Through the Maze (Mujer Fuerte Series #2)

Chapter 9

My mother didn't talk to me for a few days. She is extremely mad and even considered transferring me to Ateneo. I just told her that I'll end my relationship with Alexander so she didn't push through. Funny, because back then, I really wanted to go to Ateneo but she wouldn't let me and forced me to go to Rosehill. Tapos ngayon naman ay gusto niya na doon na ako ulit?

My brother became cold to me as well. He doesn't talk to me like how he would before. I guess he's mad, too. I couldn't blame him, though. I kept secrets from him. I was supposed to be busy with school stuff and then one day some random guy would just pop out from nowhere and declare I am his girlfriend? His reaction is understandable.

"I will end it with him, Mom."

"Just make sure, Bree. I am trying to make this bearable for you." My mother gently caressed my face.

We were eating our dinner when I told her that I will call Alexander just so I can break up with him. She seemed pleased with how obedient I am. Kuya Joaquin still isn't talking to me, though. I guess he needs more time to forgive me.

I was alone on my balcony, sorting out my thoughts and my possible lines for the break up. I have decided this not just considering my family's opinion, I also considered mine.

I answered Alexander because of peer pressure. He arranged an extravagant proposal for me, and all of our friends were there… except for Axel. He was caring back when he was still courting me, when he was still pursuing me. But then, the moment I agreed to become his girlfriend, suddenly, he changed.

He became demanding and toxic. He always has a say in our relationship and even on my personal matters. He doesn't give me enough privacy and he becomes so possessive of me, as if I am some kind of his possession. He always tells me what to do and doesn't even care of what I have to say, or to even care if I agree or not.

I feel like I'm being caged. I don't feel secure. I don't feel safe.

I always shiver whenever he raises his voice at me. I'm not used to shouting and yelling because nobody has ever treated me like that. It's only him.

I cleared my throat before dialing his number. My heart was beating so fast because this is my first time to break up with someone. I haven't done these kinds of things before, so I was really nervous.

A dialed his number for a couple of times before he finally answered.

"What do you need?" He asked in an annoyed tone.

Kumunot agad ang noo ko dahil sa ingay ng background niya. Dumadagundong ang tunog ng musika at mukhang maraming tao dahil sa nakakarinding ingay.

"Where are you?"

"I said, what do you need, Bree?" He asked again, never minding my question.

"Can we talk?"

"We are talking. Tss. Is this fucking important? Iniistorbo mo ako."

"Alexander, come on! Let's dance!" a flirty voice of a woman surfaced in the background.

Nanlaki ang mata ko. Is this prick partying again?

Well… whatever. I'm breaking up with him anyway. He can do as he pleases.

"Let's break up." I finally said.

"Get off me!"

Akala ko ay para sa akin iyon pero nang narirnig ko ang daing noong babae ay napagtanto kong hindi pala ako ang kausap niya.

"Hello, babe, what is it again? Didn't hear you." He answered in a sweet tone.

What the hell? Kanina lang ay sinisigawan ako nito, ah?!