Who's the Boss? (Salvaje Caballero Series 1)

Dieciséis

Ynoa's POV

I remained silent all throughout the meeting. Harry seemed so professional as he spoke with Roemer. They were talking about a new building that I failed to cope up. I was conscious the whole damn time. Ramdam ko ang tingin ni Harry sa akin pero nanatili akong nakatungo.

When did I last saw him? That was four years ago. I was in second year college when we broke up. Since then, I never got the chance to see him.

He became an architect after all. Last news I heard was they went to abroad after that incident. Kinamuhian ako ng pamilya niya, tanggap ko naman. I deserved all those words.

"You're no good for my son. Both of my son got involved because of you. Hindi ka pa nahiya, ipinahamak mo pa sila."

"Ma'am please."

"Leave. While I'm being nice. Leave my son alone." madiin na sambit ng nanay nila Harry.

My young heart failed to manage all the pain, frustration and hatred all at once. Alam ko din sa sarili na mas makabubuti ang paglaho ko. I smiled sadly, I bit my lip as I stared at Harry's room. The white hallway of the hospital made me feel cold and empty.

Because of me, because of me. People around me got hurt.

"Ynoa, bakit hindi na bumibisita ang nobyo mo?" tanong ni Auntie Sasha nang nakauwi galing sa school.

Dahil sa tanong niya, napaiyak na ako nang tuluyan. She isn't aware of everything. Wala siyang alam. Dahil hindi ko sinabi, ayaw ko siyang mag-alala.

Agad siyang naalarma at dinaluhan ako.

"Ynoa? Anong nangyari?" umiiling akong yumakap sa kanya. Her hug felt so warm that I cried on her shoulders for hours. Hindi na siya nagtanong pa at nanahimik habang hinahagod ang likod ko.

"Ynoa, madami ka pang makikilala na iba." bulong niya. Alam ko auntie, pero siya ang gusto ko.

Hindi niya ako kailanman kinulit kung ano ang nangyari sa amin. Hanggang sa nalaman ko na lang na umalis si Harry papunta sa ibang bansa, kasama ng kapatid.

To see him here is very unexpected. I never thought I'd see him again, ever.

"I'll just go to comfort room." Paalam ni Roemer kaya napatango lang ako.

Harry eyed me with those same eyes I fell in love with years ago.

"Ynoa, kamusta?" He smiled.

"Fine, ikaw?" kaswal kong sagot. I faked a smile. How can he be so cool? My heart hurt a little when I realized maybe he moved on. Ganun din naman ako a! Who says I'm affected! Not at all!

"I, I've seen the news, Ynoa." He uttered and looked at me with cold eyes.

"Si Zeijan yun, kapatid mo." He added.

"And? Sasabihin mo ba?" I equaled his stare.

"I will not meddle with you. I won't ask why either." He whispered.

I remained silent. He sighed and looked away. "Kailan ka pa nagbalik?" I asked. Trying to divert the topic.

"Just a week ago." He sipped water then looked at me.

"Do you know why I accepted the deal with Mr. de la Vega?" He added.

Nanatili akong tahimik. "To find you. I know that fucking psycho got out from rehab. He's now walking free righ-"