Serendipity (Dauntless Series #3)

Chapter 27

I filed a restraining order against Rainier. I thought that my life will be at peace once I did it but I was wrong. Mas lalo tuloy napalayo ang loob ni ate Reign sa akin. I wasn't there when she gave birth to my nephew, we barely talk to each other since I moved out, and I haven't felt the bond we had before for the past three years.

I was struggling with living on my own for quite some time. Minsan ay iniimbitahan ko ang aking mga kaibigan na magsleep-over kapag hindi sila masyadong busy. I miss the mansion and how it made me feel, but with my new house, I am at peace and secure. Papa made sure that the place I live in has a high-end security just in case Rainier tries to harass me again, unless that bastard fantasizes on living behind the bars for years. He also gave me two bodyguards to accompany me.

My career has blossomed throughout the years. Medyo nakikilala na rin ako sa industriya dala na rin ng pangalan ko. Sometimes people talk about how I became a model because of my father's connections. Little did they know, he hasn't meddled with my job. He was just there to support me since day one.

I wasn't yet fulfilled even when I got all that I wished for when I was still a kid because something is missing. Someone. I tried so hard to forget her, but how can I do that when we work in the same industry? I've crossed paths with her multiple times after my so-called "break-up" over the phone, one on a swimwear fashion show and one on a charity event. I wasn't sure if she saw me there but I did nothing but steal glances from her all through the night. She was talking to her peers while I sit across three tables from her.

"Why don't you just approach her?" tanong ni Jesse sa tabi ko. I looked at him, feeling lightheaded, as I sip for my fourth glass of champagne. I smiled bitterly and shook my head.

"I already messed her perfectly fine life before. I won't dare do it again."

"Dude, you're really fond of hurting yourself."

Maybe I'm a martyr, but it's better than hurting Manilka because of the things that are happening in my life. I care for her, and seeing her suffering from this mess of mine is much worse than a heartbreak.

I will always love her. Funny 'cause we only spent a little time with each other and I've fallen deeply in love with her. Kaya kahit anong pilit kong maghanap ng iba, hindi ko magawa dahil siya lang talaga ang hinahanap ng puso ko. I think I'll be lonely for the rest of my life. I'd rather be single than fool myself into thinking that I'll love somebody else more than I loved Manilka.

Isang araw ay abala ako sa paroromanian deadlift nang biglang tumunog ang cellphone ko. Binagsak ko ang barbell at pinulot nang magkasabay ang towel at cellphone. Kumunot ang noo ko nang makitang si Seamus ang tumatawag. Nagdalawang-isip pa akong sagutin iyon ngunit sa huli ay bumigay din.

"Really, Saoirse Heena? You're dating Marceu now?"

Nabigla ako sa tono ng boses niya. Ngayon ko lamang ito narinig na magalit kaya naman medyo kinabahan ako. Kung hindi niya lang binanggit ang pangalan ni Sheena ay baka naihi na ako sa takot dahil sa galit niya. Somebody should remind me to not get on his bad side.

"Um... Hello? Seamus, this isn't Sheena..." pahinto-hinto kong sinabi. I reached for my protein shake over the table and drank it. I heard Seamus gasp.

"Oh, shit! Guia?"

"Yes, I am."

He's probably scratching his head right now. Or at least that's what I pictured him doing because I'm still surprised to hear him so furious. Ang kwento kasi sa amin ni Sheena noon, sobrang sungit daw talaga ni Marceu. Pakitang-tao lang daw ang kuya niya sa tuwing may bisita pero pagdating sa bahay at lalo na sa kaniya, palagi itong naiinis o nagagalit.