Battle for Love

Chapter fourty two

Ara's POV

Kakagising ko lang at paglabas ko palang sa kwarto ay narinig ko ng may nag-uusap sa may sala. I headed downstairs only to find out who came in our house at this early. It's just 7am for goodness' sake!

My brows instantly furrowed in confusion when I saw Kath and Kuya Zac having a serious conversation. 'Ano naman kayang pinag-uusapan nila at parang napakaseryoso nila?' I thought. Nakababa na rin ako pero mukhang di pa nila ako napansin. They really seemed serious that it creeps me out.

"Kuya Zac, don't you have a plan on telling that thing to Ara? She deserves to know it by the way." Kath said and I became more curious as I've heard my name being brought up in their conversation. 'What is it that I deserve to know?' I asked myself mentally.

"Gusto kong gawin 'yan but just like you, I made a promise to Min. I'm a man of my words, Kath and I can't break that promise." Kuya Zac replied. Ngayon, si Min naman. I don't know what are they talking about but whatever it is, I have to know it. Lalo na at mukhang may kinalaman ako doon.

Kath sighed in frustration and unconciously bit her lower lip which just means she's tensed. "I don't know, Kuya Zac. Pero, I really don't like the idea of hiding something to her again. Wala 'tong magandang idudulot, swear."

"I know. But somehow, I understand Min for making such a decision. He just wanted to help but now, he's also suffering from the consequences of his actions." Kuya said again and sighed deeply. It just made me curious than ever. If curiousity really kills, I might be dead now. I very well know that eavesdropping is not good but the hell I care! Tungkol na sakin 'yun at sa tinatago daw nila saken. I don't have much time to care.

"I've already talked to Lauren and asked her about their marriage and I can sense from her answers that she's hurting just because her husband who happens to be Min is such an asshole!" Kath hissed and my eyes really drape open. Did I heard it right? Si Lauren atsaka si Min mag-asawa? Tama ba ako ng pagkakaintindi?

I found myself walking towards them with uncertainity on my face. Naguguluhan ako.

"A-Ara? Kanina ka pa dyan?" Kath asked surprised and I smiled at her with a hint of bitterness on my face.

"Oo at narinig ko lahat. Now, tell me, ano pa ang tinatago niyo?" I asked trying not to shout. I feel furious right now that don't give a damn on what they may possibly feel.

Kath just bowed her head while kuya Zac tried to touch me but I push his hands away. "Sabihin niyo, ano pang tinatago niyo?!"

"N-nothing. Yun na lahat 'yun." Kath answered and lowered her head again. I chuckled and swallow the lump on my throat.

"Of all people, kayo pa na pinaka-pinagkakatiwalaan ko pa ang nagsinungaling saken." I said and turned my back at them.

"Sorry. I'm really sorry, Ara."

I heard Kath said before I totally gets out of the door. I need to talk to Min. I have to hear everything coming from him. All this time ay nagsisinungaling na pala siya saken. I know that I shouldn't be mad at Kath and Kuya but I can't help it. Kakausapin ko din naman sila e. I just need time to calm first.

Sa sobrang pagmamadali ko ay nakarating ako sa bahay nina Min in less that 15 minutes. I press the doorbell button continously until he opened it.

"H-Hey. May problema ba?" he asked in confusion and I just give him a bitter smile.

"Problema? Wala naman. Gusto ko lang kamustahin ang asawa mo. Are you talking care of her properly?" I asked in sarcasm and as expected his eyes widened in surprised. "Nandyan ba si Lauren, ha Min?"