Chapter 20: Goodbye Ms. Fuentabella
ARIA'S POV
'I'm leaving you because I need to. I'm not leaving you because I want to.'
That's the last words that I said to Keith before I leave him. He let me go because I say so but It damned painful after all.
I don't know where do I go but I found myself driving, heading to Derrick's house. I think he can gave me comfort this time coz' he's my bestfriend and I know I'm safe with him.
I don't want to go home know even though my parent is not around, maybe I could do that tomorrow. Pagod na kasi ang katawan 'ko at siguradong mapapagod pa ako sa kakasagot sa mga itatanong ni Raine.
Pagkababa 'ko sa kotse nagdoorbell na agad ako. Good dahil pinagbuksan agad ako nung guard nila. Hindi nanaman ako tinanong nung guard kung ano ang kailangan 'ko at pinapasok niya na agad ako dahil matagal na naman niya akong kilala dahil eversince siya na talaga ang guard nila Derrick.
I'm walking toward the door and suddenly it opens, seeing Derrick gave me relief from pain. I feel like I'm in good hand right now.
"It's already night Aria. Why are you here? You are supposed to be in your bed with your husband." He asked curiously.
"Can I hug you?" Nagulat siguro siya sa tanong 'ko kaya nag-alanggan pa siyang sagutin ako.
"....ofcourse."
Pagkasabi niya palang noon ay mabilis 'ko na agad siyang niyakap at umiyak sa kanyang dibdib. I felt her hands rubbing my back like he wants to say that 'Stop Crying'.
Ilang minuto rin akong umiiyak hanggang sa maubos na ang lakas 'ko kaya tumigil na ako sa paghikbi ngunit ang pagtulo ng luha 'ko ay tuloy parin.
Hinawakan niya ako sa magkabilang balikat at iniharap sa kanya.
"Pumasok muna tayo sa loob. Ayaw 'kong malamigan 'ka dito sa labas."
Tumango lang ako at sinunod siya. I sat on the couch while he go to the kitchen to get water for me. He handed a glass of water to me and I get it then drink a little.
"Now tell me. Why are you crying?" He look so serious and concerned.
"Maybe because of love?" I said while wipping my tears but it still running on my cheeks.
"It's because of Keith right? Tell me. What did he do to you?"
"He cheatted on me."
"Did you see him?"
"Yes and It's fvcking painful."
Tumahimik kaming dalawa at niyakap niya nalang ako ng mahigpit na lalong nakapagpaiyak sa akin. I know his giving me a comfort but it never change that I am heart broken and no one can cure the pain right now.
"It's he's lost not yours Aria. Every man likes you because your perfectly beautiful and good. If I have given a chance to choose who will be my wife. I will definetly choose you but I can't because you're married."
Is he telling me this because he want to tell me his affection or I'm just assuming to think of that? I'm so confuse!
"Don't take me wrong. I just want to give you comfort." Pagdi-depensa niya pero kita sa mukha niya na bigla siyang nahiya dahil sa sinabi niya pero good dahil malinaw na wala naman siyang ibang gustong iparating sa sinabi niya.
"Can I sleep here for tonight?" Pag-iiba 'ko ng topic because I'm so sleepy and tired ofcourse.
"Oo naman. Kahit dito ka pa tumira kung gusto mo eh." Patawa talaga 'tong lokong 'to, as if naman gusto niyang may babae sa bahay nila natutulog except maids dahil ang pagkakaalam 'ko ayaw niya talaga pero dahil may problem ako kaya pumayag siya.
