Second update for today, hooray! Makabawi man lang sa hindi ko pag-update nung Christmas hehe.
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Luna's body trembled as she fought to breathe, her emotions swirling with pain, anger, and confusion. Her great-grandfather's betrayal cut through her like a blade.
Ang dibdib niya ay parang sumisikip, at bawat sandali, parang mas bumibigat ang lahat.
"Why me?"
Her knees gave way, and she fell to the ground, crying loudly without control.
Life hasn't been particularly in favor of her. From a young age, she was exposed to all the dark sides of every realm. Her story could almost be predicted, disappearing and being quietly protected, having the most noble family, supportive friends, and even being her professor's favorite student.
It was as if everything was set up for her to be the main character in a tragedy or maybe, melodrama.
"I don't want to die," she choked out, as her thoughts spiraled into hopelessness.
Just as she was on the verge of completely giving in, Damien moved quickly.
Without hesitation, he supported her head, catching her as she began to collapse. His strong left arm wrapped around her, while his right hand gently cupped her wet cheek, pressing her head against his chest.
"Luna," bulong ni Damien, ang boses nito'y kalmado ngunit puno ng pag-aalala, "You need to breathe."
Luna felt herself breaking more as he held her. She had been falling apart, but this closeness, this simple act of him caring, shattered her in a way she couldn't explain.
"Hindi ko kaya..."
She cried harder, letting all the broken parts of herself slip away. She had given up on putting herself back together.
For what good is completeness if she knows that death will remain her endgame?
"You need to breathe."
Sinubukan ni Luna na tumawa ng mahina, pero naging hikbi ito. Naramdaman niya ang bigat sa kanyang dibdib, parang may humaharang sa kanyang baga. Sinubukan niyang huminga, pero parang napaka-imposibleng gawin iyon.
"I said, breathe," Damien's voice was sharp now, his concern clear in his eyes.
Tears fell down Luna's face, her body trembling. Her ears rang, and everything around her felt distant. Parang nilulunod siya ng sariling emosyon, at hindi niya kayang kontrolin ang paghinga.
"Fuck," Damien muttered, frustration in his voice. He quickly lifted her into his arms, carrying her with ease, and laid her on a soft mattress.
"I told you to breathe properly, Amara!"
Luna stared at him, wide-eyed, still trying to understand what had just happened. She hadn't expected him to act so urgently, so intimately.
He hadn't kissed her in the way she imagined, but their lips had briefly touched in a desperate attempt to give her air. Her heart raced at the memory, a mix of shock and confusion clouding her mind.
When Damien pulled away to check on her, muli siyang nahirapan huminga.
Ang ulo niya ay umiikot, ang katawan niya nanginginig, pero noong tumingin si Damien sa kanya, ang mga mata nito ay nagkaroon ng malalim na emosyon na hindi niya kayang intindihin.
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