Once upon a Time

CHAPTER FIFTY NINE: If

Yumi

I decided to stay by myself at the Piano Hall after the ceremony. I sat by the piano and stared at my hand.

Noong isinuot kasi sa akin nI Ram kanina yung singsing I instantly felt despair. Pakiramdam ko I was wearing shackles instead of a ring.

Ilang beses ko ding tinignan si Azrael but he never once spare a glance at me.

Tama ba na sinabi ko sa kanya yung nararamdaman ko?

Parang sa nangyayari ngayon nagsisisi na tuloy ako. I should've just kept it to myself. Now here I am facing the consequences of my own action.

Matapos akong masabihan ng don't love me ngayon naman parang non existent na ako sa mundo nya.

There are countless times that I just want to run away and turn my back on all of this pero everytime naiisip ko ang pamilya ko I remind myself that I shouldn't be selfish.

Naalala ko yung sinabi sa akin ni Mama before. Mahirap daw kalabanin si Don Manolo De Vera.

He is scary but not because of his scars but his a guy who always looks guarded.

I just can't read him.

Mas mahirap pa syang basahin kesa kay Francois.

When I saw him at the ranch I literally found myself shivering in fear nung marinig ko ang boses nya.

I open the piano and started playing some random notes. Playing the piano always keeps me company at home.

"Fly away. Breakaway."

Suddenly I heard a commotion outside.

Azrael

I am packing my things up when Mike entered my room.

"Are you leaving?" tanong ni Mike habang naglalakad papalapit sa akin.

"Hindi ba obvious?"

"But where are you going?" Mike ask as he watches me pack.

"None of your business." I blurted out then I zipped my bag and put it on my shoulder.

I walk out of my room but Mike followed.

"Ilang linggo na lang engagement na ni Ramiel." he said.

"I know."

"Mas maganda if dito ka na mag stay hanggang sa araw na yun."

"Who said I am attending anyways?" I scoffed.

"What?!!! Paano kapag hinanap ka nila?"

"Then tell them I'm dead."

Mas binilisan ko pa yung paglalakad ko but Mike still manages to keep up.

"Bakit bigla na lang nagbago yang isip mo?" pangungulit ni Mike. Di ko sya sinagot.

"Is this because of Yumi?"

I stopped then I look at Mike.

"You like her don't you."

"Don't be ridiculous." I said with a laugh then I started going down the stairs.

"You're the one who is being ridiculous." Mike exclaimed so I stop on my tracks. He approaches me.

"Do you think that by running away matatakasan mo yang nararamdaman mo?"

"I am not running away to escape my feelings Mike. I am leaving hanggang kaya ko pang iwanan si Yumi. If I stay longer here I might do something stupid."