Stupid

“Celiza? Who is that?” I turned to Mom who was outside the door. Dad peeked in as well. It turned out to be home.

I turned to Magnus.

“Let’s go,” I said, then grabbed his wrist.

We walked towards Mom and Dad.

“My friend Mom, Dad, is Magnus,” I said smiling. They did not speak.

I saw the beginning of Magnus’s cheek. Even my parents were embarrassed.

“I was just delivered,” I said next. Then he pointed to Magnus’s car.

“Good evening,” Magnus said to my side. Hmm. It’s good he didn’t stutter.

Mom’s eyebrow raised an she scanned him from head to toe. His lips form a thin line.

“Why didn’t Toci bring you home?”

I sighed. Toci was really what Mom was looking for. That budget!

“Don’t tell me you left him? It doesn’t really cross your mind how important ---”

“Mom!”

He looked down at Magnus. “I don’t know your friends with…”

She crossed her arms.

“I just saw this friend of yours?”

“He’s my new friend.”

“Does Toci know that? Does he know him?”

“Mom!” I widened her eyes.

“What?”

Magnus sneezed. “Uh … I-I’ll be the first. Good evening.”

“It’s even better to go home,” Mom said.

I pressed my lips together.

“Thank you, be careful.” I mouthed.

I let Mom in first to see Magnus leave.

It turned away from me. “Magnus!” I scream just enough for him to hear. I ran towards him. He was surprised when I reached into his pants pocket. I picked up its cellphone. Inopen that. There is no password. I went straight to the contacts and typed in my number.

“Here, I’ll text you when you get home.” I said sweetly to him.

He smiled back.

I turned around and went inside the house.

I rock my hips on his shaft.

It played like a scene on my mind.

After we finished we were silent. I did reach my peak and it was awesome.

He made me love to me.

I am currently making the bed. My femininity is a bit painful, I can walk well.

Unknown number:

I’m home.

Magnus that maybe it is. I saved his number and named it.

Celiza:

I’m looking forward on our next lesson.

Since I can’t even freaking sleep. I downloaded an ebook to read.

I took a deep breathe before reading because I knew Magnus will come in my mind.

Artemesia Vena is a singer, struggling to climb up in the entertainment industry.

She is known as a psycho clingy dater because of the number of men she dated that she couldn’t stay with, it all ended up in pain and when her heart was broken, she wrote songs about how she felt after the break up and the relationship. She writes what she feels after every relationship, that’s why her bashers increase day by day.

Her haters are tired of her break up songs that make her popular, she earns money for writing a song about her exes and her bashers are not buying it. On the day of her biggest collaboration with a famous singer she is late, because of the coffee stealer who stole her coffee in her favorite coffee shop that morning. During the meeting she cant get her mind off the arrogant guy who stole her coffee, he cannot wait for a damn hour for his coffee so he took hers, even though he told the cashier to let her order what she wants, it’s still not fair because they’re both running late. She is clouded by all of her thoughts when her manager, Mossy, shouted.

He is arguing with Julia’s manager. The famous singer they want to collaborate with, but she’s such a diva that Artemesia can’t even stop herself from rolling her eyes. In the end Julia’s manager decided not to collaborate with them because Artemesia doesn’t want to show some skin or be sexy in the music video. Mossy nagged her for what she did, he was interrupted when they heard her name on the television. It’s not new for her to hear her name on the television but the headline shocks her. She can’t believe her eyes, the photo was taken when she and the coffee stealer argued over the coffee outside the coffee shop.

What made her frown even more is the headline that she already has her next victim who will be the center of her break up songs and he’s not just a simple man because he is the popular billionaire bachelor as to what they call him. Heck, she doesn’t even recognize who he was, now she gets why he’s arrogant, because he’s a billionaire who always gets what he wants and now they’re a couple based on a simple picture of him and her touching hands on the cup of coffee.

