Bottoms Up, Forget Tonight (Revelry Series #2)

Hakbang 28

Trigger warning: Rape

Maybe life isn't really about not feeling any pain, or not encountering problems. Maybe it's about healing and growth.

Maybe it's about finding peace... in this very chaotic and rowdy space we live in.

And I'm glad to say that despite all the pain this world has given me, I've finally found a place where I am at peace with myself... and with the people who matters to me the most.

Masakit pa rin kapag iniisip kong wala na si Achki. I don't think we will ever forget the pain of losing him, but we accept it now.

As for the Ciervos, I don't know how they're coping up. Walang balita sakanila mula noong umalis sila ng bansa. I think Zathrian knows where exactly they were since he's friend with Allura, but I didn't meddle with it anymore. I respect their privacy.

Hindi dahil may relasyon kami ni Zathrian at sa iisang bubong nakatira, dapat alam ko na rin ang mga bagay na 'yan. There are still things we're not allowed to touch even if we're together.

And speaking of together... We're celebrating our second year tomorrow!

Dalawang taon na. Dalawang taon ko na siyang mahal. Dalawang taon na akong may Zathrian.

There's never a time I got jealous to someone because like what I said, I'm not really the jealous type unless there's a reason to be jealous. Hindi naman siya nagbibigay ng rason kaya walang ganoon. Hindi rin naman masyadong seloso si Zathrian.

And most of all... there's never a time I doubted him if he's cheating on me or what. Kahit kasi magkasama kami sa condo, may mga pagkakataon na 'di siya nakakauwi dahil busy sa bar. May times din na ako naman ang hindi nakakauwi dahil busy sa pagmamanage ng hotel o minsan, may mga events akong pinupuntahan.

Kampante ako kahit hindi kami magkasama. Yes, he's a playboy before but he completely changed. I know that. I know my love...

Two years and to more years with him...

"Gelato flavor? Kanina pa ako nag-cra-crave dito!" tawa ni Kiara habang tinatanong ako.

Nasa mall kami ngayong dalawa dahil sinamahan niya akong bumili ng regalo para kay Zathrian. I bought him a perfume, sneakers, and belt. Bonding na rin namin 'to ni Kiara dahil madalas kaming busy sa trabaho. Although, we always make sure to see each other every once in a week.

Since we lost Achki, we learn to value our friendship more.

"I'll have Pistachio," I said while we're looking at the display freezer.

Tumango si Kiara at lumapit na sa counter. Nakangiti siya habang nag-o-order. Since we arrived in the mall, she's been talking about us eating gelato. Well, I've been craving for this, too.

Iniwan ko siya roon para maghanap ng table para sa amin. Sa bandang dulo ang pinili ko para may kaunting privacy kapag nag-uusap kami.

I sighed when I sat down the couch. Tinignan ko agad ang phone kung may text ba ni Zathrian. Mayroon nga. Ngumuso ako at binasa 'yon.

Zathrian:

Will you have dinner at home or no?

Ako:

No na, bb. We already ate here.

Zathrian:

Alright. I'll just wait for you, then.

Ako:

Okay, love. You want pasalubong?

Zathrian: