Captivating Aphrodite (UNEDITED)

Chapter 33

Reese's POV

Staring in his eyes is dangerous. You'll get lost in a sea of emotions. You'll start doubting, feeling, everything. And just like that, I brushed my lips with his.

My tears fell. It feels like my soul's so alive. Something in me feels complete.  He responded into my kiss and more feelings built up in my heart.

It's true. After all these years, he still has this effect of me. He can still make me feel like a little girl. He can still cast his spell on me.

I feel like exploding if I'll stop kissing him. The feeling is too much to bear. It's like I'll die if I deny this time.

We broke the kiss. Both gasping for air. He looked at me and cupped my cheeks. There's that spark of love and hope in that beautiful eyes of his.

"You love me..." he said. And he's right. I can't deny it anymore. I love him...too.

I looked away. Embarassed of what he discovered. He took me here because I was crying over a situation. My boyfriend cheated on me. And here I am, I kissed the guy in front of me. Ano pang pinagkaiba namin ni Damien? I am practically cheating on him.

"This is a mistake," I said. Umagos na naman ang mga luha ko. Maling-mali ito. Para kay Damien ako. He's the man who stood by me during the hard times. Hindi ko ito dapat maramdaman.

"I felt it. Mahal mo ako, Reese," kinuha nya ang mga kamay ko at hinawakan ng mahigpit. Pilit ko itong inaalis.

"Reese, mahal mo ako. Why are you denying it? I love you too!" Pinipilit kong hindi makinig. Iyak ako ng iyak.

"Hindi...si Damien ang mahal ko, Spencer..." pilit kong sinasabi na parang isang mantra. Kapag nagpatalo ako ngayon, tapos na ang laban. Masasaktan ko si Damien.

"No, you're just convincing yourself! Bakit ba ha? Ganon ka ba kagalit sa akin Reese?" His voice broke. "Saktan mo na lang ako physically," at kinuha nya ang mga kamay ko muli, pilit na hinahampas sa dibdib nya.

"Saktan mo ako hanggang sa mawala ang galit mo sa akin! At pagkatapos, tanggapin mo na ako...wag mo akong ganituhin," pagpapatuloy nya. Umiiyak na sya ngayon.

"H-hindi kita mapapatawad!" Saad ko. Mas pipiliin kong magalit na lang sa kanya kaysa makagawa muli ng mali. I chose him over Damien before and I screwed up big time.

Hindi ko na hahayaang maulit iyon.

"Kung iniisip mong pagkakamali ang pagmamahal sa akin, you're getting it wrong, Reese.. " he's catching his breath. And seeing him like this, crying? I feel like a tower slowly falling down.

"I can be the best mistake you'll ever make!" He cupped my cheeks and kissed me.

I responded.

But this is the last time I will.

I will choose dying instead of hurting someone else.

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Short update. Near end. Hang on, guys!

Will Aphrodite choose to be with Damien? Or will she commit the best mistake?

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