Started With The Rain (Montenegro series 3)

Chapter 14

(Flashback)

"Tristan, nasasaktan ako," I uttered, struggling to break free from his grasp. Pero mas lalo niyang pinaigting ang pagkakahawak sa akin.

I'm running out of breath. I knew I was about to lose consciousness if he didn't stop.

"Makinig ka kasi sa akin, Aera. Kaya ka nasasaktan," he uttered sternly. I almost stumbled on the dresser as he let go of me, then left me behind and slammed the door shut.

When I first met Tristan, he wasn't like this. He was so kind, but as time went on, his behavior changed. All he does now is hurt me.

We've been dating for two years, and I want to break up with him, but he refuses to listen to me.

I hold onto my neck, struggling to breathe. I tried to stand up even though I had no strength left. I need to find a way to escape from here.

My body is covered in bruises, so I can't move properly.

Pinilit kong buksan ang doorknob pero ayaw talaga. Hindi ako pwedeng dumaan sa bintana dahil mahuhulog lamang ako.

I was startled when the door suddenly opened. I could clearly see the anger in Tristan's eyes.

"Tristan, what-" I didn't even finish my sentence before he slapped me, causing me to fall to the floor.

"May balak ka pa talagang tumakas sa akin, Aera. Ilan ulit ko bang sasabihin sayo na hindi ka pwedeng lumayo sa akin dahil kahit sa kamatayan susundan kita." He kicked me hard in the stomach.

I couldn't even speak or move anymore due to the extreme weakness of my body.

I closed my eyes when he suddenly pulled my hair.

"Tama... na." I didn't want to cry even if I would die in front of him.

"You're so beautiful, Aera. That's why I won't allow you to be with anyone else." He forcefully kissed my lips even as blood started to come out.

I felt the sharp object on my side. I knew that one small mistake and he would stab me.

I couldn't do anything but surrender myself to him. I felt disgusted with my own body every time he touched me.

I want to end my life. I can't live like this. He's just defiling me.

He tightly hugged me after what happened between us. He's not hurting my face but my body is also full of bruises.

"I love you so much, Aera. I hope you understand that I can't live without you, that's why I'm doing this to you." He kissed my forehead.

I closed my eyes and fought back the tears. Simula pa nung bata ako, ayaw ko na mangyari ito sa akin. Gusto ko maging prinsesa, na alagaan habang buhay, pero iba ang itinadhana para sa akin.

I ended up with a man who did nothing but hurt me and take advantage of my body.

Tristan got up, unclothed, and went straight to the bathroom to shower.

Pagkatapos nyang maligo, sumunod naman ako at pinabayaan ang mga luha ko. Kahit gaano ko pa linisin ang aking katawan, hindi ko mabura sa isip ko ang ginawa niya.

Pagkatapos kong maligo, I immediately took some pills. Ayaw kong magkaroon ng anak sa kanya. Kahit sabihin na walang kasalanan ang bata, hindi ko pa rin matatanggap na magkaroon ng anak sa kanya.

I didn't want my child to have a monster like him as a father.

I breathed a sigh of relief nang makita kong hindi nakasarado ang pinto. Gutom na gutom na rin ako, alam kong ilang oras na lang ay mawawalan na rin ako ng malay.