Impervious Treasure (Azcona Cousins #2)

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Chapter 35

Hindi ako makatitig sa kanya ng maayos.

Paano ba 'to? Kukumustahin ko ba siya? Tatawa ba dapat ako dahil tinawag niya akong former wife?

He was being ridiculous! Hindi naman kailangan pang sabihin ang mga ganoong bagay!

"Ah, hindi na," I am having second thoughts of calling his name... like nothing happened to both of us. "Dito na lang ako sa taxi," I tugged the car door with force. Nabuksan ko na 'yon nang maayos at lumikha 'yon ng malakas na ingay dahil sa marahas na pagsara ni Ramsis.

I stiffened. I looked at the driver with an apologetic smile. I am internally screaming.

Alam ko namang mayroon talagang malaking tiyansa na makita siya pero hindi naman ganitong kaaga! Kalalapag ko lang dito sa Pilipinas tapos siya agad ang bumungad?!

Ugh. I should've trusted my instincts that this is a trap that Olive has made.

"Sasama ka sa'kin," aniya sa matigas na tono.

Based on his outfit, I think he just came out fresh from his important meeting. It can be obviously identified since he's wearing a very, very sleek suit. Uminit ang pisngi ko nang pinasadahan niya ng tingin ang suot ko.

I see nothing wrong with my get-up... but in contrast with his suit, I look like shit. There's a shawl wrapped around my body to cover my chest. Isang simpleng thin strap top ang suot ko at sweat pants. Nakasuot lang din ako ng sneakers at ang buhok ko ay sobrang gulo.

Halata ring 'di talaga ako handa sa pag-uwi dahil isang suitcase lang ang ginamit ko. I have my chain pouch bag with me. Nakalagay doon ang passport, phone, at wallet ko. Wala ng iba.

When I left Switzerland, I didn't care about my appearance. But now that Ramsis is casually checking me out, I want to suddenly disappear right on the spot!

"Mawalang galang hijo at hija... kung may 'di man kayo pagkakaunawaan, mas mabuting 'wag niyong idamay ang kabuhayan ko."

Naputol ang pagtitig ko sa kanya dahil sa biglang pagsasalita ng driver.

I took steps backward and bowed my head to cover my face from the embarrassment.

"Sasakay ka pa ba, hija?"

"Hindi na po. Sa akin po siya sasabay. Pasensya ho sa abala, Sir," magalang niyang tugon. Napakurap ako nang agawin niya sa'kin ang suitcase. He lifted his brow like he was testing my dear disposition.

"Follow me."

I gulped and unavoidably bit my lips. Ang daming tumatakbo sa isipan ko. This feels so awkward. Or maybe I am the only one feeling it because he has finally moved on! Para nga akong nahuhuli na sa kaganapan dahil may fiancée na siya.

Bitterness smoothly flowed into my veins. Ngumiwi ako.

I need to catch up! Sinasabi ko na nga ba... I have to search for someone who's willing to be committed with me... for the sake of bearing a child!

One thing that I've learned living far away from here, I became liberated. The scar from the past has really impacted me as a person. I know I was abhorred by many. I know that some people have forsaken me. Pero sa pagdating ko sa Switzerland, iniwan ko lahat ng isiping 'yon. I mastered the strategy of redeeming one's self. Of course, with the help of Mira.

I also owe Olive for not leaving me when everything was falling apart. She's part of my salvation.

Marami akong natutunan sa pagbukod ko sa kanilang lahat.