Even though she wants to clean her name she can’t do anything because no one will believe her. Mossy told him to hide for the meantime. Stay in her house so that she won’t be bombarded by the paparazzi. Instead of following Mossy’s advice, she went to a mall to unwind. She took a break at an ice cream shop, hoping that an ice cream can cool her brain, but that didn’t happen when she noticed the news on the ice cream shop’s television. It was the guy, the arrogant Braxton Bentley in a conference, he clarified that he doesn’t have anything to do with Artemesia and he doesn’t even know her. Even though it’s true it irritates her how he said it like he’s disgusted with her. She can’t do anything but leave the coffee shop she stopped at a mall show, turns out it was Juliana’s mall show. One of Juliana’s fans noticed her when she watched the news, that’s why they bombarded her. She doesn’t have a choice but to run away for the second time.

Even in the mall she is followed by negative energy in the form of paparazzi. She decided to go back to the conference room but was stunned to find the coffee stealer, Braxton Bentley waiting for her. She doesn’t even want to talk to him, even though she’s confused she won’t let her curiosity step on her pride. Isn’t he disgusted? Then why is he in front of her? It turned out he wanted her to be his flirting expert. To teach him how to flirt with girls. She roared in laughter when she heard it. He must be playing with her but then his serious face says he’s not. No matter how many times Mossy forced her to sign, she won’t. She walked out of the conference room and swore to herself that no matter what happens she will never sign the contract to be the flirting expert of Braxton Bentley in exchange for a lifetime record deal.

She was strolling near the coffee shop when someone noticed her. It was Luther, a handsome guy who says that he always saw her on the bench writing on her little notebook. They both enjoyed their little talk to each other, that was the only calm thing that happened to her because right after, she saw Braxton in the same coffee shop, trying to convince her but in the end she refuses. The papparazzi saw them and as to what they usually do, they bombarded her once again, this time she cannot run, she’s stuck in the sea of paparazzi with their stupid questions.

There is no hope for her anymore. She wants to scream at them for harassing her privacy but she can’t . There she saw Braxton, this time offering help not the contract, at least that’s what she thought. But he wants her to sign the contract before helping her to get in his car and run away from the paparazzi. The next day she went to his office to talk about their contract and the things she would teach him, she paled when Braxton saw the list of her ex-lovers names. He told her to tell the story of how she met him and how she flirted and how the guy flirted with her. She doesn’t have a choice but to tell him about the first guy who made her heart skip. She told him how amazing he was and how quick her view of him changed in a span of a week. She taught him about the first thing she knew about flirting. Soon enough Braxton contemplated whether he made the right choice to hire her. She told her to create an instagram account to talk to her and follow the girl he likes.

Artemesia learns that the girl Braxton is trying to flirt with is not just a simple girl but an heiress of a million dollar company. Monica Witworth responds with a greeting and Braxton doesn’t know what to do so she calls Artemesia even though it’s her day off. He went to her house only to see her in a white maxi dress. She’s going to attend a wedding and he doesn’t have a choice but to get along with her. There he found out how disgrace Artemesia’s family is about her. For her reputation did nothing to their family, it only dragged them down. Artemesia left the wedding with him, to avoid bringing shame to her family. All heads turned to Artemesia when she went to his office for another session of their flirting lesson, she wore formal attire, Braxton told her not to wear casual clothes to avoid the employees suspicions.

Dalton, Braxton’s friend, laid eyes on her and thought she was applying for a job but Braxton told him that she is her secretary. In just a second she has two jobs because of Braxton. During lunch break, they eat together and continue their flirting session. Artemesia told him everything just like how to read a girl’s mind. Braxton invited Artemesia to a charity ball where Monica will attend, to guide him how to flirt with her. But they end up dancing and flirting with each other. Making Monica doubt his adoration for her. When he give Artemesia a ride home, he couldn’t take his eyes off her beauty and positive aura. But instead of saying it he kept his mouth shut just like Artemesia trying to stop herself from uttering a word, afraid to say something wrong for she cannot hear her own thoughts because of the thudding on her chest.

