💋 TRUTH AND LIES💔
(Who is Jeremy?)
Episode 28
Writer: Faith Lucky.
Mico’s Pov:
I walked out of the house and was about heading for my car when I saw a car driving in.
I stood and waited to see whom it was and expectedly, it was Alexa.
I scoffed and ignored her, walking to my car in the garage, but she ran after me.
“Mico…”
“What?” I turned to look at her.
Tears were forming up in her eyes.
“Pl…plea-se, just give me a few minutes. Hear me out, Mico. plea-se.” She said tearfully, placing her hands together.
“Why on earth would you want to talk to me, Alexa? Have you forgotten you slapped me just because I to-uched you?” I asked and she busted into tears.
“Mico, I’m sorry” she whimpered.
“I had no idea it was you. I didn’t mean to do it. I’d never want to hurt you”.
“You look down on people, Alexa and that’s your problem.
Do you remember I had asked you out on a date that very day? And do you know what my real intentions were? I had actually wanted to ask you to be my girlfriend. It was just few hours to go, but you ruined the entire plan by bringing out your true nature. You made me see who you really were.” I said and she g-asped.
She covered her mouth with her palm as uncontrollable tears rolled down her cheeks and she quic-kly went on her knees.
My siblings had come out of the house and were watching us, astonished.
“Mico, plea-se’ she cried.
“I swear, I didn’t mean to do it. plea-se forgive me. I swear, I’ll change. I’ll never mean to anyone again. plea-se Mico, I’m begging you; give me one more chance. I love you”.
I scoffed and bent my head, since she was kneeling.
“Sorry, but I alre-ady have someone else in mind” I whispered into her ears and she looked into my face with disbelieve.
I sm-irked and walked away, walking into my car which had alre-ady been opened for me by my guards.
I didn’t even bother to look et her and when we got to the gate, I ordered the driver to stop and I called one of the gate men.
“The next time Alexa comes into this building, I’m going to make your life miserable” I said to the security throu-gh the window and ordered the driver to take off.
Alyssa’s Pov:
Today was the semi final day of the inter school young miss beauty contest and it was to be conducted that morning.
So we all gathered in the big hall and the five of us which were the remaining contestants, lined up in front of the stage.
Mico was given a special seat, as usual separated from the rest of the students.
His pictures were just everywhere.
Ladies were using him as screen savers and some even had his stickers pasted on their b©dy.
He was such a celebrity and it still looked like magic to know it was actually my nigel.
What we were expected to do in the contest was re-ad out to us and in the semi final stage, we were expected to solve an equation un-der further maths in 1 minute.
Gosh; I hate further maths.
We all took out stands and I looked at Alexa and noticed she was looking very sad and teary.
The equation we were expected to solve was placed in front of us and the bell went off, indicating for us to start.
We all took up our pens immediately and started scribbling down in our papers.
In exactly one minute, the bell went off again and we all stopped at once because who ever continued writing after the bell had been rung was going to be evicted.
The coordinator took our papers from us and took them to the table of the judges and after a few minutes, the results were out and my heart began beating fast.
“In the end of the semi final stage,” the coordinator announced.
“Three people were evicted, meaning only two contestants were able to make it to the final stage which would be conducted tomorrow”.
He paused and looked into the paper and everyb©dy bec@m£ nervous to know which of the contestants were evicted.
“The contestants that made it to the final stage are…Alexa Liam and…Alyssa Ramos” he announced and I heaved a big sigh of relief.
Every b©dy in the hall started cheering and clapping and the other three contestants walked away angrily
Alexa also walked away not long after looking moody. What was wrong with her?
Gosh! I can’t believe I just made it to the final stage and it’s going to be conducted tomorrow.
I heard the grand finale in Davao city was going to commence in three days time.
But who’s going to win between Alexa and I and become the repres-entative of Manilla?
I suddenly bec@m£ so nervous and pressed and decided to free myself in the restroom.
I got to the restroom and was about walking into one of the toilets when I heard someone talking.
It was a familiar voice and the door was slightly open.
I looked around and there was no one watching.
Then, I moved closer to the door and took a peep and…oh, it was Jeremy!
Good thing he was backing the door.
But why do I always find him in restrooms?
“I don’t give a fv¢k what he thinks. If he doesn’t comply, get rid of her” he spoke angrily on the phone and I furrowed my brows.
Who was he talking to?
And want does he mean by ‘get rid of her?’
I’m still curious to know why he’s background is hidden from everyone.
Who could he be?
“Yes. I’ll be returning to Davao city by tomorrow and maybe we can sort that out when I do.
“Okay. Good”
And he dropped the call.
