10 Chapter 9: LQ with Cris
So what if I'm aggressive? So what if I'm with him? We're just having fun! We don't care who sees. So what we go out? It's just Mr. Librarian! Live it young and wild and free.
Why did I sing this?
#9: LQ with Cris
I got bothered because of what Padre Sibyla had said. He always pissing me off but earlier is the most offensive. What did he tell me? I'm a timer? Well in fact I am not in a relationship with neither Mr. Librarian and Crisostomo.
I am in my room-- in Maria Clara's room, I mean. I am just owning it haha. Well back to the story, I am in the room because it's raining dogs and cats lately. For about three days I guess.
Also, the reason why Crisostomo and I didn't see each other these past few days. I don't think that I read that it'll rain or it'll have typhoon in Noli Me Tangere. Maybe I also changed the weather.
As for Crisostomo, I heard that he's also busy because he is planning to build a school for children. He's too kind right? Too good to be true. Fictional character indeed.
I came back from reality when I heard a knock on my door.
"Come in!" I shouted. I am at Maria Clara's study table and I am trying to draw some doodle arts, trying to entertain myself.
Life is boring here because there are no social media. Maria Clara has no friends visiting her also well, in fact, I read in the book that she has friends. Maybe they're just fake friends and they're just in Maria Clara's side when they have to because it's scripted.
"Young Lady, Don Crisostomo is downstairs," it was Marites who entered my room. Because of what she said, I stand up so fast.
Surprisingly, I immediately run downstairs just to see that freaking fictional character. Excited much, Maria Clara? It's a miracle that I didn't fall to the stairs. I literally run.
Well, it's just normal. We don't see each other for about three days straight. It's too long! So it's reasonable why I miss him, right? It doesn't mean that I like him.
Who said that I like him? I don't like him! Whoever said that I like him, I'm gonna kill 'em... with kindness. By: Selena Gomez.
"Hey! I don't like you!" The first thing I said when I reach Crisostomo's face. I also pointed my finger straight to his face.
And there's an awkward atmosphere. Seriously, Manuela? Why do you always put yourself in an awkward moment? I hate myself!
The maids also stopped doing the household chores just because of what I said. Maybe they're also confused because they all knew that we are couples.
But Crisostomo's face was not surprised, he is amazed. What? Why is he amazed? He smirked at me. Oh wow! I hate his smirk!
"Really? So who do you like, My Beloved? Is it the guy with long hair and who sells jewelry?" Who is he talking about? I frowned my brows.
"What? Who is that guy-- Mr. Librarian!" I said when I realized that he's talking about Simoun.
"Oh, is he a librarian?" It sounds sarcastic. "Is he your new guy?--"
"Crisostomo!" Why are we having a lover's quarrel? Are we even lovers? "Shut the fvck up! Simoun and I are just friends so stop being unreasonable! Stob being jealous."
"Then why did you say that you don't like me?!" He shouted like a madman. Does he think that he has the right to shout at me? Ha! "Don't even say bad words, Maria Clara."
"Because---" oh yeah right! In the story, we are lovers so why did I told him that I don't like him! Stupid me! Fvcking stupid mouth! "I don't like you! I love you!"
Oh well, I'm smart. I have a last-minute excuse.
Because of what I said, Crisostomo's cheeks turned red as apples. Is he blushing? He avoided my gaze but I'm still looking at him. I saw him smiling a little. Why is he smiling?
Oh! Now I know. I won in our so-called debate. Hahaha! I'm Manuela Carie the gorgeous, no one can beat me.
"Then why are we fighting, My Love? I don't want us to fight so please forgive me," he said using a soft voice like he's trying to be sweet to me.
"No! You misinterpret me!" I pretend that I'm still mad. The reason why? I love to hear his sweet voice. "Also, who told you about Simoun?"
"Oh..." he scratched his nape and smile a little. "
Padre Sibyla told me about it. We're trying to be casual again and avoid misunderstandings--"
"So you talked about me!" I stared at him with rage in my eyes. What a nice way to be casual again.
"Uhm--- a little. I also apologized to him on behalf of you---"
"So I'm wrong?" I felt the rage inside of me. I'm not pretending anymore, I'm really mad at him. "You're telling me that I'm wrong?"
"No. But of course, we have to apologize. He's a parish priest after all. We have to humble ourselves---"
I didn't cut him off but he stopped because he gaped. He was surprised and looked so stupid because of what I did.
I raised my middle finger in front of him.
Fortunately, the maids are now busy with their own work or responsibility so no one saw us fighting now but even if they are here, I don't give a fvck.
"W-what do you mean by that?" Wow! So he's confused because he doesn't know what's the meaning of this?
