One Promise (Celestial Series #1)

Promise 8

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Chapter 8

I sighed as Othniel's grip tighten around my wrist.

I winced when my elbow started hurting again. Damn, the pain reliever must be wearing off!

Akala ko naman, alcohol eases pains. Bakit hindi niya tanggalin ang sakit? In fact, mas dumagdag pa!

That slogan is a scam!

"Othniel! My elbow hurts! Can you let go now? Stop dragging me!"

Matalim kong binalingan ng tingin si Othniel bago ibinaba ang tingin sa kamay niyang mahigpit na nakahawak sa akin. Ganoon din ang isinukling tingin ni Othniel.

Imbis na sundin ang sinabi ko, lalo niya pang hinigpitan ang kapit. Kahit mahigpit ang kapit niya sa siko ko, sa totoo lang, hindi siya talaga ganoon kasakit. Ramdam ko pa rin ang pag-iingat niya sa bawat hawak niya sa akin.

"No," may riin niyang tugon.

Umirap ako. Sapilitan kong tinanggal ang kamay niyang mariin ang hawak. He smirked when he saw my attempts. Kumirot ulit ang braso ko dahil sa mga galaw ko.

It's futile, I know that. I'm weak compared to him. He can hold me anytime he wants, and drop me just the same.

What's new? I wouldn't surprise if Othniel were to do that, my parents were capable, what more from someone who isn't even related to me.

I sighed once again. I continue looking at Othniel with dagger looks.

"You're so annoying! Ano ba! Bitiwan mo na kasi ako, Othniel!"

His jaw clenched, hindi niya ako pinansin. Patuloy niya akong hinatak papunta sa kanyang sasakyan.

Mabilis ang kilos niya. He would curse everytime I'd trip, and his angled jaw clenches everytime I would get a chance to interact with some random stranger.

"Muntikan ka nang mahimatay kanina, Naomi. If I wasn't on time to catch you, can you imagine what would have probably happened to you? For God's sake, that's a fucking bar!" His voice boomed the area. Kahit abot na rito sa labas yung ingay ng bar, mas malakas pa rin ang boses niya.

Pagod ko siyang hinarap. "Should I care? For God's sake, no once cares about me anyway! So, why the hell would I care?" I disappointedly looked at him. "Can you stop acting like you care, Othniel? Hindi kita boyfriend! Huwag kang umasta na parang boyfriend kita kasi hinding-hindi kita magiging boyfriend!" Pumiyok ang boses ko nang isinigaw ko ito sa kanya.

All my frustrations were piling up, and I felt like exploding anytime soon! Othniel was just fueling it more. Now, pasensyahan na lang, hindi ko na kayang kimkimin pa ito and Othniel just happened to be the unfortunate one who will feel my wrath.

Pansamantalang nagulat si Othniel. He stiffened right after I said that. Nilingon niya ako. Hindi ko alam kung guniguni ko lang o nakita ko talaga ang sakit o lungkot ang kanyang expression. His gripped loosen kaya agad kong nahatak pabalik ang aking siko.

"Bakit kailangan mo pang makialam, Othniel?" Umusog ako patalikod, palayo kay Othniel.

"Because I care about you!" He carefully took a step towards me.

"Kailan ka pa nagsimulang maging isang stalker ng isang Naomi Angeles?" I sarcastically rolled my eyes. Humalukipkip ako pagkatapos.

Madilim na tingin ang iginawad sa akin ni Othniel habang masuring nagmamasid sa bawat galaw ko.

"Should I feel proud na may bodyguard na ako?"

Madrama siyang umirap. "Don't tell me we're going to have these petty fights, Naomi."