(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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I watched Angelus put on his cufflinks in front of the vanity mirror. Medyo maaga ang gising niya upang magluto ng umagahan at sa pagpasok. Since his office is just a couple of minutes away from here, he didn't leave as early as he used to when we were in Baguio.
Sinusuot na niya ang itim na coat nang tumayo ako at lumapit sa kaniya. His eyes pierced through me in our reflection. I smiled at him.
"What time are you coming back?"
I don't want him to notice my anxiety. Honestly, I want him to stay here with me. Ayokong hindi siya nakikita. I know that he won't leave me. He did everything to make us happen. But still, I can't help but worry every time he leaves the house.
What if something happens? Ristan is still on the loose. Wala nga akong ideya kung ano na ang nangyayari. Angelus just wanted me to stay here and be safe. Habang ligtas ako sa lugar na ito, araw-araw namang umaalis si Angelus para sa trabaho. He always returns early, but there are times that he'll come home late.
And every time that happens, I can't help but worry about him. Ristan is evil. Paano kung habang nagtatrabaho si Angelus ay mayroong gawin si Ristan? Paano kung may mangyari sa kaniya habang nasa labas siya? Paano kung... mapagpasyahan niyang hanapin si Ristan?
Those thoughts keep me occupied every night. I always worry about tomorrow and Angelus' safety.
"Today's the launch of my new product. So I'll be late tonight." Aniya at binaling ang buong atensyon sa akin. "Ze've and Apollo will take care of you, so you don't have to worry about anything. Just do your schoolwork and rest. I will keep you updated, okay?"
Gusto kong umapila ngunit tinikom ko na lang aking mga labi nang isabit niya ang takas kong buhok sa likod ng tainga ko at yumukod. I closed my eyes as I let the warmth of his lips on my forehead bring comfort to me. Lumapit pa ako sa kaniya at yumakap.
The scent of aftershave and sandalwood made me miss him even though he's still right here in my arms.
"Apollo knows how to cook. You can also order them if you need anything," he continued.
Dumilat ako at tiningala siya. His hair was brushed up, showing his thick arched brows and patrician forehead. Even with that maimed eye, he still looks as dashing as the first time I met him.
"Be safe, Angelus..." I said and smiled a little.
He grinned. "It's the other way around. Sila ang mag-iingat sa akin," he muttered playfully.
Hindi ko na napigilan ang pagtawa. Lumawak ang ngisi niya at natigilan ako nang marahan niyang halikan ang mga labi ko. I sighed.
"I'll see you tonight."
Kahit labag sa loob, pinanood ko siyang lumabas ng bahay. I wanted to watch him outside the gate, but he didn't allow me. Bagsak ang mga balikat ko nang maisara ang pintuan.