Isla De Fuego Series 3: Attention (EROTIC-ROMANCE)

Chapter Twenty-Three: Oceans Apart

Chapter Twenty-Three: Oceans Apart

IF Elle could punch somebody until it bleeds to death, she would've. Marco Reiling made her feel the urge to knock him out senseless and probably slit his throat for what he had done to her over the last years.

Marco Reiling murdered her parents, took away the years where Andre supposed to enjoy his childhood, and took away her happiness with her husband.

And Marco Reiling refused to go outside of his cell to even say sorry.

"Elle, it's probably for the best. Mas lalo ka lang magagalit."

Elle nodded and threw a glance at Atty. Levinthal before facing the exit of the precinct.

"You can go home and rest. I will take care of the paperworks. You can also visit Nick if you want—"

"Hindi na kailangan. Maghihiwalay naman na kami. Mas mabuti nang hindi ko siya makita."

"Why? Are you afraid you will change your mind?"

Elle'ls jaw trembled as her eyes moistened and warmed.

"You're afraid that you'll never want to leave his side once he asked you to—"

"I only want what's best for him."

"He called earlier, Elle. He ordered me to drag you to the hospital if I have to, but I refused."

"Good." She shrugged. "Wala naman siyang mapapala. Naibigay ko na 'yung papel sa kanya. Ikaw na lang mag-asikaso." Elle was thankful that she managed to say those words with a straight face and without bursting into tears.

Raizen nodded with every bit of hesitation. He's even scared to agree with Elle about her plans on leaving Nick. Baka mapatay siya ng kaibigan kapag nalaman nitong sang-ayon siya sa desisyon ni Elle. It might cause heartaches on both sides, yes, but it's the ideal thing to do, now that they didn't know if Marco has any plans on another revenge scheme. The latter's imprisonment cannot gurantee Nick's and Elle's safety.

Elle decided that day to pick-up her things on Isla Anubis and probably find a rental home for her to live in. Mayroon silang trust fund ni Andre at magagamit nila 'yon para makapagsimula ulit. She'll probably find a job on one of her parents' friends' company. At least, may idea na siya sa management ng mga kumpanya ng kanyang mamga kakilala. Then, after a year of two, her marriage with Nick will be nulled and she'll eventually forget about her life there in the island.

That's right. She'll leave and forget those memories of him, even the fantastic, married life with Nick. Heaven knows it was too good to last. Mabuti na rin at maaga niyang makakalimutan ang ilusyon na deserve niya ang gano'ng kasayang buhay.

Elle will bring Nick his death, so she decided to seperate herself from her beloved. It's for his own good. Hindi naman siguro mamasamain ni Nick na umalis siya nang hindi man lang nagpapakita ng personal dahil tama ang lahat na sinabi ni Raizen kanina— na natatakot siyang magbabago ang isip kapag nakita si Nick. Hindi niya gugustuhing mawalay sa asawa. Siguro nga'y baka punitin pa niya ang annulment papers sa isang kisap-mata. Pero ipinangako ni Elle sa sarili na papanindigan ang desisyon para sa kaligtasan ni Nick.

She felt her heart faltered. Ikinuyom niya ang kamao sa manibela ng kanyang kotse at humagulgol. She might be making the most sensible decision but the pain never left her. It is always there killing her inside little by little until she surrenders and cry.

Droplets of tears fell on her lap and on the steering wheel. Elle wanted to bang her forehead against it but she didn't. What did she do to deserve this? Did she murder somebody  in her past life? Or did she committed a mass genocide in her sleep? Why is she being deprived of happiness? Of safety? Of having a peaceful life with the love of her life?

It's a good thing Raizen dismissed her bodyguards. At least she finally got the privacy to cry her sentiments out.

I want the skies to see how beautiful you are.

Nick's face popped in her mind. She would remember her intimate times with him. The way he held her in his arms and loved her until she trembled underneath his chiseled chest. The way he giggled with her underneath the sheets, teasing her skin...burning her with need every chance he could get. His lips—oh, how could she forget his lips that seemed to knock her out of her senses and all she could think about is him. Only him.

Those memories started to flash in her mind like a short synopsis and she hated herself for remembering. Elle trued to laugh at the thought that the happy memories she created with him is the very reason she's miserable and broken and in pain.

She sniffled countless sobs and slammed her hand on the steering wheel. Kasabay no'n ay ang biglaang pag-alingawngaw ng kulog sa kalangitan.

She closed her eyes and covered her ears, biting her lip trying to stop herself from sobbing. She sniffled and tried to divert her mind from dreading the thunder.

Elle imagined drinking a caramel milkshake by the beach, with Nick sunbathing under the sun wearing only his board shorts. He would smile at her and enjoy the beauty of the beach like she does, and he would look at her the same way she would look at him— full of affection and contentment.

She needed to learn to live with only his memories from this moment on. That way, she will protect him from harm. Iyon lang ang makakaya niya.

What she has is a stupid, one-sided love. It grew more and more in her heart that she feels she's gonna explode and probably loose the will to breathe. Her love for Nikolai Morgan grew exponentially when she tasted a glimpse of paradise in his arms. Tama na ang minsang natikman niya ang maging masaya kahit saglit. After all, she's used on admiring him from afar. And she will gladly do so for the rest of her life.