KING OF TORMENTS [Completed]

CHAPTER 45

Some people made wrong decisions in their lives, and most of them regretted it after. We, humans were entitled with many choices and these choices would be the the bringer of consequences. However, despite the multiple choices, there were many factors that would most likely made us pick the wrong one—the one we would regret after.

If we only knew the chain of events our decisions carried after, maybe regret would not exist. But that was the problem, we are only humans. We wouldn't know the magnitude of our certain action unless we act first. We would do the choice first and see the aftershock of it crumpled right in front of our eyes.

That's life. It sucks.

Right now, I was in the situation where I needed to make an abrupt decision and I didn't know what to do. Nasa isang sitwasyon ako na ang hirap paganahin ng aking utak.

Tahimik. Ang aking mahihinang paghikbi lamang ang aking naririnig at ang malakas na pintig ng aking puso. I looked down at the man kneeling in front of me, and just like that everything faded in the background. Ang tanging naging malinaw na lang sa akin ay ang mga mata nitong, sa unang pagkakataon ay puno ng pagsusumamo. Nangigingig ang kaniyang mga kamay na nakahawak sa akin.

This man used to be ruthless and cruel. This man was my number one tormentor. He was the King and everyone here bowed down to his command. Students knelt and beg for his mercy. But right now, he lost the authority he had in front of the Chaosers. He lost it when he knelt in front of me, begging me to accept his offer.

"Brat..." he spoke gently. His voice sounded so fragile.

Paulit-ulit kong naririnig sa aking isipan ang kaniyang naging tanong pero hindi ko pa rin ito kayang tanggapin ng lubusan. When I read the handbook, I was curious if Chaos University had a Queen. But never in my wildest dream I have imagined that  I would be in this situation, to be offered a position in the king's heart.

"Davil, please stand." My lips quivered.

He didn't move. He looked straight to my eyes and held my hands tightly. Tila nangungusap ang kaniyang mga mata.

"I won't unless you will answer me."

That was the point, I did not have my answer. Part of myself was actually rejoicing right now. I would not deny the fact that he made my heart fluttered when he asked me to be he his Queen. I was fucking happy. Screw it! But here came my doubt, currenly searching for his malignant motive and slowly deteriorating the situation.

"Davil, please." I pleaded but he didn't even seems to hear it. He just stared at me with pure hope and a glint of fear.

"Davil..." I whispered in a helpless manner. Ilang minuto na kaming nasa ganitong ayos at habang tumatagal mas bumibigat ang dibdib ko.

"Why can't you answer me, brat? Does being my Queen sounds so bad for you?" The pain in his voice was too evident.

Mariin kong nakagat ang aking labi. I was torn! I was fucking torn! This was not only about accepting to be his Queen, because if that was the case, fuck my ego, I would surely accept it! Kahit katangahan man iyon dahil hindi ako sigurado sa kaniyang motibo. Pero hindi lang ito tungkol doon. He might not be aware but his sudden proposal brought me another agonizing question.

Can I sacrifice my pursuit in Dale's identity? Accepting his offer means I would lost the chance of knowing who was really Dale. Rejecting the King was what Eron wanted me to do as payment.

Damn. What mattered to you more, Sapphire? Knowing Dale or having Davil?

Fuck! Can I just have the both?

Lumuhod na rin ako para magpantay ang aming mga mukha. I kept on biting my lips just to stop myself from sobbing even more. Napako ang kaniyang mga tingin sa aking labi kasabay nang pagkunot ng kaniyang noo.

"What are you doing? If you are planning to beg me to stand, don't even try because I will remained in my position. I am the one who's begging here, brat, not the other way around. My damn pride is fucking bleeding right now, but who cares? Just do me a favor, you can break my pride, crash my ego and scrape my knees but please, don't break my heart."

I closed my eyes, attempting to calm myself. Pero kahit sa pagpikit ang mukha ni Davil na nagsusumamo ang aking nakikita. This is torture!

"Why are you doing this to me?" I whispered. Pilit kong inaagaw ang aking kamay mula sa kaniyang pagkakahawak. He firmly shook his head making my move futile.

"You told me that I should not be caught up in my romantic thoughts because there is no romance going on between the two of us. You told me you hate me more than the word hate meant. You told me that you will rather choose to be a murderer and evil than to be swayed with love. So what the fuck are you doing?" This time I screamed. "I read the handbook, you don't ask a girl to be your Queen if you don't love her! The King's heart is the main factor to become a Queen! I'm not fucking eligible because you fucking hate me!"

I was being emotional. Fuck this! I just couldn't accept the unfortunate truth that I would fucking feel this! Damn. Do you love that devil, Sapphire? Because if you don't, you should have turn down his offer and run to Eron instead of asking such questions!

Knowing Dale... would it be worth it? Having Davil... would it be worth it?

"Damn, brat. I won't ask you in the first place if I hate you—"

"You're just playing with my feeling—"

"Fuck, no—"

"You hate me!" I cried.

"Will you listen first—" Binitiwan niya ang mga kamay ko na lalong nagpa-inis sa akin.

"I hate you, too!" He held my shoulders and pulled me closer but I couldn't stop my mouth from talking. "Fuck! I really hate you—"

"Damn it! Can you just shut your mouth and listen?" he asked in frustration.

"Gago ka! Huwag mo akong sigawan! Puta—"

"I'm fucking in love with you! You are fucking eligible! Damn it! Stop whining like a victim of an unrequited love!"

Natulala ako. He sighed and tucked my loose strands behind my ears. "Brat..." he whispered sofly. This time he appeared calm. "I'm in love with you."

This was something I never expected to hear from him. If this was is part of his plan and hidden agenda, I wanted to clap my hands for a job well done. Because he managed to tell me those words sincerely like he mean it. He managed to thaw my defense and right now, I was doomed.

"Again, I want to ask you." He took a deep breath and held my hand again. Hindi ko kayang titigan ang kaniyang mga matang may napakaraming emosyong nakapaloob. I looked around, finally noticing the situation and the people around us.

All eyes were on us with their mouth ajar.

"Can you be my Queen?"

Bumilis ang tibok ng aking puso, hindi sa kilig kun'di sa takot nang magtama ang aming paningin ng isang taong nakatayo hindi kalayuan. He glared at me, a warning look. I shook my head because I couldn't do what he wanted me to do. I couldn't break the King's heart. I could not reject Davil. Mayroon pa naman sigurong paraan para malaman ko kung sino si Dale.

"Brat..."

Muli kong tiningnan si Davil. I smiled warmly and touch his face. I was ready to say yes. I was about to speak when a loud gunshot stop me.

The fear in Davil's eyes made me realized what happened.

"Y-yes," my voice is almost fading.

That gunshot was for me. I was shot.

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