The following morning was Sunday. I did my schedule which was going to church alone. I asked Royal if he was available. He said he wasn't.
What's new, Alpha? You've been alone in your life since Omega died. Pathetic you were, huh?
"The breakfast is ready, Alpha. In case you're hungry." Nanny announced as she walked inside my room to put my clothes inside the closet.
"Sure, Ny. I'll just finish my stuff here." I replied, looking at my laptop.
"Okay. After you eat, do you have something to do?"
I paused and looked up to gawk at her and pout.
"I'm going to see Royal today if he's not busy."
"Okay." She smiled before she faced her back and walked away. I heaved a long sigh and continued typing on my laptop.
I stalked Gero's social media accounts. From IG, twitter and F*. And I could see nothing but albums of his pictures with her girlfriend named "Saera".
I frowned when I realized Saera wasn't totally pretty. She only had dimples and innocent eyes that could capture you. She had milk skin, curve body and long legs. No doubt why Gero was into her. And maybe she was good to be true.
But anyway, I really didn't care about them. Psh. Why was I even stalking him if I didn't give a damn? Silly me.
After stalking, I took a quick shower to freshen up my mind. They would break up soon and Gero would be mine- Okay, enough with that. I didn't really think I deserved someone like Gero. But to be honest, Riley's more handsome than him. Gero only had a monolid eyes because he was half Japanese. While Riley had protuding eyes which I thought was adorable. He had chubby cheeks and I thought those made him more adorable.
After taking a bath, I wore beige suede lace up halter crop top, high-waist maong short and white shoes with big check on it. I also applied make up to look presentable. And after everything, I walked down the stair with my clutch bag.
"Hmm. Date?" Asked Nanny as soon as she noticed me. I smiled at her and slightly shook my head.
"I'll stay inside Royal's room, Ny. He told me he's not busy."
I didn't ask him what he did earlier. I would just assume he did his research papers.
She slowly nodded, giving me a suspicious smile and I rolled my eyes because I knew what she's trying to give emphasis.
"Royal's my older brother, Ny." I stated as I walked past behind her. "And I know she only sees me as her younger sister."
I took a glass and opened the refrigerator to have something to drink. Then I turned to her while filling the glass of milk.
"And I know we feel the same thing. I mean," I shrugged and held down the pitchel on the table. "She has no sister, I don't have a brother."
She chortled which made me furrow my brows.
"Oh, darling." She chuckled, walking towards me. I took a sip of milk while watching her chortle. "Why are you explaining?"
I gulped once and I brought down the glass onto the table.
"B-because... y-you're giving me suspicious eyes." I stammered and I hated it. The environment became awkward between the both of us.
"I'm not, Alpha. But anyway, I'll notify your driver that you're off to somewhere." She stated and whirled around to walk away, not minding what would be my reply.
I let a heavy sigh out. That was so close. Nanny's acting weird and I could not help but feel nervous. I knew she was just overrating things. Royal and I were siblings by heart.
As everything was done, the driver took me to Royal's house. And as I was on my way, I texted him my whereabouts. He told me Mrs. Graciana Mocetti, his mother, was home. But he assured me she would leave soon. I said, "It's okay." It's good to know that Aunt Graciana was around.
I drove off. The moment I got outside from the car, a familiar figure showed up before my eyes. I smiled at him and waved a bit. But he just gave me a stern aura and piercing eyes.
I walked towards him, so as he to me. I was wearing my best smile to make him know I was happy to see him.
"Hi!" I greeted cheerfully but he just looked at me from head to toe.
"I thought you're not wearing something." He murmured.
I knotted my brows together in confusion. I looked at myself and found my outfit good.
"What?" I asked in confusion.
"Let's go." He said with authority and held my hands. He led the way inside his house and I did nothing but to follow him even if my mind wanted to protest.
As soon as we arrived inside the house, a familiar face of a young boy welcomed me. I rolled my eyes, so as him. What an irksome creature.
"What are you doing here, missy?" He asked childishly.
"This is my house, little boy." I announced and turned to Royal who was watching me with his deep set eyes. He crossed his arms in front which made his muscles flex. He's wearing a v- neck shirt and from here, I could see his collarbone screaming my name.
Oh, god, Raphaela. What are you thinking? Screaming your name, huh?
"No! You're not my sister!" He yelled as he pushed me away from him.
