Chapter 15

I woke up pretty clearly, I would have gotten up but something was stopping me from doing that. When I turned around, AJ's face immediately opened up to me, his arm was also wrapped around my waist so I couldn't get up.
Tsk, I told him not to sleep next to me. I rolled my eyes. I slowly removed his arm around me and also the blanket on my body. My head still hurts a bit but it's much better today than yesterday. I also sweat. I took Claritin medicine yesterday to prevent my allergies. It's okay but my body is just a little itchy.
I locked my gaze on AJ, but only for a brief moment. His look appeals to me. Who wouldn't want his face to be as smooth as his? I'd want to inquire about his skin care regimen. Kidding! But, owing of the smoothness of his face, I frequently apply my skin-care on him. He doesn't howl and simply follows me on my trip.
His brows are a little thick, but it suits with him. I'm envious of his long eyelashes because I have long eyelashes as well, but his are longer. And those lovely green eyes will make you fall in love with it while he's only dilated. With his pouty lips and well-shaped jaw, he also has this ski-jump nose. His features are ideal for me. Uncle Ali is British, and Tita Alice is Filipina, therefore he's a mix.
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I opened my phone, which was on the table next to it.
6:00 a.m. Saturday, 24th of December.
Oh, and don't forget that Christmas is tomorrow! I need to get moving; I can't just lie here because I'm sick; I don't want to spend Christmas doing nothing. I have to move before Christmas.
My foot got stuck in the blanket as I was getting out of bed, and I landed sideways. My head was still ahead of me, so I promptly raised my arm to a low position. I groaned in exasperation. What an extraordinary existence! I sat on the floor and rested my head on the end of the bed because I was feeling dizzy once more.
Last night's happenings suddenly sprang to mind for some reason. Once again, I was alarmed. I wouldn't know if something's happening when I'm sleeping or in the bedroom if I haven't viewed the video on AJ's laptop yet. I feel as if my life is in jeopardy.
Flashback...
(Last night)
Nervousness surrounded me as soon as I clicked on the video because it appeared to be within my room at first appearance.
My room was captured on video.
I am aware that there is no CCTV or camera in my room, and I was not instructed to install one, whether by my older brother or my father. I'm just curious why someone would put something like this.
I could see the video up to my bathroom door because it was centered on my bed. Because it's evident that it's on top, I noticed the small cam at the top of the frame with my face as I looked at the wall.
In the following few seconds, I exited the restroom and quickly changed into a bathrobe before heading into the wardrobe. The closet isn't visible in the video, but it's thrilling. What if I was naked in my own room and had no idea that someone was watching me?
My figure walked out onto the balcony and remained there for some minutes. I went inside and promptly fell asleep. So does that imply that something similar happened the other day? I considered fast-forwarding the video, but what happened next made me even more apprehensive and terrified. I was sleeping in the video, but a man came in from the balcony later on.
I couldn't recognize him because he was attired completely in black, with a mask and hat covering his face. It was even darker, so I couldn't see him well enough. I want to rush him now and sue him for what he's doing, what he is. In the video, he didn't do anything but stare at me for an hour.
He departed after a few seconds and walked through the balcony. I watched another video here in the room in the second video, and that's what happened yesterday, when I was quite unwell. In the evening, I noticed the man enter the balcony and place something there. I was frightened once more when I realized it was the bougainvillea I had seen earlier. As a result, he just arrived from here.
I swiftly stood up and slid into the chair, removing the cam from the wall. Because AJ could wake up, I did it cautiously. Despite my dizziness, I made it. I returned to my laptop, transferred the footage to my phone, and then erased the original.
End of flashback..
I went to sleep after breaking the mysterious spy camera.
And I'm still trying to figure out who it was. I'm curious as to who it is. Who is involved for such video? I'm also curious as to why it's on AJ's laptop. Is it possible that he was involved? I'm hoping there aren't any since I don't see why he would do such a thing.
I'll know who he is behind it. I'm sure he's got a strong reason. I'm convinced I have a bizarre stalker right now.