I crossed my arms and glared at him. "You don't know what does it mean?" I asked seriously and madly.
"Well, you are right. I won't ask you if I know what is the meaning of it--"
"Hey!" I shouted. I am disgusted because of what he said because it sounds sarcastic for me but he is telling it innocently. "It's fuck you!"
After I said that, he was too astonished to speak. Yep, it was quite stunning to hear those fvcking words from a young lady, who looks prim and proper.
He couldn't react. Me too! I can't believe that I speak bad words towards him, in front of his face. There's no such rule that I shouldn't curse to the fictional character right? It's fine, Manuela. I guess...
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We are doing stitches at the moment. I am in our living room with Marites and Lorena. Thankfully, it's a sunny day and it's Sunday.
"Ouch!" This stupid needle hurts my finger. "Fuck!" I shouted at the needle. Marites and Lorena looked at each other and their eyes widened because of what I said.
"Young Lady! It's inappropriate for you to curse. Don't do it again or else your father will hear you," Marites said with a worried voice.
Oh yeah, I forgot! I'm not in my era. It's a different world and era here and it's not normal to curse here. Not in our time, we are cursing every time we wanted.
I should stop cursing while I am in this world. It's also the reason why Crisostomo didn't come back after I said it yesterday. He just leaves without saying anything.
"Miss Maria Clara," one helper called me. I raised my brow to her. "Your friends are here. They want to see you."
My eyes widened and I even pointed to myself. For real? Maria Clara's friends are here? The helper nodded and I immediately stand up.
Not that I am a loner or weird or without friends. I have a lot of friends in the real world. It's just that I don't expect them to visit me. Is this part of the story? Also, I'm excited to meet Maria Clara's friends. I read that they're all nice, prim, and proper.
"Maria Clara!" The one with black and curly hair shouted. She is wearing a floral baro't saya and guess what. She's hugging me! Are we close?
Ha! This one... she should pay 1,000 dollars. That's the payment worth if they want to hug me in my fan signs.
"Iday, I think you have to let her go. It seems like Maria Clara can't breathe because you are hugging her tightly," the other girl whose hair is bun and has pearls on it said. She is wearing a purple baro't saya. Guess what? She looks like Imelda Marcos, but of course, I am more beautiful than her!
"Is that so?" Iday asked and let me go. Thank god! She really has to pay for this! "I'm so sorry Maria Clara. It's just that I'm happy to see you again. It's been a while."
Actually, this is our first time meeting. I smile awkwardly.
"What brings you here?" I asked. I don't think read that they visit Maria Clara while she is doing stitches.
Well, as I have said before, Noli Me Tangere is not about Noli Me Tangere. It's about the people who have a tragic ending.
The two ladies look at each other and smiled.
"We heard about you a lot these past few days. I know that you are popular for being beautiful and kind at the same time but now you are notorious for disrespecting the priest, Padre Sibyla," the girl who looks like Imelda Marcos said and her eyes are kinda teary.
"Yes, and we are worried for you. They misjudged you. Victoria and I, know that you won't do that without reason. We are your friends for so many years so we know you better," Iday said and hugged me again.
Is that so? We just met each other today! But even if we just met, I felt the love and support from them. Also, they are right when they said that I have reasons. They are better than Captain Tiago who judged me so fast.
I smiled at them and right now, at this moment, I know that I found new friends here in Noli Me Tangere. I smiled at them and hugged them.
[Party In The USA by: Miley Cyrus]
"Hey! You said that you're my friends right? So you will be in my side if I need you, right?" I smiled mischievously.
"Yes, Of course. Why are you asking that? It's an obvious answer--" I cut Victoria.
"Great! So let's get drunk! Let's drink some wine! Beers! Tequilas!" I danced like I'm in the bar. They looked at me like I look so stupid and a madman.
[I hopped off the plane at LAX
With a dream and my cardigan
Welcome to the land of fame excess (Whoa)
Am I gonna fit in?
Jumped in the cab, here I am for the first time
Look to my right, and I see the Hollywood sign
This is all so crazy
Everybody seems so famous]
They said that the best way to start a friendship is to drink with them, and I also believe in it so we'll drink here hehehe.
"Maria Clara! What are you talking about? We don't drink and it's prohibited for ladies to get drunk. Alcoholic beverages are only made for men--" I cut Iday this time.
"Not anymore! Some brave women fight for equality! Where's the equality if only men will drink alcohol? Try it. It's fun. And you know what? It's the best if we play... NEVER HAVE I EVER!
[My tummy's turnin' and I'm feelin' kinda homesick
Too much pressure and I'm nervous
That's when the taxi man turned on the radio
And a JAY-Z song was on
And a JAY-Z song was on
And a JAY-Z song was on]
Because of my convincing powers, I convinced them to drink alcohols. Of course, I am Manuela Carie and I can convince everyone even the most stubborn person in the world.
