You're Making Me Crazy, Professor [COMPLETED]

"Wake up, Sylvia. We’re already having breakfast," Ms. Sanchez said as she woke me up.

Today is our last day here in the province, and honestly, I really enjoyed it. Especially because I got closer to Ms. Sanchez. She doesn’t push me away as much anymore. I mean, yeah, she can still be a little snobby at times, but there’s definitely been noticeable improvement. I don’t regret coming here at all. In fact, I think this might be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life. I wasn’t expecting much from this trip, but now, I feel like I’ve learned more than I thought I would, not just about the place, but also about myself and Ms. Sanchez.

"Ayaw ko pa, I'm still sleepy," I replied, playfully dragging out my words, even though I knew I wasn’t really sleepy anymore. I was just pretending to be tired. Honestly, I just wanted to tease her a bit. I admit it, I enjoy seeing her react, especially when she gets a little frustrated. I know she tries to keep a straight face, but there’s always that hint of irritation.

"Mhmmmmm," I mumbled again, making sure to stretch and turn over in bed, just to keep up the act.

"Sylvia, don't make me repeat it," her voice was sharp, pero hindi ko mapigilan ang mapangiti. Ewan ko ba, pero sa tuwing nagsusungit siya, hindi ko siya nakikitang nakakatakot. Instead, I find her hot. Maybe too hot for my own good.

I slowly opened my eyes and turned to face her. Doon ko napansin na nakaupo pala siya sa tabi ko, looking tired. Napagod ba siya kakagising sa akin? Napagod ba siya dahil sa akin?

Ang ganda pa rin niya.

Lord, ibigay mo na ‘to sa’kin. Sige na, please lang.

Ah, hindi pwede? Okay.

"What would you do if I make you repeat it, baby?" I teased, my voice laced with playful defiance.

She sighed, rolling her eyes. "Fine," she said in defeat and was about to stand up when I suddenly reached for her hand, pulling her closer to me. Ngayon, halos magkalapit na ang mga mukha namin. Napalunok ako. Ang lapit-lapit niya. I could see every detail of her face—her soft lips, her deep, mysterious eyes, and the way her expression remained unreadable.

"Ganda mo," bulong ko, still holding onto her hand. I was mesmerized. "How can someone be this beautiful? And how can the world be so cruel for not letting me have you?"

She didn’t answer. She didn’t even pull away. Instead, she just stared at me, her expression unreadable. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang iniisip niya. Hindi ko alam kung galit ba siya, naiinis, o kung ano man.

My heart pounded inside my chest as I swallowed hard. Should I push my luck?

"Let me be your mistress," I whispered, my voice barely audible. "Handa akong maging kabit mo."

For a moment, there was nothing but silence. And then, she leaned in closer, her lips almost brushing against my ear as she whispered something that sent shivers down my spine.

"I don’t want to have a mistress who’s stubborn, dear."

Dear.

Napalunok ako.

Lord, help me.

Napakagat ako sa labi, pilit na pinipigil ang kilig na gustong sumabog sa buong katawan ko. Hindi ko alam kung paano magre-react. Kailangan kong makawala rito bago pa ako tuluyang matunaw.

"Tara, kain na tayo," sabi ko, trying to act normal as I finally let go of her hand and stood up. Pero nauna siyang tumayo sa akin, and before she walked away, I caught the slight smirk on her lips. Almost a smile.

I was doomed.

When I came down to the dining area, everyone was already there. Mang Ernesto and Aling Rosa were busy eating while occasionally talking about their backyard crops. Lea was smiling as she chatted with Patrick, her friend who had been with us since we started exploring the province. I had known Patrick for a while now since we often ran into each other whenever we went around.