He who she loves

Chapter 31

"I'm sorry for what happened, Brielle '' I think this is only the second time na tinawag ako ni Liam using my first name. He used to call me Mondragon.

"It's okay. I'm going home"

I decided to call Alexander to pick me up this morning and he said malapit na daw siya.

Liam and Ciella booked a room for them yesterday, they made it possible in another hotel and I slept alone. It's okay though, I don't even want to sleep with Liam after what happened.

"Are you sure?"

I nod my head.

Nasa loob nga ng lobby si Ciella at nasa labas kami ni Liam. The rain is still pouring pero hindi na ganun kalakas unlike kagabi.

"Get inside" I whisper. I don't wanna create any situation that might be misunderstood by Ciella.

"Stop making any situation that might misunderstood by her"

"Nandyan na din si Alexander" I said when I saw the charcoal montero.

"I gotta go."

Hindi ko na siya hinintay sumagot, tumakbo ako papalapit sa sasakyan ni Alexander.

Looks like I'll never have a peaceful time with Liam kahit sa work man lang.

"Hey, it's raining. You should have wait for me"

I smiled. "I'm sorry for asking you to pick me up"

"It's okay"

"What happened to your cheeks?" Nag iwas ako ng tingin when he held my cheeks.

I forgot to tell you, na kalmot ako sa pisngi ni Ciella. I want to take a deep breath but I know it will worry him.

"I heard Ciella went to see you"

I looked at him, a little bit surprised. "You knew?"

"Did she hurt you again?"

I wanted to cry. I don't know why but suddenly, I felt like crying.

Alexander stopped his car for a moment and gently grabbed my wrist. "Look at me"

"Did she hurt you?"

I gently nod my head and a tear escapes from my eye. Para akong bata.

"It's our fault. Everyone will really misunderstand us to see together, even you. I'm really sorry, Alexander."

Pinunasan nya ang aking pisngi. "It's work, Brielle. Hindi ako mag iisip dahil alam ko na trabaho na lang ang meron sa inyong dalawa ngayon"

Bakit hindi maintindihan ni Ciella tulad ng pag intindi ni Alexander? Ganun ba makitid ang kanyang utak? Takot na takot siyang mawala si Liam sa tabi niya.

"I'll talk to her."

"No, it's okay. Ayoko ng pag usapan pa ang nangyari" nag iwas ako ng tingin.

"Eat a lot, Brielle"

I smile and nod my head. I don't have an appetite, but I need to eat a lot in front of Alexander.

"Are you really okay? Or you want to take a nap first?"

Nasa condo unit kami ni Alexander. He prepared lunch for us, kaya niyaya niya ako pumunta dito.

"I'm sorry, Alexander. I'm just really so tired"

I couldn't sleep a wink last night because of what happened. Nagpapasalamat na lang ako dahil sa loob ng room gumawa ng eskandalo si Ciella at hindi sa labas.

"It's okay. You can take a nap in my room"

Tumayo ako at niyakap ni Alexander. Being with him feels like home. A long hug after a tiring day, sharing how my days went and random talks. This is the best feeling that I couldn't ask for more.

"Did I ever tell you?"

"What?" He whispers, while gently rubbing my back.

"How much I love you?"

He hugged me so tight and kissed the tip of my head. "I love you so much, Alexander"

"And I love you, too."

When I wake up it's already evening. I looked at the clock beside me. 7:36PM

Ako lang mag isa sa kwarto ni Alexander. His room is filled with his perfume. Sobrang bango at linis.

Lumabas ako and I saw Alexander lying on the sofa. He's watching TV pero naka tulugan niya. Maybe he's too tired driving so far.

Dinner is also ready, naka set up na ang table at mainit init pa ang mga pagkain. I think kaka tulog lang ni Alexander. He didn't bother to wake me up.

Umupo ako sa harapan niya and stared at his face. Napaka gwapo niya, kahit saang parte ng kanyang mukha. He's so perfect.

"How lucky am I to call you mine?" I whisper. These past few days, I can't help but to feel overwhelmed by the love that Alexander kept pouring.

"I'm really lucky to have you in my life, Alexander. I hope you know that"

My eyes widened because he suddenly opened his eyes. OMG! He's awake!

He pulled me closer and hugged me. "Is something bothering you, Brielle?"

I hugged him back. "No"

"Hindi ako sanay na ganyan ka. Will you leave me?"

Hinampas ko sya ng mahina. "No! Why would I? When you're the best thing happened in my life"

Minsan hindi ko maiwasan na isipin kung lahat ba ng ito ay deserve ko?

"I'm really glad I have you. Promise"

He chuckled. "For me you're a miracle bundled in a person, Brielle. I'm lucky to have you and I love you the most"

"Kuya, can you exclude me with everything that connect with Mr. Jadelania?"

He looked at me. "Why?"

"I feel uncomfortable around him and besides lagi nalang akong inaaway ng gf niya. She kept misunderstanding the situation kuya"

I know I may sound unprofessional but I don't really wanna spend time with Liam.

"That's why you have some scars on your face?"

I nod my head. There's no point of lying.

"I'll talk to her"

"Don't bother kuya"

Hinawakan ni Kuya Leon ang aking kamay. "If you want, you can stay with Hezekiah"

I really want to, but I heard sobrang toxic sa work nila ngayon dahil sa mga failed projects ng mga employee's ni Kuya Hezekiah last month.

"I think I need to take a break first"

"Alam ba ni dad to?"

I smiled. "I let him know. Tutulungan ko na lang muna si mommy sa flower shop niya"

"If that what makes you happy then I'll respect your decision"

"If I were you, magtatayo nalang ako ng small company" he added.

They kept insisting na I should open my own company kahit clothing line lang or something with skin care products, but I'm really scared. What if I fail? That will be really embarrassing.

"I'll think about it again, Kuya"