hanggang ngayon ay diko pa rin lubos na matanggap, bakit ako nasasaktan ng ganto? to start with wala kaming relasyon, hindi rin kami close, so why am I hurting like this? this ache, it's consuming me.
“hey? are you okay?” boses ng isang binata ang naka pag balik sakin sa realidad, hindi ko man lang ito napansin dahil sa napaka gulo ng isip ko.
I failed to realize it was Priam. I simply gazed at him, unable to meet his eyes directly.
“y-yeah, I guess” yun lamang naging tugon ko. inaabot nya sakin isang kape at gamot para sa sakit ng ulo ko.
“take this, kumain kana ba?”
once more, my heart raced, nag kukumawala ang aking puso.
“Why do you show kindness to me while holding anger towards others? Your behavior oscillates between harshness and tenderness, leaving me puzzled by the contradiction. I find it hard to grasp the difference in how you treat me compared to others.” Unable to contain my curiosity, I confronted him directly, locking eyes in search of answers.
“isn’t it clear? I am courting you”
“h-ha?” I stutter, hindi ko maintindihan ang aking sarili, I am in cloud 9.
“I like you. I hope you'll give me a chance to show you my worth and prove myself deserving of your time. When the moment arrives and you realize you love me too, I aim to be the man worthy of your affection.”
Consumed by a whirlwind of emotions, I found myself unable to resist the overwhelming urge to kiss him. he responded to my kiss gently...
“Gusto rin kita, Priam”
————
nasa mall ngayon kami ni Priam, kanina lamang ay inamin nya saking gusto nya ako, hindi pa rin nag s-sink in sakin na gusto nya rin ako, what if panaginip lang to?
“what do you want to eat, darling?” he asked, napa tingin naman agad ako sa menu. ngina ang mahal,
“mahal naman rito Pri---” hindi ko pa man matapos ang saking sasabihin ay nag salita ito.
“wag mo na tingnan ang presyo, i’ll get anything you want, later punta rin tayo sa clothing and bag stores here, let’s shop later but before that kain muna tayo” pag putol nya.
“hindi mo naman kailangan gawin to, alam ko naman na mayaman ka pero parang it’s not right naman kasi, hindi mo pa naman ako girlfriend”
“then be my girlfriend” sabi nya.
“You deserve nothing but the best. You have no need to fret about anything. Money? I can always earn it back, but your smile will always be priceless to me.” dagdag nya pa.
“But you're still a student,” I objected. He paused, setting the menu aside, and fixed his gaze on me
“Yeah”..
“so how?”
“I usually keep my personal matters to myself, but because you're special, I'll share with you.” panimula nya,
“My mother owned 5-star hotels, beaches, and casinos, which I currently manage. She has passed away, and as for my father, he is somewhere in Europe, but I couldn't care less about him.” uttered it with no emotions.
“i’m sorry” I felt guilty,
“For what? It's okay,” he replied with a smile. “Don't feel bad for asking, my love. You're a part of my life now, so feel free to ask me anything.” dagdag nya pa na nag pagaan ng aking damdamin.
Because of his words, thoughts of Haysel crossed my mind. Could there be a relationship between them? Unable to contain my curiosity, I posed the question to him once more.
“si haysel ba, naging girlfriend mo?” I asked him, my heart pounding with fear of what his response might be.
“what? no”
“alam mo bang may rumors sainyo ni Haysel, you lived in the same condo and you were seen together multiple times. ”
“As much as I want to share what's happening between me and her, I can't. You know there are people who want me gone, and I can't risk putting you or her in danger. I just can't disclose it now. Once everything is resolved, I promise to tell you everything. And if you agree, we may need to keep our relationship discreet.”
As he spoke, gently caressing my hand, thoughts of Haysel lingered in my mind. Despite my doubts, I decided to trust him. Trust, after all, is the cornerstone of any relationship, and I am committed to making our relationship thrive.
Silence enveloped our surroundings.
“I've never been one for relationships. My life's a mess, always on the line. Love was never my thing—I'd push people away at the first sign of attachment. But since you came along, everything's different. I'm ready to throw caution to the wind and risk it all for you.” pag putol nya sa katahimikan,
I gently touched his cheeks, and he rested his head in my hand.
“i’ll trust you with my heart, my dove”
———
After our meal, he insisted on taking me shopping. Since I was too shy to pick out items myself, he ended up buying all the clothes and shoes in the mall for me.
"I'll take everything here," he declared.
“Are you sure, sir? It amounts to a total of 10 billion,” the salesperson inquired.
napa nga nga ako, 10 billion!?!?!
“nag bibiro po ba kayo?” I swallowed the lumps in my throat.
“Should I repeat what I said?” he said sarcastically.
“dove... ” ngumiti lamang ito, kanina ko pa siyang kinukumbinse na wag nalang, sa Divisoria nalang kami mamili, ngunit ngiti lamang ang laging tinutugon nito.
“ipapa deliver po ba namin?” tanong ni ate sales lady.
“hindi, palakarin nyo? obviously.” Priam responded sarcastically, making the sales lady cry,
“ba't mo ginawa yun dove”
“nakakainis, kanina pa kasi yan papansin nang papansin sakin, kinindatan ba naman ako, darling!” pag susumbong nito,
“Well have it delivered later then. Thank you for your purchase!” said the sales lady kanina.
ewan ko ba at sinong demonyo ang sumapi sakin, I kissed Priam in front of the saleslady who was trying to flirt with him earlier. Priam responded with a passionate kiss, marking him and making it clear to the woman that he belongs to me.
I sensed her irritation, and as we were about to leave, I winked at her to further annoy her and make her seethe with jealousy.
—Inkywhimsical
TO BE CONTINUED
YOU ARE READING
𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
Storie d'amoreIn a world filled with illusions and hidden intentions, Akeisha Ferguson, a kind-hearted and naive girl, falls head over heels for Priam Mariani, a charming and enigmatic man known for his ruthless nature. Blinded by her genuine emotions, Akeisha be...
