Helveryst Series #2 : The Cassanova and The Hater

Chapter 38 - Facilitating

ZEKIAH XYRIEL'S POV

"Hush. Stop crying, couz. It's okay, I'm here. Tahan na kase."

Kanina pa ako pilit na pinapatahan ni Alina pero ayaw talagang tumigil ng mga luha ko kakaagos. I was even catching my breathe because of sobbing. Sa pagkakatanda ko, mahigit kalahating oras na akong umiiyak dito sa bahay niya. I came here right after our heartbreaking moment earlier. Hindi ko na kase kinaya at wala rin akong ibang mapupuntahan kundi siya.

I kept on wiping my tears away. Sinipon na rin ako kakaiyak ko. Masakit kase talaga eh. And I know he's hurting too much than I am.

"A-Ali...Bakit gano'n? Masama ba..talaga ako?" I couldn't even say it continuously because of weeping.

She shook her head immediately."No, you're not dear. Nasaktan lang talaga siya pero hindi mo naman kasalanan lahat. Stop blaming yourself."

"But he's tired of everything. Does it mean he's tired of me too? A-Ayaw niya na...malinaw naman 'yon." I cried harder on her chest.

Kanina niya pa hinihimas ang likuran ko para tumahan ako pero hindi naman tumalab. She kept on handing me a water but I couldn't drink it properly.

"Hey, it's not like that. You can still change his mind. But you have to see him tonight. Listen. His birthday isn't over yet." She boost up my confidence.

I look up to see her."H-How could I? Buo na ang..desisyon niya. Baka nasa bar pa siya ngayon at lumalapit na naman 'yong baba---"

"Before you'll see him, make yourself believe that there's nothing going on between the two of them. You need to learn how to trust from now on. Is it clear?" She raised he eyebrow, making me nod.

"Anong sasabihin ko sa kanya? After saying sorry, what's next?" I asked.

She shrugged her shoulders."It's up to you. Calm down yourself while talking to him. But don't talk about your personal arguments. It's his birthday, remember that. Tonight should be memorable for him."

"S-Should I...ask him to have a serious relationship with me?" patanong kong sagot.

She chuckled."Pwede rin. But settle everything first before saying it. Baka mahimatay siya sa gulat kapag naging straightforward ka. Oo nga pala. Bring the cake you bought for him. Also, change yourself to be presentable."

I did her reminders. I went straight to my condo, confirming if he's here or not. When I found out that it was locked, I sighed and get inside my room. Nagpalit ako ng high-waisted black jeans at fitted white sleeveless inside. Pinatungan ko naman ito ng black jacket na crop top at pares ng white sneakers. I combed my hair and take a look at myself in the mirror before getting the cake inside the refrigerator.

Wala na akong pakialam kahit na namumugto ang mga mata ko kakaiyak dahil hindi naman siguro halata kase gabi na. I fastly drove my Lamborghini to the bar where we had our quarrel. Bumagsak ang magkabilang balikat ko nang sabihin sa'kin no'ng nagbabantay na kanina pa umalis ang mga tao ro'n. They probably leaved after they knew that we're over.

"Hi. Wanna drink with me?" Someone approached me when I was about to get out fom the bar.

"I have a boyfriend," I answered without hesitation.

Hindi na ako nadalawang-isip pa na dumeretso sa mansion nila. I know where it is because I've been there once. Naaalala ko pa naman ang daan kaya hindi ako nagka-problema. My hands were shaking while driving on the way to their mansion. I felt like I was sweating even if it's cold.

Kinakabahan ako sa sasabihin ko. I don't know how to act. Baka tulog na siya ngayon at ayaw niya nang makipag-usap pa.

"Oh! Zeriel, ikaw pala. Gabi na, ah? Nasa loob ng kwarto si Shael, kakatapos lang umiyak. Halika, pasok ka." Katria opened the gate wider so I could step in.