Chasing Series 1: Taming Wild Love (HANDSOMELY COMPLETED)

Kabanata 26

Kabanata 26

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I sighed as I stare at the wine. Rinig na rinig ko ang buntong-hininga ni Clemson. I look at him, he was just sitting while smiling like idiot. Ano ba talaga ang gusto nitong pinsan ko? Bakit siya nakipagkita sa akin? Akong plano niya? Tsaka sinama pa talaga itong si Tarius ha! Family friend daw?

"So, let's start. I will formally introduce to you Tarius Vicente Costiño Almuevo, a famous economist. He is now resigned with their business and someone handling it." paunang sabi ni Clemson.

I nodded. Famous economist? Wow, ekonomista na pala siya! Sa bagay, he graduated of Law and Economics and so he used his profession now! Teka, sino naman kaya ang humawak sa pinakamamahal na negosyo ng Papa niya?

"Tarius is my client. He wants to inquire about the franchising of Sharina Sweet and Tea." dagdag ni Clemson.

Franchising of my business? Oh really? The great Tarius Almuevo is inquiring my business? For what? Honestly, I was so shock! I mean, sa estado niya, sa mga hinawakan na negosyo, talaga bang nagtatanong siya sa pag-franchise ng business ko?

I doubt it!

"He wants to apply for the franchise of Sharina Sweet and Tea. He will paid the name of the business, build his own shop different places in the Philippines and boost your business." my cousin said like a magic.

Dito na ako natawa ng pagak. Seriously? Ang daming pwedeng itayong negosyo sa bansang iyon tapos magpa-franchise lang siya ng akin? Hindi ba 'to nasisiraan ng ulo? Nasobrahan yata sa pagiging matalino.

"I couldn't believe this, Clemson. He can build his own business! Who is in their mind to franchise my business when in fact, he can build his own business? Is this an insult to my little business huh?" I said judgely.

Tarius shook his head, in fact, he look at me passionately.

"No. I respect your business, bab- I mean...Shan, but I really want to have that kind of business. Imbes na makipag-kompetensya sayo, bakit hindi nalang mag-franchise ng sa ganoon ay mag-double ang income mo. I will build my shop away from your branches." he said very gently.

Ngumisi ako. Pwede ba talaga 'yon? Kasi kung tutuosin, pwede naman talaga siyang gumawa ng sariling negosyo para sa kanya e. Diba ganoon naman ang ginagawa nila sa imperyo, to compete with other conglomerate! Tapos itong sa akin, ayaw niyang banggain. Why?

"I'm not buying with your nonsense reason, Almuevo. This is what you're doing in your companies right? To compete, to bring down the rival? So, what gotten into your mind to not compete with me and just franchise my business huh?" I lamented.

"Because I love you. I'm so in love with you. I'm madly, deeply and crazily in love you, Sharina. And I don't want to compete with the woman I greatly love." he said directly.

My cousin get his wine immediately as he heard Tarius words. I'm a bit shock, but I won't let him see it. I don't want to let my heart tolerate this one again. Remember, Sharina, his father doesn't want you! I will always be a burden to him! That's what Tito Tajik instilled to my mind.

My cousin cough and smirk at me.

"Muling ibalik ang tamis ng pag-ibig, muling pagbigyan ang pusong nagmamahal. Muling ibalik ang tamis ng pag-ibig, sayang naman ang inyong nakaraan." Clemson sung funnily.

I rolled my eyes at him. Isa pa 'tong gago kong pinsan! Kung alam ko lang na ito pala ang kasama niya, I wouldn't mind to come!

"No, Tarius. You don't love me. You will never love me." malamig kong sabi.

He shook his head. Mabilis niyang pinagsiklop ang mga kamay namin bago siya tumingin gamit ang mga matang nanunuyo.

"Baby, you stop manipulating my heart. You know how much I love you. You know that I'm so crazy over you! Hindi ko alam kung bakit mo 'to ginagawa gayong mahal na mahal kita. You pushed me away because of what? Hindi ko alam kung bakit ka naging ganito sa akin. You want me to marry other girls. You want me to follow my father's command. You want me to stop seeing you. Ano ba ang pagkakamali ko? Bakit... pakiramdam ko'y hindi mo naman talaga ako minahal." his voice broke while eyes turn red.

Kinalas ko ang kamay namin. Nakanganga lang si Clemson habang hindi makapaniwala sa mga narinig at nakita. Tumayo ako at mabilis hinawakan ni Tarius ang siko ko ng marahan. I push it away and started my step to stay away from the restaurant.

He followed me. Mabilis ang lakad ko palabas. My heart is pounding madly. For what? For his father! For his fucking name! For the sacrifices I made! For everything I gave up just to bring back his reputation, his honor and all!

Yes, I become a hero for sacrificing my love because I cannot stand seeing him being fall down from the top. He used to be on top! And if I let it loss, then everything he pursued will be unworthily.

He stop me using his soft hand. I gritted my teeth. Nasa likod siya, hawak-hawak ng malambot ang siko ko. I try to find my car but it nowhere to be found! It should be here!

"Don't turn your back on me, baby. We really need to talk. We need to fix our problem. Kung ano man ang pumapasok sa isip mo, kung ano man ang rason ng paghihiwalay natin, kung bakit gusto mong sundin ko si Papa, hindi ko maintindihan." nagsusumamo niyang sabi.

My tears formed.

"Saan ba ako nagkulang ng pagmamahal, S-shan? May ayaw ka ba sa ginagawa natin? Ayaw mo ba ng clingy na lalaki? Ayaw mo bang sobrang possessive? Sobrang seloso? Saan ako nagkamali at para ayusin ko kasi hindi ko na kayang tumagal pa itong pagkakalayo natin." ramdam na ramdam ko ang panghihina niya sa bawat salita.

For God sake, I am not prepared! I don't know! I want him to follow his father! Ayokong nag-aaway sila! Ayokong nagbabanta siya sa Papa niya! Ayokong pinagtataasan niya ng boses ang magulang niya! I don't want him to disrespect his parents just because of me. Kaya mas pinili kong pakawalan siya. I cannot control his mind and action.

"I wanted to know our problem. I always ask myself, where did I do wrong? Is my love not enough? Bakit ang dali-dali mong ipagtabuyan ako gayong sa tuwing nakikita kita, hindi ko magawang umalis at lumayo." he said weakly.

Binitawan niya ang siko ko at unti-unti kong naramdaman ang kanyang presensya sa likod ko. He actively owning my waist, leaning his jaw on my shoulder while his tears fall from my skin. Ang puso ay nabagabag habang alam kong umiiyak siya.

"W-wala akong ibang uuwian kundi ikaw lang, Shan." he said very weakly.

Napanganga ako. He tight the hug, making me feel his body.

"Wala akong ibang minahal kundi ikaw lang, baby."

My tears fell as I let him hug me more. Nahabag ako sa mga sinabi niya. Part of my heart saying that he has the right to decide for us but I didn't think of it. I ignore his decision because I eager to bring back his honor. To bring back his reputation.

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