"Throne." Called out by Royal with warning then Throne turned to him with a scowl.
"What is she doing here?" He asked in furrowed brows. Royal, on the other hand, heaved a sigh and walked towards him while Throne was watching him and turned to me, scowling.
"Hands off to her, Throne. Or else, I will throw you out." He declared in his warning voice. He grabbed my hand and led the way up to his room. I, on the other hand, followed him until we both got inside his wide room. He released my hand and I rubbed it because it stung a bit. I could still feel his hand on it.
"Why are you wearing that damn thing?" He asked coldly. His anger radiated into my body.
I furrowed my brows and checked my clothes then turned to him.
"What's wrong with you, fratello? You know I'm wearing these kind of clothes?"
He faced me with his blazing eyes and I had to inhale deeply because he's presence was too much to bear. I hadn't feel any tension like this.
He huffed and puffed, looked up and rubbed his temple. I pouted because I didn't get him. He was acting weird.
"Anyway, you're not busy, are you?"
"Obvious, isn't it?" He scoffed. I pouted again while puffing.
"I hate you!" I whined. "You're acting weird, huh?"
He chortled, moving his shoulders.
"So tell me what had happened." He started and sat on the edge of his bed. He looked at me and tapped the space between him. I grinned and walked towards him and sat on the space.
"I saw him, fratello." I complained and shoved my face on his chest. Few seconds passed when I felt his hand on my hair. I stiffened and eyed him. Our faces were just few inches away. "I saw him with his girlfriend."
Tears pooled over my eyes. I could still feel the pain of the past. I could still feel the pang he caused when he made me feel like he liked me but everything turned to a nightmare when I woke up and knew he had a girlfriend. How I wished I knew it from the very beginning that he had been courting his crush. He was a thief that came into my life unexpectedly. He stole my heart.
"Shsh." He ran down his hand on my hair with love and affection then he kissed me on the forehead and hugged me, rubbing his palm on my shoulder in a soothing manner. "You'll get over from him."
I groaned and loosened up from him.
"But how? Everytime I see him, my feet wobble and my heart starts to race."
He chuckled at my statement and I jabbed his shoulder because I found it irksome.
"What?" He asked innocently between a laugh.
"Why are you like that?" I groaned and rolled my eyes.
"Hmm, my baby's whining. What do you want to eat?" He shifted the topic. My ears suddenly widened and my eyes glistened at his question.
"I want some... ahm," I tucked my lips out while thinking of something to eat, then I narrowed my eyes at him.
"Come on," he growled and I laughed at his reaction.
I grinned. "I want... sweet... something sweet."
"Aren't you sick of me? I'm sweet, just so you know." He bragged and I laughed because he was switching on his playful side.
"Well, it isn't new to me. You're always sweet, fratello. But I want something I can eat."
"Cake, perhaps?"
I tightened my jaw and pouted after.
"You'll be the one to make."
"I can't." He replied quickly.
"Then I don't like any cake." I said with finality. I frowned at him but he just laughed his ass out, pissing me.
"You really love to hit my nerves, don't you?" I scoffed.
"Yes, baby. I couldn't help it. I love your reactions."
I mocked at him. "Whatever." I rolled my eyes and faced my back at him to walk out.
"Not so soon, baby." He said and gripped my hand and pulled me, making me squirm because he lifted me up and tickled me.
"Oh, god!" I exclaimed as he was not stopping from tickling me so I had to punch him but he just laughed at me. "Royal!" I hollered while jabbing his back. Then he laid me down on his bed as he jailed me between his arms.
"Hmm." He hummed sexily. "I think it's my very first time to hear you saying my name." He declared and I smiled because it's true. I hadn't called him by name.
"Which do you prefer to be called? By your name or fratello?"
"Keep it that way." He simply said and got off from bed. My cheeks burned to red when I realized how akward was that.
"Where do you think you're going?" I asked as I watched him walking away.
"Stay there. I'll just get some foods to eat." He shouted, he's pretty far from me.
"Okay." I shouted back and laughed at the end.
Damn, Royal. If only you were not my brother, I should have kissed you. Kidding.
I got off from bed and fixed my top. I took the seat beside his bedside table and opened his laptop. Good thing they had internet connection here so it's not a problem in case I wanted to surf an internet.
