Chapter 7

I'm at our tree house. He went to Manila two weeks ago, he actually don't want to because he thought I'm hurt but I convinced him to go.

I took a picture of the bed and post it on my IG story with a caption "I wish we can rest here."

I lay down and closed my eyes, he's scent is still here. I wonder how many days he slept here after what happened to the dinner.

I opened my eyes when my phone vibrated.

"CokeCiro replied to your IG story"

CokeCiro: you miss me huh?

Before I could reply he send a photo of him reading a book and another 10 books are on the table. He must be really studying hard.

PortiaS: stop checking your Instagram, go read that books big brat.

CokeCiro: yess yuff baby girl.

I closed my eyes and I just felt my whole world was in clouds.

"You really miss me huh?" Ciro said.

"You're here!" I exclaimed.

I hugged him tight and rubbed my eyes.

"I thought you're busy reading books." Now I'm being clingy, damn.

"I am but my baby girl needs me, I can manage to read that later."

His scent lingers on my nose when I hugged him, I can't even reached his neck because of his height.

"You think I should drink some vitamins to gain height?" I asked.

"Nah, you're perfect that way. No need to change yourself." He kissed my forehead.

He handed me chocolates and flowers. I don't know what this is for, he's wasting his money so bad.

"It's for saying sorry for what happened." He frowned.

"I told you, you don't have to say sorry." I grinned.

He hugged me tight and closed his eyes.

"Remember, no matter what they say I'm yours and your mine. Don't mind them, it's between us not between them." He said still hugging me.

"Even if your sister is against us?" I sighed.

"Even if everybody is against us Selena. They don't give a damn about our love life. We don't owe them explanation why we end up together, it's only us, you and I not them, not Izza, not anyone." He sighed.

"Yes, we will still be together no matter what." I smiled.

"That's my baby girl." He chuckled.

"Selena, hey! Damn you!" Someone shouted.

I was about to look back when I opened my eyes and saw Carylle and Kzarina shouting at me.

I sat down and looked around. Is Ciro really here? It's just a fucking dream?!

"Is Ciro here?" I asked "He's not here. You're sleeping and you always says big brat big brat." Kzarina rolled her eyes.

I rubbed my eyes and fix myself.

"Why are you here?" I asked.

"We are gonna go shopping!" Carylle giggled.

"I don't have cash." I said.

"You have your card with you right?" Kzarina asked.

"Yeh, you really want to waste money huh?" I laughed.

They both nodded and grabbed my arm. Carylle is on the front seat and I'm on the back seat. Kzarina is the driver, she's at her legal age now. She is the first born child of my uncle Alfredo Santiago jr. and my auntie Cebrina Sanchez.

Actually I'm not into shopping or so whatever. I want to sleep than to go outside and feel the sun burning my skin. I love going outside whenever it rains, it makes me so calm and positive.

"We are here! My gosh, I miss the smell of brand new clothes! Finally!" Kzarina exclaimed.

Being the kikay girl, she always attract all boys. She's the pride of Santiago when it comes to pageants. She's tall, morena, cute narrow eyes, long hair and a perfect pointed nose. His future husband is so lucky to have her.

"Let's buy clothes."

She dragged us towards a clothing store and she went out of my sight. Maybe I should try buying clothes too. I saw a pastel pink dress, it was so simple and nice, probably getting this one. I saw a pastel pink shirts and got all of them. Damn pastel pink is so good.

After we finish shopping clothes we went to Greenwich to eat. I just ordered pizza and lasagna.

"So what's the tea? I heard you are dating Ciro Privino." Kzarina smirked.

"Ciro is totally whipped by Selena." Carylle added.

"So what's the plan? Privino is a powerful family like ours. Damn imagine your wedding!" Kzarina giggled.

"His sister don't like me, she's so mad." I said.

"Don't mind her, I don't like her too." Carylle said.

We are chit chatting and happily eating when someone entered the scene.

"You didn't invite me." Hzael smiled.

"I'm inviting you, your phone cannot be reached. It's not our fault." Kzarina said.

"Now I'm joining, let's go to some clothing shop."

I stood up and joined them, maybe I hate Hazel but she deserves to feel love after all.

I was about to get the blue fitted dress when someone get it from my hand.

"This is beautiful I want this." Hazel exclaimed.

