Dirty Secret

Chapter 34

Mabigat ang naging paghinga ko. Sa tanong na iyon ay namagitan na naman ang kakaibang mabigat na tensyon sa paligid.

He sighed. “Oo... atah.” he answered which makes me frowned.

Nag-asim ang mukha ko. Tumaas ang isa kong kilay habang hindi naman makapaniwalang nakangiwi ang mga labi ko.

“Ano iyan, patay na ba si Xantie Nazareth Dawson, oo... atah, gano'n?” i sarcastically gave an example—pertaining on some random person who was reported died.

His eyes wide need.

“You know, Xantie?” he asked, naningkit tuloy ang mga mata ko.

I tsked. “Lumalayo sa topic, ah, anyways,” i yawned again. “Hmm, hindi ko siya kilala pero nabalitaan ko siya sa TV na dedu na.”

He frowned yet nod.

“Bakit na naman?” singhal ko sa kaniya.

He sighed. “His my brother's best friend, our dad's nephew on our Tita Ivy, his step-sister, in-short, our cousin. We're really close and his death is just... You know, kind of disturbing? He's a happy go with lucky guy, he's always cute, on the vibes, happy, he's like the one to set up the light on darkness. That's why... When the news broked on us, that he commit suicide, we... Until now, weren't able to accept it. Masakit pa rin, eh. Anyways, on Tali and my brother's case, ewan ko ba, kahapon mukhang naging sila na. May binatilyo't dalagita na ngang mga kasama, eh. Tapos kanina mukhang may quarrel, ay, ewan!” he shouted like as if he's surrendering.

Natawa tuloy ako sa kaniya. “Oh, suko ka na?” i asked.

He shooked his head immediately. And a sweet smile appeared on his face.

“Nope, hindi, never, hindi kailanman. Pahinga lang ako pero mamaya siya na naman hanap ko. Zaira, would you believe me if i tell you i tries to harm someone... Like physically?” biglang tanong niya sa akin na ikinalaki ng mga mata ko.

Tinuro ko siya at napa-wow sa inis. “Wow! Anong... Di nga?! At bakit naman, ha?!”

He looked away again. “Tingin mo, bakit kaya kami naghiwalay ni Asra?” the tone of his voice—it's full of regrets, sadness and something that you would really think that this person is soon to commit suicide.

I sighed and frowned. “Tsk, you're violent, huh. Bakit? I mean, duh?” i asked.

He gulped. “Asra is my Girlfriend because my parents decided to. I am really againts it, specially that during those time, i am pursuing Kimberlene, her cousin.” he started.

I nod and smirk. “Kimberlene A. Morales? The famous journalist? Nice.” i sarcastically commented.

He laughed, bitterly, na naman. “Hmm, and during those time, i can't fight againts my parents, even if say so because they hold my everything. My money, my cars, my... life. They're the one who literally controlled everything. Unlike, Eight, i'm... not that brave to live a life where luxury doesn't exist.” he added.

My face grimaced. “Same on the not that brave enough to live a life where luxury doesn't exist.” i commented.

We both laughed.

“Continue you're story.” i commanded. He seems stunned but when he was finally out, he just chuckled. Nasanay na siguro sa pagiging bossy ko.

“You're really some kind of spoiled brat, you know?” he asked.

I smirk smugly. “Well, i was raised like that. Even Collette spoils me, duh.” i answered.

He chuckled. “Of course, he does.” he commented.