Just Friends (Entangled Hearts Series 2)

Chapter 26

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Dismissal na. Hindi ko mahagilap si Rim dahil bago pa matapos ang last period ay umalis na siya. Saan naman kaya yun pumunta?

I just shrug at that thought and went outside. Nakasalubong ko si Troy.

"Hey" bati niya and smiled sweetly at me.

He always have this radiant smile on his face. He's like a sunshine.

"Hey" i greeted back

Mas lalo siyang lumapit sakin. "Uuwi ka na ba? Do you need a ride home?" Tanong niya. Wow, gentlemen.

I smiled and nodded. He ask kung saan ako nakatira and we chatted the whole ride. He's so fun to talk with.

Nag-drive thru kami, nag-mall and he even won me a teddy bear at the arcade.

And for a moment, i feel special

He park the car near our gate at pinagbuksan ako ng pinto "Goodnight Paige. See you tomorrow" paalam niya

"Goodnight. See you tomorrow" I greeted back. I watch his car drive away and wave goodbye. Well, that was an afternoon well spent.

Unlike spending time with Zach, nag-aaway lang kami. Since when did we fight this much? Not until I confessed.

Urgh! Hanggang ngayon naguguluhan pa rin ako kung bakit galit siya. Is he jealous of Troy? Nah. He probably isn't. He was sweet yesterday tho.

Does this mean, he also likes me? Yeah right, keep assuming.

But i wish I wasn't just assuming things.

Nagulat ako when i hear a door banging. Kumunot ang nuo ko and glance at the entryway. It's Zach. He looks like a mess at hinihingal pa ito at pawisan. He looks like he was in a hurry.

"What are you doing here?" Takhang tanong ko

Hindi siya sumagot and instead, lumapit siya sakin. He checked my face my hands, my knees and basically, he checked me from head to foot. Nawe-weirduhan na ako sa ginagawa niya

"Did he... did he do anything to you?" Seryosong niya tanong. His voice sounded worried.

Lalong kumunut ang nuo ko. "Uhm... no" maikli kong sagot

He relax and smile. "Thank God you're okay"

"What is going on Zach?"

He look away not meeting my gaze "Nothing. Just... stay away from him."

I cross my arms "And why would I do that? Give me a valid reason"

"Because I said so!" He yelled making me freeze in shock

I don't like this Zach in front of me.

He probably notice the glint of fear in my eyes taking him aback.

He sigh "Please Paige. Don't be stubborn" he tiredly argued

I rolled my eyes and huff. "Go away Zach" i coldly said and turn my back on hin

He immediately caught my hand. "Paige please" tila nahihirapan na nitong sabi. He's tired and frustrated alright.

I coldly look at him. Why did i never notice the glint of sadness in his eyes. Kasi kung nahihirapan na siya, ako rin naman ah.

"Paige, I beg you" pagsusumano niya

"Give me a reason nga kasi" pagmamatigas ko. Nag-iwas siya ng tingin.

I can't just ignore Troy just because Zach told me to. Troy is really nice and he have no right to dictate me. This is my life!

And seeing his reaction, why wouldn't he just tell me? I hate being left in the dark. I know Rim knows something too. And I hate them for keeping it away from me

"Well i guess you have really no plans on telling me. Well then, Goodnight Zach" I said and walk away.

Akala ko pipigilan niya ako pero hindi. Nanatili siyang nabato sa kanyang kinatatayuan. And it kinda hurts. I want him to persuade me more. I know it sounds ironic but I don't care! Ang sarap kaya habulin. Duh!

Zach has been very persistent on keeping me away from Troy. Is there skeletons in the closet? Troy doesn't look like having one.

I've never seen Zach this persistent so maybe, there must be really something going on.

Or maybe he's jealous?

Damn it! Bakit ba lagi akong nag-iisip na nagseselos siya. HE DOESN'T HAVE FEELINGS FOR ME!

Maybe he just wants to protect me since he's my best friend after all.

I laugh bitterly as a lone tear escape my eyes. Why Zach? Why can't you just tell me?

I was awakened by my phone ringing. I grunted and immediately took my phone in my bedside table not looking who the caller is.

"What?" I angrily spatted

"Paige" sabi sa kabilang linya. His voice sounded raspy but i still manage to recognise who is it.

"Troy? Are you okay?" Nag-aalala kong tanong. It's the middle of the freaking night!

"C-can I talk to you please. I really need someone to talk to right now. Nasa labas ako ng gate niyo" sabi niya

Well that's kinda creepy coz first of all, nasa subdivision kami at hindi sila basta-bastang nagpapa-pasok. But Troy's from a rich family so maybe he just live nearby or he pulled some strings?

Dumungaw ako sa bintana and there he is, leaning on his black mercedes g-wagon staring at our gate.

"Saglit lang akong lalabas ha. Gabi na kasi" i tried to make my voice sound normal. Medyo kinakabahan kasi ako. Why do I sense danger?

But Troy is a good guy naman eh. So maybe just a little trust?

Nag-ayos ako sa sarili tsaka bumaba sa hagdan. Naabutan ko si yaya na umiinom ng tubig sa may kusina.

"Ma'am gabi na po. Sa'n po ang punta niyo?" Tanong niya ng mapansin ako

"Sa labas lang ya. A friend wants to talk to me" paalam ko

Her face turned to worry "Nakuh huwag kang magtagal ha" paalala ni yaya

I smiled and nodded. Binuksan ko ang entry door tsaka lumabas ng gate. I saw him smile at me and then... smirk. He looks deadly. Sobrang dilim ng mukha niya.

Before i could even speak,
I didn't notice that someone spank my neck and made me lose my consciousness. Damn it!

"Zach"

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