Kiss of Sunset

Kabanata 18

Kabanata 18: Consequence

Her words loomed in my mind to the point that I couldn't focus on what I am supposed to do. It took someone to bring out my senses back.

"Kyrie, tawag ka," sambit ng katrabahuan ko. Tumango ako bago ako sumunod.

I let a deep sigh and shook my hands. I never thought that I could come this far. For all the time I've spent working, gladly, I was be able to earn for a living. I know, this decision will leave a great impact on my life.

"Kyrie, are you sure of this?" Our manager asked me while doing some paper works. "You're one of our persistent employees here. I admired your behavior. Sa ilang taon mong pagta-trabaho rito, no one really has the guts to lay a finger on you... except for one person of course. But, I do respect your decision." She smiled.

I smiled back. "Thank you."

"Sinama ko na rin ang bonus mo," sambit nito at binigay na sa akin ang papel na naglalaman ng pinaghirapan ko.

"Thank you, really. Binuhay ako ng trabahong 'to." I flashed a genuine smile before waving my good bye.

That's it. I resigned.

I already thought about it. I want to focus on myself now. Besides, after this, I will go on to what life I had before. I need to trust the process and graduate, for me to have a stable job.

I stepped outside and breath out the heavy feeling. Relax, Kyrie.

This isn't the end. This is a new beginning.

Kinabukasan, naabutan kong nag-uumagahan si Elysha. She felt my presence and called me for breakfast. Tumango lang ako bago nagtungo sa banyo. I did my morning routine. Sinamahan ko na rin si Elysha pagkatapos kong makapagpalit.

"What are your plans, Kyrie?" She asked after sipping her coffee.

"Nothing. I don't have plans. For now, I let everything go on its own flow. I need to focus on myself. I want this body, physically and mentally brave. I know, there's still something bigger than what we have thought would happen. And, by that time, I know I can handle myself." Sagot ko sa kaniya.

"I couldn't imagine that you became this person... being undaunted. Truly, I can say that you have deeper feelings for Ms. Carson than Rich. I'm happy for you yet I'm too scared to lose you." Sambit nito bago nito ubusin ang kaniyang kape.

"You will not lose me. Hindi ko rin hahayaan na madamay ka sa kung anong pinasok ko. I just want you to understand and respect me. That's all." Tugon ko naman bago uminom ng tubig.

Pagkatapos ay sabay na kaming nagtungo sa university. Wala pang masyadong tao ngayon. Wala rin akong balak magbitbit ng mabigat na bag kaya tangin sling bag lang ang dala ko.

After we parted ways, dumiretso ako sa classroom at naabutan kong mag-isa lang si Ms. Carson na nakaupo.

I knew she felt my presence. She looked at me with a pout on her lips. Para siyang batang naiiyak nang tumayo at lumakad papalapit sa akin. I froze when her scent lingered on my nose.

"Love," she whispered and it calmed the chaotic demon inside me when she gently wrapped her arms. It felt like heaven. "Why did you resigned? The manager told me when I was looking for you." She added.

"Why didn't you message me?" I asked in a soft voice.

"I just wanted to surprise you." She said. Suddenly I felt her fingers massaging my head with a mellow move. "Why, love? You tired? Am I giving you a hard time? I'm sorry. Please, hold on a little tighter. Just trust me."

I slightly grinned when her body reacted to hugging her back. I want my warmth consumed her being. I want her to feel the sensation she's giving to me when her body embraced mine. I felt her breathing and heard her heartbeat.