Bad influence? No! I'm not a bad influence! They're not minors anymore. They are adults like me so it's normal to drink alcohol. It's just that they should normalize it here.
But Marites don't let us drink alcohol in our kitchen because Captain Tiago will be mad. We just drink inside my room and I locked the door.
[So I put my hands up
They're playin' my song, the butterflies fly away
I'm noddin' my head like, yeah
Movin' my hips like, yeah
Got my hands up, they're playing my song
They know I'm gonna be okay
Yeah, it's a party in the U.S.A.
Yeah, it's a party in the U.S.A. ]
"Orayt, orayt, orayt, so never have I ever... crush with someone who doesn't like you back!" I said and drink the wine. I don't know what's the brand of this, or if it has a brand since this is not a real world. It tastes so good!
They both put their thumb down. I laughed at them because I never experienced it. I'm too gorgeous to turn down. Hahahaha!
[Get to the club in my taxi cab
Everybody's lookin' at me now
Like, "Who's that chick that's rockin' kicks?
She gotta be from out of town"
So hard with my girls not around me
It's definitely not a Nashville party
'Cause all I see are stilettos
I guess I never got the memo]
Victoria get the wineglass and poured some wine. She drink it and laughed. I bet she's already drunk.
"Ne-hahaha! N-never have I ever dated a Spanish man! Hahaha!" She laughed so hard. I looked at her with disgust on my face. I frowned my brows.
Is she the new crazy? Not Sisa anymore? Maybe because I saved Sisa from being crazy, Victoria is the one who became crazy. It makes sense right?
[My tummy's turnin' and I'm feelin' kinda homesick
Too much pressure and I'm nervous
That's when the DJ dropped my favorite tune
And a Britney song was on
And a Britney song was on
And a Britney song was on]
We all put our one finger down. Oh! Hahahaha! I remember so many Spanish guys. They are so hot and gorgeous. Hehe.
"Never have I ever..." Iday started and looked at the ceiling. "Is that a ceiling? Hahaha! It looks like your chest, Victoria." She's also starting to be crazy.
[So I put my hands up
They're playin' my song, the butterflies fly away
I'm noddin' my head like, yeah
Movin' my hips like, yeah
Got my hands up, they're playing my song
They know I'm gonna be okay
Yeah, it's a party in the U.S.A.
Yeah, it's a party in the U.S.A. ]
"My chest? A ceiling? Why is that?" Victoria's brow arched. She doesn't look sober. Both of them are not used to drink alcohols so they're drunk already.
"B-because it's also flat. Hahaha!" I also laughed because of what she said. It should be wall right? But ceiling is also flat so it's acceptable.
Victoria didn't laugh. She just glared to Iday like she'll kill her anytime soon.
[Feel like hopping on a flight (On a flight)
Back to my hometown tonight (Town tonight)
Something stops me every time (Every time)
The DJ plays my song and I feel alright (Hey, hey)]
"Never have I ever fall in love to Juan Crisostomo Ibarra!" She shouted and she put all her fingers down.
Ha! How dare her! How could she fall in love to Ibarra when she knew that Maria Clara's boyfriend is Crisostomo. This snake!
[So I put my hands up
They're playing my song, the butterflies fly away
I'm noddin' my head like, yeah (N-n-n-noddin' my head)
Movin' my hips like, yeah (Ooh, yeah)
Got my hands up, they're playing my song
They know I'm gonna be okay (Gonna be okay)
Yeah (Na na, na na), it's a party in the U.S.A.
Yeah, it's a party in the U.S.A.
So I put my hands up
They're playing my song, the butterflies fly away (Flying away)
I'm noddin' my head like, 'yeah' (Noddin' my head like, yeah)
Movin' my hips like, 'yeah' (Movin' my hips like, yeah)
Got my hands up, they're playing my song
They know I'm gonna be okay (I'm gonna be okay)
Yeah (Yeah), it's a party in the U.S.A.
Yeah (Ha-ha-ha-ha), it's a party in the U.S.A.]
I looked at Victoria and she also put her finger down. "We hope you don't mind, Maria Clara but Crisostomo is really hot and gorgeous and smart and brave and kind," she said while counting with her fingers. "He is too good to be true!"
I just rolled my eyes at them. Even so! They shouldn't fall in love with him because they have no right!
When I look to my right hand, surprisingly, the two fingers are down. D-did my finger automatically down without my consent?
N-no! I-it can't be!
When I look to the terrace of my room, I saw Mr. Librarian who is looking at me solemnly.
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