Behind The Books

PROLOGUE

Author's note:  hi. Just wanna say that this is my first story in this account. I'm so excited to make this. Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy it.

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This story is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are made of the author's imagination. Any resemblance of persons living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

This story contains objectionable words and actions. Brutal things are expected that are not recommended for those who have weak bowels. Please avoid mentioning other stories and characters that are not connected to this story as much as possible. And lastly, I'll try my best giving credits whenever I make a scene inspired by other books, stories, movies, etc.

" As I gazed at the sky, I can't forget the way your face turned pale, trying to chase your breath on the edge of death. Your grip tightened and your eyes widened as you inhaled your last breath. I felt my tears flow... why did you leave me?.  Night sky cried with me as I let you go..."

I inhaled, as I felt my chest tightened. 'This book is so sad'  I commented. I stretched both of my arms after I finished reading the book. I fixed myself and quickly went outside, wearing a white tank top, cocky baggy trousers, and a pitch cardigan.

Both of my parents are busy, my mom is a psychiatrist while dad handles business outside the country. I can't deny the fact that our family is filthy rich. That's why I make sure that all my things are original and expensive just like what I wanted.

Spoiled na kung spoiled, at least our money doesn't come from illegal stuff. Dad always says that wealth is wealth, and knowledge is knowledge you can't change the fact that these two things are power.

I entered my car and started the engine, I drove to the nearest Starbucks to buy a coffee. Since I don't have work as a lawyer, I need to relax and enjoy my short vacation for a while.

"The usual please" aniko sa counter at binigay ang credit card ko.

"Here's your Dark Mocha Frappuccino maam.  It's 11,916 pesos, hope you enjoy it." Ngumiti ito saaken ngunit nanatili akong kalmado at Hindi gumanti ng ngiti. I drove my car and went to the library once again. This is my routine when I don't have anything to do.

Natigilan Ako sa paglalakad tungong library nang makakita Ako ng pamilyar na bulto ng dalawang tao..
it's my ex with his current girlfriend Samantha..

Samantha was my first and only friend before. No one wants to approach me because of my attitude.
Jake and Samantha was the only one I got back then, except for my parents. They treated me nicely...

Well, not until I caught them cheating. Jake was pinning Samantha on the wall while both of them were kissing. Disgust traveled down to my spines that time, I never felt so betrayed.

The fact that I hated them never vanished. But i hated them more because of the fact that they made me look like I'm the snake. After the night I found them cheating, Samantha tweeted telling that I'm the one who's seducing Jake, and that I'm ruining their 1 year relationship.

'well fuck them' 

And everyone believes that shity lies, But actually.. I don't give a damn. 'Ni hindi ko nannga ipinagtanggol ang sarili ko, I don't care what others think of me. They are not lawyers to dictate my punishments, and most importantly they are not God to judge me.

why would I waste my precious time trying to please others? I'll Live a life the way I want it to, and I don’t care about what others say behind my back. it’s my life, not theirs...

I froze when Jake looked in my direction. My tongue moved inside my mouth while they were slowly approaching me. 'what now?! I don't wanna see no'r talk to them.'  Hindi ako nagseselos. Nandidiri ako! People like them don't deserve my attention and forgiveness.

"Cath, long time no see." Blanko ko'ng tinignan si Jake. While Samantha beside him can't even look at me in the eyes 'guilty are we? Tss..' 

"Yeah, it's been so long since the day I saw the two of you cheating.." sagot ko. Naubo bigla si Jake.

"Cath, ang tagal na no'n. Bakit kase hindi ka nalang maghanap ng iba." Sagot nito

"Why do you care? Honestly thanks for leaving me, now I understand what kind of guy you really are." Aniko.

"Excuse me. Bagay naman kase sayo ang maiwan." I raised my brows when Samantha spoke "Look Cath, this only proves that even the luxuries can also be abandoned. Just like Versace." She raised an eyebrow at me. I smirked not feeling insulted, not even a bit.

"Oh is that so?... Let me tell you this, If I'm a Versace and Jake still managed to cheat on me.. how much more if you're just a plain ukay?" She blinked several times on what I've said. "And if you excuse me, I still have something to deal with." Huling wika ko bago sila talikuran. 'serves them right'

Pagpasok  sa Library ay bumungad ang mga libro. Maglalakad na sana ako tungo sa dati kong upuan nang biglang may bumungo saaken, tinignan ko ito at tinaasan ng kilay. She blinked then bowed.

"I-I'm very sorry miss. I w-was in a hurry." Paguingi nito ng tawad, samantalang simpleng tango ang sagot ko. Tila nakahinga naman siya nang magsimula nakong maglakad papalayo. 'am I that intimidating?'

As usual, nagtungo ako sa dulo ng library kung saan walang ingay, walang masyadong tao, Wala gaanong sinag ng araw ngunit maraming libro. Naalala ko na tapos kona palang basahin kanina 'yung libro kaya tumayo ako para maghanap ng panibago. As I was walking between these shelves full of books I couldn't stop myself from admiring them all. Whispering into my ears how wonderful the world is inside them. I stiffed when a weird book caught my attention. I grabbed it just above my head.

I was a bit dismayed when I saw that the cover of the book was ripped off, I can't even read the title. Even though the book cover was nowhere to be found I still brought it to my seat.

'maybe we are meant to meet but not to be..' basa ko gamit ang aking isip sa unang pahina ng libro. 'i see... This is a painful one.'

'I'm sure I can relate to this book..'

Author's note: hi, I'm back again. I just wanna say that this story contains advertisements, quotes or questions before the chapter ends. And also giving credits to..

Richard Siken : Night sky cried with me as I let you go..