The Princess and Her Knight (WHIPPED SERIES #1) (Completed)

Chapter 26

Remember Me

Everything happened so fast. Ang alam ko lang ay naghihintay kami sa pagdating ni Jake. Catalina was still hugging her knees like a child. Nakatingin sa mga kotseng dumaraan sa harap namin.

Ilang beses ko na rin siyang sinubukang kausapin ngunit hindi na siya nagsalita nang matawagan namin si Jake. My heart constricted in pain. Do I really need to fool myself like this? I knew it. I knew she belonged to someone else eventhough she still had my heart.

Why do I feel like everything's just a mess about me? Na parang ayaw ng Diyos na maging masaya ako kahit isang beses lang. I feel betrayed.

Mas lalong sumakit ang puso ko nang makita ang pagliwanag sa mukha ni Ina nang makita ang pag-park ng isang magarang kotse. On his pyjama and loose sleeveless shirt, he walked toward us. His eyes trained on my woman.. now, became his woman.

Mabilis niya itong dinaluhan at niyakap ng mahigpit. My fists were tightly closed as I stare at the two of them. They looked perfect for each other. Catalina's hug was as tight as his, never letting go as she buried her face on his chest. It was like us when we were still together. Noong mga panahong akin pa siya.

My eyes found his eyes that was staring intently at me. He wasn't mad neither happy to see me. He was void from any emotions as he took her possibly closer to him. Hindi ko na kailangang alamin kung siya ba iyong nakaakap sa kaniya noong nakaraan, na akala mo'y pagmamay-ari niya si Ina. Hindi ko lang talaga alam na kaniya na pala talaga ang babaeng hinintay ko ng sobrang tagal.

Ang sabi ko noon, if I ever find her safe in the arms of whoever it is, hahayaan ko siya. Basta't ligtas at masaya siya. But my heart betrayed me because it can never let go of her. She still has the best part of me. And I know I will never be complete again if I lose her.

"Thank you.. bro. If it wasn't for you, baka na-aksidente na ang girlfriend ko."

I looked at Catalina, seeking for answers. Asking if it was true. If she'll deny it. Pero ni hindi niya ako matingnan ng maayos. Kanina lang okay naman kami. Nakakausap ko pa siya ng maayos. And she responds innocently just like before. Pero, bakit ngayon..

"It's not a big deal. Just.." my eyes still wanted to see hers. To look at it for the last time. Kahit isang beses lang ngayong gabi. But life is too cruel. She even pushed herself closer to him, her eyes on the floor. "Just take good care of her."

"You don't have to ask me."

Napatingin si Catalina sa lalaki ngunit hindi iyon tumingin sa kaniya. His eyes stayed on mine while I search for Catalina's. Why can't she just look at me for a moment? Just a brief of second will be enough! Maybe it will quench my thirst for her. Isang lingon lang, Ina.

"Ina.."

I saw panic in her eyes as she finally looked back at me. Pero agad ding binawi ang tingin.

"Take care you two."

Tumango lang si Jake saka hinatid si Catalina sa loob ng passenger seat. He looked at me for the last time and gave me a single nod before getting inside his car and started its engine. Nang makaalis na sa harap ko ay mabilis na pinatid ko ang gulong ng sariling kotse. My fist landed on the hood of my car.

That should be me!

That should have been me!

Sinubukan kong humakbang papasok ng sasakyan. Nanggagalaiti ko itong pinaandar upang sundan ang sasakyan ng lalaki na palayo na sa aking paningin. His Crossover SUV parked outside the Alfonsos' mansion. This felt like a déjà vu. When I first saw her with him in his place. Everything flashbacks and now I am seeing it again.