CHAPTER 22 - THE COMEBACK
Audrianna's POV
Here, inside Ace's car. He's so focus on driving that he didn't look at me ever since we went out the bar. We didn't talk about what happened back at the bar.
I fake coughed to get his attention. "Uhm..." I mumbled.
"You got anything to say?" Ace asked.
"No. No. I mean, I got nothing to say.. It's just the atmosphere is so awkward." I said, looking away.
"Okay.." Ace said and focused on driving. I just scoff and look out in the window. "What did she said to you?" Ace asked, after minutes of silence.
I looked at him, confused. "Huh? Who?" I asked.
"Stella." Ace said. "What did Stella told you back there?" Ace asked.
"Uh.. nothing. Nonsense stuffs.." I answered as I look away.
"Really, like what?" Ace asked.
"Random nonsense stuffs that I don't really understand," I said.
"Stop lying. I know you," Ace said, firmly as he turns the steering wheel.
I sighed heavily. "Fine. Stella told me you and her are engaged to each other. She was telling me that on my face, full of confidence.." I bursted. "She knows we broke up. Ace! That's why she got the guts!"
Ace stopped the car infront of our house. He looks at me with his dark face. "Broke up? Did we?" He asked.
"Yes, aren't we?" I asked back.
"Audrianna, for fuck's sake! We didn't broke up. You only asked for space. I gave it to you. We didn't broke up!" Ace said, fuming mad.
"Cool off, really? So, for how long is this bullshit, Alas? Until we realized we can't handle this relationship anymore, is that it?" I said, sarcastically.
"So, that's it. You're ending us now?" Ace asked.
I opened the car door. "Leave me alone so I can think. I feel suffocated with you," I said as I got out of his car.
Ace scoffs. "Fuck, are you even real? You're just drunk and spitting nonsense," Ace said, calmly.
"I don't want to talk about this! Give me a break!" I said as I slammed the car door shut." I run inside the house and went straightly to my bedroom. I didn't greet my parents that I don't know if they're home already.
I took a half bath to calm myself. I also brushed my teeth and did my night routine. I wore my silk pajamas. I opened my phone and texted my friends.
Audrianna: I'm home. Safe.
Adieraine: That's good. What happened? Ace is here. He's arguing with Stella. He looks mad.
Allana: Adie, that's TMI, bitch!
Eunice: The important thing is Audrianna is home safely.
Audrianna: I'm gonna sleep. Good night.
I turned off my phone and watched Netflix series. I'm here at home, early while my friends are probably having fun in the club. I heard knocks on my door and I sighed.
I stood up and opened the door, only to see Mama holding a tray with my snacks in it. She smiled at me. "Your dad asked me to bring you snacks here.." she said.
I smiled at her and get the tray. "Thank you, Mama. Always the best for this family!" I said and giggled.
Mama smiled. "I don't know what's bothering you but I saw you with your boyfriend in the car you both seemed to be in a fight.." she said.
I walked inside my room and puts the tray in the bedside table. "I don't know what's with us now, Mama. Ace thinks I'm just drunk to say na we're ending our relationship now," I said.
"Maybe, Ace is right. You're just drunk that's why you said that.." Mama said. "How about you sleep after watching Netflix and go talk to Ace tomorrow, is that okay?" Mama asked, holding the door knob.
"I don't know, Mama. What if siya naman ang galit sakin?" I asked.
"If Ace loves you, kahit gaanong galit niya pa sayo he won't abandon you and your explanations. So, what if you try talk to him tomorrow?" Mama said. "Audrianna, atleast try.." She smiled.
"Alright, Mama. I'll talk to him tomorrow." I said.
Mama smiled at me. "That's good. Good night," she said and closed the door.
"Good night," I whispered.
I spend the whole night thinking how to talk to Ace tomorrow. We don't have classes tomorrow. Should I come to their house and see if he's there? What if he's on a schedule taping? What if he's in Japan visiting his family there?
I mess my hair and groans. "So many fucking what ifs!" I said, out of frustration.
I slept that night with so many thoughts on my head. And, I woke up with a light headache probably because of last night's overthinking. And yes, overthinking fucking sucks.
I stood up and did my morning routine. Wash myself up and did my skin care. I wore a denim short and a cropped white hoodie. I ponytail my hair as well and put on light make up to my face. I also wore my white sneakers and walks downstairs.
"Good morning," I greeted everyone while walking to the kitchen. The maids just nodded.
"Good morning, Audri. Where are you heading to?" Dad asked when he noticed my get up.
"Gonna buy something outside lang po.." I said and grabbed the egg sandwich on the table. "Enjoy your day off, Dad.." I said and sipped on my coffee before I walk away holding the sandwich on my other hand.
I walked outside the house and went inside my car then drive away to the nearest grocery store to buy some ingredients.
After few minutes, I arrived at the store and went my way inside while pushing the cart. I put all the baking ingredients on the cart and I also bought some chips and some banana milk. After that, I went to the cashier and pays for the stuffs.
I walk inside the my car after I put all of the grocery bags in the backseat and I drove back home.
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"What are you making, Ayu?" I heard Mama asked, walking inside the kitchen.
I'm making cookies for Alas because I wanna apologise for how I acted the other night.
"I made cookies.." I said while putting the cookies in the small box I prepared.
"A gift?" Mama asked.
