The Magnetic: Loving The Womanizer

Chapter 13

Chapter 13: "My thoughts were destroying me. I tried not to think but the silence was a killer, too."

I've witnessed how much he struggles living an ordinary life without any of the privileges he was used to. He had never tried any of the public transportation. All his life, he was chauffeured around. 

At first, he used to take a taxi but because it cost too much, he learned to ride jeepneys.

He used to buy anything he wants, but now he has no choice but to economize. 

Sometimes, I could see the frustration in his eyes though he tries so hard to hide it from me. Alam ko na nahihirapan siya but he remained strong and positive.

Despite of the difficulties he's facing, he still tries his best to give me everything. Kahit wala na siyang kotse ay pinipilit pa rin niya akong sunduin sa bahay at ihatid pauwi. Madalas ay sumasabay kami kina Kirk at Bailey. I told him that he didn't have to do that, but he wouldn't listen.

One time, we almost fought because I insisted on paying for our meals. I just wanted to help him out in my own way, but he wouldn't have it. Ang sabi niya ay kaya pa niya.

Ang bigat sa dibdib kapag nakikita ko siyang nahihirapan. Lahat ng gigs ay tinatanggap niya pero kahit ganon ay hindi pa rin niya pinapabayaan ang studies niya. Actually, he put even more efforts into his studies then ever.

"Mahal, matulog ka na lang kaya muna? You look so tired," puna ko. We're at his condo, studying together. 

He shook his head. "I can't slack off, Mahal. I have to show Dad that my music won't get in the way of my studies."

Hindi ako umimik. I know when he sets his mind into something, nothing could change it. Pumunta na lang ako sa kitchen para ipaghanda siya ng pagkain. Pero napailing na lang ako ng makita na halos wala na siyang stocks. Bumalik ako sa living room.

"Mahal, labas muna ako sandali."

Nag-angat siya ng tingin. "Where are you going?"

"I just need to buy something."

He breathed out. "Okay. Wait for me. I'll just get my wallet-"

I shook my head. "Ako na lang. Mabilis lang naman."

I didn't give him a chance to come with me. Mabilis na akong lumabas at hindi pinansin ang pagtawag niya. Nagpunta ako sa supermarket at namili ng groceries para sa kanya. May pera naman ako dahil naiipon lang ang allowance ko lalo na at si Vash ang laging nagbabayad ng pagkain namin. Pati pamasahe ay sa kanya. Napadami ang binili ko kaya nagtaxi na lang ako pabalik sa condo niya. 

I didn't know whether to smile or grimace when his gaze went down to the grocery bags. Ilang sandaling tumahimik lang siya. I was so sure he would be mad, but he took me by surprise when he suddenly pulled me in his arms and hugged me tightly.

"Thank you, Mahal."

I smiled and tapped his back. Magkatulong namin inayos ang mga pinamali ko para sa kanya. Bahagya akong napatili ng binuhat niya ako at iniupo sa counter. Ang mga kamay niya ay nasa magkabilang gilid ko.

"I appreciate this, Mahal. But you don't need to do this. Keep your money. Kaya ko pa."

I cupped his cheeks. "We're in this together, Mahal."

Ilang sandali na natahimik siya at napatitig sa akin. Then slowly, his mouth curved into a soft smile. "God. I must've done something great to deserve you." He leaned his forehead against mine. "Just bear with me a little more, Mahal. Everything will be okay soon."