THE WAY WE LIVE

XIX. Someone's saying goodbye

She slowly got up from the bed, careful not to wake Sejun up who sleeps soundly beside her.

She tiptoed her way to where her clothes are and got dressed quickly.
She took every cash from her wallet and left it on the table. It was about 30,000 and she knew it wasn't enough, if only she could give blank checks but those were traceable. She got a pen and a paper from her bag and left a note. She gave him another quick glance before finally leaving.

He woke up realizing that the space beside him is empty. He grabbed his phone and checked the time. It's past 12  midnight, good thing the kids are at Ken's house. He put on his clothes and grabbed his things.

It wasn't the first time Emma left some cash for him, but leaving a note was weird.

To my love,

For two years, I wasn't playing. My love was real, everything was real for me until I wake up to this dream. You're a dream came true Sej. I love you but I have to let you go.

Emma

It took him a minute to realize what is happening. He tried dialling Emma's number several times but the line was disconnected. Her private twitter account is closed. He depressingly left the hotel room hoping that someday everything about Emma will make sense. He may not loved her but he genuinely cared for her.

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A day before.
Chateau De Dios.

He finally let her go when she begged. She could feel her arms and shoulders swollen from his tight grip. Her back ache when she was pushed to the wall. Alejandro de Dios maybe old but he sure is strong.

"I never thought you could be this brave Emma"

She couldn't say a word. She smiled at the image of her and Sejun in her mind, smiling and kissing. She knew she could be killed any moment but at least she was happy.

"So you got yourself a toy while I was away" He looked at her amusingly. He never thought he married a young, brave woman. Such a slut.

He moved closer to her and whispered. "Sino gusto mong unahin ko sa inyong dalawa?"

She was brought to her senses hearing those words.
"No! Alejandro please leave him alone!" she begged.

He chuckled. "Now you're scared, you should be thankful I am not interested enough to know his name. Not yet."

"Please gagawin ko ang lahat Alejandro, wag na wag mo syang sasaktan! he was just a toy after all."

"Of course, I'm leaving you no choice but to do everything I want" An evil smile flashed on his face. "Start with this" He quickly unzipped his pants.

Emma knelt in front of him and stood on her knees. She is trembling, she whimpered in pain when he suddenly pulled her hair. Tears fall from her eyes  when he forced himself in her mouth.