The Ruthless Game

Chapter 24

Chapter 24: "She loved him. He loved her. But it wasn't that simple."

When I woke up my eyes were a bit painful from crying too much last night. Wala na sa kama si Dylan. Maaga siya laging nagigising kaya hindi nakakapagtaka lalo na at 8 am na. Bumangon na ako at umayos ng upo. I brushed my fingers through my hair as I recalled what happened the night before. 

Napadiretso ako ng upo ng bumukas ang pinto at pumasok si Dylan na may dalang tray ng pagkain. 

He smiled. "Good morning, love!" 

I followed his movements as he walked towards me, put the food on the bedside table and sat on the edge of our bed, facing me. 

"I prepare your breakfast." Napalunok ako ng inunat niya ang kamay at isinuklay ang mga daliri niya sa buhok ko. "I bet you're not feeling well. I got you an aspirin for your hangover."

Inabot niya ang gamot sa akin. Bumaba ang tingin ko doon at muling bumalik sa mukha niya. This gesture of his made me wanna cry again. I swallowed hard and took the med from him without saying anything. Inabutan niya agad ako ng tubig.

"Thanks," I muttered.

He smiled and leaned closer to peck my lips. "Don't drink too much again." I just nodded. Kinuha niya ang tray ng pagkain at ipinatong sa kandungan niya. "Say ah." Iniumang niya ang kutsara sa bibig ko.

How could he break my heart and fix it right away with his gestures. He was confusing me. He tiled his head on one side when I didn't open my mouth and just kept staring at him.

Ibinaba niyang muli ang kutsara. "Love?"

"I love you, Dylan."

Napakurap siya then slowly, a smile appeared on his face. "I love you, too." He leaned closer and pecked my lips several times. "I love you."

That sounded so good but.. "Dylan.." I reached out and touched his face. "D-do you really still love me?"

He looked like he wasn't expecting my question. "What kind of question is that?" Itinabi niya ang tray at mas lumapit sa akin. "Is there something wrong?"

I shook my head. "Naisip ko simula ng nagtrabaho ako, wala na akong masyadong time para sa 'yo. Mahal mo pa ba ako, love?"

He breathed out, cupped my face, and leaned closer to kiss me softly. "Nothing can make me love you less. I love you."

I suddenly felt so emotional. Nagkaroon na ng bikig sa lalamunan ko at ramdam ko na ang pag iinit ng sulok ng mga mata ko. Umupo ako sa kandungan niya at yumakap ng mahigpit sa kanya. I held onto him tightly. 

He chuckled softly. "You're acting weird today, love."

Tears rolled down my cheeks. "It's just one of those days, I guess," I said trying to sound fine.

Kanina pa ako nakatitig sa picture namin ni Dylan na wallpaper ng phone ko at inaalala lahat ng pinagdaanan naming magkasama. All the memories we'd shared together. It made me come to this realization that I could never let all that go. I would never let anyone tear us apart. I stood up and took my bag.

"Girl, saan ang punta mo?"

"I have to go. Pakisabi kay ma'am, umalis na ako."

"Paano yung presentation?"

"I'll work on it tomorrow. I can't think now."

Nagmamadali na akong umalis. I went to the supermarket to buy some stuff that I'd need for what I had in mind, then went straight to Dylan's unit. Nagluto ako ng beef broccoli at cordon bleu. I even lit some candles after I had prepared the table. I turned off the lights and played a romantic song.