Twisted and Turned. { NashLene }

TAT. [ 10 ]

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Humigpit ang hawak ko sa manibela nang maalala ang pinag-usapan namin ni Nash kani-kanina lang. He sounded desperate and devastated. I hate it. I hate hearing him that way.

Sinilip ko si Donny na nakabuntot sa akin. He insisted on accompanying me after seeing how enraged and panicky I was. Baka raw maaksidente ako if I drove alone. I didn't have the time to stop him. If I could, I'll fly to Nash and wipe those stupid tears from his face.

"Anong hangin ba ang umakyat sa ulo ng isang iyon?" inis kong turan.

Kumulo muli ang aking dugo nang muling sumagi sa aking isip ang pag-uusap namin ni Nash...

With trembling hands, I swiped right. I don't know why but I have a gut feeling that something's wrong.

"Hello?"

There was silence on the other line. Did he accidentally dial my number? I tried once more, "Nash, andyan ka ba?"

Donny was silently watching beside me. I somehow thank Nash for calling at this untimely hour. He saved me from deciding immediately on Donny's offer. I still haven't made up my mind. Kailangan ko pa ng oras upang pag-isipan iyon ng mabuti. I don't want to be reckless.

Again, nobody answered me. My brows furrowed in confusion. Baka nga napindot lang niya o di kaya nasa bulsa niya ang kanyang telepono. Akmang ibaba ko na ang tawag nang may narinig akong hikbi. Si Nash ba iyon?

"Nash?" I called out.

"Shar... I'm sorry for calling," his voice was low and raspy. Kung hindi ko lang siguro narinig ang kanyang paghikbi, I might have found his voice hot.

"What happened?" I eyed Donny. His arms were crossed on his chest and his eyes void of emotion.

"C-can you please come over my place? If it's alright. I just need someone right now." he cooed.

Sumibol ang pag-aalala sa aking dibdib. What did Alexa do? Wala namang ibang taong pwedeng sumakit kay Nash nang ganito kundi siya. Besides, kung hindi siya ang dahilan, bakit ako ang tinawagan ni Nash? He could've called her and not me.

"I-It's Alexa isn't it?" Alam kong maling itanong iyon agad-agad sa kanya ngunit kailangan kong kumpirmahin ang aking hinala.

Nakarinig muli ako ng paghikbi sa kabilang linya. The sound of his cries breaks my heart. Dahil doon medyo nagsisi akong itinanong ko pa iyon sa kanya. Kahit hindi na niya ikwento ang nangyari, I somehow understood what happened. He wouldn't be this sad if she didn't break up with him. He wouldn't be this devastated if there isn't any hope for them to come back together.

"Papunta na ako diyan, okay? Stay put. Don't do anything na ikakapahamak mo. I'm quite far so please be patient." I instructed. Para akong nakikipag-usap sa isang musmos. But I just want to be make sure he won't slit his wrist or jump off his condo.

I became more anxious when we reached his condo. Tinawagan ko ito nang malapit na kami ngunit patay na ang kanyang telepono. I know Nash is a very rational being, but even the smartest person turns insane when they're hurt.

My strides were long and fast. Kung pwede lang magteleport sa unit ni Nash gagawin ko. Baka kung ano na ang ginawa nun sa sarili niya.

Natigil lang ako sa paglalakad nang may mainit na palad ang humawak sa aking braso. I looked up and saw a pair of expressionless eyes. I felt myself shiver. Galit ba ito? I almost forgot that he was with me because of Nash.

From my arm, his hand travelled down to my palm. He intertwined our fingers before pulling me to Nash's unit. Somehow, my worries disappeared. I wasn't as anxious as I was earlier. It's like his palm gave me assurance that everything will turn out fine.