Lords Series #1: Lord's Obsession (UNDER MAJOR REVISION)

CHAPTER 27

THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN HER DREAM. Picnic, favourite foods, favourite place, with the perfect person she could spend the day.

“Ang saya ko…” bulong ni Valouise at napatihaya sa picnic mat.  Bylur was just sitting beside her, he just smiled.

“Alam mo ba bakit favorite spot ko ‘to?” Tanong ni Valouise kay Bylur. Napatingin si Bylur sa kaniya at nginitian n'ya ito.

“This is where my parents met first.” She answered her own question.

“This was their promised place. They first met here, they had their first date as official couples, they got engaged here, they got married here. And this place was my mom's comfort and my dad who's a hopeless romantic— he always chose this place to make every special occasion for them happen in this place.” Valouise said with a big smile in her place.

“It made this place more special for my mom. A memorable place they've shared almost all of their entire life.”  she added.

“That’s beautiful…” Bylur whispered. Valouise nodded in agreement.

“I couldn't agree more.” Valouise said and chuckled.

“I promised my dad that whoever takes me to this place…” Valouise paused and didn't finish her statement.

“What?” Bylur asked and looked at her. She had a long pause. She didn't dare to finish what she was saying.

She shook her head and said, “nothing.”

She clandestinely sighed. She stood up and sat beside Bylur.

“Thank you, Bylur.” Valouise whispered near his ear and placed a soft kiss on his cheek. Bylur looked at her with a shock expression on his face.

Valouise smiled and tried to stop herself from laughing.

“Why do you look so shocked?” She asked while holding back her laughter.

“Kung makaasta ka para namang hindi pa tayo naghalikan.” Biro nito at iniwas ang tingin. Rinig ni Valouise ang paghikhik ni Bylur at napatawa.

“Stop with your silly jokes, Valouise. Hindi ka ganiyan katapang.” Biro pabalik ni Bylur rito. Napatingin si Valouise at hindi na tumingin rito. Napailing si Bylur at tinawanan ang reaksyon ng dalaga.

Minsanan lang tumawa si Bylur pero sa tuwing tumatawa ito, nahahawa si Valouise. His laughs are so precious. He smiles a lot but she barely hears his laughs and every time he does, Valouise always finds herself smiling and laughing also. She hopes to hear them more.

“Thank you rin.” Biglang saad ni Bylur.

“You've changed my life, Valouise…”

After hearing those words, Valouise's heart sank. Suddenly, guilt and sadness ate her.

“You've changed my life too… very much.” Valouise said while trying to hide her sadness.

“I'm sorry!” Bylur hissed and looked down. Valouise shook her head in disagreement.

“Why are you saying sorry? Everything’s meant to happen, and I happened to meet you and you happened to give me a reason to find the meaning of life.” She hissed.

You don't know how much your presence in my life gives me a sense of purpose. You pulled me away from the loneliness that has been eating me for years. You changed my life, entirely, beautifully.

“Kung alam mo lang Bylur.” Tanging sambit ni Valouise. She gave him a small smile and then looked away.

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VALOUISE WENT STRAIGHT TO HER ROOM after they arrived home. She was happy. Her heart was hugged with delight— she had spent a perfect day with the man she likes. But that didn't last not until her eyes found a letter in her bed.

She frowned and picked up the letter. As soon as she picked it, Bylur knocked on the door.

Valouise didn't know but she had the sudden urge to hide the letter from him. She hid the letter in her pocket before opening the door.

“Hey!” she exclaimed and gave him a smile.

“Did I bother you?” Tanong ni Bylur at inilingan ito ni Valouise.

“Nope, not at all. Why? May kailangan ka ba?”

“Wala naman…” Bylur answered and took a long pause before talking again.

He smiled then whispered, “Thank you.”

He then kissed her forehead.

“Goodnight, Valouise!” He sweetly whispered before walking away.

Valouise was dumbfounded. She doesn't know what to feel at that moment. She was happy but sad. She was excited but nervous. Everything shifted when she arrived at the house.

She took a deep breath before closing the door. She sat down on the bed and took the letter out from her pocket. She read it.

— • —

This is Mithran.

I just want to remind you that your one week is up tomorrow. I also want to remind you that whatever happens, if fate plays with you, it could be you or one of the brothers. I also want to warn you about something. Something very important;

You must have heard Galina from Bylur. I've told you about her already. Bylur is deeply in love with her. He is ready to let go and sacrifice everything for Galina. Even his life. He's so devoted to love her that he spent his whole life waiting for the same woman for centuries. And you know that you are reincarnated as her but I know that you couldn't accept being seen as Galina, Valouise. You cannot accept that you are once someone we know. But haven't you considered that Bylur is kind to you because you resemble the woman he once loved? You are just Galina's replica.

This is not to ruin your relationship with Bylur, I want you to think carefully. I want to protect Bylur and Colden. I don't want the same woman to ruin them again.

If you've decided to go, get your things packed. I'll meet you tomorrow.

— • —

All she knows is the paper was all wet. Her tears continued to flow. If this letter meant to wreck her heart, it successfully did. She found her hand holding her chest, she clenched and hit her own chest hoping that the physical pain would lessen the pain she felt inside.

Behind her sobs, she was asking herself in her mind,

Does he care for me because I am her? Does all the warmth, kisses and embrace we've shared were all because he sees Galina on her?

Hindi ako ang gusto n'yang halikan, hindi ako ang babaeng gusto n'yang protektahan. Isa lang akong replekasyon ng babaeng totoong gusto n'ya. Minamahal n'ya ang isang babae sa pamamagitan ng aking pagkatao at kailan man hindi ako ang babaeng iyon! Akala ko ako… pero isa lang pala akong hibang at uhaw sa pagmamahal n'yang hindi naman pala talaga para sa akin.

FAITH
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