May's POV (Elena)

"Sir Chase!" Yummie called out before Chase dashed towards Luke and gave him a heavy punch making Yummie shriek.

"Stay out of this Rodriguez," Luke threatened while on defense.

"Why would I? You are messing with the wrong girl Javier. Go back to where you belong," nanggigigil na sambit ni Chase

Chase pushed Luke at gumanti si Luke. Sh*t, are they seriously going to start fighting here? My body is too frail to be their referee, and most importantly. I don't want Luke to get hurt! Chase is a strong man, and I know it. I know his capabilities. Chase has singlehandedly took care of school rebels during his young age. Up until he grew up, he was always near fistfights.

"Call the guards," utos ko kay Yummie.

I felt Yummie's worried gaze, "Paano ka? Hindi kita pwede iwan dito."

"Go now Yum," I pushed her away.

She runs nervously to summon the security personnel. I confronted Chase and Luke and attempted to stop them. Luke never broke a rule, he's a good boy and I bet this is his first fistfight. Ano namang laban ni Luke na napaka mabait at maginoo? He's a freaking lawyer and here he is having a fight with Chase when he is not used to it!

"Aren't you completely smitten with Perez? Why are you trying to hit on my girl? Sabi ko sa'yong humanap ka nalang ng iba eh," maangas na utas ni Chase.

"You don't know anything so shut your filthy mouth Rodriguez," Luke uttered in gritted teeth. Luke has seriously been acting odd.

"Oh, yeah? But I know you're trying to use May and I won't let you do that."

Chase swiftly seized my waist and planted a kiss on my lips. Before I could even react Luke grabbed Chase's collar and punch his face.

"YOU! Stay away from May. I won't let your dirty hands touch her!" Shouted Luke while raining punches to Chase.

"Tama na!" umiiyak na sambit ni Yummie na bagong dating kasama ang limang guards.

"The woman you just kissed IS Elena!" galit na sigaw ni Luke

"You're crazy! Bagay na bagay nga kayo ng fiancé mo. Both of you need to go to a mental institution," Chase retorted.

"Stop it, Luke!" I shouted. Finally losing my patience. We are going nowhere in this. "Chase!"

Pareho silang napatigil sa sigaw ko. Luke's expression calmed down and he looked at me with his pleading eyes.

"Stop driving me insane by hanging around and get lost Luke! Pagod na pagod na ako! I don't want to see your face in front of me again. Kung ayaw mong humantong pa to sa korte ay umalis ka na lang!"

He let out a deep sigh and shook his head, "I'll retreat for now but we'll talk again. I know you need time."

"She doesn't need time Javier. Don't show your face—"

"Shut up Rodriguez. Nagtitimpi lang ako dahil andito si Elena," he looked at me and smiled. "I'll wait for you." He continued before turning his back away from us.

"Nasisisraan na talaga ng ulo ang Javier na 'yon," Chase commented.

I rolled my eyes heavenwards, I honestly don't have the energy to talk to him right now. I don't understand what just made Luke act that way. Nanghihina at tulala akong naglakad papunta sa bahay ni Yummie. I didn't even realize that this jerk came with us. I just watch Yummie cater to him and his injuries.

"Ouch, ouch! A-aray!" He whimpered in pain.

"S-sorry po sir Chase," Yummie apologetically uttered. "Kung ihatid ko nalang po kaya kayo sa hospital?"

What a wimpy man. Naglakad ako papunta sa kanila at inagaw kay Yummie ang cotton na hawak niyang may betadine. I pressed the cotton harder on his forehead. He held my hand and looked at me in disbelief.

"Can't you be gentle? Alam kong namiss mo ako but—ouch!"

"Dalhin nalang kaya natin siya sa hospital? I'll call your dad" komento ni Tita Titania

"No, matagal mamatay ang masamang damo," I answered void of emotion. "You should've went straight to the hospital why did you drive—"

"I'm sorry that I worried you baby but thinking that a stalker was harming your life at malayo pa ako—"

I arched my brows as I stared at him, "Aren't you a stalker yourself?"

"I'm an admirer, babe," prente niyang sagot.

I rolled my eyes and stood up. Niligpit ko ang first aid kit and went to the kitchen. Uminom ako ng tubig and I can't help but stare blankly at the sink as I remember Luke's words...

"Every time I am around Elena, she was like a distant stranger to me but you are different. Parang matagal na kitang kilala, pag kasama kita kahit na estranghero ka lang talaga sa buhay ko, I felt at ease with you. I know, at first, I was also confused but all that was answered by Elena, by the real May Gonzales."

I lightly tap my cheeks. What am I supposed to do? A memory of not long ago entered my mind again...

"If we ever part ways. Don't fret, I will come back for you even if it means fighting against fate. I will never let that happen, I will never let you go. Remember our promise? You and I forever, and I swore I won't break that promise. I won't regret anything because you are my other half. Wherever you are, I'll run after you until I could finally imprison you in my arms again." I paused for a minute at sinalubong ang titig ni Luke "Right?"

I let out a sigh. Thinking about it, I guess that's where it all started. Everything started because of me. I can't run away from this. Just running away won't help me break free from this chain. I need to fix this.

"Magkasama na tayo, 'wag mo na ako masyadong isipin babe," Napalingon ako sa parang tutang si Chase. "Kikiligin ako niyan eh."

