Her Never Ending Crush Affair

"Ahh! Shit! I got only twenty minutes left," I blurted out after seeing the time on my phone.

I was pressing the button on the elevator while looking at my phone when the lift suddenly opened. I hurriedly got in while still looking at my phone. I was putting my phone in my bag when the door closed. I was about to walk towards the elevator button to press the ground floor when I saw a man standing in front of it.

My eyes widened, and I froze where I was standing.

In front of me was none other than Kristoff.

I didn't see him for the past five years, but I could still remember every inch of him.

I looked at him in the glass door of the lift. He was busy typing on his phone. My eyes roamed to his face. Those piercing eyes and thick brows that I always love. His lips were the sweetest that I ever tasted. And his body. His body was to die for.

It was still him, but the mature one. He was leaner and still oozing with hotness. No. He was way hotter right now!

I cursed myself silently and looked away.

'Damn, Belle! You were still the same Belle five years ago! You still had the hots for him! Stop ogling, bitch! I thought you already moved on from that freaking hot marine guy?!'

I cringed. It was as if I could already hear Kylie saying it to my face as if she was with me right now.

I glanced at him again. Kylie was right. He was back. Damn!

Did he still remember me? Hmmm... I smiled when something came up on my mind.

Let see if he could still remember me.

I cleared my throat before I said, "Can you press the ground floor for me? Thank you!" A smile crept on my face but suddenly died down when he pressed the ground floor button without even looking at me.

Damn! Same old, Kristoff.

Does that also mean that he didn't recognize me? I looked at myself in the mirror. Who would remember me? I was totally different from before. I even cut my hair short. Maybe that was why he didn't recognize me. I bit my lower lip and glared at him in the mirror. Damn him! He just ruined my day.

Why of all the places I would see him here? What was he doing here anyway? Tsk!

The elevator stopped on the ground floor. The moment the door of the lift opened, I went out right away. I noticed that he didn't come out. I looked back, and before the door closed, I saw him smirk and said, "Nice seeing you again, Belle."

My eyes widened, and I was stunned.

Holyshit! He recognized me!

***

I was biting my lower lip while walking towards Seda Hotel. It was where I was applying. Just a couple of steps away from Avida Towers, where I was currently staying.

I arrive at the Seda Hotel five minutes before nine. I was starstruck upon seeing the whole lobby. It was so beautiful. The combination of white, gray, black, brown, and light yellow color was beyond perfection. The wooden design was making it also more appealing to look at. It was simple yet elegant.

I'd be seeing this every day once I got the job! Awesome!

I walked towards the front desk and gave my ID. The guy named Alex, which was printed on his nameplate, instructed me to fill out a form. After I was done, they gave me an ID Pass and a temporary access card that I could use to get inside the office.

"Go up to the 17th floor Miss Vasquez. The one who will interview you is waiting for you there," Lily, one of the staff said with a smile on her face.

I smiled at her and said thank you before I walked towards the entrance and swiped the access card. I went in and walked towards the elevator. I got inside the elevator the moment the door of the lift opened. I pressed the 17th floor and took my phone out of my back.

'Good luck with your interview, Anna Belle!' My brows rose upon reading the text message from Kylie. Seriously? When did she start caring for my interview? She was weird.

I put my phone back in my bag and noticed that the lift was already on the 16th floor. A couple of seconds later, I heard the elevator's ding sound telling me that the ride already arrived on the seventeenth floor.

I went to the office's front desk when I saw a woman sitting while typing something on the computer.

"Hi! I'm Belle. I'm here for an interview," I said while smiling. The woman looked at me and smiled.

"Get inside. Mr. Mendez is already waiting for you," she said and then got back with her work.

"Thank you," I said before walking towards the office and went inside.

I didn't know why I felt nervous. I walked towards the table when I saw a man sitting on the swivel chair. His back was facing me.

I was about to say something when he suddenly turned and faced me. A gasp came out from my mouth upon seeing the man in front of me.

"We meet again, Belle."

I sighed. "I wish I am water. So Josh will just dive into me." Kylie spitted out the juice that she was drinking because of what I said. Good thing that she didn't get me wet. What was her problem? She was wasting her drink.

"What the fuck Anna Belle?!" She shouted in horror. I just look at her with innocent eyes.

