He Suddenly Came Back

Chapter 52

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CHAPTER 52: Distraction

(Zoe's POV)

I woke up depleted. My head still hurts and my body is really tired. I know I got sick because of the things being conveyed to me. It was just too much to handle.

Tristan...

He's the only person who could make me sick – be it physically or emotionally.

I looked at the clock on my bedside table, it had just struck 9. I slowly got up from the bed and went downstairs. Naabutan ko pa ang mga kasambahay na naghahanda ng pagkain sa kusina.

"Si Kuya at si Clive? Nasaan sila?" I asked one of the maids. Mom and Dad were in Italy for a business trip. Kaya nga di ako natakot na magwala kagabi dahil wala naman sila. Well, hindi pa talaga nila alam. They're suspecting but they are too busy to meddle which is really good.

"Nandito lang po sila kanina. Baka po nasa labas."

I told her 'okay' and then she continued working after.

"Good morning!" ate Clary addressed everyone as she took the stairs. She's very enthusiastic lately and I really have this feeling that it's because of having a bun in the oven. I'm so happy for them.

"Good morning too, ate!" I said and her attention landed on me.

"Bakit ka bumangon? Diba may sakit ka pa?" she asked in full concern.

"No, I'm good already."

"Oh, that's nice to hear. Nasaan si Kuya mo?"

"I was actually looking for him ate. Tingnan ko lang sa labas."

She nodded her head in approval. "Okay, tawagin mo nadin si Clive para sabay-sabay na tayong kumain."

Lumabas na ako at nagpunta sa may pool area pero wala sila. I went to the front porch after. Sakto naman na natanaw ko sila sa may gate at seryosong nakikipag-usap sa mga gwardiya. I walked towards them.

"Don't let that bastard be near this place again." I heard Kuya instructed them.

"What's happening? Who's that bastard you are talking about?" I asked as soon as I got near them.

They both froze upon hearing my voice but Kuya was quick to shrug it off and spoke.

"No one. Just some street guys trying to disturb someone's house. Let's go inside, you shouldn't be here. You just recovered from fever."

"Okay." I answered, obeying him. I didn't ask for more questions. Street guys lang naman pala na nanggugulo so hindi na importante.

Time passed. I'm really glad that Clive is here with me, to accompany me since my fam is always outside for work and of course to keep my mind from thinking about Tristan. We are hanging out too much. Sometimes, we would go for a walk at the park for couple of hours and then have ourselves full after. There are times too that we'd go for a bike or go to the malls. He is such a good distraction. Although there are moments when Tristan would suddenly cross my mind and then I'd wish he's here with me, that he's the one I'm bonding with. But I'd immediately scratch the idea.

Most of the time was spent in the house. It's just that we're both too lazy to indulge the outside world. Just like today.

"Clive, madaya ka e!" I whined in sheer frustration. Kanina pa kami naglalaro pero panay talo ako.