Protectors of the Campus Royalties

Chapter 30- Happiness

Kath's pov

"You know, if you keep waiting, the pain will become unbearable." 

I snapped at his direction.

"What do you want me to do then? Break them?" I gritted my teeth.

He was crossing his arms and slowly walked towards me. Di ako gumalaw. I won't show any signs that I'm afraid. Even though deep down inside, I'm shaking.

"I suggest you tell them the truth." He muttered coldly.

Umiwas ako ng tingin mula kay Lucas. It's been weeks since we last talked and again, our conversation just keeps getting worse. We will never be on the same side. 

We will always be opposed of each other's opinions.

"Sa tingin mo ba makakatulong o makakabuti kung itatago mo ang katotohanan mula sa kanila?" 

"No." I admitted.

"Then why are you keeping the truth from them?" Inis na tanong niya.

"Because they're happy Lucas." I said frankly. He sighed frustratingly.

"Well they wouldn't be happy for long." Mas lalo akong nainis. He's not helping. He's only making things worse by saying bullshit "advice".

"Then give them that happiness." Madiin kong sabi. Natigilan siya. 

"I don't care if that happiness only lasts a year, month, week or a day. I wouldn't even give a shit if that happiness lasts a goddamn second. I. Don't. Care. At least they get a chance to feel other emotions other than anger and sorrow." Bago pa siya makasagot ay tumalikod na ako.

Nang masigurado kong nakalayo na ako mula sa kanya at sa ibang tao ay dun na ako nanghina at sumandal sa pader.  

He's right. I know he's right yet I don't want to admit it. 

The longer I wait, the unbearable the pain will be once the truth comes out. 

My mind battled as I remembered their smiles and laughter. Should I tell them? 

Napasabunot ako sa buhok ko sa inis. 

Bakit ba kasi ganito?

Napakislot ako ng maramdaman ang pagtunog ng bago kong cellphone. Kumunot ang noo ko.

1 messaged received

From: Unregistered number

You know, if I were you, I would just tell them the truth.

This person again? Its been a while since I last received a text from him. 

But I'm not surprised. I've been receiving his messages for months now.

He seems to know every single thing I do or say. 

Alam kong nandito lang siya sa paligid. I could just slit his throat right now if I wanted to. But for the sake of his entertainment, I'll let him play with me.

Two can play the same game. 

To: Unregistered number

You don't know anything. 

From: Unregistered number

Oh but I do know everything. Its kinda sad watching you slowly getting stuck. I won't be surprised if one day you suddenly get trapped and held by the neck. Then, the next thing  you know, poof!