Tenebrous Affection

Chapter Twenty-three

Tenebrous Affection
Chapter Twenty-three

Avan brought me to my parent's house which made me led to an awe. "H-how?" I asked, stuttered. Alam kong naibenta na namin 'to. Although, hindi detailed ang nakuha kong impormasyon sa buyer and lawyer lang niya ang na-meet ko.

"It's me who bought the house," he said, still holding my waist, assisting me not to trip myself. "I know you have a lot of questions but can we do that some other day?" His amber eyes were pleading with me.

Ugh, to be honest, gustong-gusto ko ng masagot ang mga tanong ko but, I'm tired. Any minute baka mag-collapse na ako.

I sighed in defeat, "fine."

He took me upstairs where my old room was. God knows how much I missed the sight of it. Kung hindi lang ako pagod, nagtatalon na sana ako. Avan fixed the bed for me and help me lie down.

"Wala akong pinaalis or pinabago sa kwarto niyo ni Neon. I just cleaned them para magmukhang bago," he muttered, avoiding eye contact with me. He probably don't want to see how messed up I am.

"I'm sorry for being a bothersome to you, Avan," mahinang saad ko pero sapat na para marinig niya.

He cupped my face and leaned his forehead on mine. "You're never a bother to me, Ana," he softly said and kissed the tip of my nose. He's different from the last time I saw him.

Still, hindi ko kayang iwan si Xyren. He would surely gone crazy kapag iniwan ko siya. Levi too, nag-promise ako sa kanya. What Xyren did today was unforgivable but it's not enough reason para umalis nalang. Plus, I love him.

I JERKED AWAKE. I don't know if minutes or hours had passed but one thing's clear to me. There is a siren of a police car coming outside the house. Holy Molly, Xyren!

Dali dali kong inayos ang sarili ko bago kumaripas nang takbo pababa. When I finally reached the living room, I found Avan walking back and forth in distress.

"I'm so sorry Avan, this is my fault. Don't worry I'll face them," I murmured. He slightly jolted because I suddenly popped out of nowhere.

"Ana, don't apologize, it's not your fault," he calmly said. I heaved a breath bago magtungo sa main door ng bahay.

"You're coming back to him?" He asked before I could get a hold of the doorknob.

There was a silence between us for seconds. "I have to, I-I'm sorry for not choosing you Avan," I stammered, then went outside.

Lights welcomed me as I stepped outside the house. This is crazy. Ilang pulis ba ang dinala niya para sunduin lang ako.

"Hold your fire, it was the hostage!" Hostage? Abruptly, two hands encircled my waist. I know this smell.

Humahangos ito at namamasa sa pawis. Obviously, buong araw niya ako hinanap. Hindi ko alam kung ano ang una kong ire-react, magagalit ba muna o ma-t-touch? Ugh!

I saw Jico holding his mouth, crying. Gracious, I took all my strength to control myself from laughing. Levi too was here, wearing a poker face. He knows something that I don't.