THE LAST MISSION

CHAPTER 34

"Kuya, what are you talking about?"

"I know you had a relationship with Cassius Davielle. He's the reason why we lost you." May bahid na galit ang boses niya habang nakatingin sakin. "Fuck him, he promised me he would take care of you." He chuckled but he sounded disappointed and mad.

"Kuya, let me explain." I have never been this nervous in front of him. He never let me see his anger.

"We know each other. He was known as a man who couldn't be tamed and couldn't stick to one woman. He is a beast in business too. The last thing I will think about him is begging for a woman. But I didn't expect him to be someone you would want. I cannot comprehend the moment he went to my office asking me for your favorite flower." He chuckled like he just remembered how stupid Gauis was.

"He even told me he would help me with my business, but I refused. The next thing he said shocked me. He said, "Please". So desperate for your attention, but I refuse." He shrugged, nonchalantly.

"But again, he didn't budge; he kneeled. He didn't give a damn about his reputation or surname. Just for the damn flower." He said, and I didn't even realize I was crying. I sobbed and held my chest.

"I saw how desperate he was. I told myself Cupid wasn't playing around; he gave someone heaven and hell at the same time. I told him your favorite flower, and he asked me for your favorite food, your hobbies, and your favorite color. He looked stupid while writing down in a small notebook everything I said. While telling him everything, he is also smiling like an idiot, mumbling how much you're gonna love what he will give you." His jaw clenched.

"I saw how much he loved you. I told myself 'Finally, my lil girl has someone to lean on when she feels alone. When she doesn't want to tell us how she really feels when she thinks she's not enough.' I trusted him... But the world is just too cruel for two hearts to fall in love only to be separated."

My chest hurts. I thought I was done. I thought I would get over it. Why does it still hurt so much? Why am I still hurting? I sobbed, it was painful. My knees weakened, and I fell to the ground.

"K-Kuya... We... We tried... But–but we can't... We just can't." I covered my face and sobbed uncontrollably. My throat hurts and my tears won't stop falling. Then I felt warm arms surrounding me.

"God knows how much I want you to be happy. But he also knows I don't want you to get hurt. Please... Please, this time, be happy. I'm begging you." His shoulder was shaking as he kissed my head and hugged me tighter.

I wanted to. I want to be happy but I don't know how. Where to start, what to find. I was happy once but it's hard to find it now. How can I be happy? I don't know how...

The next day umalis ako sa bahay matapos ang tangahalian namin dahil tinawagan akon ni Sania na may problema raw si Angela at ngayon ay nasa penthouse kami ni Angela at sinabi samin niloko siya ni Kade. I looked at her in disbelief. Siya niloko? Wow, this is stupidity I must say.

"So what did you do?" I asked.

She told us every single detail that she just gave Kade a slap and a cake slap for the girl. It's not satisfying at all. I mean, one look, Kade is not the type of guy you wanna marry anyway. Sania told me he's a red flag and Angela's a blind motherfucker. Sabi ni Angela ayaw nga nga gulo. I understand she's a supermodel; of course, everyone will know if she did something unimaginable. Matapos sabihin ni Angela ang ginawa ni Kade ay umalis ako at hiningi ang number ni Marco na alaga noon ni Sania.

Angela's a bit softie too, but I'm not.

"Is that all?" I asked Marco.

This man is Sania's subordinate. He is now in a higher position in Ceae. Nasa harap kami ng bahay ni Kade ngayon kasama ko ang mga kasamahan ni Marco. They are wearing a mask and I'm only wearing a cap. Kade must have known in the first place that I'm not playing around when it comes to my friends.