I opened my f******k account and my heart abruptly raced when I saw Gero's name in my message box. I frantically opened it and I realized he's online when a green button appeared on his chathead.
Gero Sandoval
Hey :)
I bit my lower lip in nervousness. My heart was palpitating. I could feel my feet wanting to collapse.
Should I reply? What if I wouldn't? And what if I would?
Oh, god, help me!
I gulped once before I typed my reply and sent it while fidgeting.
Raphaela Marcos:
Yes?
I inhaled deeply and puffed as I widened my eyes. I was nervous, oh my god! Why was he chatting me? Was he single?!
The laptop beeped, signalizing I have a new message.
Gero Sandoval:
Will you be free this Saturday?
I narrowed my eyes. I thought I already knew what he was trying to say.
Raphaela Marcos:
No. I have stuff to finish.
Phew. Really, Raphaela?
Raphaela Marcos:
No. I have stuff to finish.
Seen 10:38 am
I heaved a long sigh and licked my lower lip. Seen meant he was going to reply.
Gero Sandoval:
...
He was typing. I thought I was going to die.
Gero Sandoval
Is that so? I just want to invite you for a pool party this Saturday. It'll be fun. I promise. But if you have your "stuff to finish", then it's okay.
I rolled my eyes exaggerately. Really, Gero? Really?!
"Who told you to use my laptop?"
Startled, I almost fell on the ground when I heard Royal's voice. I turned to him with a grin, secretly closing his laptop behind my back as I stood up to face him.
"Hey, you're back!" I grinned but he just cocked his left brow at me so I diverted my eyes to the tray he's holding. "Is that for us?" I asked innocently.
"No." He curtly said and sat beside his bed. He placed the tray on his lap and started eating apples.
"Hey! You can't do that to me!" I whined but he ignored me. He continued eating apple while his eyes were lightly rolled.
I was about to grab the apple when he slapped my hand that caught me off guard.
"Hmp!" I frowned at him. "You know what? I'll get my own food." I declared. But before I could take a step, he gripped my hand and pulled me towards him. I out balanced but he was quick enough to catch me before I fell.
My head's on his chest. His arms wrapped around me like he was afraid of letting me go.
"R-Royal," I stammered, confused and nervous at the same time.
I heard his heavy sigh as he released me from his arms. Then I eyed him. I wanted answers. Why was he doing this to me? Did he even know my heart was hammering inside my chest?
"You can have my food if you want to. Just don't go outside and leave me here." He said in his baritone voice and I nodded as a response. I then licked my lower lip and faced my back at him. I swore, my heart was thumping which I didn't understand.
"Hmm, this tastes better." I commented as I chewed the strawberry."What time will you go home?" He asked out of the blue."Why?" I asked back and turned to him, who was browsing my social media account. "Are you sick of my face?" I joked."Not that much," he curtly said, making me glare at him. Then he turned to me with his teasing smile."Okay. So that explains why you don't want me to leave your room." I scoffed and he looked away. I noticed his ears turned red. He was blushing! Ha! And I find it adorable."Seems like you're friendly, aren't you?" He diverted from the topic."It's good to be friendly. Just so you know." I stated and then rolled my eyes. I continued eating strawberries. I wondered where did they buy it because they really tasted good."Not all the time, just so you know." He mocked then turned to me with his piercing coffee eyes. "That e
After the class, I packed my things up, ready to go home. I had nothing to do and I was thinking of meeting Royal, though I still felt awkward whenever he was around but I knew I would get over with it."Don't you have any plan of approaching Janrez?" Asked Angelika as I finished packing up my stuff and I turned to her sluggishly."Why me? She's the inconsiderate here. If she only knows what it feels to love someone who can't love her back, maybe she'll understand me."She sighed in dismay. "You know she's not into romance.""That's my point here." I abruptly replied. "She's innocent and naïve to love that's why it's easy for her to conclude that way." I rolled my eyes in frustration. "But what about me? No consideration at all?"All I ever asked was they would understand me. Were they really my friends? It was not easy to pricking move on from that dickhead.She sigh
"Tell me what's wrong, fratello." I demanded softly, cupping his hand and gently squeezed it. Then he took a deep breath and stared in front."Am I too possessive?" He asked out of the blue.I blinked many times, trying to process his words."Am I too territorial and suffocating?" He added."No," I whispered then he turned to me with a hint of scowl but immediately disappeared as he stared at me. "You're not suffocating, you're not territorial, you're not too possessive.""Then why did she break up with me? She told me she's so sick of my attitude."I looked down and removed my hand from him. I could not find any word to reply."She wasted our five years of relationship!" He rose his voice that made me flinch. "She told me she doesn't love me anymore. Goddammit!"I abruptly gulped once, scared of his dark side. But I understood hi
