There's a blood in his hands
A hidden secret on his lips
Much sarcasm within his quotes
and Lies between his embrace
"I am faced with a difficult choice between maintaining the truth, which can be painful, or succumbing to the comfort o...
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AMORA DE CALLION
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"WHAT DID you wish, bro?" Xin asked.
"He can't tell you that. Hindi magkaka totoo ang wish nya," I said.
Our evening continued in the pool area, some of us relishing a dip in the water while others preferred to recline on the comfy round couch, sippin on some drinks. The party continued into the night, with laughter, stories, and a touch of mischief filling the air.
"Ey,para namang bata nyan si Avhian." Pagsalungat pa ni Luke sa sinabi ko.
Agad naman syang sinamaan ng tingin ni Avhian.
"Shut your fucking mouth, Luke. I won't tell you guys what's my wish. I'll do what my wife said," he said, sipping his wine.
He snaked his hands around my waist and pulled me close to his side.
Lahat naman sila ay natawa, at si Xin naman ay napa iling.
"I can't believe this. Our CEO, Avhian Ash De Callion, is now an underdog!" Xin teasingly said.
Agad namang napataas ang kilay ko.
"His not, Xin. He's just my typical husband, who's very daring, caring, and a good listener and follower. And believe me or not, Xin,magiging mas underdog kapa kaysa kay Avhian kapag may girlfriend or asawa kana," I calmly said.
"And please, stop stating underdog. I don't want my husband to be called like that." Then I smiled.
Tumikhim nalang si Xin parang speechless.I can't see in his eyes that he's amazed.He should be, though.
Avhian smirked and raised his wine glass.
"Heard that, assholes?" he boastfully said, and he then winked at them. Lahat sila ay nagtawanan.
"Talagang bagay kayong dalawa boss. Both Mr. and Mrs. De Callion are powerful," Adier complimented us. Kaya napangisi nalang ako.
After a relaxing soak in the bath, I took my time choosing the perfect pair of pajamas from my closet. It was always a pleasure to settle down and relax with Avhian, and I wanted to make sure I looked and felt my best.
The soft fabric of my fuzzy pink pajamas felt so nice against my skin. As I slipped into bed, I couldn't help but savor the feeling of being in his arms.
"I really thought you forgot my birthday,wife," he said while putting his phone on the side table.
"How could I? Oww, my baby will rant again," I said and chuckled.
"No, I am so happy today, thanks,it's my very first birthday celebration," he said.
Wait,what?!
I look into his hazel-brown eyes deeply. "First?"
"Yeah, even when I was a kid, my parents wouldn't have thought about celebrating my birthday. I envy those kids who happily celebrate their birthdays, like Luke," he said to me while smiling, yet I can feel his loneliness and disappointment.
I kissed his kissable lips and hugged him tightly. "Don't worry. I am now here, Avhian. We'll celebrate your 30th up to your 100th birthday...until we die."
"Thank you, wife. We'll celebrate your birthday too. I'll protect you and your smile as well. I will never leave you, I promise."
He locked me in his embrace. I hope you are not lying, Avhian. I hope you are telling the truth this time. I can still sense a lie in your embrace.
"CAN'T YOU tell me about your childhood experiences, hon? Curious lang ako... please," I plead to him. Nagpa puppy eyes pa ako.
The next day, as we relaxed on the couch, watching the final episode of our K-drama, I couldn't help but feel a sense of fondness for Avhian. His willingness to watch something he didn't particularly care for, just so I could enjoy it, was a testament to his love for me. I couldn't help but smile at his selflessness.
I held my breath, waiting for his response.
I look at him, and he seems serious. "My childhood isn't normal like the other kids. My childhood was very traumatic." He said in monotonous tone.
"Okay, it's fine. Manood nalang tayo ng ibang drama." I tried to change the atmosphere. I grabbed the remote, but he suddenly held my hand and hugged my waist.
"No, I can tell you," he said, sighing.
I shook my head. "Wag na...I--" I tried to stop him.
"When I was a child my mother's health is not in good terms. I always brought her to the hospital whenever she faint and my father always stays at casino to gamble, he doesn't seem to care about mom...I was 15 when my mom died. She was laying at hospital bed...the doctors and nurses did not took care of her because we obviously poor. They also said that my mom would not gonna be operated unless we don't have money to pay for my mom's bill...I got so upset at that time that's why I decided to steal pockets,bags, cellphones and other valuable things just to earn a money for her operation. There, I got the money...and yet they still do not want my mom to be treated. The hospital was forcing us to find another hospital where my mother can be treated. Until she died..."
I gasped, and tears rushed through my cheeks.He immediately wiped my tears and smiled at me.
" Hush, please don't cry,""he worriedly said.
"Please continue," I said while sniffing.
He nodded before he continued. "Anger and hatred consumed me. I tried to kill my father with a knife, but I failed. I ran away from home. I badly wanted to escape from my past. Later, my tito found me and took care of me.I was able to survive this cruel world because of him. I really owe him a big time."
I wiped my tears and smiled towards him.Kaya ba noong sinabi ng tito mo na magpakasal sakin ay agad na pumayag ka, because you don't want him to be disappointed,right?" I asked, full of curiosity.
He has gone through many cruel experiences, but look at him now. He's the boss among the sirs. He's a mature and independent man. I am kind of proud of him, seeing him as his best self with his perfect body and life.
He went silent, it's like he was thinking something. I see him gulp. Is he nervous or something?
"Uh, yes,but I did not regret it though. I was happy. He really picked the right one for me."
I sigh in satisfaction. I felt relieved.
But there's one thing I want to tell you about...
"Hon,I am Amora Lause,right?"
He nods, full of confusion. "But why do I feel... I am not me sometimes. I feel like I am not part of the Lause family?"
I saw him frozen and speechless for a moment. His lips parted, and he rubbed his nape. "Uh, you're part of Lause, wife. What are you saying?" Nauutal nyang sabi.
"Am I? I don't feel like one...but maybe I'm just paranoid," I said, sighing.
My husband can't understand me. And to tell everything frankly, I cant understand myself either.
