Lies After Lies

Chapter 22.

Xyrhil's POV.

"Why didn't you report him to the police?" I sigh as I could see Kyle clenching his fist.

He's probably upset after I told him my situation at home and how my brother beat the shit out of me every single time and how he can't let go of his addiction.

Yes, I told him everything. I couldn't lie my way out of this anymore.

Now that I think about it. Why didn't I? Bakit hindi ko man lang naisip na i-report sya sa mga pulis? I've tried, I know that I tried to report him but at the end of the day, I still can't.

I know deep down I still cared for him because he's my brother.

When he first entered the rehabilitation center, I thought everything would go back to normal. Akala ko babalik sya sa dati, yung kinalakihan ko na kapatid, akala ko babalik ulit sa lahat. I was wrong, he didn't get better. Hell, he even got worse after the rehab released him.

That's when he started to beat me up and threatened my life and Eve's. At first, I was really scared but over the time, I got used to it.

"I was afraid." I sigh. "Natatakot ako na kapag nagsabi ako sa mga pulis ay mapahamak sya." I finally admitted it.

First, I was really afraid that he would get in trouble if I reported him to the police.

"But over the time, I was worried about Eve. She really looks up to our brother and she loves him. I don't want her to be disappointed just like me, when she finds out." I look down as I felt my tears fell down.

"And now, Cj is dangerous." I look up to see Kyle as I sob. "He is capable of doing anything. He can hurt Eve and that's the last thing I want." I shook my head as I held Kyle's hand. "I don't trust the police. They always acts late and I don't want Eve to get in trouble, I don't want her to get hurt."

I felt Kyle's grip on my hand tightened. "But if you don't do anything now, he will repeat what he's been doing to you. And who knows what might happen to you next time."

Kyle took a deep breath. "You have your friends, there are many people who are willing to help and protect you. What are you so afraid of, Xyrhil?"

What am I so afraid of? I don't know. I fucking don't know anymore.

It feels like the only thing I know is get myself in to trouble to be able to protect Eve. It feels like if Cj gets arrested, I will have no one anymore, Eve and I will have no one. My home, our home, that's the only place I know even though I'm not safe there. 

I sobbed. I can't help but cry, I don't know I just can't stop myself from crying. "Cj and Eve is the only family I have left."

Kyle shook his head firmly. "Your friends are your family too, Xyrhil." I looked down as I close my eyes. "I don't know what to do anymore."

I'm tired.

I want to rest.

I felt Kyle pat my back. "You're tired, you need to get some rest. Don't worry, you're safe now."

I felt him stood up as I opened my eyes and look at him. "Where are you going?"

He smiled at me. "My room is just next to yours, call me when you need something."

He was about to leave when I called him. "Kyle, why did you borrow that amount of money just to save me?"

I needed to know. That just doesn't make any sense, he barely knew me, how could he borrow that much money just so he could save me?

"You needed help and I couldn't turn a blind eye after seeing you struggle." I force myself to stand up and shook my head.

"You barely knew me. I just don't understand." He pat my shoulder and smile.