My Amusement Trail

Chapter 35

Klouie
Tears

"Hoy, tanga saan ka galing?" Bungad ni Hellena.

"Simbahan," pikon kong sagot agad.

"Ginawa mo do'n?"

"Naglaklak siguro ng alak, tangina ka." Inis kong balik.

Parang tanga naman. Ano ba ginagawa kapag nasa simbahan? Mag o-opera ako ng tao doon? Mag d-digest ng kaso o mag rerecital?

Tinawanan niya lang ako. Nakakabanas talaga minsan mga ganitong tao. Sarap yakapin sa leeg hanggang mamatay.

"Why are you alone?" She stood by my side as I idly leaned against the Gazebo, admiring the picturesque garden in front of me.

This woman had been visiting the Gazebo's garden frequently. It was her own private paradise oasis. Actually, my mom and Hellena are the caretaker of this garden. They both love flowers after all. Na timing-an lang na dito din ako nagmumi-muni.

I stood here for what felt like an eternity. Lost in thought as I tried to piece together a plan. But I couldn't concentrate, not with the memory of that person's words and dilated pupils consuming my mind.

My little treacherous heart was in mush every time I thought about her and how she made efforts for me even though we were apart. It made my whole system happy and ready to submit to her again, yet the darkest side of me was afraid. Afraid that it was just a mere treatment that she usually does for someone. But here I am, gladly opening my arms widely, believing in her again.

I could tell from the look in her eyes that she was genuine. And my heart was willing to embrace her once more in the vacancy within-- the spot she had always occupied.

I could feel that she was sincere. I can see it. I know. But it made my heart break as I recalled what happened months ago.

Baka muli na naman akong tatalikod at bumalik sa pinagmulan ko.

"Uulan ata ngayon." Tumingala si Hell sa kalangitan kaya ginaya ko rin siya.

Tatlong beses pa lang dumalaw ang haring araw sa buwang ito kaya hindi na ako magtataka kung uulan ulit.

"Hey," untag niya ulit sa akin.

Bumaling ako sa kanya. "Yes?"

"Are you alright?"

"Of course." I yawned to conceal my worried face and kept gazing out into the garden.

I heard her depressing sighs.

"Just open the door, Klouie. We won't need anything to move right now."

I hummed for a response.

"You're aiming for this notorious stalker of yours, right?" She asked again.

"One is already in the hospital because of the bombing incident. One is your manipulative bitch ex, and the last one remained hidden in the shadows." She continues.

The last one wasn't as easy as I thought. I need to be extra careful and more mindful of my movements every time that person is around me.

I know who it is, but I can't confront the person since that someone was in the palm of my friend. I can't let my dice roll on it easily.

"But are you ready?" Tipid akong ngumiti sa kanya bago tumango na may pagkabahala ang mga mata.

"Yes." It's a long way to go, but I need to open the door for these idiots and also in order to lure the last person who's wanting me dead. It's a win-win situation for us all.