(GRIEGO COUSINS #1)
Seven years after his mother's tragic death, Angelus Griego's father, Simon Griego, made a life-changing decision to marry a wealthy businesswoman with a troubled past and a sick child. Angelus, known for his charm, intelligence...
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The stillness hanging in the air between us feels like a jarring cacophony. It's unsettling, almost as if the silence is screaming. I remained seated on the sink, his arms caging me while his gaze remained fixed on me with a somber intensity.
I don't know what he was talking about. What did he mean by leaving everything behind?
My heart is beating harshly, and sweat is forming on my forehead. Being watched by him this closely while unsure of what I should say to him is like being called into a recitation without any knowledge in front of a huge crowd.
I swallowed hard.
"We're... together already, Angelus. What do you mean by leaving?"
"I want us to leave this place."
I licked my lips, my brows knitting together. "W—What for? Isn't this enough?"
His jaw clenched, still staring at me with those solemn eyes. We're already together. In fact, I won't leave his side from now on. I wanted to be with him as much as he wanted to be with me. This is more than enough for me. And... I can't just completely leave Mama.
Muli akong lumunok at tumuwid. His long, thick lashes moved as his eyes watched my movement. Lalong dumilim ang kaniyang tingin nang marahan kong hinawakan ang mukha niya. Caressing his freshly shaved jaw, I smiled at him.
"We don't have to go away, Angelus. This is enough... if you think maghihiwalay pa tayo, nagkakamali ka. I want to be with you," my voice was silken and dripping with honey.
His gaze didn't change, but his clenching jaw relaxed. Wala akong ideya kung bakit niya pa gustong lumayo. Magkasama na kami ngayon. Yes, I came with him, and I will never leave him. But I don't think kakayanin kong mas mapalayo pa kay Mama.
"No one can separate us, Angelus." I said with finality as I leaned closer to his face. "Hindi mo na kailangan pang problemahin si Mama o kahit sino. No matter what happens, I will always choose to be with you..." I kissed his cheek softly.
Ramdam ko ang paghigpit ng mga kamay niyang nakahawak sa sink. He leaned closer to me, and his face found its way to the crook of my neck. I chuckled as he rested his face there and breathed slowly. I hugged him.
"Gusto kitang solohin..." namamaos niyang bulong at malutong na nagmura. "I'm so greedy when it comes to you. I don't want anyone, including your mother, to take your attention from me. I know it's crazy, but I am not sane to begin with. I want your everything mine. If I could devour you, I would," the frustrations and danger mingled in his raspy voice.
Those words he muttered were unhealthy and suffocating. I shouldn't tolerate them. But I found myself smiling and hugging him tightly. Even my stupid heart is reacting to it, like hearing those words makes it giddy like a kid.
"I am all yours, Angelus..." I said softly, caressing his hair. "Other people, including Mama, may catch my attention; I may love other people platonically, but I am still all yours. My heart, my soul, my mind, and my body are yours. I will always put you first."