That thinking has given me a headache. However, something bothered me after that. What if it isn't the only spy camera in the vicinity? What if it's all over our residential area? It's quite frightening.
I promptly stood up and began searching around the room. I continued doing what I was doing because AJ hadn't woken up yet. However, my vision clouded afterwards, and I passed out before I realized it.
I was immediately blinded by the light that greeted me as I opened my eyes. Before I realized I wasn't in my room, my eyes acclimated to the light. I averted my gaze, but all I saw were white walls and ceilings, and the bed was far from comfortable. I stood up and sat down. I shifted my gaze around, unsure of where I was. When Kaesar opened the door and walked in, I was taken aback.
I kept asking him, "What are you doing here? Why are you here? And where am I really?"
"AJ told me to watch over you first, he just said he'll take care of you. You're here at the hospital you fainted so you were brought here." he said calmly.
"What?! H-hospital? Why would I be taken to the hospital? I just fainted and there's no need for me to be delivered here. It's a waste of time. I want to go home right now!" I said while panicking.
"Don't shout, I'm not deaf." He nonchalantly complained.
I was just surprised, why am I here in the hospital. I really don't want to be here anymore. I want to go home. This place is suffocating me.
"Where is AJ?" I asked, removing the blanket from my body. My head hurts a little, but I'm okay. I felt the cold on my foot as I stepped on the floor, so I simply lifted it and glued and hugged my leg; are there no slippers here?
"I don't know where he went; he's just going to take care of stuff," sagot nya. What he said made me frown. Why did AJ leave me with this guy in the first place? Are they close enough? I'll simply wait; I don't want to be here, so even if I wanted to leave now, I wouldn't be able to. This location numbs my nervous system.
I'm starting to become irritated. I almost lost track of time as I examined the four corners of the room for AJ, but he was nowhere to be seen. What happened to that? There's a deafening quiet all around; he's not communicative, and neither am I. I raise an eyebrow at him as he leans against the door with his arms crossed and his gaze fixed on the wall. Isn't he getting tired of standing?
"Don't you want to sit down?" I chastised him as I motioned him to take a seat on the sofa next to him. I just watched him move to the sofa and sat there after he didn't respond.
"Can I just go home now? Bakit ang tagal ni AJ?" I asked, bored as I looked at my nails.
His sole response was, "AJ isn't here yet, and there's no nurse coming to check on you yet." What exactly is it?
I got out of bed and said, "I don't care. I don't want to be here, so I'm leaving." I decided.
"And please don't make me come here again. This place is adding more chaos on my system. Argh,I can feel my body's viscosity since I haven't brushed my teeth or washed my face, let alone and had a bath! And so on." I complained while giving my pleasing look just to make him brought me out of here. But after all, it's nonsense. How disgusting!
"What are you doing? You can't simply walk away," he said, standing up and blocking my way.
"I really don't want to be here! What am I going to do here huh? I can't collect prepare anything if I stay here. C'mon, it's Christmas day!" I grumbled as I prepared to go, but Kaesar intervened.
"What exactly is going on here?" We were interrupted by someone who have spoken; it was AJ, and it was fortunate that he showed up.
"I want to go home," I told him right away.
"All right, I'll let youbut you must eat first so that you can take your medicine, which the doctor recommended along with an antihistamine (claritin), that you must take, and then we must consult the doctor since you are allergic to the medicine, and they will consult you for the result," he says.
"Tss, it doesn't appear to have any effect on me, it doesn't benefit me. I don't need it, moreover I'm alright," I remarked, despite the fact that I'm still a bit dizzy.
"But, Ania-"
"What?" I asked him, raising an eyebrow.
"Don't be obstinate. I'll just keep encouraging you to drink this over until you agree."
I let out a sigh. But whatever it is that I care about, it is for my own good though. I'm at a loss. "Fine," I replied, "But only on one condition." I added.
He inquired, "What is it?"
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"Ah AJ," I murmured calmly, "if you're going to another store, go ahead; we'll meet later." We're at the mall now, and I told him he could come with me.
