C5 five

He gazes at me back to the road "Where did you come from, friend," He looked at me from head to toe as if scrutinizing whether I am really a person or what. "Just... Please keep quiet. I'll explain later when we're on our way to the venue for now you can sleep," he said coldly.

"I won't be able to sleep so I'll just watch," I thought to myself.

Just because he's handsome doesn't mean I'll let him get away with his dark plans! My mom raised me to always be ready so I shouldn't be surprised by anyone. Even if you're handsome!

He just nodded, No matter how much I wanted to open my mouth and unleash a strong blow to his ears, I restrained myself. Maybe this guy will give me another dirty look or maybe he'll suddenly throw me out of the car?

His car stopped at a place that looked like a parlor.

"Get out," He commanded so I nodded.

I felt like a robot here but it's okay if a handsome guy is giving the orders.

He chuckled and looked at me "If she asks, just say 'We're just friends' alright?"

"Noted," I said with a smile.

So I followed him inside. A gay man greeted us with an exaggerated sway but the swaying of the 7th graders at ULMC seems to be even more exaggerated!

He introduced himself as Eva, which reminded me of our former guard whose name was Ate Eva. I even imagined Ate Eva swaying but I didn't imagine it too much, it would give me a headache.

He spent almost 30 minutes doing my makeup. Well, he's good, I told him to keep it light but when I looked at my reflection in the mirror. It's light but it has an impact! I don't know if it's because of the makeup or because of me.

"There, your makeup is fabulous! You look so pretty! Let's go to the fitting room and try on the gown Fafa Cyrus bought!" he said and pulled me towards where it was.

I thought this was a parlor? Why is there a fitting room? Do parlors really have fitting rooms? Why don't I ever go to places like this, I feel stupid for thinking maybe next time?

I wanted to ask Cyrus outside why I needed to wear a gown but I didn't bother because I knew he would just scowl at me again.

Eva made me wear a silver-colored gown. It fitted me well, accentuating my waist and hips. It's not bragging but I'm sexy! I even turned around to see my back in the mirror because apparently it's backless and if I get sick because of this outfit!

Eva clapped "You look beautiful! Let's go out, I might get burned by Cyrus's fire because of our long time," he said and led me out.

Cyrus's eyes immediately met mine. He's crossing his arm over his chest and standing straight beside his car. He looked seriously when he examined me from head to toe. Does he really want to scrutinize me from head to toe?

I turned to grab the paper bag containing my uniform that Eva handed me. He said something to Cyrus but his eyes were on me.

I don't know if he finds me repulsive? or not?

"Does this outfit suit me?" I asked seriously.

His eyes were directly looking at the road and because of what I asked his jaw clenched like he didn't like the words that I said.

He chuckled "It's okay," he simply said.

He looked at me again as if he was examining my face again. He looked away and swallowed hard while biting his lower lip.

I took a deep breath " It's okay," I shrugged "If you say this doesn't suit me. Well, I know I'm beautiful, all girls are beautiful! But there's a part of a girl that no matter how much she dresses up, the makeup used or what! Just say it if---"

He glared at me reason why I stopped talking.

"Damn," I heard him whispering some curses while gripping the steering wheel of his car. He looked back at me while his jaw clenched "You're...Damn, B-beautiful... Very... beautiful... Damn it," he said as if pleading.

I bit my lower lip and looked away! I heard him whispering some curses. I bowed my head and held my breath. I also hid my face with my curly hair.

I could still see him glancing at me in my peripheral view so I glanced at him too and immediately looked away.

What the hell?!

He's avoiding eye contact! And I feel like a fool because of his actions. Why is he biting his lip?! They say cursing is bad! It sounds ugly! But... Why hearing him cursing some words is so damn different?!

Earlier while we were on the road I thought he wouldn't talk to me because of the slight awkwardness. He explained to me why he invited me tonight I also said that I'll be taken back to his apartment because it's not safe thankfully he didn't object.

His ex-girlfriend is back and he doesn't want to hurt his ego so he wants to bring a girl to his cousin's birthday.

I wonder why? If he's hurting, why not just show it? If he's struggling, why not just show it?

Some parts of our lives will be difficult and we will be hurt so it's natural but why hide it?

Some people also know that he won't be able to attend because he's still being called "BITTER" which is true!

I just nodded at everything he said because every time I open my mouth to speak he looks at me with disapproval.

Is he not grateful?! I'm often noisy and talkative but sometimes I'm quiet because I'm too lazy to speak.

I looked around we're now inside a resort. It's a bit dark which is why there are colorful lights.

I glanced at the few people here and waited for the guy next to me to turn to me to see where his parents are waiting.

I wanted to ask him earlier if he has a younger sibling whom he can introduce to me. Because who knows if he's like his brother! I mean... Damn, none!

"My ex-girlfriend is here," Cyrus's father said beside me so I glanced at him. "Just act like we're friends, I won't pretend that you're my girlfriend," he said with a slight laugh.

I looked at him "Really? So, am I here so you won't be lonely?" I joked.

He seriously looked at me "Maybe?" he said softly as his eyes fixed on me while slowly placing his hand on my waist. Right now, he's wearing a black suit that really screams that he's a blessed man.

Some people looked at me, surprised to see me here with him. Well, I didn't expect to be here either.

His dad laughed "Friends? But if you're clinging to each other. What is that? Friends with benefits?" he said with a mischievous smile.

I blushed because of what he said and I felt Cyrus's grip on me loosen, as if he realized that his father's words were right. I bit my lip because I suddenly realized that what his father said was true.

"I didn't expect that Cyrus would come here and with a beautiful woman," Tita Alejandra

said with a smile, so I looked up at her.

I smiled "Oh, I didn't expect to be here either," I replied shyly and glanced at the guy next to me who seemed to really enjoy holding onto my waist.

"Are you friends?" Tito Armando asked with a smirk as he glanced at the guy next to him.

"Yes, Dad," Cyrus answered.

Tito Armando laughed "Friends? But if you're clinging to her waist. What is that? Friends with benefits?" he said with a smirk.

I nearly turned red because of what he said and I felt Cyrus's grip on me loosen as if he realized that his father's words were right.