Artemesia goes to his office with a smile on her face but it quickly fades away when she hears that Braxton is going on a date with Monica to get to know her more. She smiled but deep down she knew it’s not a genuine one. The date went great as what Braxton told her the next day. She felt joy and sadness at the same time because she knew that her contract with him would end soon and she could no longer have a reason to see him. She tries to distance herself from Braxton by going to a bar, but she ends up seeing him. He protected her when one of her exes showed up and harassed her. It didn’t take long for Dalton to find out their real relationship, Artemesia is just her flirting expert so he made advances that made Braxton jealous.

Artemesia and Braxton’s problem is further aggravated when the fight is caught on camera. It spread on the internet. That’s why Braxton’s Dad confronted her. He did not hide the truth and said that he asked Artemesia for help to figure out how to seduce Monica. They doubted her at first but it was fine but Artemesia knew that her parents won’t believe it so quickly. She is invited to Braxton house. Everyone is invited as well as Monica and Dalton who took her as his date, she met Braxton’s Mother. Only Braxton’s mother is kind to her, she is confused when Braxton’s Mom paled, her eyes widened when she found out who her father is and found out her surname. Suddenly, she loses consciousness, so she is sent home so that the party won’t be ruined. While she is looking at the list of her ex lovers, she thought of making a song for Braxton. She realized that she already loved Braxton. She wants to sing the song and perform it in front of him.

Before she could say what she feels about him, Braxton had preceded and said that he and Monica are engaged. She cried after she played the song for him because Braxton was not there when she performed it. He is with Monica. Braxton’s mother saw her. She told her that she is just like her father. It is revealed that her father’s first love is Braxton’s Mom. They are forced to break up because his Dad is just a penniless singer. All of the songs her Dad used to sing to her were never meant for Artemesia’s Mother but for Braxton’s Mom. She distances herself from Braxton’s family and anything that connects to them. Days later, Braxton shows up on her front door to ask for advice and she gives it. She became cold to him. She is hurting. The reason why her Mother is cold to her is because of his father who loves Braxton’s Mother. The picture spread over the internet, it’s a picture of Braxton going out of Artemesia’s house. Braxton’s father is furious. Braxton’s mother sent the love letters she received from Artemesia’s Dad to her.

She was even more hurt when Braxton’s father saw it. He told her to stay away from Braxton, he knew that she only helped Braxton in exchange for a record deal. He insulted her but that wasn’t enough, he also tried to hurt his wife, because until now Braxton’s Mom loves Artemesia’s Dad. Artemesia pushed Braxton’s Mom, in the end she’s the one who got slapped. Monica witnessed how Artemesia pushed Braxton’s Mom and she jumped into the conclusion that Artemesia hurted Braxton’s Mom. She doesn’t have a choice but to leave even though she wants to help Braxton’s Mom. At the top of the building she saw Braxton but she couldn’t face him especially when she saw the list of her exes in Braxton’s hand. He confronts her about it, accusing her of using him to write a song. Monica showed up and told him that she pushed her Mom. Everything went downhill for her and she couldn’t even utter a word to protect herself from the judgment and the shame. She left Braxton without even saying a word.

Two years later, she’s living in a peaceful farm of her grandfather where she is able to just be herself. She met Luther, the guy he saw in the coffee shop the day she met Braxton. Turns out his father owns the biggest land. They became friends and she sometimes shared with him the songs she wrote. Luther invited her to a restaurant to sing her songs and she did it. Artemesia charms the guests at the diner. They’re amazed by her songs that someone took a video and uploaded it online and it went viral in just an hour. Making her name rise up again. Her fans showed up at the restaurant where she was asked to sing the same song but she was shocked to see Braxton watching her. She left in an instant when she saw him.

The next day he was not there but his old record label was. In the form of Julias manager offering her a record deal because she became so popular in that one song. She still remembers what they did to her so she declined the offer and promised to only sing in the restaurant to help the owners who are dear to her heart. Mossy showed up offering her a record deal since she knew Mossy she agreed to it but with the condition of hers. She doesn’t have any idea that Braxton bought a record label just for her. She was stunned when she saw him on the day of recording the song. She already signed the contract so she can no longer backout.

