Love in Music (Fly High Series #1)

Chapter 22

I never felt this kind of pain ever in my life. It kills me and I can't even swallow all the heartaches that I'm feeling.

Dumiretso ako ng condo matapos ang pangyayaring iyon. I locked myself up in my room thinking about leaving tomorrow with my Dad. It effin hurts me! Chleo doesn't know anything about what I'm going through so I decided to meet her up today. I needed somebody to lean on, and I think Chleo could help me get through this. I'm just lit exhausted from trying to be stronger than I feel, akala ko kaya ko, but I was truly wrong.

I texted Chleo to meet at Henry's resto. I know for a second thought, Rei would follow me there but I just don't wanna talk to him still. I'm afraid I might break down again.

It's 9 am in the morning and I already took my bath and wear my simple pink shirt and black pants. Hindi ko naman maitago tago ang pamumugto ng aking mga mata sa kaiiyak ko kagabi. Tons of problems huh? It sucks. Big time.

Paglabas ko ng room ay ang pagbungad sa akin ni Dad sa harapan ng pintuan ng aking kwarto na ikinagulat ko.

"Where are you going?" Dad seriously asked as his gaze moved from my head downwards. Like examining my outfit.

I gulped and acted normally.

"I'll meet Chleo Dad"

His brows furrowed.

"Wag na wag mong susubukang takasan ako Lianne dahil hindi mo alam ang kaya kong gawi-"

"Dad relax! Magpapaalam lang ako sakanya, I'm not going anywhere" I bit my lip thinking about my decision.

Dad was surprised with what I've said. Humalukipkip sya.

"Just make sure. I'll be calling Manong na ihatid at sunduin ka mamaya, may pinaasikaso lang ako sakanya" dad said and turned his back.

Agad naman akong nakahinga ng maluwag. Atleast after how many years, I didn't lie. Wow, such an achievement. Paglabas ko ng condo ay agad akong nagtungo sa lift. Medyo maraming tao ngayon sa building, kumikita nanaman si Daddy ah. Paglabas ko ay dumiretso na ako sa may shed sa labas para doon na hintayin si Manong pero ganoon na lamang ang gulat ko ng may nakaupo rin doon.

Dahan dahan akong umatras ng hindi inaalis ang tingin ko sakanya ngunit huli na ng makita nya ako kaya bigla syang napatayo.

He's wearing a black shirt and a half pants with his white sneakers at naka-shades sya.

Mabilis syang nakalapit sa akin kaya agad naman akong umatras.

"Babe please let's talk" bigla nyang hinawakan ang aking kamay.

"Wala na tayong dapat pag-usapan pa"

"No babe please, just listen to me"

"Ano? Ano pang papakinggan ko sayo? Kasinungalingan nanaman ba Rei ha?" singhal ko sakanya.

Doon ay naramdaman ko nanaman ang pagiinit ng aking mga mata.

"Babe shh, please let me explain. Cathy and I were nothing, sinabi kona sayo iyan. Please, mahirap lang sa akin na sabihin sayo na-"

"Na ano Rei?! Na nakatira na kayo sa iisang bubong?! Cuddling?! Having fun together while someone's waiting for you back there?!" mabilis kong pinunasan ang luhang dumaloy sa aking pisngi.

Nakayuko lang siya kaya agad kong hinigit ang mga kamay ko mula sakanya. Pero bigla naman nyang hinawakan ang aking mga pisngi gamit ang kanyang dalawang kamay.

"Babe please, hindi. Mali lahat ng sinasabi at iniisip mo, it's just that, I'm not ready to tell something that could hurt y-"

"Then kailan?! Kailan Rei? Kailan ka magiging handa para sabihin sakin lahat? Hihintayin mo pang sobrang masaktan ako?! Ganun ba yun?!"