"Ate Gin, I know that it's not my fault and you know that, but I'm scared for Dia's safety...after seeing that picture, I knew that someone was trying to threaten our family." Aniya.
His words had a point. Ni hindi nga namin alam kung sinong nagpadala ng litrato, and this might be the start of a scandalous act, That can possible destroy Darius's image as a handler of the company.
I sighed, rubbing both of my hands, We just finished patching up Charles' bruises. Thankfully it's not that severe for him to be taken at the Hospital.
"I'm sure na malulutasan natin itong problema na 'to, marami rin tayong koneksyon, at isa pa, Dia is a strong woman. She can handle this. Hindi na siya katulad noon." I simply stated while giving a smile to assure him.
"Yeah, you're right. I-I just want what's best for Dia, and our family...I want to help in what ever I can." He replied, the look of determination and worry evident in his face.
Napabuntong hininga lang ako. Iba na talaga ang panahon ngayon, lalong-lalo na pag may nagbabanta sa amin.
I can't risk anyone in this situation.
"If you want, you and Dia can stay at Baguio, or pwede naman rin sa Probinsya namin, just for you to feel safe." wika ko, ngunit parang hindi parin siya panatag sa aking payo.
"Thank you Ate Gin, but I think me and Dia can handle ourselves. Best if saamin muna siya manirahan, tutal bagong kasal naman kami." Aniya at napatayo. Inalalayan ko lang siya patungo sa kwarto kung saan nireserve nila Tita Darlene para pang pahingahan namin.
"Maiwan muna kita Charles, mukhang mapapauwi kami ng maaga ngayon. And I also want to apologize in behalf of Darius." mahinang sabi ko at saka lumabas sa kwarto.
Dinaanan ko na rin ang kwarto kung saan pinapagalitan pa ni Tito Joshua sina Diana at Darius, rinig sa labas ang kalakasan ng kanilang boses, ngunit nagpapasalamat ako at walang dumadaan sa corridors.
"Hayst, oo nga naman. Tito Joshua are still treating them like they're still kids" I whispered to myself, leaning on the wall.
It has been weeks since my headache started, the reason was still a mystery but I'd rather not think about it before it comes again.
"Mukhang kailangan ko na atang magpa check-up, bago ko pa malaman na cancer na pala 'to." Pagbibiro ko sa aking sarili.
Tatlumpung minuto na ang nakalipas nang matapos ang gulo na nangyari kanina, at hanggang ngayon ay hindi ko pa maproseso yung ginawa ni Darius, pero di ko naman siya masisi, kahit mali naman yung ginawa niya.
Maybe for someone who dosen't trust anyone that easy, or maybe because of childhood trauma, he never had a chance to truly express himself.
Even for me.
Na kahit anong lapit ko sa kanya ay tila lumalayo parin siya. Ugh what am I saying?
I stopped my thoughts when I heard the door open, revealing Darius. He looks at me, defeated, but overall exhausted. He took a deep breath and silently hugged me, with nothing to comment whatsoever.
"I'm sorry I got you dragged on all of this. I was selfish, hindi ko lang man naisip kung anong nararamdaman ni Dia tungkol dito." He whispered, his voice was hoarse from all the rage he emitted a while ago.
"I understand Darius, it's not easy to open up in this kind of situation, but you were brave to open up to me— c'mon, let's go inside before someone else sees us."
There was a sudden silence after that, making me sigh in the process. I removed his jacket, necktie, and polo shirt, wiping his sweat with towel, he snaked his hands to my waist, loosely hugging me.
"Not to be cliché or anything but, your heartbeat makes me calm, and I don't even know why.."
I chuckled and continue wiping the sweat off his back, unconsciously tracing my fingers on his past scars.
"He did this to you huh..." I said calmly, but deep inside, I was starting to kill that man in my head. Specifically skinning him alive.
"For five years, yes. But I always thought it was to toughen me up, but Bakla parin eh..." He joked, but I just stood there, amused.
"And yet you still said I love you to me hm?" I retorted making him scoff.
Looking up at me, he rested his chin on my chest, his eyes were swirling with affection. I cupped his face giving him a peck on the lips.
"God, I missed this." He groaned, kissing me again but I quickly pulled away covering his mouth. "Hindi mo parin sinasagot yung tanong ko."
"I meant what I said Gin, no matter what my sexuality stands for, I will always and forever be in love with you." I hummed in satisfaction, pink dusted in my cheeks, but I don't have to care right now.
"How about you Gin? Would you still love me if I was a criminal?" I stayed silent, but smiled at him.
"Yes, but you won't have to be a criminal."
"And why is that?"
"Because I won't let you become one."
A/N
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Masked Reality (#2 of Guilberra Series)✔
RomancePLS. READ THE 1ST BOOK BEFORE THIS! Darius Zenriel Guilberra. The Famous business man, a loving son and brother to his family. But what if he hides a secret behind his sleeve. And what if the famous business man has a heart of a woman? Is it too l...
