Wreck (Royal Series #4) COMPLETED

Chapter Six

Chapter Six

Doubt 

Good thing Sean didn't mention the fetching and helping issue during the meal. I just didn't know how to react to that. 

I can't be mad at Aivie for not telling me that she was talking to Sean because I might be wrong. But then I can also be right, considering Sean's statement. Hindi ko alam ang dapat kong sabihin sa kaniya kaya mas mabuti na lang huwag nang buksan.

Hindi rin naman niya binabanggit ang tungkol doon. 

The lunch was quiet. Sean asked me few times if I didn't like the meal served to us but I just reasoned out that I was tired. Matapos kumain ay hinatid na din niya kami pabalik sa bahay. 

Aivie took an initiative and left the car immediately. I was left with Sean inside the car pero walang nagsasalita sa amin. He was waiting for me to speak, perhaps. 

"You said you're tired..." Sean finally spoke.

Tumango ako. "Upper Clan mentioned your sister's issue in the meeting," iwas tingin kong sabi sa kaniya. I don't want to specify how the Upper Clan made her sister an example to everyone.

"I see," iyon lang ang sagot niya.

Doon ako humarap sa kaniya pero nakita kong mahigpit ang hawak niya sa manibela. He was keeping it inside, iyon ang nakikita ko. As far as I know, Elizabeth is her closest sibling kaya alam ko siya ang pinakanahihirapan. 

Dahan-dahan kong inabot ang kamay ko sa kaniya. I remained my gaze on it even though I felt how his head snapped in my direction. "Are you okay?" I asked.

"Look at me," utos niya na sinunod ko. His eyes... were full of despair and rage that I cannot tell to whom it was for. "I am... I am so mad at the situation! Elise was a victim yet..." iling-iling na sabi niya bago mabilis na pinunasan ang luha.

"Sean."

"I'm sorry, I should not have burst in front of you. I am at my limit, Blaire. Can I... can I ask you to leave the car?" Nakayukong sabi niya sa akin. 

Tumango ako sa kaniya at binitawan ang kamay niya. One look and I had the urge to cradle his head into my arms kaya iyon ang ginawa ko. "I'm sorry for opening it up," I whispered in his ears.

He nodded but I felt him shaking. He was crying silently in my arms but his actions voice out his pain. I wanted to do something for him, to lessen his pain. But I know nothing could ever lessen it. 

He lost his sister, not in this lifetime but I know it had an impact on him lalo na nag-iisang prinsesa ng pamilya nila. Not only that, as he said, she was a victim, making the situation worse for him. 

When he calmed down, umayos siya ng upo at sinandal ang ulo sa upuan. He looked so tired. "Can you still drive? Do you want me to ask someone to drive you home?"

Umiling siya sa akin. "I'll check-in," iyon ang sagot niya sakin. "And don't bother suggesting that I could sleep-over at your place, Blaire. It's against the rule."

"But I wasn't!" He smirked at my reaction kaya huminga ako nang malalim bago tanungin siya ulit. "Are you really sure you can still drive?"

Dumilat siya at tumingin sa akin. Napalunok ako bigla sa tingin niya. It was as if he was piercing me with his stares. It's too drowning. "I told you, it's against the rules."

"Urgh! Sean Ruzzel! You really are triplets! Parehas kayo ni Cean!"

Natawa siya saglit bago pumikit ulit habang nakasandal. 

"I have an idea. Why don't I drive you to that inn and drive home afterward? What can you say?"

He opened an eye and looked at me. "I don't want to die yet, Blaire."

"Your brother, Vince, warned me that I should never let you drive, no matter what happens."

"But that was because... besides, it been years! He can't be traumatized because of my driving!" I argued but Sean shook his head and sat properly. 

"Still," he said seriously. "I'll be fine. For your peace of mind, I'll go home, alright? Now rest, you said you were tired earlier."

I adamantly nodded. "Alright. Eyes on the road, alright Your Highness? You can't miss your first training tomorrow."

He chuckled. "Ah, that one, don't worry, you'll see me again tomorrow, Your Highness."

Ngumiti ako sa kaniya bago binuksan ang sasakyan. "Goodnight, Ruzz."

Instead of replying, he leaned towards me and kissed my cheeks. "Goodnight, wife," he whispered which made me ran inside the house.

Wife. That word again. Should I call him husband too? Hubby? No, it's too... immature for my attitude. I like calling him Sean.  Maybe that will do. 

I already changed into my night robe and sat in my bed with my back on the headboard. My mind's preoccupied because of Sean earlier but now that I am alone, my head's clear. 

I hate overthinking things the most. It pushes me to doubt everyone around which should not happen. My trust with people is not that strong yet but I wanted to at least put a bit of trust and faith in my people.

At hindi iyon mangyayari kung pagdududahan ko ang lahat. 

But this thing in my head... it warns me. Ayaw kong pakinggan at malaman pero alam ko masama ang kutob ko dito. But I can't do anything about it because it concerns Aivie and Sean.

I trust Sean and I also wanted to trust Vie. But her actions today are making me do otherwise. What... what am I suppose to do? Among the books that I've read, I never encountered this problem. 

But then again, as a Queen, my decision should never waver just because it wasn't written in the book. But as a sister... I don't know. 

Iyon ang nakatulugan ko. The next day, I woke up with a headache. Siguro dahil sa pag-iisip ko masyado kagabi at hindi ko namalayan ang oras. I was grumpy the whole morning and the whole Palace is aware of it.

Halos hindi ko na din naalala na ngayon pala ang simula ng training ni Sean dito. I even mentioned it last night pero nakalimutan ko din. 

"Are you okay?" Iyon agad ang bungad ni Sean sa akin, pagkakita dito sa library. The attendants probably told him that I am here. "You look pale, Blaire. Have you eaten? Or did you not sleep?"

Ngumiti lang ako sa kaniya at hindi nagsalita. "I'm fine, Your Highness. Now, why don't you start reading those pile of books there?"

Pero hindi siya gumalaw sa harapan ko. It made me stare at him as well. He was wearing charcoal-colored long-sleeved polo tucked under his usual black slacks. The sleeves of his polo were folded to his forearm kaya ngayon nakapantay ang mukha niya sa akin habang nakatukod ang mga kamay sa gilid ay kitang kita ang mga ugat doon.

 His face was nearing mine while I remained staring at him. I don't want to close my eyes, I have to see it coming. But before my hidden desire commenced...

"Ate! I heard your husband is...here. Oh shit!"

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