STILL CONFUSED WITH EVERYTHING, she lay down her bed, stared at the empty ceiling, and recalled everything about her conversation with Mithran.
One week? And after that, what will happen? What should I do?
She took a deep breath and closed her eyes intently.
I never heard of Bylur's side. There's more of the story, I know it. He's… He's not like that.
Valouise was in denial. Hindi matanggap ng puso at isip nya na si Bylur ang may kasalanan, hindi n'ya tanggap na si Bylur ang may kasalanan sa mga nangyayari. Napailing siya at mariing hinawakan ang sariling buhok at sinabunotan ang sarili.
“Hindi ko na alam!” Malakas n'yang sigaw at nagwala. Napatigil siya nang may kumatok sa pinto. Tumingin siya sa pinto ng ilang segundo bago tumayo.
She went closer to the door and held the door knob. She stopped for a while, not knowing what to do if she saw Bylur at that moment. She sighed and opened the door. She wasn't wrong— it was Bylur.
Tiningnan n'ya ito sa mga mata at tanging nakikita n'ya rito ay lungkot. His eyes were filled with loneliness and pain, he looked so empty and dull. Seeing Bylur like that makes Valouise even more confused about everything.
Hindi n'ya magawang magalit kay Bylur at hindi n'ya gustong paniwalaan ang mga sinabi ni Mithran sa kaniya.
Bylur… he's too pure to do that.
He have been kind to her. He was genuine and his care for her and for the people around him is unmatched. He seems cold and stern but he's actually the sweetest and kindest person she ever met.
“V-Valouise… I'm sorry —” Bylur stuttered. He was looking at her with those innocent, apologetic eyes.
Valouise deeply looked in his eyes and a sudden urge to hold him runs through her. She held his shirt and pulled him closer. She leaned closer and went for his lips.
Valouise closed her eyes and felt the warmth of his lips. While Bylur was stunned, he answered her kisses. He held his waist and guided her closer to him. It was a long, soft kiss.
When Valouise pulled away, Bylur looked at her and his gaze soften. Those sad and empty look on his eyes were replaced with those bright, yearning eyes. He went inside her room, hastily closed the door and kissed her intently.
Mariin n'yang hinalikan si Valouise at mahigpit n'yang hinawakan ang beywang nito habang dahan-dahang humahakbang palapit sa kama.
He gently pushed her in the bed and went on top of her as they continued to kiss. Valouise wrapped her hands on his neck and pulled him for deeper kisses. Bylur pushed his tongue inside her mouth as she answered those sensual kisses.
“Hmm…” Valouise groaned when Bylur sucked her lower lips. Bylur placed a soft kiss on her lips before pulling away.
“I thought you were mad. I'm sorry, Val—”
“Shh!” Valouise puts her index finger on his lips to stop him from talking.
“Hindi ko kayang magalit sa'yo nang matagal.” Mahinang tugon ni Valouise. Hinawakan ni Bylur and kamay nito at hinalikan.
“I'm sorry. I didn't mean what I said earlier. Nadala lang ako sa galit.” Valouise apologized. Bylur brushed her hair with his hand while looking at her face with adoring eyes.
“I understand. It's my fault in the first place. I’m sorry for hurting your feelings. I'm sorry for shouting at you.” Bylur softly whispered and kissed her hand once again. He then kissed her forehead and went up.
Umupo siya sa gilid ng kama at siya namang tinabihan ni Valouise. Inayos ni Valouise ang magulang buhok n'ya at damit na nagusot nang maghalikan sila.
“I… I know it was wrong for me to have entered your life and think of you as Galina.” Bylur started to talk.
“Mali ko ring hindi ko iniisip na ikakagalit at ikakasakit mo ‘tong lahat. Akala ko walang mangyayaring masama pero mali rin ako sa parteng ‘yon. Everything…. everything is turning into a mess and dangerous for you.” Bylur said and looked away from her. He clenched his fist in and gritted his teeth in frustration.
Next thing he felt was a warm embrace enveloping his clenched fist. He looked at her and she saw how her eyes were filled with warmth and tenderness.
“Hindi mo ‘to ginusto… and who knows what the future will bear? No matter how powerful you are, it doesn't give you the chance to know what will happen to us.”
Sinubukan ni Valouise pagaanin ang nararamdaman ni Bylur ngunit wala itong epekto.
“Pero Valouise, binalaan na ako tungkol dito— kung nakinig lang ako sa kanila…”
Hindi na alam ni Valouise ang sasabihin pa at natahimik silang dalawa. Hindi n'ya alam kung anong dapat sabihin, baka mauwi na naman sila sa away at bangayan. Ayaw n'yang maubos ang oras nila sa tampuhan at away nila na paulit-ulit ang dahilan lalo na't may isang linggo na lang siyang kasama ito. Oo, aalis siya.
Pagkatapos ng isang linggo, kung ano mang plano ni Mithran ay sasang-ayonan n'ya. Nang makita n'ya ang gutom ekspresyon sa mukha ni Bylur kanina, napagdesisyonan n'yang lumayo na lang. Dahil hindi lang ang buhay n’ya ang delikado at puwede masira pati na rin kay Bylur.
She was dragged into the mess she never started and she has nowhere to go but to end it once and for all. But how could she? She doesn't know who even is their enemy.
Valouise sighed and looked at Bylur.
“Huwag mo muna isipin ‘yan. Bati na ta’yo ‘di ba?” magiliw na sambit ni Valouise at binigyan ng maliit na ngiti ito. Tumango lang si Bylur at hinawakan ang kamay nito.
“I promise, I'll put an end to this mess so you can go back to your normal life again.”
Valouise nodded and gave him a small smile.
Normal life. My normal life? After all of this, would my life come back to normal? How could I with all the memories we've shared together. My normal, plain and boring life will never be the same ever again.
FAITH
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Lords Series #1: Lord's Obsession (UNDER MAJOR REVISION)
FantasyLORDS SERIES #1 This story starts with a nonfictional writer named Valouise, a simple human who got acquainted with the Ice Lord and Prince, Bylur and Colden Eisenhower making her simple life into a real-life fantasy.