"What now? What did I do?" I said, frowning. I leaned down to look at the pool where my crush was swimming with only his trunks and goggles. His abs were so visible in my eyes. Shit! He looked so smoking hot! Should I just join the varsity team? I just noticed that almost all varsity players were so hot.

"What are we really doing here, Anna Belle?" She said with irritation on her face. I hated it when she called me by my name. I feel like I was that doll on that horror movie Annabelle. Creepy!

I glared at her. "Can you stop calling me that? It's creeping me out. I told you to call me Belle!"

"I don't want to. Your name is Anna Belle. I want to stick with that." She smirked. It made me roll my eyes. "We've been here since forever. Let's go." She stood up and got her things already.

My eyes widened. I still haven't talked to Josh! I'd been waiting for him. I wanted to introduce myself today. This was my only chance.

"Hey! Let's just wait for a couple of minutes please." I gave her puppy eyes.

"Oh my God! Is your next conquest that varsity player? That swimmer?" She looked at me like I was out of my mind. I just grinned at her and she knew the drill.

Josh was from the University of Cebu. I saw him one time when I went to their school because I ghosted one cute guy for him. I asked my female friend about the guy and he was kinda popular there because he was their varsity player. Josh Timothy Villaruz was his full name. He was a swimmer. It was my friend who tipped me that Josh would practice here today. That was why we were here.

"You're unbelievable. I'm out." She started walking towards the entrance of the complex center.

Shit! What was wrong with her? She was okay of me being like this before. What was the difference now? I just had a huge crush on this Josh guy. And I wanted him to be mine. By crook or by hook.

"Kylie! Wait!" I walked faster because she got out already.

Ugh! Maybe next time, Josh! You will not get away next time.

Why did my best friend Kylie have to be like PMS-ing today? It ruined my plan. Damn it!

I was going out when someone bumped me and I almost stumbled on the ground. Good thing that the person who bumped me held my shoulder and kept me steady in place.

"Are you okay?" His baritone voice brought shivers to my body.

I instantly looked up and I saw two piercing ash gray cold eyes looking down at me. His brows were so thick that compliments his long curvy lashes. And his nose! He got one hell of a sharp nose! My eyes trailed down to his lips. Shit! Why did it look so kissable? Goodness! He was good looking compared to Josh! No! He's hotter than Josh! Ruthlessly hot! I'm shifting to this guy already.

"Hi! I'm Belle. You are?" I give him my sweetest smile that no one could ever resist.

"I think you're fine," he said while raising his brow and then pushed me away from him. He bent down and I saw him pick his goggles that were on the floor. Was he a swimmer? I looked at his body and... Holy Shit! I think he was more leaner than Josh. He was wearing a body fit black shirt and a short. I could see his muscles were in the right places. Those biceps! Holyshit! He was my crush now. I was dying to know his name!

My smile faded when he walked past me.

What the? Did he just ignore me like that? This couldn't be happening!

"Hey!" I shouted at him but he didn't even look back. What the freaking hell was that?!

"Anna Belle Vasquez! For the love of God! Let's go!" It was Kylie. So she came back for me. Damn! Remind me next time not to go here again with this kj best friend of mine.

I was still looking at the guy who bumped me when Kylie dragged me out. I changed my mind. He was not my crush anymore. I would crush back Josh again.

"I hate you! I told you to call me Belle!" I slapped her arm that was holding me when we got out.

"Don't piss me off, then," she said while her brows furrowed. I rolled my eyes on her.

"Where are we going again?" She was so busy with her phone. Jeez!

"I need to go back to school. I need to borrow a book in the library. It's still four pm. It's still open." She didn't look at me and continued typing on her phone.

"Okay. You are so studious. That's why you haven't got any boyfriend at all." She glared at me and I just grinned at her.

"Whatever, Anna Belle." I frowned at her. Such a bully.

"You know pretty well that we're gonna walk right?" Tsk! She was so careless. There were a lot of snatchers here.

She looked at me and sighed and then put her phone on her bag. "Fine. Let's go."

We started walking on the road. Our school was really near Cebu City Sports Complex where we just came from, so we were just going to walk. There were a lot of people walking since it was already dismissal time from school. Students were flocking everywhere. And almost all the jeepneys were already full.