She swore to keep their relationship professional but betrayed by her deep feelings for Braxton. He got jealous over Luther that he almost punched him then he confronted Artemesia about his unrequited love for her. She burst out into tears when Braxton told him that he knew everything about his Mom, loving his Dad. They both reconciled and for the first time in the middle of the road they kissed, not the most romantic place but it’s a special one for they shared their first kiss as a couple.

Braxton’s Dad refused to accept her as a daughter in law but Braxton couldn’t care less. He won’t let his father dictate him anymore. He won’t let himself make the same mistakes her mother did. His engagement with Monica was canceled. His father took off all his wealth but he didn’t mind because the record label he bought for Artemesia became successful because of her amazing talent. He put up a business by himself in just a month he became the billionaire he once was.

Artemesia on the other hand became a famous singer, strip off from her old title as a psycho clingy dater. For she is known now as Artemesia Vena Bentley, The woman who conquered her fears, who found eternity as the billionaire’s flirting expert.

“Hey! Idiot everyone Celiza! Is it like that when you become a prom queen? Stunned?” Bea said laughing. I stared at it.

“Tsk, stop teasing.” I hate the promise.

“Asus. Where did you and Toci go last night? I heard you left ah? You didn’t say goodbye to me!” He said sullenly.

I remember Toci and that ugly nerd again! Hope they had fun last night!

Because mine is unforgettable.

I turned again to the speaking Bea. “What? Where did you and Toci go? You didn’t tell the story, you’re upset!” he teased.

“H-no no!” I refused.

“Eh what?”

I looked around at the school stage. “Let’s call oh! Practice! Let’s go!” I promised him and pulled him closer to the students who were also there.

Graduation practice. I can not believe. Graduating at last!

“Hey congrats.” Bea’s other friend greeted me.

“Thanks,” I said.

“You’re really pretty,” said the other.

“Don’t be too surprised by the beauty of that, Bitch.” Bea smirked.

Break time first to practice. Just repeat how to walk and go to the chair. On the same day I’m sure we’ll forget that because we’re excited grumaduate no!

“Looks like you don’t ah.” I will keep my promise.

We all laughed.

He introduced me to them.

“Oh by the way I’m Halle.” Smiling promised someone by my side. Halle has long and curly hair. It’s a bit chubby and small but beautiful. The nose is pointed, its lips are pinkish and just the right size. White and pretty smart because along with honors.

“Lian.” Introduce one. Its hair is short. The forehead is a bit wide, the nose is also a bit pointed. Just skinny.

I immediately remembered something about that skinny.

“I’m Annie.” The other said. It was as tall as Halle, also thin and a little brown. The forehead is wide and like Halle honors it too. Her nose was runny and her lips were pouty. Her hair was also very straight.

As we laughed ah Halle was silent. “Hey why are you quiet? Later cellphone hey!” Bea said to him.

“OMG!” He shouted. The student looked at us.

“Hey! Anyare sayo?” Lian asked.

“Oh my God! I passed !! I passed the exam!” She shouted loudly.

The four of us looked at each other. Lian picked up his cellphone that was on the table. He looked at that and we were looking too.

Ateneo entrance exam results.

I also took the exam here, but why don’t I have an email like yours?

I have already taken the exam at the state universities, I hope I can pass so that I don’t have to pay anything because I don’t want to be indebted to the Albersons, Toci’s family.

I also tried to take the entrance exam at a private school, it was a scholarship. My courage isn’t it? That’s really all it takes for courage.

Lian and Bea accompany Halle in jumping. They also passed. Ann did not take the exam there. While I, here, did not pass.

“Omg! Can you believe that? I passed!” Halle said, her voice full of excitement.

I faked a smile on it. I want to be happy for them but I feel sad for myself.

I failed.

That was a private school I inexaman.

“Your gloomy.” Promise of Magnus next to me. I glared at him, he turned to me while driving.

I don’t know if we will go to his condo or he will take me home.

“Ha? No ah,” I said. Trying to sound happy.

When the result came out I didn’t know why I lost my appetite. Even at graduation I didn’t get bored.

What a feeling of not passing the entrance exam. I used to think that was easy. I also said that it is stupid people who do not pass the entrance exam. Without knowing that it is so difficult and you are really stressed.

Shit. I’m really stupid!