Taming The Superiors (High Class Issue Series #1)

Chapter 43

Chapter 43: Himself (trigger warning)

"You look good, Eliza," bati sa akin ni Tita Liyelle na may malaking ngiti sa kanyang labi. Kinalas ko ang nakakapit na braso ni Desmond upang halikan si Tita Liyelle sa kanyang pisngi.

"Good evening, Tita," usal ko at ipinakita ang isang ngiti. Kumurap ang mga mata ko bahagya dahil saglitan niya akong pinagmasdan na para bang may hinahanap siyang kasagutan sa mukha ko.

Suddenly, Desmond cleared his throat, and I felt the fine hairs of my nape rose because of the signal. I stepped backward and held his hand. His hold tightened the reason why I secretly bit my lower lip to stop groaning.

He's watching me, and it feels like he's pointing a gun at my head. It's like death already, but instead of speaking, I choose to stay quiet and take his wicked schemes. Desmond caged me already as if the word freedom doesn't exist anymore.

Sumunod na bumungad ang mga kapatid ni Tito Maximo. Lumapit sila sa akin para bigyan ako ng halik at heto ako nagpapanggap sa harapan nila para hindi saktan ni Desmond. Isang pagkakamali lang ay mag-iinit na ang ulo niya.

I can't tame him anymore.

"We apologize for what we said last time," Tita Amy sincerely said, and her eyes filled with a conscience. I know they just said that because they lost a sibling. It hurts to lose someone, but it's time to accept that there are chances that not everyone will stay.

"It's okay, Tita, I understand," I muttered and smiled. My eyes shifted towards Rajna, and I was stunned for a second, knowing that she's here. Now, I'm wondering if she knew anything about her cousin's illegal business.

"Hello, Eliza," she greeted and even waved her hand. I was screaming inside of me, and I was begging for help. I want to ask her if she knows something, but how can I do that if Desmond is keeping an eye on me?

Nabaling niya ang kanyang tingin sa pinsan nung hindi ko siya binati. "Looking good, my cousin," puri nito at lumapit para halikan siya sa pisngi.

"Tita, asaan po si Morde?"Desmond asked, and I felt his arm wrapping around my waist as if he wanted to secure me on his side. Bumaon ang kanyang kamay sa baywang ko kaya pinigilan ko ang sakit. Nilakasan ko ang loob ko at inayos ang tindig ng pagtayo ko.

Alam kong mag-mamarka ang kamay pagkakahawak niya sa baywang ko pero hindi ko magawang umangal dahil natatakot ako. Kanina niya pa ako pinagmamasdan at palagi niya akong binibigyan ng senyas. Kapag hindi ako sumunod ay tinatakot niya ako o kaya palihim na sinasaktan.

I let out a sigh and shut my eyes for a second. Even though I was scared, I still had the guts to calm him down. I placed my hand over his and caressed it to maintain his composure. He needs to calm because I might end up dying.

"Pababa na si Morde, Desmond," sagot ni Tita Liyelle at tuluyan na nga kaming pumasok sa bahay. Nagawa ng kumalma ni Desmond at naramdaman ko nalang na lumuwag ang pagkakakapit nito sa bawyang ko.