Love at its Greatest (Love Series #3)

Chapter 5: To be Loved, Love

Chapter 5: To Be Loved, Love

"ANONG naging sagot mo?"

Salubong na salubong pa rin ang kilay ni Eunice. "Ang sabi ko, hinding-hindi ako lalabas kasama siya. Kung tingin niya, isa ako sa mga mahihinang babae na gagawin lahat para sa comfort ng asawa nila, nagkakamali siya!"

She bursted out. She can't control it. It was so bold and stupid for Lucien to assume that Eunice will give in to that kind of trade. It felt disgusting. Degrading. Humiliating.

"Pahirapan ka na lang niya sa trabaho! Gawin ka niyang busy all he want! Sabay na lang tayong mahirapan. At least, you have a faithful wife to support you!"

Kumawala ang mahinang tawa kay Terrence. Mula sa pagkakakunot ng noo ay lumambot ang ekspresyon nito. Pagkuwa'y umaalog na ang mga balikat nito.

"Walang nakakatawa, Terrence! I'm still annoyed right now!!!"

He straightened up on his seat. Halatang nagpipigil ng tawa, kinagat ang ibabang labi.

Nagtakip siya ng mga mata. "It's so annoying! Napakataas ng tingin sa sarili niya dahil lang bilyonaryo siya dito sa France?!"

Hindi na kumibo si Terrence. Ibinaba ni Eunice ang kamay at nakita ang asawang mukhang may malalim nang iniisip...

"Terrence? Are you still listening to me?"

Napatingin ito sa camera. "Yes, baby. I understand what you're feeling. Just let it all out, alright? Ilabas mo na ngayon lahat kaysa sa iba pa. As Christians, magandang tayo-tayo ang nagpapakitaan ng raw feelings natin. I won't judge you, after all."

Napalabi siya. "That time, I felt like sana bigla kang darating tapos hihilahin mo 'ko palayo sa kanya. Then, you'll comfort me... But, reality check, I'm not inside of some novel where the hero always shows up wherever the heroine is in need of him."

Narinig niya ang buntong-hininga ng asawa. "I'm sorry I wasn't there, Eunice... I'm just glad the Lord is protecting you. Wala namang ginawang advances sa'yo si Lucien?"

"You don't need to be sorry." Umiling siya. "He just touched my face, but nothing really serious. Mas nakaka-insulto ang sinabi niya. If people will tell me that what he said was just normal, then it should not be part of the norm! Rich good looking men shouldn't be an exception!"

Kapag nakasalubong o nakita niya ulit si Lucien kung saan man, hindi niya talaga alam paano pang aakto bilang mabuting Kristiyano! Some people, kahit gusto mong intindihin o pagpasensyahan at pakitunguhan ng maayos, don't deserve the kind treatment!

Eunice kept on ranting and unleashed the red monster inside her. Matiyagang nakikinig si Terrence, tutok ang atensyon sa kanya, tumatango-tango na nagpapakitang naiintindihan siya nito.

Hingal na hingal siya pagkatapos magsalita. She touched her chest. And slowly, she's calming herself down... Hanggang sa pantay na muli ang paghinga niya.

Tumingin siya sa screen kung saan tahimik lang na naghihintay si Terrence sa sasabihin niya.

Humugot siya ng malalim na hiningin. Ipinikit ni Eunice ang mga mata. "I'm sorry... Nagpaapekto ako masyado... I'm OA na ba?"

Terrence gently smiled, his brown eyes only showed love, understanding, and adoration towards her. "I love you, still."

"Terrence..."

Inangat nito ang kamay sa may screen siguro, wanting to caress her face to comfort her...

"I am proud of you, baby. That you were able to stand firm in your convictions. You were not easily swayed, even though I was used as a pawn.