Will you choose me? (Montecarlo Heir #2)

Kabanata 5

Marahas kong inalis ang kamay na nakaharang sa mga mata ko at galit na nilingon ang sinomang nasa likod. I saw kuya Anton.. with his dark gaze directed at me.

Napasinghap ako bago muling nilingon ang Red Raptor ni Amiel sa dulong banda ng parking. Laglag ang panga ko at hindi makapaniwala sa nakikita. I can vividly see Penelope pulling Amiel's collar while he is devouring her lips. That bitch!

"Let's go, Reina. I'll take you home."

"Your bastard of a brother is an asshole." I growled. Halos mag igtingan ang mga ngipin ko sa gigil. Marahas kong pinalis ang mga luha ko. I felt so betrayed. You were my friend, Penn! You are a fucking slut! A snake in the fucking making!

"I'm.. I'm sorry. Please, baby. It's late and you're drunk. Let me take you home." I felt kuya Anton's hand held my right arm.

"I'm not!" Hawi ko sa kamay niya. "Mas matino pa ang isip ko kesa sa kapatid mo! At sa kaibigan kong hayop!" I shouted as my tears continue to rush down my cheeks. Busy kayo maghalikan na hindi niyo ako marinig na magwala sa parking?!

"Bullshit!" I cursed as I covered my face with my both hands. I can't stop crying. I am hurt.. and betrayed. This is the lowest of blow. I won't take this. Fuck you, Amiel! Fuck you, Penelope! Nerdy whore! Nasa loob pala ang kulo mo!

Kuya Anton gently pulled me for a tight embrace and I immediately bumped into his hard chest. He is wearing a white dress shirt with upper buttons undone, sleeves folded above his forearm, and a black slacks.

"Ssshh. Calm down, please. Let's go to my car." Pain is also evident in his voice. Nahihiya kaba dahil sa kababuyan ng kapatid mo?!

Mabilis ang paghabol ko sa aking paghinga dahil sa bigat ng dibdib ko. My hands balled into fists that crumpled his dress shirt as I burried my face on his chest, inhaling his familiar manly scent, and cried more. He is hushing me while gently stroking my hair.

"Please. Let's get you home."

Marahan ang kapit niya sa kamay ko ng hinila ako sa kabilang side ng parking. Tumunog ang alarm ng itim na Montero sa harap namin at binuksan ni kiya Anton ang pinto ng passenger's seat.

"I'm with Matt.. I have my car-"

"He's behind me. He will tail us. I'll take you home." Sagot niya at marahang tinulak ang ulo ko para makaupo ako sa passenger seat. Nilingon ko ang likod ng Montero at nandun nga ang SUV namin. This fucker! Kunwari pang takot kay daddy eh hindi nga ako binabantayan!

Pagkasara ng pinto ay mabilis siyang umikot sa driver's seat. Nagsalubong ang tingin namin at ako na ang umiwas dahil napapaso ako... sa paraan ng pagtitig niya sakin. His eyes scanned my dress before staring back at my face. Naramdaman ko ang mainit niyang daliring pumunas ng natirang luha sa pisngi ko.

He leaned to pull the seatbelt on my side at siya na ang nagsuot sakin non. Halos mapapikit ako when I inhaled his manly scent. It lingers through my senses so much. Why does he smell so familiar?

I was so furious that I didn't have time to pay attention to what's happening. Why am I with kuya Anton? Why did he hug me like that? Why was he stroking my hair that way? Why... did I hear him... what's his endearment again for me?

I have so many questions but I don't have the strength to ask them out. I'm tired. I'm exhausted to handle any more drama.

"Are you hungry? Do you want some takeout?"

"Just take me home. I'm tired." I said while I faced the window. I don't think I can stare at him with all this awkwardness in the air.

I heard him sighed but he started the engine and started maneuvering the steering wheel.