Yours to Hold (Louisiana Series #4)

Kabanata 18

18 – Seen

"I'm sorry.." 

"It's okay. There's nothing to be sorry about. You didn't mean to get lost." 

Calum's arms stayed around my shoulders as we go back to the trail. Nilalamig pa rin ako at tumila na ang ulan ngunit ang simoy ng hangin ay ganoon pa rin. Tiningala ko siya at nakitang seryoso ang kaniyang mukha. 

"I went to the woods because I was mad at you." I admit. 

He sighed as we continue to walk. Siya ang may hawak ng flashlight kaya naman ibinalik ko ang tingin ko sa ilaw. I don't know if he's still mad at me for earlier. Sana ay hindi na. 

"Thank you for finding me even if you're mad at me." 

Umiling siya. "I wasn't mad.. I was frustrated, but I wasn't mad." 

Tipid akong ngumiti. Maingat ang bawat hakbang ko dahil basa ang lupa at mga damo. Madilim ang paligid at tumutulo pa rin ang patak ng tubig mula sa mga dahon. Calum opened the umbrella again before glancing at me. 

"And even if I am angry at you, I will always be there. You don't ever have to worry about me not showing up because I always will." 

Nag-init ang gilid ng mata ko. He gently caressed my back as I cough. Humigpit ang hawak ko sa kaniyang damit habang unti-unti na naming nararating ang dulo ng trail. I can finally see the parking lot and all of my friends were there. 

Agad akong bumitiw kay Calum upang huwag nilang makita ang lapit namin. He cleared his throat and removed his arms around me. Umiwas ako ng tingin at mas naunang maglakad. 

"Yoona!" Niña called. 

I showed a small smile before reaching them. Kahit basa ay niyakap ako ni Ava nang makalapit ako. Parang nakahinga nang maluwag si Alex at Anton nang tuluyan kaming makita. 

"Oh my gosh! We were so worried about you!" 

"Sorry, I got lost." 

Alex sighed. "Akala nga namin ay naroon ka sa cabin mo kasi nakalock." 

Mabilis na kinuha ni Niña ang tuwalya mula kay Anton at ibinalot iyon sa akin. Ava wiped my face using her handkerchief. 

"Good thing Sir Calum insisted on finding you. I didn't know you were scared of the rain and thunder." 

Bumaling ako kay Calum na halata pa rin ang pag-aalala sa mga mata. Iniabot niya kay Ava ang payong na hawak. He might get sick because of me. 

"Bring her to her cabin, Ava. Help her clean herself up." 

"Okay, sir." 

Bumaling ako kay Niña. Nakokonsensiya ako dahil pinairal ko ang inis ko kanina. Hindi naman akin ang gabing ito ngunit iyon ang nangyari. I sighed and held her hand. 

"I'm sorry I ruined your night, Niña. I didn't mean to." 

She smiled. "You planned my bridal shower and it was the best. You didn't ruin it, Yoon." 

Tumango si Ava at kumaway na. "You have to rest for tomorrow. I got this." 

"Okay. I'll see you guys tomorrow." 

She inhaled deeply before going back to her cabin. Si Anton at Alex ay nagkalad na rin palayo. Ava wrapped her arms around my shoulder as we walk towards my cabin. Nilingon ko si Calum na naiwan sa parking lot. 

I took the keys out of my pocket to open my cabin. Ava immediately helped me pick out clothes from my bag. Iniabot niya ang bagong tuwalya sa akin.