I glared at Chase and decided to go to Yummie's room when he grabbed my wrist.

"Let's talk," Chase ordered as he entered the room.

Napatitig akong muli sa mukha niya. Gone was the sheepishly annoying expression. I've never seen Chase this serious. He closed the door and pulled me to the bed.

"What the hell are you doing?!" I shouted.

"Wala akong gagawin sa'yo, I just want to talk," he answered cuddling me.

"We can talk without cuddling," I complained. I really hate it when he acts like an irrational jealous boyfriend.

Nakatalikod ako sa kanya while his arms wrapped around me and his hands held my two hands, "I need to recharge and I don't want you to see me in this state."

After a moment of struggle, I resigned and just let him do what he want to do. There's no helping this guy. It's like I am babysitting a big kid.

"I don't know why Javier's calling you Elena."

"I don't believe them," I immediately answered.

"I know you don't. And I know you have romantic feelings for Javier."

Hindi ako nakapagsalita. So, he knew. But why is he so persistent?

"I know what you're thinking. It's because we think alike," he paused. "Except we are not species of the same group."

"Excuse me?"

Why do I have a feeling that he's insulting me? Then a memory suddenly pooped out...

"We are both perfect," said Elena.

"Hindi tayo pareho. I'm not like you," Chase replied with his brows knitted. Obviously annoyed with the existence of Elena.

"Accept it, Chase. You can't run away from it. Face it. We're the same," Elena argued.

"Bawiin mo ang sinabi mo. Wag mo akong igaya sayo. Sa lahat ng ayaw ko ay ang mga katulad mo—"

"Then, you hate yourself don't you?" Elena cut off Chase's angry response.

I was brought back to reality when Chase continued storytelling, "Elena once told me that we were of the same group"

I know, I know because I remember. Why do I remember it though? This just doesn't make sense. Am I some sort of stalker?

"Then, you hate yourself don't you?" I mimicked Elena's words.

After a few moments, I noticed him stiffen. I know just like me. He is surprised that I know this... the memory only him and Elena shared/

He pretended to cough, "But for me and you, we are not the same, we just think alike."

"Chase, you know I lo—"

"Please don't say the word. I don't want to hear you saying those words with another man's name"

"Why are you acting like my boyfriend?"

"Why are you so f*cking insensitive babe?"

I could feel his grip tightening. Why is he behaving in this manner? Oh, I know it's because I was the first woman to turn him down. I know this is just a game to him, and he's upset because he's losing.

"Honestly, I'm really mad right now but I'm holding my temper kasi alam kong dapat," pag-amin niya. Well, he should be. Wala siyang karapatan in the first place.

"I have no time for your bullsh*ts, Chase. I am going to be honest with you and I hope you respect me," I sincerely replied. He is smart and dumb at the same time. I have no time to satisfy his bruised ego. "I am emotionally unstable right now and I'm still in the process of learning who I really am and trying to live my life as May Gonzales."

This time, I am choosing myself. Wala naman sigurong mali doon 'di ba? The memory I have... I never had the opportunity to choose myself but this time is different.

"Babe, you don't have to find who you are in the past, you are you in the present," Chase responded. May matino din pala siyang nasasabi? "And in the present, you are May Gonzales, the cheeky, snob, hard to get, ugly—ouch. Patapusin mo nga muna ako."

Inis ko siyang kinurot, "Are you just going to insult me?"

His embrace tightened and he snuggled me like a child, "And the girl who stole Chase Rodriguez's heart"

"Ang corny mo!"

"Kinilig ka naman."

I rolled my eyes kahit papano ay gumaan ang pakiramdam ko. Even if he's a jerk, "Let go of me now."

"I like you, May."

I froze when I heard those lines from him. He has said that to me million times but today is different. I know he's serious. I know he meant it.

"I know that you think this all just a game to me. Well, sa una oo but today. I realized this is the kind of game I don't want to lose. Not because of my ego but because this feeling has become real, this is not a game anymore May." He confessed. I felt my heart running wild. "Matagal na akong talo sa laro, I have fallen for you."

I don't know what to say. Him, being honest is unexpected, Chase confessing is mind-blowing. I don't know how to react. We remained silent for a long time.

"I don't know love, I'm afraid of knowing what love really is but if it's for you, handa akong harapin ang takot ko," he added.

"You really are good with words, aren't you?" I tried to change the topic.

I heard him chuckle but I know he was just trying to ease up the atmosphere. I can't face you right now Chase. I can't answer your feelings.

"Many girls fall for that."

"Sorry to disappoint you but my standard is pretty high."

I felt his lips land on my head, "Yeah, I know. You are my sweetest karma, May."

I hate his guts, I find him annoying but I can't ignore the fact that he's always present when I need someone. He's annoying but I can forget my problems when he's around... Because he's becoming my problem, how ironic is that?

"Sorry sa abala pero lunch na guys," Yummie suddenly announced as she peeked by the door.

Napatayo naman ako agad. Chase chuckled when he saw me flustered. He never really fails to annoy me in his simple irritating gestures but I don't know why seeing him in pain also breaks my heart even if he really is annoying and I just wish he disappears to the depths of hell. I was by the door when he called me.

"Let's give us a chance, May"