Winning Back Mrs. De Castro (MGDC: Book 2)

Chapter 13. Another Shot Of For Keeps

|Rhian|

We were inside the car driving back to Robin's Nest. I'm sitting on the front seat beside Glaiza who's driving. I chose to remain silent while she's glancing at me almost every minute with worried eyes.

Marahil ay hindi na ito nakatiis dahil ilang sandali pa ay narinig ko na ang boses nya.

"Are you alright?" She asked in a hesitant voice.

My eyes teared up upon hearing her question. Kanina sa bathroom ay hindi ko din napigilang umiyak because of helplessness.

I chose not to say a word, sa halip ibinaling ko ang ulo sa salaming bintana ng sasakyan. My tears were threatening to fall any moment and the last thing I wanted is for her to see me bursting into tears like an idiot.

"Rhian ..." Naramdaman kong hinawakan nya ang kamay kong nasa kandungan ko pero mabilis ko ding binawi.

I hate myself because even a simple touch from her could sent a million sensations all over me.

"Ano pa bang gusto mo? I already surrendered to your will." I glared at her.

"I just wanted to know if you're alright?" She said softly.

"How do you expect me to answer that, Glaiza? You ravished me, bent me to your will."

I felt a little satisfaction when I saw her grimace at what I've said.

"Did I hurt you really bad?" Tanong nya makalipas ang ilang sandali.

I was tempted to say yes but I found myself unable to.

"I'm fine." I said biting my lower lip. "I'll survive."

"I have to know. I was rough and you were --"

"I said I'm fine, okay?!" I yelled. "Just ... just drive."

I quickly turned my head on the window and that's when my tears started to fall. I can't help it.

God, I can't do this anymore!

Glaiza stopped the car on the side of the road.

She took a deep sighed. But it didn't take long before she speak.

"I'm sorry." I heard her said, barely a whisper.

I didn't respond but my tears just kept falling. I didn't even bother to look at her.

"Rhian --"

"Glaiza please ... just take me home." My voice croaked.

"Hindi ba pwedeng mag-usap muna tayo?" Her voice pleading.

I brushed my tears away and turned my head on her.

"We already did that, didn't we? But we just end up fighting. And honestly, I don't think I have the strength to fight with you now. So please ... if you don't mind, let's just spare tonight." I looked at her. Hoping not to hear any protest from her.

Oh, how I wish she just stop asking and continue driving.

Pero hindi natupad ang hiling ko dahil muli ay narinig ko ang tinig nya.

"Rhian, we can't go on like this forever. We have to talk one way or another. About us, about our kids ... their future. And the sooner we settle all this things, the better." She sighed. "I know what I did earlier is intolerable and there's no word can justify that action. And maybe I'll forever regret it. But for once ... just for once, can't we set aside our differences ... even just for our kids?"