Taming A Beast (Passion Series #1)

Chapter 20

Chapter 20. Happiness

After his confession, I don't know but it seems like everything became awkward between us. Tahimik lamang ako hanggang sa kinabukasan. Hindi ko siya iniimik samantalang siya naman ay nagawa pang pagsilbihan ako. Ilang beses pa siyang pasulyap-sulyap sa akin pero ako naman ay umiiwas ng tingin sa kaniya.

"Uhm... about what I said yesterday..." he began. "It was true, Stella Maris, I was serious about it."

Tumikhim ako. "Give me a day to think about---"

"Only an hour, Maris, hindi ko kakayanin 'pag isang araw. I want to be out of our set-up because I want us to be permanent." he cleared out.

"You made me confused," I spoke in a lower voice. "Ginugulo mo ang isipan ko, Treice. Why don't you let me think about us instead?"

He breathe. "You don't have to think. Alam kong---"

"Wala kang alam sa nararamdaman ko, Treice. Just fucking leave me alone and give me some time. I won't ghost you, babalikan kita rito kapag nakapagdesisyon na ako."

He sighed, surrendering. "Sige, papayag ako. Pero sa pagpatak ng alas dose na wala ka pa rito... hindi ako magdadalawang-isip na puntahan ka sa mansyon ninyo. Hahanapin at hahanapin kita hanggang sa marinig ko na ang sagot mo. Wala kang kawala sa akin, Maris."

"I... cannot believe you."

Matapos ang usapan namin ay umuwi ako sa mansyon para makapag-isip-isip. Well, of course, halata namang may nararamdaman na 'ko sa kaniya, pero kailangan ko pa ring pag-isipan ang lahat dahil baka sa huli ay ako pa ang kawawa.

Staring at the ceiling and thinking what do I have to do. Should I go back to him? Should I unlock my pendant? He is the key of my heart. Hindi ko alam kung alin ba ang tama at alin ba ang mga dapat kong gawin.

I was apparently sunk in my own thoughts when I felt my phone vibrated on my pocket. Kinapa ko muna iyon para alamin kung saang bulsa ko nilagay iyon bago nilabas at nakitang may mensahe galing kay Treice.

Mabilis akong bumangon at umupo sa kama bago binasa ang mensahe galing sa kaniya.

From Treice: Iloveyou

To Treice: I need space, Treice, so please...

I almost begged on my message for him. I really needed space. Bakit kailangan niya pang i-text sa akin ang katagang iyon? Is he really serious? Or he is just playing around with me? Am I challenging to him? I feel so confused.

From Treice: Iloveyou

To Treice: Treice, I told you, I fucking need a space.

From Treice: I love you.

To Treice: This man! I said, I need space! Space, Treice!

From Treice: Okay... I am sorry.

From Treice: Space.

My blood boiled to the next message he sent. Nakakapuno na talaga, ah! Kahit sa kaseryosuhan ay lumalabas talaga ang pagiging kabulastugan niya!

To Treice: Fuck you!

From Treice: Fuck me then! Ha-ha-ha! I will enjoy it, baby.

To Treice: Sana mabilaukan ka! Nakakairita! Ugh!

Fron Treice: Can you repeat it, baby?