These Wrecked Hearts- (Published Under IMMAC)

Kabanata 12 - MIne [R18]

RYKER's POV

I AM SO DAMN IRRITATED!

I could see from Khiana's eyes that she's sad that her old friend was leaving. Hindi naman niya kailangan sa buhay niya ang babaeng 'yon dahil nandito naman na ako. She's just a hindrance to the both of us.

I need to calm down. I am being needy.

Yes, I wanted Khiana all for myself.

No one can look at her. No one can touch her. Just me.

"She's mine..." I said under my breath.

I bit my lower lip. Maybe my celibacy was the reason I suddenly became obsessed with Khiana. I haven't touched a woman for a long time, and when we had sex, it felt so amazing that I lost my shit. She made me forget my name.

Mabilis ako na nag-type sa cellphone ko ng message. I won't be meeting her tonight.

To: Khiana

I am quite busy...

I won't be able to see you tonight.

Wala pang isang minuto ay nag-reply na siya sa akin.

From: Khiana

Okay! Take care!

But I lied. Hindi totoong busy ako. I just wanted to be alone and try something new again. Gusto ko lang muna mapag-isa at masigurado kung ano ba talaga ang nararamdaman ko. Maybe a hard drink will knock me back to my senses.

I entered the Primo Bar. I was welcomed by the loud music and chaotic people dancing around and making out. I walked my way to the bar counter.

"Whiskey please..." I ordered.

Agad naman na binigay ng bartender ang order ko. I was alone at the bar counter when suddenly, a woman approached me. She's wearing a silver backless dress. She's pretty, but Khiana is prettier. 'Fuck! Why am I still thinking of her? Really? Until now?' This is ridiculous. I can't stop thinking of her.

"Hi!" She greeted me with a smile on her face. "Are you alone?"

Flirt...

"Yeah..." I answered.

"Want to have some fun?"

When she tried to pull me to flirt with me, hindi ako pumalag. We went to one of the empty couches. She started kissing me as she sat on my lap. Pero sa mga halik niya ay wala naman akong maramdaman.

Then, Khiana's face flashed inside my head.

"Fucked!" I pushed her away.

"What's wrong, honey?"

Iniwan ko siya sa couch na mag-isa. I was unable to rid myself of the overwhelming sense of remorse that came over me after I had pushed the woman away. Minura ko ang sarili ko sa isip ko habang naglalakad palabas. I was aware that going to Primo's bar was a poor decision on my part, and I couldn't help but wonder if my subconscious was trying to convey some sort of message to me.

I was unable to prevent my mind from wandering to Khiana and how deeply I loved her as I sat in the passenger seat of my car. I was aware that I needed to make amends with her, but I was at a loss as to how I should go about doing so.

"Fuck! I am falling for her..."

I decided to call Khiana, but at first she didn't pick up the phone. But a few moments later, my phone started to ring. As soon as I noticed that it was Khiana's number, my excitement levels shot through the roof.