Destined

Sunday Best

So I got a shoutout from LizQuen last night, in Jeepney TV's Love From Home episode. 😱 I'm so happy lang. Hahaha.

Anyways, back to the story. ❤️😘

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"Emma." I said shocked.

She ran towards me and gave me a tight hug. "I'm so so sorry, Eli..I'm so stupid." She said panting. "He is such an asshole. I'm so stupid."

I hugged her and rubbed her back. "Hey, it's okay. Come on. Let's get you inside." I said and led her inside.

I let her sit on the couch as I poured a glass of water for her.

"Here, drink this. I'll just go change real quick. I just got home." I said then ran towards my bedroom.

I hurriedly changed into comfortable clothes and went back to my little sister.

As I approach her, I can tell that she was visibly shaking. I don't know if it's because of anger or sadness, or maybe both? But I'm positively sure it's because of Matteo.

I sat down beside her and stayed silent. I'm waiting for her to start talking at her own pace.

She curled up beside me and put her head on my shoulder. "I know I don't deserve your goodness.." Her voice cracked as soon as she started talking.

"Hey, stop that Emma. I won't have any of that. You are my baby sister more than anything.." My heart is breaking for her. "Let's forget what's in the past. Now, please..tell me what's wrong?" I asked concerned.

She sat up and vigorously wiped her still flowing tears. "You were right all along.." She bitterly said. "Matteo did not change at all, and I don't think he ever will." Tears started pouring out of her eyes once again.

I hate seeing her like this. She is still young. She should be out there enjoying life, not crying over a worthless piece of shit. It pains me.

I hugged her tighter. I want her to feel that she is not alone. I want her to know that her big sister is here for her no matter what.

"What did he do this time?" I poisonously asked.

"I-I.." She started, her voice cracking again. "I finally gave myself to him just this last week.." She looked down.

Oh hell no, Emma!!! What were you thinking???

I wanted to shout, but I stopped myself. This is about her and I don't want to add insult to her injury.

"Okay..go on." I said successfully sounding calm.

"A-After it happened, he just suddenly stopped seeing me." She took a deep breath. "I thought that maybe he is just busy, you know?" She clenched her jaw, anger evident. "But today, I decided to stalk him. I followed him, Eli. I was so pathetic enough to do it.." She started crying again.

I balled my fists, feeling myself boiling with anger. No one brings out my anger like Matteo does. He is the expert when it comes to this.

She cleared her throat and took a sip of the water. "I followed him and saw him..Here in Makati.." She smiled humorlessly. "I saw him with another girl." She downed the glass of water. "She can't be just a friend or family member because I saw them kiss."

The image of when I caught them kissing before, crossed my mind.

It crossed my mind not because I want her to pay for what she did, no. It crossed my mind because I know how much it hurt and ruined me at that time.