Helveryst Series #2 : The Cassanova and The Hater

Chapter 3 - Savage

ZEKIAH XYRIEL'S POV

"I know it, you came home." Sinalubong niya ako ng yakap pero hindi ko siya niyakap pabalik. What for?!

"I'm just here to get my things. Today is the start of the second semester and I'm going to the university together with Alina." I was about to walk away when I heard her words.

"H-He left me, Zeriel. Iniwan na ako ni Edrian dahil hindi ko binigay ang sarili ko sa kanya," her voice started to broke that's why I closed my fists and turned around to see her.

"Stop crying. It's your fault, by the way. Binalaan na kita mom, ilang beses na. But you didn't dare to listen to me because you said that he's not like dad. That he wouldn't leave you whatever happens. Tapos ano? Ha?! Iiyak iyak ka sa harapan ko dahil iniwan ka ng bwisit na Edrian na 'yun?! My goodness!" Napahilamos nalang ako sa mukha ko at hinagis ang dala kong bag sa sofa para kumuha ng tubig sa kusina.

"I'm sorry... Z-Zeriel, anak.. Gusto ko lang naman maiparanas sa'yo na magkaroon ng kumpletong pamilya. Even if it's not your real dad, but... I failed. Kagaya rin pala siya ng daddy mo, iniwan niya rin ako... tayo. I'm sorry if I didn't listen to you," she pleaded with full of regrets in her eyes. Sinundan niya parin ako dito.

I closed my eyes to calm myself. Seems like I'm going to burst out my anger any minute from now."Kahit ano pang sabihin mo, nangyari na. And can you please stop saying that you want to have a complete family because it would never happen. Matagal na tayong sira, mom. Don't ever dream of things that was very impossible to happen. You're just hurting yourself, did you know that?!"

As much as I want to lower down my voice, I couldn't help but to shout at her. Sounds rude but I'm really like this whenever I got angry. I can't stop myself from saying things that wasn't supposed to say.

"What happe----Oh my god! Why are you crying, tita Wyna? Zeriel, anong ginawa ko sa kanya?" Alina suddenly appeared while wearing a uniform, probably ready to go. Nagtaka siguro siya kung bakit ang tagal kong lumabas kaya pumasok nalang siya.

I let out a deep sigh before answering her."I didn't do anything, Ali. I'm just stating the fact, what's wrong with that?! Kung nakinig sana siya sa'kin nung una pa lang, edi sana hindi siya iiyak ngayon. Guys aren't to be trusted, period."

"At ano namang ginawa mo, ha?! You shouted in front of your mother?! For goodness sake Zeriel, she's still your mom. Kahit man lang sa kanya rumespeto ka!" she yelled at me and there was irritation on her voice.

I can't blame her, we're cousins and she also cared for my mom. Ako rin naman eh, sadyang galit parin ako sa kanya dahil sa katangahang ginawa niya.

I didn't bother to answer her and turned my gaze to mom."Did you know where is he right now?! Give me his address, I'm going to talk to him." Nilalahad ko ang kamay ko na agad niya namang ikinailing.

"No, there's no need to talk to him. Walang kwenta ang lalaking 'yon at wala ka lang mapapala sa kanya. Just go, you're going to be late. Be sure to come home on right after your class. I'll cook your favorite food, anak," she gave me a convenient smile but I wasn't satisfied on it.

Umiling lang ako at nilahad ang kamay ko sa harap niya."'Wag mong ibahin ang usapan, mom. Just gave me the address or I will be the one to find it. I don't care if I'm going to be late, Alina can go to the university without me. Hindi ako mapalalagay kapag hindi ko nakaharap ang tukmol na 'yon."

"And what are you going to do?! Don't tell me you'll gonna have a fight with that man. Nag-iisip ka ba?! He's a famous business man, you're just nothing compared to him. At isa pa, maiissue 'yan Zeriel, masisira ang image mo niyan," Alina interrupted that made me roll my eyes on her.