The Devotion of Damien And Augustus

TDODAA 1

Damien's POV

"Do you have any news about her?"

I shook my head as I fail to find Haven for her. Paris' been looking for Haven. She just vanished. Even our friends don't know where she is. We tried to looked her everywhere she will go, but no sign of her. 3 months without her presence.

I let out a small smile and walk towards her. The sadness in her eyes are evident even she tried to smile back at me. I caressed her hair and slowly pulled her for a hug.

For years, Paris was there in good and tough times. She didn't left me even if our relationship complicates us. She's been nothing but an understanding partner to me. And every damn time, guilt was tripping me for choosing to hide our relationship.

"I'll find her. We will sort things out with her."

I slept on their penthouse every night since Haven left. Paris always had her hard time to sleep. Lagi siyang umuungol sa gitna ng tulog niya na hindi maganda sa pandinig kaya sinasamahan ko siyang matulog.

I asked her what's happening on her nightmare, but she won't answer me. She won't tell the details, instead she will tell me it's nothing serious.

The  next morning, I was awake by the sound of the doorbell. My girlfriend still sleeping peacefully while hugging the blankets. I kiss her forehead before and wear my white t-shirt while walking towards the front door.

I was still half asleep when I open the door. Humihikab pa ako ng buksan ko ito. Nagulat ako kung sino ang nasa harapan ako.

"Haven."

I didn't know how I manage to call her name but I am really in panic. Wala pa siyang alam tungkol saamin. Hindi sa ganitong paraan ko gustong sabihin sa kanya kung anong meron kami ni Paris.

She looks at me with a smile but I can say that it wasn't a genuine one. I tried to caught her eyes but she's really distant.

"I'll just get my things. Aalis din ako."

Nilagpasan niya ako at dumiretso sa kwarto na katabi ng kwarto ni Paris. Tatawagin ko sana siya para makausap at makapagpaliwanag pero huli na dahil naisara na niya ang pintuan ng kwarto niya.

Napahilamos ako sa mukha ko hanggang sa aking buhok. Natanggal ang antok ko. Paikot-ikot ako sa living room habang hinihintay lumabas si Haven. Hindi ko alam kung gaano katagal, pero ng bumukas ang pinto, sabay silang dalawa ni Paris.

"Mahal -- Haven?!"

Tinignan lamang siya ni Haven at hinatak ang maletang dala niya pati ang pintuan niya para isara. Kahit na hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin ko dahil sa nasabi ni Paris, hindi pa rin nakaligtas saakin yung maletang dala-dala niya. Pati si Paris ay nakatitig doon. Tapos ay tumingin siya kay Haven habang namumuo ang luha sa mga mata niya.

I felt the sadness for the two. I really don't know what happened to them. Basta ang kwento na lang saakin ni Paris, umalis si Haven dala ang ilang gamit. Hindi nagpaalam.

"Aalis ka na? Bakit hindi ka muna magstay? Ano, kain! Almusal tayo."

Natatarantang alok ni Paris. Dumiretso siya sa kusina at naghanap ng makakain sa ref. Tinignan ko naman si Haven na pinanunuod lamang ang kilos niya.

I can't see Haven the way I always saw her. Para bang nanunuod siya ng bagay na hindi siya interesado at pinilit lang siya.

Muli kong tinignan si Paris na nag-iinit ng pagkain sa oven at naghahain ng mga plato. Nginitian niya si Haven pero hindi ito ngumiti pabalik.

"Maupo na kayo. Mabilis lang to."

"Kumain muna tayo Haven."

Aya ko sa kanya at dumiretso sa kusina. I pulled out the chair. I was about to sit when she talk.