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Chapter20-Mint.

"Who's he?" Timmy asked after I settled in my bed.

"Can we talk about this in the morning? I'm so damn tired and there you are asking me stuffs you don't even have to care about!" I answered him.

"Is that what you really think, Diamond? That I shouldn't care about you? Fuck it, I sacrificed that goddamn business back there just to be here with you and take care of you, now you're telling me that I don't have to care about you?" he shouted. He's mad, I know it. He's never been mad in front of me, not once. But I know how he acts when he's mad.

"So you're blaming me that you're out here while you should have been there all along? Who even told you to be in here? I didn't asked anything from you! Go! Leave! I don't need you, I don't need anyone."

"But I need you, Diamond. I love you. That's why I chose you over everything. Please don't be like this. I know somewhere deep down inside that heart, there's still a place for love, for forgiveness. Why can't you just move on? We can make a new life, a better life."

He's right. There is a place for love, but not forgiveness. I love Life, but I can never forgive everyone from six years ago that has made me this hard-hearted today.

"You know I'm not capable of loving nor forgiving, Timothy. And I'm sure as hell won't move on unless those people suffered."

"You're capable, Diamond. You are!"

"Let's stop this conversation. If you don't like to stay, then leave. I don't wanna talk anymore. You may go." I said calmly.

He left after that.

It made me realize something.

I do can. I've loved Life, and I can't hide that I cared for him and Mina for the past six years.

BUT I can't. And I won't. Not unless everyone suffered the Diamond's game.

Mina wake me up at around 7 in the morning.

A week ago, my game started. Yes we've been here for a week and Timothy and I are still not talking. Don't care, I've got more important stuffs to deal with than him.

Five days ago was supposed to be the so-called-date with Clark and the Mint guy, but I re-scheduled it for today because I wanted to spend time with Life before doing everything. Because for the next few weeks, I would have to sacrifice seeing Life so I can focus.

I decided to stay at a hotel near our condo unit. Not because I don't want to see Timothy, but to protect Life. I can't risk her be seen by anyone specially that faggot guy.

I was doing my make-up when my phone beeped.

Text Message: Timothy Yuchengco II

"I know you're still mad. I understand, but whatever you'll be doing for the next days, be careful. Don't worry about the firm and Life.. Mina and I are here, just do what you have to do so you can love me back already! I'm missing you. Take care Diamond, I love you!

P.S: can you send me a picture of you wherever you'll be going. So Life will know that you're doing fine. Okay, bye. Love you again!"

-_- Psh. This guy.

I replied: K.

Another message.

Text message: Clark Rashi Paredes

"Princess, I'm on my way to pick you up. Are you all done?"

I replied: I'll wait in the lobby.

So I did, but it didn't took so long. He just arrive two minutes after me.