My Possessive Hunk Husband (Possessive Series #1) #Wattys2016Winner

HASHTAG // EIGHTEEN: #WhyRaven?

Hashtag // Eighteen: #WhyRaven?

Avery's POV

"Avery wait." I heard him called my name but I chose to ignore him. I can feel the tears streaming down my face now. Hindi ko mapigilan e, nakakainis. So what if I saw them? Ayos lang naman iyon, diba?

Fool yourself, Av. Nice. Dammit.

"C-Christian c'mon. Let's w-walk faster." I said to Christian while pulling him along with me.

He didn't say anything. He just held my hand and I already knew that he sympathizes for me. And I am glad that he remains quiet now. I appreciate his silence in times like this.

Nag-uunahan na naman kasi 'tong mga luha ko. What the. Tumigil na kayo please! He is not worth it. I've been waiting for him to be there but what? He was with someone else. With Ayessa! Dammit!

I maybe overreacting but hell... I was just expecting him to be there at one of my biggest events this year. Ayaw na ayaw niya pa kay Ayessa but what happened now?

Ayan na naman tayo eh. Shit. It just won't stop! I hate these tears!

"Avery, please.." I can hear Raven's voice somewhere nearer to us. No, I don't want to face him! Not when I am in pain right now. Baka umiyak lang ako sa harap niya.

"Avery," I heard Christian said and he stopped walking. Since he was holding my arm, I also stopped. I looked at him. His face was very serious and it was the first time I saw him like this.

Nakikita ko rin na papalapit na si Raven sa amin. My breathing hitched. Damn, his effect. I hate it! I can also hear Ayessa calling Raven. Tssk!

Die, bitch. Die.

"Walang magagawa kung takbo ka lang nang takbo." He said, and he wiped the tears on my cheek. He was sincere. Akala ko puro lang siya kalokohan, pero hindi naman pala. He has a good side. "Harapin mo siya. And stop crying, okay? That will be alright. You will be alright. For sure, he has his reasons. " Christian smiled at me.

"Avery." I didn't look at him. But I can feel his deep, soothing voice. Now what? Should I follow what Christian said?

I glanced at Raven, coldness is masking my emotion. Though isang tingin pa lang niya, bumibilis na naman ang tibok ng pesteng pusong ito, but no... I really need to stay strong. 'Cause I am afraid, I'd break down and fall.

"Avery, let's talk." He was also sincere. The emotions I could detect on his face right now is regret... and hurt... and love.

Who am I kidding? Love? Like, we just confessed our growing feelings but the heck, it might be mistaken as love. Baka attraction lang ito and nothing more.

Raven nodded at Christian. Ngumiti si Christian sa akin at tinapik niya sa balikat si Raven. "Ayusin mo, Captain." Then just like that, he let go of my arm and walked away.

"Christian, wait." I tried to follow him but Raven quickly pulled me close to him. Damn this heart. Bakit biglang kumirot na naman 'to? Oh God.

"Look Av, it's not what you think—"

"Wala ka na bang ibang salita bukod pa diyan? Masyado na 'yang cliché eh. Nabasa ko na rin iyan sa ibang mga libro. And usually, linya iyan ng mga lalaking nagsisinungaling." I said, looking straight to his eyes. Siya naman ay nakatingin din sa akin. I can see, he was hurt by what I said.

"Avery naman.. Could you please listen? Please.." He pleaded. Nagbabadya na naman tumulo ang luha ko when I saw the look in his eyes.

"What?" I am glad nasabi ko iyon nang hindi pumipiyok. Pinanatili ko rin ang pagiging cold ng boses ko. God knows how hard it is for me to do something like this.

Again the hurt on his face is still there. Wow, totoo ba talaga iyan? Just as I thought, he was.. No, he is a womanizer. Sanay na siguro siyang magpanggap na mayroong nararamdaman kahit ang totoo inuuto ka lang!

"Av, I'm sorry if I was not there. I have a reason for it. And it's not for me. I did it for you." Ang pagsama niya kay Ayessa ay para sa akin? Ano siya, birthday gift? Para sa akin pero hindi ako naging masaya!

"Why Raven?" Ito na ang kinatatakutan ko. Tumulo na nga ang mga luha ko. God, I don't want him to be in front of me when I cry.

"Shit." He cursed and he immediately wrapped his arms around me. Warmth. His warmth felt so right. But it was like pinching my heart. Kumikirot na naman ito and then I am crying again.

"Avery, I am really sorry baby. If I had known that you would cry like this I shouldn't have done that. I should've never agreed to what she said." His voice is serious. And... he is also hurting for me...

I didn't reply. I just let him continue what he is talking about.

"I know your event is very important to you, Av. I was there when you prepared all those. I saw your efforts and you have really given such. Kanina nang papunta na ako doon, Ayessa stopped me saying that if I will not come with her, she would ruin your event." He paused and hugged me tight.

"And you believed her? Are you nuts Rave? I can't believe you!" I almost shouted. Naniwala naman siya sa bruhang iyon!

"Of course not. I didn't believe her that time. But when she pointed a guy who was sitting in front of you, doon na ako kinabahan. She texted something to that guy and just by his looks, he knows what to do. So I never hesitated, and I... I went with her." He said.

Itinaas ko ang ulo ko at tiningnan siya sa mga mata. Was that true?

Parang nabasa niya ang tanong sa utak ko and then he nodded and kissed my forehead. "God, I won't let anyone ruin you, Avery. I'd risk myself first before you. Ako na lang... huwag lang ikaw. Huwag lang ikaw by..."

With that, I cried more. Are there really people who are willing to do those stunts just to ruin someone's image? Grabe. Ang sama ng ugali.