Sweet And Sour

Chapter 4: Nightmare

Everything went smooth for the past years of our relationship. It's a secret relationship. We don't want to let the public know. Even how much we like to do so we also need to consider the people that surrounds us, my family, his family. I don't want to take any risks. I already take a risk by accepting his proposal, that's enough, I don't want to cross the invisible line of danger.

I feel that my phone vibrated. There is a text message pop out coming from Mark.

Mark^_^

: Good morning! Did I wake you up?

; No! Hahaha I was already awake before you even texted me.

: It's to early to prepare for our date.

; Hahaha I am excited.

: Okay! I'll go now. I'll fetch you up after I prepare?

; You know my Dad.

: Just kidding. Bye. *heart emoticon*

I feel sorry for our situation. I don't want to keep it a secret but I know for sure once my family knew about it, things will go wrong. So, I'll stick with this situation for the meantime. Selfish right? I just want to cherish this moment 'til it last.

It's our 2nd anniversary, Valentine's Day at the same time. He's also a graduating student so it's a triple celebration. I was shocked when we went into an elite restaurant. This is expensive! Why would he will spend such? It's just fine with me if it's cheap as long as I'm with him.

"Why here? You already know..." I feel his thumb in my lips.

"Shh! I have been waiting for this moment. I saved up some money for this. I could find again thousands of moneys, but I can't celebrate again our 2nd anniversary. Don't worry. You deserve it after all. I'm so thankful that you came into my life," I was holding my tears back

"I am luckier that I have you. Even though with our situation, you still try understand me. I know I am hurting you for keeping this a secret but you are still fine with it."

"I am fine with it. I'm not fine with it because you said so and you want to. But it's my own choice. I don't want to be away from you. Even if we keep it a secret for how many years I'm fine with it. I'll still hold as long as I'm with you and we're happy together."

"I'm sorry for being selfish hon."

"I'm sorry for keeping you only for myself. I'm so sorry for being selfish, I love you dearly." He holds my hand smiling. I smile.

 We were happily eating while holding hands when somebody grab my hands. I am shocked. 

I slowly looked up seeing my father looking at me intensely. My happy dream already ended and change into a nightmare. A nightmare I couldn't run from.

"Dad wait! Mark!" I see with my two eyes what my father's bodyguard did to Mark. They are punching and hurting Mark. I cry as hard as I could.

"Dad please, please. I'm pleading you leave Mark alone. Don't hurt him."

"You shut up." Dad drag me outside of the restaurant away from my love of my life. His veins protruded with overflowing anger. His jaw clench and grip my hand tightly that it may leave a mark.

As soon as we enter the house dad slaps me. Shocked is written all over mom's face. Mom runs towards me and hug me.

"Shh! What happened?"

"Talk with your daughter Katherine! Dad's voice echoed all over the house.

"Don't be like that Alejandro. She's still your daughter. Lower down your voice." mom reply angrily to dad.

I feel the warm hug from my mom. "Shh! Everything's going to be okay." I nodded as a respond.

"You go to bed and sleep. I know your exhausted. Let's talk tomorrow, allow your dad to think for the meantime." I go to my room, crawl in the bed not minding the darkness of the whole room. I lay in the bed and took my phone,  I texted Mark.

Mark^_^

; "I'm sorry for what happened. I hope you're okay, treat your injuries. I love you, happy anniversary."

: I love you more

I closed my phone and closed my eyes. I am so lucky that Mark is my boyfriend. He's the most understandable guy I had ever known. He will always understand you no matter what. 

My phone rings. Mark is calling...

"Hon." A sob escape from my lips

"I love you. I love you even though I know that this will come. I asked you to be my girlfriend despite of our situation. I am readying myself for this. Don't blame yourself. Every time you are in deep pain I can also feel the burden you are carrying."

"How about me? I'm not yet ready for this."

"Hmm! I know that's why I'm fighting for us. I will do everything, soon dad will accept me. Don't cry I'm, not there to wipe your tears. I will not let this relationship come to the point that you will need to choose between me and your family." A smile crept in my lips. My heart beat race so fast.

He never disappoint to make my me smile despite of our situation. What a serene music to hear. Dad! I blushed.

"I know you're blushing pfft!"

"Don't make me fall so hard." I giggle.

"Finally! You already laugh. I love you hon. go to sleep already its late. You still have class tomorrow."

"I love you, too. I love you so much!"

"Don't end the call, please!"

"why?"

"I want to make sure you sleep already. Close your eyes hon."

"Okay." I fall asleep after a long and tiring day.