thrill of power and control.

"By the way, I didn't actually intend to drop him. Just messing around," Sheldon added casually, as if seeking to absolve himself of any responsibility for his actions. It was a feeble attempt at justification, one that fell flat in the face of his previous behavior.

I couldn't help but roll my eyes at his flippant remark, a wave of exasperation washing over me. It was typical of Sheldon to downplay the seriousness of his actions, to brush off the consequences with a carefree attitude. Yet, deep down, I knew that his words held a kernel of truth, a reminder of the dangerous game he played with the lives of others. And as much as I wanted to believe otherwise, I couldn't shake the feeling that trouble was never far behind when Sheldon was involved.

"Whatever you say" pinilit kong mag-focus sa ginagawa ngunit hindi ako nagtagumpay dahil sa ingay na ginagawa ni Sheldon. "Pwede bang sa labas ka na lang manood? Can't you that I'm painting?!" Iritado kong sabi sa kaniya.

Nakaupo siya sa silya at nakataas ang dalawang paa sa lamesa. Ang isang paa ay nakapatong sa isa pa at mukhang comfortable siya sa postura.

Tamad niya akong tiningnan, "Maingay sa labas"

"Kaya rito ka nag-iingay?" Mataray kong tanong

Hindi niya ako pinansin at nagpatuloy na sa panonood. Bumuga ako sa hangin dahil sa inis at padarag na dinampot ang brush. Naging maganda naman ang painting ko kahit na may istorbo sa paligid. Nakita ko lang ang sunset na 'to sa terrace namin. It was a breathtaking view kaya naisipan kong i-paint. I love sunsets, actually. It warms my heart everytime na nakakakita ako ng sunset.

"You're smiling like a witch"

My smile vanished when I heard someone speak. I took a deep breath, "Ugh, I didn't know there's a wandering ghost in this school."