chapter 5

Camila

Macky and I held hands as we walked down the corridor.

People have been looking at us for a while, the others are still whispering, I heard that.

"Why are they looking at us?" Macky's clueless question.

I just smiled and gently pinched his cheek. "Don't mind them, baby boy. You're so handsome because, that's why."

His eyes twinkled. "Really? I'm handsome like daddy?"

"Nope. Your daddy's cape is more handsome."

The two of us grinned at the same time and resumed walking.

Earlier, at home Macky insisted on coming with me here to school. He said he wants to see what the school I go to looks like, and also, he wants to meet my friends too.

At first I didn't agree, because maybe my classmates would think it was time for them to see me with a child at school. And also, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to bring a child here.

But Macky was so persistent. He carved me until he could agree with me. His daddy didn't object either and just let Macky come with me. It looks like that man really doesn't have a crush on his son. Tss.

"Oh my gosh! Who's this handsome baby boy here ?!" Janella's exaggerated opening to us.

Because of the loudness of his voice, some of our classmates kept staring at us — and that's when they started making trouble for Macky.

"Hala, this kid is so handsome!" Joyce and squeezed Macky's cheek.

There were more and more people who were curious so I could hardly see Macky anymore.

"Foreigner tatay neto noh? Gagii, ke gwapo!"

"Is this your son, Cam'z? Jeez, hopefully all!"

They still have a lot to say and I don't really understand the others because I'm busy groping for Macky.

"Leave first, will you?" There is a streak of annoyance I promise.

Fortunately, the others listened, so somehow those around Macky were reduced.

"They're hurting me, Tita. Look at my cheeks" he immediately complained and showed me his red cheek.

I knelt down in front of him so we could watch. Then, I started caressing his cheeks in a gentle manner.

"Better?"

"Yes, Tita. Thank you" he smiled broadly and quickly kissed his right cheek. Cute.

"Camila."

A pair of shoes was exposed in front of me-- and when I looked up Gavin's serious face appeared.

I immediately stood up and smiled at it. "Oh, Gav"

"Is that your son?" This question was straightforward while staring hard at Macky.

I smiled awkwardly. "Hin-"

"Yes, I'm his child" Macky interjected then he hugged my waist.

My forehead creased. "What are you talking ab-"

"So that man didn't marry you- he really gave birth to you." He accused in conjunction with the darkening of its face.

"N-no, you're wrong-" I was about to defend myself, when suddenly he pulled me away and no doubt covered my lips.

I heard the sighs of my classmates while I was barely able to move due to extreme shock.

As soon as he deepened the kiss, I just came back to trance and pushed it quickly.

"How dare you!" I slapped him so hard.

Suddenly anger enveloped my heart because of its audacity. How dare him do that to me! He's stupid!

His jaw tightened and he violently grabbed my arm. Pain rush through me, I feel like my arm will be cut by the tightness of his grip.

"Now I know why you broke up with me ... It was all because of that stupid man and this ..." He looked at Macky who was now terrified as he hugged Janella. I tried to get away from him, even though my classmates helped too- but he threatened them.

"And this fucking kid."

My blood boiled even more because of the last thing he said.

"And what right have you to scold the child ?! You idiot!"

With all my might I removed his hand holding my arm and then slapped him again.

The school principal also arrived just in time and approached us.

"What's happening here?"

"Gavin, he hurt Camila" Janella complained.

Mr. immediately looked. Cruz and Gavin. "Is that true, Mr. Alcaraz?"

Gavin didn't answer and just kept staring at me with his flaming eyes.

"You two, go to the principal's office, now!"

Camila

"I'm not sorry for what I did." Gavin whispered loudly as he stared at me intently.

We are now in the principal's office. Mr. said. Cruz, Gavin's parents and my guardian Matteo will also arrive any minute.

I don't know but I'm very nervous, not because of how Gavin looks at me, but because of Matteo's arrival. I don't know how she will react when the man I thought was my real friend probably kissed me.

Knowing how possessive he is-- there'll be a big trouble.

After a while, the door suddenly opened and Tita Minerva and Tito Gary, Gavin's parents, entered from there.

"Good morning, Mr. And Mrs. Alcaraz. Please have a seat" said Mr. Cruz, the school principal.

The two immediately sat down next to Gavin. Tito's face was serious while Tita was worried.

"Did you fight, huh?" Si Tita.

Gavin just shook his head.

"Then why are we here?" Again the Lady asked.

I bit my lip very hard and immediately looked at the door again and it opened and a tall and handsome man entered- Matteo.

He was still wearing his usual attire, white polo and slacks. He still seems to be busy with work.

"Good morning, Mr. Lattiere. Please have a seat" said Mr. Cruz.

Matteo immediately looked at me. I could not trace any emotion on his face that only added to my nervousness. Oh god ...

It walked over to me and sat down next to me.

"So, I called you here because of the altercation that took place earlier between Ms. Gomez and Mr. Alcaraz." Beginning of Mr. Cruz.

"What happened?" Tita Minerva asked.

"Someone told me that Mr. Alcaraz allegedly harassed Ms. Gomez"

I hardly bit my buttom lip and then bowed.

"Harass? In what way?" Tito Gary.

"He-"

"I kissed her." Gavin cuts to what Mr. should have said. Cruz.