I continue to cry while walking. Ayoko naman talagang iwan siya but I have no choice. Zelo needs me. Alam kong may nagawa ring masama si Zelo sakin but it doesn’t matter now. When I need him, he is always there.
Pero pag siya na ang may kailangan – pinagtataguan ko siya.
He was just blinded by his love for me – and now, he’s regretting things.
Look how love can change one person into another and one personality gone into bad – sometimes it’s blissful but most of the time, love is a killing machine. Slowly taking over you, your heart and your mind. That’s why I couldn’t blame Zelo for raping me that day – he was just desperate for my attention, desperate for love.
Just like me.
“Neli,” I smiled weakly at the girl who approached me.
“Sister,”
It’s been ages since I saw Alex – sister Alexa Domingo.
“Kakagising lang niya, gusto mo bang pumasok?” Unlike last time, Alex’s still has her undying poker face but this time, she’s confident of what she had become. A nun – hindi na siya nahihiya.
I nodded and she pats my shoulder.
Dahan-dahan akong pumasok sa kwarto niya at nakita siyang nakaupo sa lapag sa tapat ng kama niya, nanunuod ng TV. He notices my actions and held his gaze at me. Kumunot muna ng konti yung noo niya – maybe adjusting himself or asking himself mentally if I am really inside his room.
“Hey,” I beamed happily and sat beside him when I thought he already recovered from being shocked – uh, well, to see me. No hint of sadness – just pure happiness.
“Nels,” he said appalled still gazing at me like I’m a new identified species.
“Wag mo nga akong tignan ng ganyan!” then I laughed. I was caught off-guard when he cupped my face and leaned.
“Am I dreaming? Is this really real? Am I really your husband?” Zelo exclaimed.
I nodded and give him a peck on his lips. Not fair enough, I rejected Fabian’s proposal just to be with the guy who raped me and cause some damages in my life. Everything really happens for a reason huh.
Zelo hugged me tightly.
“Hindi pa rin ako naniniwala,” he whispered softly in my ears. Hindi talaga si Zelo ang nang-rape sakin nun. This is the real Zelo Lacsama. Happy-go-lucky but responsible. “You see, I had this dream. . .it’s really bad, gi-n-nah-asa daw kita because you married that scholar guy.” his voice cracked.