We stopped on the end of the pedestrian lane in front DBP. The traffic light said it was green so we needed to wait for it to turn red so we could pass the lane. When the light turned red and the human signal on the traffic light started to light green while walking, we crossed the lane quickly.

"So. What's with you and that swimmer?" Kylie asked from nowhere. I raised my brow at her.

"He's my new crush." I grinned at her and she just looked at me seriously while we were still walking.

"You know that you, crushing on someone will only last for a week," she said raising her brow. I laughed at her. She really knew me. "I bet you only want a taste," she said with a smug. I laughed again.

"I think I'm gonna be serious with this one." I said biting my lower lip. She just rolled her eyes at me.

"I've been hearing that for two years and counting." I burst out laughing. Damn! Kylie. She really knew me too well.

That was why she said two years because she just transferred to our school two years ago. We were already in our third year in college and was taking up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. We clicked right away because she was not plastic like those bitches who hate me and my guts. Tsk!

"This is different," I insist. We were already in front of Jollibee but since it was a go signal and the cars and jeepneys were already moving, we needed to stop again.

"Different your ass. You said that to me a week ago when you met that cutie in UC. Like duh! What happen now? You ghosted him," she said while shaking her head.

"Jeez! Fine. That's what the game is all about, Kylie. Collect and collect, right? Until you select the right one for you," I reasoned out.

"I don't know what to do with you. Faster. The cars stopped already." She grabbed my hand so we could cross the road and walked towards our school.

"Where's your ID?" she asked while her brows furrowed when we arrived at our school's entrance.

I looked at the ID sling that I was wearing and noticed that my ID was not there anymore. My eyes widened. Shit! How am I going to get inside?

"Kyl, I'm doomed. I think I just lost my ID." She looked at me bewildered.

"You what?!" She looked at me with wide eyes. I raised my ID sling in front of her. "You fucking lost your ID?" I bit my lower lip and nodded.

Where did I lose it? Maybe in the Cebu City Sport Complex pool? I didn't even notice that it was gone! Stupid me.

"I can't get in. You go in before the library closes. I'll look at my bag, maybe it's just here."

"You know what? I admit you are beautiful. But also stupid." I rolled my eyes at her. She was the best best friend ever. Especially the way she insults me. Nice. "You sure you're okay here?" I knew she was concerned about me. She may be a bitch but she loves me.

"Yep! Just go! It's almost five. The jeepney going to Basak were almost full. We might get home late."

"Fine. I'll be quick. Text me if something happens. Ciao!" she said and then hurriedly got in.

I went to the side and rummaged through my bag. Shit! It was not really here. Maybe it fell in the pool side a while ago. Damn it!

I was startled when my phone vibrated. I fetched it and there was a text from an unknown number.

From: 09507156***

You drop your ID. Just tell me if you want to get it. I'm here in the Jollibee beside Sto. Rosario Parish.

From: 09507156***

You drop your ID. Just tell me if you want to get it. I'm here inside Jollibee beside Sto. Rosario Parish.

Thank God! Someone saw it. I hurriedly replied before they would go.

To: 09507156***

You're my savior! Thank you! I'm just outside USC. Be there in a sec!

I hit the send button and hurriedly walked towards Jollibee. It was only on the other side of our school. The one that me and Kylie passed by a while ago.

I also texted Kylie that I was going to Jollibee to get my ID because someone found it. I crossed the lane quickly when the traffic light turned red stopping the vehicles on the road.

I got inside Jollibee and took my phone out of my pocket. I didn't want to use my phone outside. I didn't want my phone to get snatched in an instant.

To: 09507156***

I'm here. What are you wearing?

I was waiting for a reply when I saw someone waving a hand in my direction. I almost gasped when I saw who was waving at me. Shit! My crush was waving at me. Was he really waving at me? I looked at my back and there was no one there. I looked at him again and he was pointing at his phone this time. I look at my phone when it vibrated for a new message.

From: 09507156***

I'm waving at you, Lady.

Shit! He was really waving at me! None other than my crush.

Josh!

He was at the table with a guy in front of him. So he found my ID? Maybe this was destiny? Shit! Shit! Composed yourself Belle!