"Are you sure?" he asked again, and I nodded. Because I took the required drug earlier, I'm no longer dizzy, and my fever has subsided at exactly midday.
At 2:00 p.m., we'll arrive. Aren't I doing well? Going out right as the fever has passed.
"Just text me okay?" he asked, motioning to his phone. I simply nodded once more.
Other women stared at me since my hand was covering my mouth, but I just ignored them and walked into a cubicle, where I vomited unwell. Actually, I've been sick before, but I didn't show it because I'm with AJ; perhaps he'll take me to the hospital again.
I cleansed my hands and lips after finishing it. In addition, I gargled the mouthwash that I found in the bag. After that, I went out as if nothing had occurred. Perhaps it was the food that AJ had brought earlier; where could he have purchased it, and what if it was poisonous?
I went straight to the department store and purchased both necessities and anything I want for Christmas preparation.
Reminder:
December 26, AJ's birthday.
Of course, the next day is his birthday. How many reminders do I actually need? I set the alarm for the first reminder today, even if it's tomorrow or the day of the birthday or any other occasion. This way, I'll be prepared. What am I able to give him as a present? I don't want to buy anything else right now since I like what I've worked so hard for.
I came to a halt at the prospect of someone suddenly stealing my items; I was only staring at AJ at the time. I gave him a kind smile. He grabbed the two plastic bags that I'm carrying. I noticed he didn't seem to buy anything, does he? Perhaps he's just aimlessly wandering.
We chose to eat because I was already hungry, and we had just passed the pancake house. Merienda time, alas tres na din kasi.I had just finished eating when I turned to face him and something flashed in front of my eyes. As if a camera was flashing.
Because my mouth was still full, I exclaimed, "Delert ert!"
"'No,' he protested, and I narrowed my eyes at him.
"I'll take a look at it." "I murmured something, and he brought his cellphone close to my face, but the camera was soon open, and I was photographed once more, this time in the closeness.
I grabbed his arm and pinched it. "Delete it, one!" I continue to threaten. He replied, "Two." I despise him.
"Will you delete that or I'm not going to give you a present?" banta ko.
He inquired, "Gift?"
"The next day is your birthday! " I blurted out before I realized what I'd said; how stupid, I grumbled, that should be a surprise.
"Why?... Do you have a gift for me?" he asked as he began to eat.
"And why would I tell you?" says the narrator. "I just answered, and to be honest, I haven't considered sending him a gift yet."
"And why would I tell you?" says the narrator.
" I gazed at him because he was still copying, and he was grumpy now."
We lingered after dinner, talking about various topics, and he continues to tease me about what I will present him, which, needless to say, I haven't considered.
We were on our way home, so I slept first, and I awoke with the car abruptly stopped when I realized AJ was nowhere to be found (I believe we were near the flower shop).
Is he gone? I just took a nap. I closed my eyes again, thinking something had just happened. I didn't turn to look after a while since I felt someone entering and knew it was him.
When I arrived home, he woke me up. I went inside after picking up my things from the back. They were to go straight first, according to AJ. I even looked over my shoulder to check if he was carrying anything, but there was nothing there. I simply let it go. I immediately went to the kitchen and stacked the items there.
Lance, my brother, was sitting in the living room, watching. He didn't notice me sitting next to him, so he couldn't resist taking me to his nachos.
"Happy Holidays, brother!" I'll say. "What are you watching?" I'll inquire.
"A film," he replied, ponderingly. I didn't even get a Merry Christmas greeting. It's still tomorrow, after all.
I clarified, "What is the title?" but he remained silent.
Jennifer Lawrence appeared out of nowhere, dressed in a black costume and with a bow and arrow. That's something I'm familiar with.
"Mockingjay? Brother, it's been a couple of years and you've been watching it since it came out, I can't even count how many times you've seen it," I told him. I'm not sure why he's so addicted there; he even has a book collection. We both enjoy reading, so it's a win-win situation.