Guessing he might turn around since the call was ended, I decided to walk away.
But just as I turned around to leave, I heard him talk.
“Stop right there” he said and my heart gave a mighty leap.
Oh, God!
I stood motionless for a while and by the time I finally turned around, he was alre-ady standing in front of me.
“Were you spying on me?” He asked in a soft voice as he stood very close to me.
I looked at him and gulped nervously.
Gosh; this guy’s just too cute to be a flir-t.
“N…no. I…I…uhm…c@m£ to make use of the restroom” I stuttered nervously and gulped again.
“S…sorry” I added and tried to leave, but he held me back by the wrist.
“You know you’ve offended me, Alyssa” he said in a low key, holding my wrist a little rou-ghly. Ouch!
He was hurting me.
I winced and looked at my wrist and back at him and he had an inscrutable expression on.
“You turned me down and that felt like a slap on my face” he said.
“I don’t know what you’re feeling like, but one thing’s for sure; I always get what I want.
Although, I couldn’t get you over here, that doesn’t mean I won’t get you again.
“I know you’ll be coming to Davao city in three days time and one thing you should know is this; over here, Mico is in charge. But over there, I’m in charge. And when you get there, I promise I’ll be right between those pretty legs of yours.
“So, see you there”.
And after saying that, he win-ked at me and let go of my wrist, walking away.
I cringed and turned to look at him as he walked away and suddenly bec@m£ paranoid.
What does he mean by that?
Is he threatening me or what?
Why’s he trying to make me scared?
I continued staring at him as he walked away.
I wonder what he means by saying he was in charge.
Who was he?
***
Mico’s Pov:
“Alyssa is just coming over for lunch, Mico. I don’t know why you’re trying to make it look like it’s a date” Karen said to me as I brushed my hair in front of the mirror.
“I’m just trying to look good, Karen. What’s your problem?” I replied and rolled my eyes.
“plea-se girls, when she comes, I’d want you to give her a break. Don’t flood her ears with that talkative spirit of yours.” I added.
“Just pray you haven’t told them any of your dearestdearest secrets, Mico. Because they’re definitely going to create a disaster” Angelo said and I scoffed.
Alyssa’s Pov:
Mico had told me he’d be s-ending one of his drivers to pick me up and when it was time, he c@m£.
“I wish I could come along with you, kapatid. Tell Nico he also owes me .date” Maja said wistfully as I walked into the car.
The driver closed the door and went to take the driver’s seat.
“Bye Maja” I said from the window, waving at her.
I sat at the back seat of the flashy car and kept looking throu-gh the window.
It still seemed like a miracle to me for the fact that I was actually close to Mico.
Everything was still unbelievable .
After a while, the car got to a place which looked like a quarters because it had a very big gate and securities at the entrance.
The driver stopped and showed them his p@$$ and they opened the gate for us to drive in.
The entire ground was german-floored and at the sides of the road, flowers and tress were planted and made it look like a recreational site.
I kept watching in amusement as the driver drove for some time and finally, we c@m£ to a very big mansion.
Jesus Christ!
It looked like paradise.
There was also a gate at the entrance and it was opened for us to go in.
I opened my mouth in amusement and had almost hit my head on the window while staring throu-gh it.
The driver stopped the car and unlocked the door for me and I opened it and stepped out.
OMG!
Is this for real?
Am I really in a house? Or has ra-pture just taken place and I’m probably in heaven?
I stood like a statue and opened my mouth, staring around.
The house was very bug and round and glittered like it was made of gold and diamonds.
At the centre of the big compound, there was a water spring and I seriously don’t know how they were able to do it, but tiny lights were glittering in the water.
I looked at my left and noticed they were having two garage in the house and different cl@$$ic cars were brimful in both of them.
I looked afar and sighted two swimming pools.
Gosh! This house is just too much.
How can anyone fall sick living in such a paradise?
A lady that looked like a maid walked up to me immediately.
“Good evening ma’am Alyssa. plea-se come with me” she said and I nodded and started following her.
We got to the entrance of the houses and I followed her in.
Geez! I think I might go crazy from all these amusement.
The sitting room was very big and dazzlingly beautiful and I could say it was bigger than my entire house.
Inside the ineffable sitting room, Mico’s three sisters sitted and they stood up immediately they saw me.
“Alyssa”
“It’s you”.
“Finally you’re here”
They exclaimed as they walked up to me and I felt a little nervous.
“Hi” I said with a shy smile.
“Wow! I love your hair Alyssa. Is it still a vir-gin hair?” Karen asked as she to-uched my hair.
She was plump and pretty while the twins were slim and pretty as well.
They were actually putting on the same types of shi-ts.