I looked at my mother and smiled. "It's for Ace, Mama. I'm going to his house.." I said, closing the box and puts the ribbon on it.
Mama smiled. "That's very sweet of you," she said.
I took the apron off and kissed Mama's cheek. "I'm gonna go na, Mama. There's still cookies left in the table. You might wanna try it out," I said and holds the box of cookies.
"We'll try it out. Be safe, baby," Mama said and smiled.
I smiled back at her and walks away. I was thinking if I should use my car on the way there. In the end, I made my way to Ace's house by walking.
"Good morning! Is someone's in the house po?" I asked the guard outside Ace's house.
"Sino po sila?" The guard asked.
"Audrianna Eulla po. I went here two times already po.." I smiled.
The guard opened the gate. "Pasok po kayo," he said.
I walked inside the house with confusion. I was asking if somebody's home and he just ignored my questions. Thus, I just walk inside the house like a total weirdo.
I saw some maids cleaning the house. "Nandito ba si Ace?" I asked to the maid that walk passed by me.
The maid looks down. "Nasa filming po si Sir Ace," she said. "Pero, baka pauwi na po siya kasi dito po siya na bahay magla-lunch. Hintayin niyo nalang po," she added.
"Francheska! Anong ginagawa mo, ayusin na ang dining table!" I heard another maid shouted.
"Pasensya na po, Miss. May trabaho pa po ako," she said and walks away.
"What's wrong with her?" I whispered.
I walk around the house for few minutes while waiting for Alas to come home. I decided to walk upstairs, still holding the box cookies. I look on the big frames sa side wall in the stairs.
There were five frames. The solo pictures of the family on the two sides and the family photo in the middle.
I walk through the hallway and there's a lot of rooms. They have names engraved outside the door. There's probably guest rooms in here and the music room.
"Audrianna.." I heard a familiar voice and I turn around to see Ace looking at me like I'm a lost dog.
I smiled awkwardly. "H-Hey.." I stuttered. Ace looks at the box I was holding. "Uh.. I made cookies. This is for you," I said softly.
Ace went near me and gets the cookies. "What are you doing up here?" He asked.
I looked away. "I was waiting for you to come home so I was just roaming around the house.." I said. I looked at him and smiled. "Also, I wanna apologize for what I have said to you the other night. I was just drunk," I added.
"Apology not accepted," Ace said and shrugged. He walks inside his room.
My jaw dropped on what he said. I followed him in his room. What the hell?! Is he joking?! "Are you serious?!" I said, irritated and closed the door of his room.
Ace looks at me probably wondering why I closed the door and he chuckled. "I was kidding," he said. Do I look like a joke to him?! "I know you're just drunk and you don't mean what you said.." he said.
"So, bati na tayo?" I asked, hopeful.
Ace squinted his eyes on me. "Bati na ba tayo?" he asked back, walking near me.
I walked back but I'm already cornered. Why did I even closed the door in the first place?! "Tinatanong nga kita, eh!" I said.
"Ikaw ba, are we back together?" Ace asked, holding my waist.
I nodded and puts my hands around his neck. "I miss you," I pouted, caressing his nape.
"I miss you more, baby," Ace said and kissed me on the lips passionately.
I smiled and kissed him back. "I love you," I said between our kisses.
Ace stopped kissing me and rest his forehead on mine. "I love you," he said. "Do you wanna come to Hawaii with my friends?" he asked.
"You guys serious with going on trip to Hawaii?" I asked.
"Of course, the girls been planning the trip for months," Ace said and looked in my eyes. "It's okay if you don't wanna come.." he added.
"I'll come," I said.
"Great, you can bring your friends." Ace said and smiled.
I kissed him on lips softly and he kissed me back. He carried me and lays me on the bed without breaking the kiss. He's on top of me now, kissing me. He pushed his tongue, exploring every corner of my mouth. I let him do what he wants.
His kisses went down from my jaw to my neck. I craned so he can have more access to it. "Alas," I said softly when he licks my neck that made me tickle.
I moaned I felt him giving me hickeys. I held on his shoulders.
He suddenly stopped on what he's doing and looks on my eyes. I look at him. "Why did you stop?" I asked.
Ace just shrugged and lays down beside me. My cheeks blushed when I realised what we just did and what I just said! Audrianna, hindi ka naman siguro sobrang thirsty sakanya diba?!
I stood up on the bed. "I'm going home na, Ace," I said, looking at him. I was about to turn my back on him when he grabbed my wrist and pull me down to him, landing on his chest.
"Are you disappointed that I didn't do 'it'?" Ace asked.
"Huh? Hindi, ah!" I said, almost shouting. "Uuwi naman talaga ako. Baka hanapin ako ni Mama," I said.
Ace pulled me closer to him and hugged me. "Stay for awhile. I miss you," he said and buried his face on my neck.
I hugged him back. This little soft baby is my baby. "Okay, I'll stay. How 'bout you sleep because I know you're tired," I said, caressing his hair.
I felt him nodding. "I love you.." Ace whispered.
I smiled. "I love you," I said and I heard no response from him. So, I assumed he's asleep now.
We stayed like that until I fell asleep too beside him. I'm soft for this baby. My baby.
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LONG TIME NO UPDATE KAYA SABI KO NGA UPDATE NA AKO EH HHAHAHAHAH
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