Few days had gone since the last time I saw Royal. I must admit, I missed him already. But if I continued myself seeing him, I might fall really hard. I might end up copping my feelings and it would just give me embarrassment because fessing up my feelings meant accepting defeat."It's so sad. You can't go with us." Janrez stated, frowning.Janrez and I were friends again. To be honest, I could not stand ignoring her the whole day knowingly she sat next to me. It was really hard for me not to talk to her because I was used in chitchatting with her everytime our professor was boring."Yeah," Via agreed, pouting. "We hope you can be with us, you know. It'll be fun."We were inside the coffee shop near the university. We decided to go here to relax. One hour ahead was our next class. Good thing we had ample of time to freshen up our minds."And you'll be out of topic everytime we'll throwback," Angelika added."Yeah," I sighed in defeat. "But y
"Are you feeling better?" Royal asked as we're inside his room. I finished drinking a glass of water that he gave me then placed it on his bedside table and nodded as a response."Thank you so much, fratello. Without you, I don't know what to do with my life.""Why? What happened?" He asked as he sat beside me.I heaved a heavy sigh and looked down. Even if he's doing nothing, my heart raced on its own like I ran for a mile."They're still blaming me for Omega's death." I started and looked up. "It was an accident. But mom insisted I was irresponsible.""I'm sorry about that." He said and I turned to him with confusion written on my face. "I'm sorry if I can nothing to change their minds.""It's okay," I replied with a heavy breath. "As long as I can count on you, I'll be fine no matter how tough life is."He sighed and captured my hands and I loo
As the boys showed up in front of us, Janrez gave them those vacant chairs from the other table and I whined silently. I didn't like the boys' presence. I just hated them. They reminded me of Gero.And speaking of Gero, I saw him with Saera inside the campus and I must say, Saera's the lucky one to have Gero. But if I would have Royal, I could be luckier than her."What made you all draw your fatasses here?" I asked in annoyed manner."We're just here to relax." Lars replied bluntly and I rolled my eyes because he had monolid eyes, it reminded me of Gero's."Graduation day will come soon," TJ announced. "And probably we'll part our ways. I heard you're moving to Italy, Alpha?" He turned to me with his nosy eyes."Yes. And I can't wait for it."He nodded at my response and turned to Trixie, who's currently eating her piece of cake."Valentine's Day is coming so soon. The head of school announced we will be having a party this coming Fr
Couples of days had passed and the heart's day was just around the corner. Everyone was so busy decorating the campus with the theme of love. Our section was assigned to make a marriage booth. It would be used during our valentines party excluded the prom because it would be by next week."Ugh! I'm so hungry." Angelika whined as she drooled over a box of pizza and in a second, she grabbed one slice of pizza and eat it whole heartily."You're not hungry, are you?" Trixie scoffed and shook her head in disbelief.Today was Saturday but we had to be here inside the campus just to finish the said marriage booth."Obvious, isn't it?" Angelika scoffed back and rolled her eyes while Trixie flashed a teasing smile."I don't know if marriage booth is fun," Janrez suddenly spoke up and took a piece of pizza and suspended it in the air. "Like, we'll witness the couples exchanging their vows and after that, they'll sign a contract which will corrobate the fact
Later that night, we changed our outfits into a tank top, sweat jacket, ripped black jeans and a pair of shoes. Finally he told me where to go and I laughed because it's only in the park located at the center of this subdivision.Seriously, huh?"I just wanna have a walk with you tonight," he said as I asked him why we had to go to the park. "Talk few stuff about us... about how you see your life in the future."It was good to know that he wanted to know what was going on with my mind 'cause honestly, it would explode in any second because of my wild imaginations."I'm ready to go," I announced as I sat down on his soft sofa while he was busy of something."Alright," he said and faced me. He scanned my whole body and just by looking at his eyes, I knew he wanted to pinch me or something nastier than it."Okay," I stood up and ran towards him. He gladly accepted my body and