His response was, "What's the matter with that? Just watch."
"You just mentioned before that you have a crush for Katniss Everden," I mocked, tickling him gently while giggling.
"And what now? What is it to you? "
"Nothing. I just want to inquire, look for your own living Katniss Everden, as she is a fictional figure. Be serious with your woman as well. They're too many to handle..." I scolded him, but he ignored me and continued to watch. I shrugged my shoulders, and then an idea came to me, so I dashed up to my room.
I went into the room next to the closet's mini library and grabbed a canvas and some painting supplies; I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it, but I'll give it a shot. I used to enjoy painting, but I haven't done it for a long time.
I get my earphones and connect them to my phone. I want some music. I just listen to music while doing that. I prefer to act when there is really music.
" See anybody could be good to you
You need a bad girl to blow your mind..your mind...🎶"
I look like a fool clapping alone here. I just can't believe it, really. I just hit the high note! I thought I could only do that in the shower, because it echoed there. Oh god, I look ignorant just because of it.
I kept doing what I was doing and it ended in about 5 hours, seriously. When I came down, my older brother was already asleep on the sofa so I took the nachos he was eating and I ate them. Insert evil laugh, kidding. It's so boring here. It's 9:10 and I remember I haven't even eaten yet. Has the older brother eaten yet? Apparently not, he just watched it. I went to the kitchen to see if there was anything to eat there but nothing, just nachos in the cabinet and drinks in the refrigerator. There was also a cake so I just ate it but it was hanging, I wasn't full, it shook.
I took my phone and was about to order but I was hesitant. I'm with my older brother so it's okay, I'll order something for him too, maybe he hasn't eaten yet. But I haven't ordered yet, someone has already rang the doorbell at the gate. Who is that?
I went out to find out who's outside. I thought it's AJ but it's not him.
"Ma'am, is Ms. Mauretania here?"He asked. He's wearing a helmet, I also noticed the motor behind him. He doesn't seem to be a delivery man. He also brought something.
"Yes?" I will ask.
"Food delivery ma'am.." it said, so I was surprised to realize that I haven't ordered anything yet.
"Are you sure it's here?"
"Yes ma'am." it said and handed it to me.
I would have spoken but he already left. What was that? Who is this from? I just went inside. I remember that AJ might have delivered here but why would he do that?
Thank you!
Delivered
:For what?
For the foods for dinner.
:What are you talking about? Are you joking around?
What? So, does that mean it's not from him?
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I took a look at what I was eating today. I'll know it's not from AJ when I've eaten practically half of it. Dad isn't here, either, nor is Kuya. I went into the living room and saw him still sleeping. I don't want to disrupt his sleep, but it's vital.
"Brother..." I shook his shoulder.
"Brother... hey, wake up, I have a question," I said, but he merely moved and didn't wake up.
"Hey..." I brushed my hair into his ears, causing him to look and frown at me sharply. He is vehemently opposed to my doing so.
"I just have a question," I explained.
"What?" He's perplexed.
"Did you order anything for dinner?" I asked.
"No! If you're hungry, simply order for yourself "As a result of what he said, I became even more anxious.
"I assumed it was from you, and I asked AJ whether it was from him as well, but it wasn't. Who would then send those foods? "I said, a little hesitantly.
"What?! You ate it? You don't even know where it came from."
"What can I do? I've already eaten it." my apathy I just hope it's not poison or potion?
"Haist." He screwed up his hair out of annoyance and a hint of astonishment at what I said earlier. After a while, he came to a halt and tapped his tummy. When he looked at me, I raised an eyebrow.
"What?"
"Is there still food? I'm starving," As he stated this, I laughed after before rolling my eyes at him.
Because I didn't cook, I said, we only have that food that came from unknown delivery earlier. I was a bit hesitant to offer it to him but he stated it was fine to eat it. It is forbidden to refuse grace. But still, it came from a stranger. I don't know what to say. Is it conceivable that it was sent by my stalker?
I'm not sure who it is right now, but I'm certain I'll find it out soon.

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