Freaking Romance in Progress (Double Trouble Series #1)

FRIP 64

Chapter 64

Closure

"I'm sorry if you have to deal with this controversy. Naniniwala ako na gusto lang ni Colt na makipag-usap sayo noon at walang namamagitan sa inyo."

I clasped my hands and rest my elbows on my knees. I put all my senses into work while we are so focused on watching the unauthorized footage that was creating loud clamors on social media today.

"He consulted me about it, thinking I will get jealous. But actually... it was me who encouraged him to talk to you. Because I know, you both need that... You've known each other for years even before I met him. That's why... I'd be so guilty if... I'd ruin your connection just because of... my jealousy."

Napapikit ako nang mariin nang maalala ang mga sandaling iyon. I wasn't able to thank her properly during that time because we were so frightened about the sounds coming from the bushes. And I can't believe this was all about that. This illegal record of our conversation.

"S-So please... don't throw him all the blames. Because I was part of it. If it wasn't for my encouragement, then he won't be that persistent. I thought I was doing the right thing... but in the end, it just backfired. I just... I just made the whole situation worse. And I didn't mean to ruin your already peaceful life with Ambrose... just by involving you with our issues. So... I beg for your forgiveness, Coleen. P-Please... Please forgive me."

I dropped my face on my hands and just listened to the records. Medyo kabado para sa naging usapan. Thinking that this record was released to the public brings mixed feelings to me. Wala namang nakakagimbal na rebelasyon kung pagbabasehan ang na-cover na usapan ng video. Kung tutuusin ay putol pa nga iyon at hindi pa iyon ang simula noon. I don't know if that's a good thing. Kung paano ang magiging dating noon sa madla. Sa mga oras na ito, I just want to rest.

But wait...

Taranta akong napaangat ulit ng ulo upang sipatin ang video. Hindi pa iyon doon nagtatapos! So it means pati ang naging responde ko ay nakuhanan! What the hell did I say that time? Tinarayan ko ba?

I nervously waited for my voice. Madilim ang footage. Bukod sa gabi na nang nakuhanan ang tagpo, medyo low quality rin ang mismong video. At base sa anggulo, nasisiguro kong mula nga iyon sa likod ng mga halaman. But the one-million worth question is... did I mess it up this time?!

"I appreciate your courage to say those things to me, Jean... I admit it wasn't easy to forget everything, but hearing your sincerity, you make it easier for me to... accept everything and... forgive."

Napatikhim ako sabay lingon kay Ghunter na nakikinig din sa video. With complete worried and weary eyes, I begged for his attention.

"I-It's a good thing, right? Did I... mess up? You think?" I asked breathily.

He glanced at me. An assuring smile was plastered on his lips when he reached for my arm and caressed it.

"Nothing's wrong with this," he declared as if he was so sure about it.

"R-Right?" Tinawa ko ang kabang nararamdaman. "Na... Na-release na naman ang official statement at article, e. Naunahan natin kaya wala nang... nakakagulat sa mga detalye. Dito sa video. H-Hindi ba?"