“Stop admiring what you can’t have, Karen” I heard a voice say and we turned to see Mico and his brothers climbing down the stairs.
Wow!
My Mico was looking so charming as he walked in the middle and he kind of kept staring at me.
“what are you trying to say, Michael? The reason I don’t have a lengthy hair is because I don’t want to” Karen replied and Michael rolled his eyes.
They finally climbe-d down the stairs and got to where we were.
“You’re highly welcomed Alyssa. it’s a plea-sure getting to meet you” angelo said as he shook my hand.
“But this isn’t the first time you’re getting to meet her Angelo” Michael said.
“Well, how’s that your business?” He replied and Olivia chuckled.
“Good evening” I greeted with a smile, keeping my gaze low.
Then Mico c@m£ up and stood in front of me and fireworks started in my heart.
He stood very close to me and his dazzling eyes were staring into mine.
“Hi” he said in a soft tone and I gulped down nothing.
“H…hi” I replied with a light smile.
We kept staring at each other and Michael cleared his throat.
“Uhm…sorry to disturb the enchanting moment, but can we proceed to the dining alre-ady?
I think I’m starving” he said and Karen chuckled and I followed them to a room which was probably the dinette.
It was very big and beautiful with a round table in the middle and dining chairs arranged round it.
Mico’s sisters dragged me to sit with them while Mico and his brothers sat on the other side of the table, facing us.
Then three maids c@m£ up and started serving our meals to us.
My eyes dilated at the sight of the food I was about eating.
God!
If not for the fact that I had to show some curtsey in front of Mico and his siblings, I swear, I would had eaten with my hands.
This kind of food doesn’t deserve mercy.
I was given a fork and knife, but since I had no idea how to make use of the knife, I dropped it and managed just the fork.
Trust me, it was so frustrating. .
“So, Alyssa, can you tell us a little about yourself? Did you grow up here in Manilla?” Michael asked
“No talking when eating, Michael. I wonder what you learnt in school” Karen said and I chuckled.
“No, I didn’t. I grew up in Davao city” I replied.
“Wow! Davao city?” They asked, surprised.
While we were eating, Mico ordered a maid to pour him more wine and while she did, she mistakenly spilled a little on his shi-t.
“Geez! Are you blind?” He asked irritability as he stared at his shi-t.
The maid g-asped in fear.
“Oh my God; I’m…I’m sorry, sir…”
“You should be sorry for yourself. Get out!” He cut her off angrily and she whimpered and started walking away.
Although, I was aware of Mico’s grumpy attitude, I couldn’t help but feel surprised.
I looked at him and our eyes met and a look of contrition suddenly crept into his face.
“Wait” he said icily, referring to the maid and she stopped and turned around fearfully.
“I’m sorry” he said while looking at me and his sisters g-asped.
“T…T…Thank you sir” the maid stuttered and ran off.
I couldn’t be any more surprised than I alre-ady was.
“Mico, did you just…”
“Did you just apologise to a maid?” Octavia cut Karen off who was speaking.
Mico didn’t reply as he just stood up.
“Guess I nee-d to change this” he said, looking at his shi-t and left the dining.
I smiled and looked back at my food.
I can’t believe Mico had apologised to a maid.
And the way he had been staring at me…could it be possible I was the reason he apologised?
We continued eating and after a while, we were done and we all went back to the sitting room.
Mico was yet to return from his room.
Karen took TV remote and turned on a movie which wasn’t exactly interesting.
“Why’s Mico taking so long? He nee-ds to come down for the game” Olivia groused and I wondered which game she was talking about.
But why was Mico taking long?
“Alyssa,” Karen suddenly called and turned to me.
“Could you help us go to his room and bring him down, plea-se?” She asked with a smile and my heart skipped.
What?
Is this lady crazy or what?
How can she s-end me to Mico’s room?
“Alyssa?” She called and I scoffed.
“I…I can’t” I blurted.
“Come on Alyssa. You guys are just friends right? There should be no room for negative thoughts.
plea-se, just help us out. ” she said with appealing eyes.
This has got to be a joke.
“But, I…I don’t…”
“His room is by the left on the second floor. Don’t worry, when you see his room, you’ll definitely recognise it” she cut me off and I remained mute.
“plea-se?” She added and I sluggishly stood up.
God; hope I’m not ma-king a mistake?
I walked slowly to the stairs and climbe-d on it.
But why didn’t she s-end a maid instead? Why does it have to be me?
I looked back at her and she was smiling.
I climbe-d the stairs and headed for the p@$$age.
I can’t believe I’m going to Mico’s room alone.
I suddenly feel nervous.
TBC.