Devilish Count (COMPLETE)

11

"Matatagalan pa ba siya?" I can't help but asks in the air. The room was illuminated by the moon as the curtains danced with the cold wind. I didn't felt cold, the room was cozy and warm but somehow feels empty. Suddenly, I crave for Quin's presence.

Quin told me to wait to the pavilion room. I did. We already had some dinner and he went to done some things after. He told me to rest early. Akala ko ay makakatulog agad ako nang mahimbing ngunit hindi. I am still wide awake and now it's almost 3 am. Quin told me that he already notified my cousin and the Claud guy.

I sighed and tried to go out to get some fresh air. I wanted to clear my mind it been thinking of Quin which is not healthy. Thinking where is Quin in this hour. But my thoughts was interrupted the moment my phone rung. Confused I picked it up.

Unregistered number. I gathered courage to answer it and sighed before doing so.

"Daphne? Hello? Ikaw ba 'to Daphne?" Nanlaki ang mata niya sa boses na narinig. It was her father. Agad naman siya napaayos ng tayo na kaniya ay lumong lumo.

"Pa! Napatawag po kayo?"

"Umuwi kana." Napakurap ako sa biglang sinabi nang Papa. She was told that her parents was okay about her being in Russia. Tsaka hindi niya naman ginusto at ng pinsan na mapadpad rito. She thought her parents understood the current situation. Jenna and I were stuck here.

Even without other reason I felt like my heart was gonna burst in aching pace. Parang hindi gusto ng puso ko ang narinig ng tenga ko. Parang ayokong umuwi sa Pilipinas bigla. Somehow, Quin's face appeared to my mind. My heart did ache more just by visualizing his face like that.

Did I really liked him for real? Kung gusto ko lang ito ay hindi ko parin ipagpapalit ang pabor na hinihingi nang magulang ko sa akin. Pero iba ngayon, I was hesitating. I was hesitating to leave. To leave him. Just the thought of it pains me. Magpapaalam ako? I think I can't compromise him in anything. I didn't want to live here. My home was in the Philippines. Everything here was new and I was ignorant.

I can't just leave and not bid goodbye. I like him after all. Or maybe not. I can't say that, I'm not sure if I like him or it's beyond it. Maybe I'll decide after I heard what's the situation then I'll make a choice then.

"P-Po? Bakit po? May nangyari po ba?" I asks after my body claimed down. I heard my father worried sigh making me confused more.

"Your mother. Nahimatay ang Mama mo, I want you here. Alam kong busy kayo ni Jenna anak pero umuwi ka para sa Mama mo. Ayokong magising siyang wala ka dito. She needs her daughter here." Anito dahilan matahimik ako. I maybe a little rebel and more independent as a only child still I still feel guilty neglecting my role as the daughter of my mother and father.

I know what would Quin would choose for me. And for sure I will agreed to it. Now that the situation was stated in the end I was left was to answer and open my mouth to utter such words.

"ZHENA? Why are you still awake?" My face lit up as I heard Quin's voice. He and his endearment for me. I don't totally understand what is it but I hope it's a good thing. I've been waiting for him. I was occupied with the call earlier. I made the decision after all.

Maybe I'll give him a goodbye gift? I won't come back here after all. Or maybe make a deal to him. Yeah, a deal sounds good.

"Hey, I was waiting for you." Sensirong wika ko. I did waited for him to give him my goodbye gift. I'm afraid my feelings for him are not enough. Just by looking at him I just shrink in size. He was too good while I am me. Just a fierce woman he happened to encountered. Siguro ay hindi ito sanay na sungitan kaya nagustuhan ko nito.