It's Time, Cosa Nostra (STEREONA CLAN 1)

Chapter 3

"TAMA NA!"

Sigaw ko at bigla akong napatayo mula sa pagkakahiga. Nakita kong bigla si Azriel patakbo na lumapit sa akin,

"Hey, are you okay?"

Hindi ko siya sinagot, tinakpan ko ang mga mukha ko at umiyak ako ng tahimik. Naramdaman kong lumapit sa akin si Azriel, dahan-dahan kong itinaas ang ulo ko at tumingin ako sa mga mata niya. He wrapped his arms around me and he gave me a warm hug, I cry hard in his arm. Kumalas siya sa pagkayakap sa akin at pinunasan niya ang mga luha sa mata ko.

"I'll listen." He whisper, he kissed my forehead and he squeeze my trembling hand.

"I-I was s-se*ually a-abused by m-my ex-boyfriend who is my sister's h-husband now. I was v-verbally, p-physically, and s-se*ually a-abused."

I said and I felt my tears falling down again. Tinignan ko siya at pagkakita ko sa kaniya ay salubong na ang kaniyang kilay na tila galit.

"Stay here. I'll call someone." He said and I nod as an answer. I heard him ending the phone call and he came near me.

"Azriel, why are you like that? You're like an angel. You help me. You save me. You always see me weak. You always see me crying. Bakit ikaw yung laging andyan sa tuwing kailangan ko ng kausap at karamay? Hindi mo ako kilala o kaibigan pero bakit ganito ang pakikitungo mo sa akin? Azriel, I don't deserve this kind of care. I don't deserve someone like you, Azriel."

"What's you're full name?"

"Just answer my question."

"I'll answer. Answer my question, first."

"Ciana. Ciana Aaliyah Bonneville. Now answer my question."

"Ciana. If I'm not the one who saw you in the middle of the road, do you think you're still alive and breathing right now? You're dead if ever, right? Then, I thanked God I'm the one who saw you in the middle of the road. Do you think ending your life will be the best solution? It's not the answer to solve all your problems. What about your family? Your friends? What about me? Do you think we won't get hurt seeing you inside the coffin not breathing? Please. Please don't be selfish, Ciana. I would rather see you crying and weak than seeing you lying inside of the coffin. I will help you in all your problems. I will help you to stand up, I will help you at all times. Ciana, wag mo namang kimkimin oh, wag mo namanh sarilihin lahat, lumapit ka sakin. Lumapit ka lang sakin, papagaanin ko yang nararamdaman mo. Hindi ko yan makukuha o mababawasan pero papagaanin ko yan tutulungan kita sa paraang kaya ko, sa paraan na mapasaya kita, gusto ko makita kitang masaya at nakangiti. Gusto kong makita ka na unti-unting bumabalik yung kulay at sigla ng mundo mo. Please, let me protect you. Let me take care of you. Let me help you. I'll do everything to make my Ciana's smile back. Please, let me do that. I maybe a stranger in your eyes but you can trust me. So please let me do all the things I've said."

He uttered in a soft but sincere voice. I cried and for the first time, I cried not bcause of the pain but because of his words, I was overwhelmed. I raised my arms and he came near me. I hug him once again, it's so good to have someone that is willing to help and protect you. I wiped my tears and give him a small smile.

"Okay then, Azriel Xavier Dawson. I'll let you do that."

I saw how his face lightened. He smiled at me, "Thank you, Ciana. I won't fail you." I smiled

"I trust you, Riel."

"Riel, huh?"

"You don't want that nickname?" I ask.

"Nope. Call me in that nickname everyday, please." I chuckled. "I though you didn't like it."

He offered his hand to me, I raised my brow.

"What now, Riel?"

"Do you want to heal with me, Ms. Ciana Aaliyah Bonneville?" I give my hand to him,

"Of course, Mr. Azriel Xavier Dawson."

He held my hand tightly and he pulled me away from the room, I let him do that. I close my eyes to feel the air that coming to my face. We finally stopped, and I opened my eyes. My eyes widened and I was stunned with the kind of view I saw infront of me. A beach with a huge rock in the side, tree's, sand, the waves and lastly, the beautiful sunset.

"Let's watch the sunset together, Ciana."

He once again held my hand. We decide to watch the sunset while we're sitting in the rock. "Indeed, a beautiful view." I said.

"I'm always here to watch the sunset especially, when I'm feeling down and wanted to rest. But now, thanked God I'm watching the sunset with a beautiful and strong woman beside me."

Our eyes met and we both smiled at each other.

"I thanked God, that I finally watch the sunset with a person who never leave me even at my worst. Thanked God I met someone like you, Riel." He smiled at me,

"Stay still."

He suddenly get his phone from his pocket and he pointed the phone at me.

"Smile, Ciana."

I gave him a small smile, he rolled his eyes. "A sweet and genuine smile, please." I smiled widely.

"Why did you took a picture of me?"

"I just want to take a picture of someone that I plan to keep and treasure in my life forever."