Sweet Scent of Success (Horizon Series #1)

Chapter 11

I often ask for help. Hindi dahil sa mataas ang tingin ko sa sarili ko kundi dahil ayaw kong maka-abala ng ibang tao.

I don't want to be a burden to anybody. Ayaw kong problemahin nila ang problema ko that's why I'm keeping all my problems to myself but this time I know I can't do it alone. I need someone's help.

Today's Friday at bukas kami magkikita ni Lennox. I've been trying to call and text Estella but she's not answering her phone.

Nasa tapat na ako ng classroom at hinihintay si Estella nang nakita ko siya kasama sila Lyle. They're laughing and walking together. So they're friends now?

"S, I've been trying to text and call you but you're not answering your phone. What is wrong with you?" I hissed.

"Hey, Letizia! Uhm... Baka kaya she's not answering her phone kasi she's been busy hanging around with us." Lyle sarcastically said.

I rolled my eyes and looked at Estella.

"Shut up, Lyle. We need to talk, Blair." Estella said with a cold voice.

And in just a swift Lyle and her friends walked inside our room.

"Estella, why are you....avoiding....me?
D—don't you deny it!" I whispered.

"B—Blair. What? I...I am not avoiding you! Actually I am worried that—that you are mad at me because I—I am not willing to help you about Tito Lienzo's case. I thought you're mad..at.. me." I can sense the nervousness on her voice.

Ano? Ako galit sa kanya? No!

"Hey, S. I am not mad at you. Siguro nagtampo lang ako pero hindi ako galit sa'yo. I will never be mad at you. You are my best friend and cousin how can I be mad at you?"

She stiffened for a bit.

"A—Are you sure? Akala ko galit ka sa akin. Hinahanap kita noong isang araw pero nakita ko sumakay ka na sa kotse niyo. So ang akaka ko galit ka. I am sorry, B. Nag-aalala lang ako sa'yo kaya hindi ako pumayag na gawin natin 'yon." She shivered.

"It's okay, S. It's okay. Hindi ako galit sa'yo." I assured her.

"Thank you, B. Huwag mo na ituloy 'yon huh? Mapapahamak ka at di ba ayaw ni Tita na ire-open ang case ni Tito? Kaya huwag na, Zia. Accept it and move on."

What? Hindi ko itutuloy? Ngayon pa na tutulungan ako ni Lennox? No! I'm doing this! With or without their consent.

"Yes. I won't do it anymore." I said and looked away.

And yes, I lied to her.

"Right. Tara na sa room. I missed you! Hays." She announced and grab my hand.

We went inside and I was shocked when Lennox Blair Montañez is seating on my chair. I cannot look at him straight. He's reading a book.

Eto na naman tayo, Letizia!

"Hey, that's my chair! Dyan sa likod ang upuan mo hindi ba? Go sit on your chair!" I yelled at him.

Hindi niya ako pinansin at nagpatuloy lang siya sa pagbabasa ng kanyang libro. I poked his shoulder once but he didn't even respond he just gave me a glare.

What the fuck? Ano problema neto? Umagang umaga binabadtrip ako. Tss

"Montañez, I said get out of my chair! Tumayo ka dyan, Lennox!" I said and slightly kicked his feet.

Pinagtinginan tuloy ako ng mga classmates ko. Pati si Stella napatingin sa akin habang pinipigilan ang tawa.

"What the hell is your problem? I said get out, Lennox!" I almost yelled at him.