Gambling Hearts

Chapter 54

#KeepCalmAndLoveTROYLANCER

MAINE'S POV

I impatiently tapped my foot at the tiled floor of the grand entrance of the hotel while waiting for my husband. He should be here already. He's actually more than an hour late.

"Still nothing from him?" Neil asked in a bored tone. He's leaning at the pillar with his arms crossed at his chest. He's a little gloomy tonight.

I shook my head. I tried calling him again but he didn't take the call.

Napag-usapan na namin ni Troy na dito na lamang magkita at 'wag na niya akong sunduin sa school dahil may dinner meeting pa siya. I tried calling his secretary but she said that Troy already left the office. He didn't even require her to accompany him.

The program is already starting. I didn't bother to go in. Hindi naman ako ang kailangan doon. Date lang naman ako ng talagang invited. Neil chose to accompany me instead of socializing with their former classmates.

"I think I'll just go home." I said in an irritated voice.

I called the police to ask if there's an accident involving my husband. I know I'm being paranoid but you can't blame me on that. Nag-aalala lamang ako kay Troy.

"I'll drive you home" he volunteered.

"How about the party?" I knotted my forehead.

"I'm not in the mood. And the bastrds are not there. There's nothing for me to enjoy" he coolly said as he held my elbow and guided me towards the entrance of the hotel.

Neil dropped me in front of our doorsteps and made his way home.

Nakasimangot na umakyat na lamang ako. Naiinis pa din ako kay Troy. Kung wala si Neil, nag-mukha na akong tanga kanina kakahintay sa kanya. At mas nakakainis na hindi ko alam kung nasaang lupalop ba siya. Nag-aalala na ako pero naiinis din ako at the same time.

Iniisip ko pa kung sino ba ang dapat kong tawagan para hanapin ang asawa ko nang matigilan ako sa pag-akyat sa hagdan.

Mga ungol ba ang naririnig ko?!

Napapikit ako nang may ala-alang bumalik sa akin. The memory of my eighteenth birthday. The memory where I saw Troy fcking my sister.

Itinulak ko ang ideya palayo sa isip ko. Hindi gagawin ni Troy 'yon ngayon!

"Hmmmm..." a girl moaned.

I can't breathe properly at the way my heart erratically beats. It's hammering in my chest, like it wants to explode anytime soon.

"Ooohhh..." a voice of a man groaned.

I held my breath as I continue walking towards one of the room... the guestroom where Catherine is staying.

I can't explain the bitterness I tasted in my mouth as I slowly walked. I can feel my own body trembling. The moans and groans I heard are like acid being splashed at my whole being. I didn't like the idea forming in my mind.

I've been in this situation before. And all the painful memories of that night are coming back. 

"Oh... yes, Troy"

I know that voice! That's definitely Catherine!

Hindi ko na nagawang humakbang pa lalo palapit. Kusa nang bumigay ang mga tuhod ko at napaupo na lamang ako sa sahig. Tinakpan ko ang bibig ko para hindi kumawala ang tunog ng iyak ko.