Annex's Point of View #People'sChoiceFYWC2017

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Tahimik kaming dalawa sa loob ng kanyang sasakyan. I never throw a single glance or even attempt to talk to him the whole ride. I'm too confused and enchanted.

Confused by this man beside me and to the sudden changes that he's showing.

Enchanted by his deep, expressive eyes that seems to be looking straight at your soul. His perfect nose down to his sensual mouth that reddens everytime he moist it. Then his jaws, God, I didn't know jaws are attractive until I saw his. Napapikit ako sa aking naisip.

Goddamnit, Anne! Stop it.

Napaayos ako nang upo ng mapagtanto kung saan kami patungo. Iniliko nito ang sasakyan sa isang kanto at natanaw ko ang isang iron gate na humaharang sa mga estrangherong maaaring mapapad dito.

He stop the engine of his car and sigh.

My eyes glued at the carvings of the gates. S&S.

Memories came flashing back. Back to the day where we first met.

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"But 'mi.." Aangal pa sana ako nang magtagpo ang nagtatangis na mga nata ni mamita sa akin. I gulp hard. Napayuko ako and muttered a 'sorry'.

Nagpatuloy si mamita na maglakad habang ako'y nakasunod lang sa kanyang likod.

I really hate social gatherings. Yes, I party, but not this kind of party. Do they even have upbeat sounds here? I bet none.

Napabuntong-hininga ako nang makaupo na kami sa aming designated table.

Iginala ko ang tingin at namangha sa karangyaan ng lugar.

I don't like social gatherings, but the surrounding and how they decorate the place make up to my dislike.

Ancient, elegant and classic surroundings always leave me in awe.

"Oh my gosh, Winnona!" Bati ng isang sopistikadang matanda kay mamita. Halos magka edad lang siguro sila.

Ngumisi ng hilaw si mamita tsaka sinuklian ang bati ng babae.

"It's been a long time, Cherry." Malumanay na bati nito. Tumawa ang babae at umupo sa katabing upuan ni mamita.

Napatingin ako sa lalaking kasama nito na naupo rin sa tabi niya.

When he noticed me staring at him, he raised a questioning eyebrow up.

Inirapan ko ito at nagpatuloy sa paghanga sa paligid.

"Oh, by the way. This is my third son, Winston Lark." Pakilala nito sa katabi.

Napatingin ako sa gawi ni mamita nang pisilin nito ang kamay ko.

"This is my only child, Annex Rosamund." Pakilala naman ni mamita sa akin. I smiled politely at Mrs. Lark.

"My, my. She's a beauty Winnona." Singhap nito.

"Thank you po." I shyly said. I heard someone snort only to see Winston mockingly look my way. I grit my teeth in annoyance. Does he want war? I'll give it to him.

"Son, that's bad manners!" Suway ng kanyang ina, inismiran ko siya. "Say sorry to the lady." Mando nito na sinunod naman niya.

"I'm sorry." Labas sa ilong nitong sabi. I count one to ten, to calm myself down.

Pilit na ngiti ang aking isinukli sa kanya.
Whatever Mr. Lark!

" 'Mi, c.r lang ako." I whispered. She nodded and I excused myself to the others.

That was a lie of course. Their talk is getting boring and I can no longer sit there to listen. Ugh. Old ladies.

Dumiretso ako sa balkonahe ng mansyon kung saan iilan lang ang tao doon. Yup, peaceful and a beautiful scenery.

"Does this look like a restroom to you?" Someone from behind asked with sarcasm.

Napalingon ako at napasinghap na si Winston pala iyon. Nang makabawi, I scowled at him, tsaka ibinalik ang tingin sa hardin na nasa baba.

I'll just pretend that he's invisible.

"Great, the beauty won't even notice me." Another sarcastic remark.

"Hush, beast." Asar ko dito with the intention for him to shut up. What? Gusto ko lang makabawi.

"And we're in the nickname basis?" Naguguluhan nitong tanong. I glared at him and cross my arms over my chest. Amusement is evident in his eyes. The nerve of this man!

"Shut it. Shut up." Nagtitimpi kong sagot.
I glared harder at him to show that I am starting to get pissed at him, but he just can't read body language. Or is he not taking me seriously?

My blood boiled at that. The nerve of this boy who is named after a cigarette! How dare he!

He gave me a grin. I walk out of that place because I might cause a commotion. I thought that was going to be our last meeting. But boy did I thought wrong.

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"What.... in the world.... are we doing here?" I demand. Surely he is not here just to reminisce right?

"Winston!" Napasigaw na ako sa aking pagtawag sa kanya.

First, I am really confuse. Confused about this whole situation that is really fucked up. Then second, I am utterly speechless and disgusted of myself. Lastly, I don't know what got into me, but, I love him.