"Fine." I rolled my eyes.

I saw a pastel pink off shoulder and looked at Kzarina.

"That suits you!" Kzarina giggled.

"Can I see that? I want that!" Hazel get the off shoulder from my hand.

"Damn, I'm done now. I'm not buying anything." I faked a smile.

"What is your problem Hazel?" Carylle smirked.

"Nothing, what's wrong I want this." She smiled.

"Selena got it first, get another one." Carylle said.

"I want this."

"Let's go home, the atmosphere is bad." Kzarina rolled her eyes.

Kzarina grabbed our hands and dragged us to her car. They are pissed so I am.

"We better go home or I'll kiss her ass." Kzarina said while driving.

"I don't know what happened to her, Kuya Tristan and Nicole are good cousins, what happened to her?"

"Maybe because our grandfather spoils her a lot, you know favorite granddaughter." I said.

Since we are kids our grandfather always adore Hazel. What she wants, she gets and that is so bad.

"Thank you for the ride, take care! Chat me when you are already home." I waved my hand.

I opened the door and saw my mother watching bl series, she is so addicted.

"Mom you are officially gay." I laughed.

"Yeh, they are so cute." My mother giggled.

I put my new clothes into my laundry area and took a shower. This day is exhausting, I thought Ciro really came. I wonder why long distance relationship didn't work for other couples. Love never fades, even if you don't communicate for almost a year as long as you love each other, your couple will stay together.

"Mom what do you think about Ciro?" I asked while drying my hair.

"He is handsome, intelligent, talented like your father. I like him for you." She smiled.

I nodded and smiled, thank God my parents like him for me.

"What do you want for tomorrow's celebration?"

"I want it simple mom, just you and my cousins." I said.

Being a Santiago is hard, I celebrate my birthday party every year. I just want it simple, everything is expensive, everyone is invited even if I don't know them. That's why for my 17th birthday I want it simple but elegant.

"Ok if that is what you want, tell your cousins we are holding your party at our resort in Laguna. Your Kuya will come home tomorrow."

"Ok mom."

"Sperm of LOLO ALFREDO"

Selena: Hey, you guys are coming tomorrow?

Yuri: Of course!

Kzarina: Yes yiyiyi

Tristan: I'll be late Mikko: Be there baby!

Carylle: Present Clifford: Actually I'm buying a gift right now Kzarina: Shut up Cliff, that's my money!

Selena: You are all active huh? HAHAHHAHA

Yuri: Always Hazel: I'll be there Selena: Go to our house tomorrow at exactly 6:30 am, we will go to our resort in Laguna Carylle: Yay! Finally swimming!

Yuri: My body is so ready for this Kzarina: GROSS!

Anthony: I'll be your driver, say thank you handsome Anthony Nicole: What is happening?

Kzarina: Hi baby, your Kuya Anthony is dreaming again Anthony: I won't buy you a laptop Kzarina Kzarina: Joke he is so handsome, my gosh Carylle: Kuya Anthony I want clothes!

Anthony: I'll buy you on your birthday Carylle: YEY!

Selena: See you tomorrow.

I opened my phone when my ringtone rang.

"Hi baby girl!"

"Hello big brat!"

"How's your day?" He asked.

I was about to tell him what happened earlier in the mall but I held myself. I don't want any bad vibes roaming around us.

"I went shopping with my cousins, we will also go to laguna tomorrow."

"Why? Family vacation?"

What the hell is family vacation? It's my birthday damn you! Instead of telling him my birthday I chose to tell that it is a family vacation and nothing more.

"Let's face time, I want to see you." He said.

I opened my camera and smiled at him. I saw two cups of coffee on his desk and 10 books in there. He must be so tired that he forgot my birthday, I must understand him.

"You should sleep. Your eye bags are getting healthy." I said.

" Thank you for understanding baby girl, I love you."

Then I ended the call. I went downstairs and get some water when someone knocked on the door.

"Are you Miss Selena Santiago Portia?" The girl said.

"Yes why?"

She handed me a large box, it is so heavy. She gave an envelope and let me sign the delivery papers. She walked away and I opened the envelope.

It is exactly 12:00 when I read the message.

"HAPPY BITHDAY BABY. I'M SORRY I CAN'T GO HOME, ENJOY YOUR DAY"

-YOUR BIG BRAT