I smiled at him and started walking towards their table. I stopped at the back of the person who was in front of Josh who was currently eating Jolly spaghetti.

"Hi," I said and then smiled sweetly at Josh.

"Hello. So you are Annabelle?" he said looking at my ID on his hand. And then looked at me.

He really got it. I tried to stop myself from frowning. I really hate my name.

"Just call me Belle," I said smiling.

"Here's your ID. I'm Josh by the way." He handed me my ID and I took it and put it on my bag. I needed to buy a new ID sling. I didn't want to take a risk of dropping it again.

"Nice to meet you Josh. So you are the one who found my ID?"

"Oh no! It's not me who found it. It's my friend here." He pointed to the guy in front of him. I couldn't see his face and he didn't even turn to look at me. He was busy eating his spaghetti.

So that was more appetizing than me huh? Tsk!

"Oh! Thank you -"

"His name is Kristoff," Josh said, like he just read my mind.

"Thank you Kristoff," I said sweetly while smiling. The guy turned to me and my eyes widened seeing his face. My smile instantly faded.

Shit! He was the guy who bumped into me at the Sports Complex pool! He raised his brow to me and shook his head. "You're welcome," he said flatly.

How dare this guy! He ignored me at the sports complex and he also ignored me for a jolly spaghetti!

"I'm done eating. Let's go, due." The Kristoff guy stood up and started walking out of the Jollibee.

"We'll go ahead, Belle. Nice meeting you." He flashed a smile as he stood up in front of me.

"Okay. Thank you again. I owe both of you. I would like to treat you something but I guess you're in a hurry?" This was my opportunity to know that guy. He was challenging. I looked at Josh. He was hot but Kristoff was way hotter. Sorry, Josh. I just decided shifting to Kristoff. I would get that guy no matter what.

"It's Kristoff. He doesn't want to be stuck in the traffic that's why he is in a hurry. You know rush hour." He gave me an apologetic smile.

"Yeah. I understand. Maybe next time? I really want to treat both of you." He chuckled.

Just took my invitation, Josh! Damn it!

Damn it! Josh was such a waste. Should I just paired him off to my best friend so she could have her own love life too? I think that would be awesome.

"Okay. Sure. I'll just text you. I got your number already." So it was really his number. I wanted to frown.

It was Kristoff who saw my ID so he should be the one who should send me a text message, right? So why did Josh text me instead? He also asked him to return my ID. It should be him since he found it!

Okay! Maybe he didn't have a load to text me.

At least you already got his name, Belle. That's a start.

"You better text me, Josh. I'll save your number." He chuckled again and then I heard his phone beep.

"I got to go Belle. Sorry. I think Kristoff is already mad outside. Damn! He even texted me to hurry up already." He chortled. "Bye Belle." I just smiled at him as he walk out.

I looked outside and saw Kristoff with his phone on his hand while looking pissed.

I kinda helped feeling pissed too. He got a load and he even texted Josh!

Ignore me all you want. But I will make sure that you'll fall into my hands. Because no one can resist Annabelle Vasquez!

***

I walked back to USC since Kylie texted me that she would just wait outside for me. And I just saw her holding a lot of books. I shook my head. She was so studious!

She saw me walking towards her and she gestured me to walk faster. I rolled my eyes to her and started to double my pace.

"Did you get your ID?" she asked right away when I got in front of him.

"Yep!" I said with a grin. Her brows furrowed and look at me suspiciously.

"Your smile is creeping me out. Who found your ID?"

"Kristoff."

"Kristoff?"

"Yeah. Kristoff. I don't know his last name. But. He is a friend of Josh."

"Wow! Destiny?" She said sarcastically. I hissed at her.

"Well. I think so. I got a new crush. And that's Kristoff. Josh is yours." I giggled.

"What? Wow! That was fast! You uncrushed for less than a week! Wow! That's record breaking!" I laughed at her reaction.

"He's way hotter than Josh." I said shrugging. She just shook her head to me like I'm being unbelievable. "Let's go home?" I said to her as I help her carry some of the book that she is carrying.

"Thanks. Dad is going to fetch me. We'll just drop you off to your house. You said your driver is on leave right?" She said as we started to walk.

"Yep! Thank you. You are really the best!" She just rolled her eyes on me as usual.