High Ranks (Completed)

Chapter XXVII

Chapter XXVII

WHY WOULD William say that? Did he really thought I'm that shallow? Hindi ko na alam kung ano pa ang iisipin ko. I don't want to hate him because of all the untruthful things he told Lois. I hate him because he left me with some lame excuse he made and I don't want to add any hatred towards him.

"You alright?" Kirsten asked while putting tea in my teacup. Hindi ako umimik, tiningnan ko lamang nang matalim ang mga disenyong nakaukit sa teacup.

"William thought he was an obstruction in my life, did he really feel that way when he discovered that I belong to the high ranks? I tried to make him understand and tried to keep him but instead of walking down the muddy path with me, all he did was to run away. And now, he's telling Lois things that doesn't make any sense," I blurted out. Siguro dahil sa sobrang inis ko ay nailabas ko na kay Kirsten ang mga hinaing na matagal ko nang ibinaon.

Kirsten sat across me before speaking. "I didn't know why he did that too, Charlotte. All I know is that Bill has many insecurities. Marami siyang mga hindi magagandang alaala simula noong bata pa siya. He was a scarred man and I think it was his defense mechanism to tell Lois to not to get his hopes up. Ayaw niyang masaktan din ang kanyang kapatid."

I remember how William told me about his past underneath the forlorn sky. He had a rough childhood and he had a lot of insecurities in him which I completely understand.

It's been years. Why am I still hooked up with this? Maraming bagay ang dumadaaan sa isip ko ngunit si Bill ay parang dumi na mahirap alisan. Kahit ilang beses kong sinubukang huwag siyang isipin ay wala pa ring nangyayari.

Be honest with yourself, Charlotte. Nakalimutan mo na ba talaga si Bill?

I spent my free time wandering around. Nothing interesting is going on. I was bored but atleast I'm in peace. I closed my eyes and savoured the delicious aroma of the countryside. Nang makaramdam ako ng pagod ay naisipan kong umupo sa paanan ng isang puno. Tahimik kong pinagmamasdan ang payapang lupain sa di kalayuan.

I hummed the melodies of spring and closed my eyes. I've never felt this serenity over the years I spent on the city. Maybe I'll relax for a while. I lost my track of time and I dozed off to sleep.

Naalimpungatan lamang ako nang may maramdaman akong nakatingin sa akin.

"You shouldn't sleep in the meadow. Hindi mo alam kung sino ang mga dumadaan dito. They might see you and do something while you're fast asleep," he said.

Why does he sound like he cares?

"Okay," lutang kong sagot sa kanya.

With my mind still fluttering in the air, I stood up and and headed home but he caught my arms before I could even took a step.

"Are you listening, Charlotte?"

"Hmm I'm sleepy. I'm going home, good night."

"Tsk."
Was all I heard before he carried me. I smelled his familiar scent and it brought me comfort. Parang kagaya lang ng dati kung saan payapa pa ang lahat.

Hindi ko alam kung saan niya ako dinala dahil nakatulog akong muli sa kanyang mga bisig. It's not like I've been deprived of sleep but my body really feel so weak when I got here.

Gabi na nang magising ako. I looked out the window and saw nothing but the stars and moon above. The room wasn't familiar but it feels unknowingly comfortable.

Lalabas na sana ako ng silid nang bumukas ang pintuan. Elois greeted me.

"Good evening, Ate Charlotte. Sorry we didn't wake you up, mukha kasing kulang ka sa tulog."