THE ADVENTURE OF AUGUST BACK TO EARTH

24. The Devil and The Unknown

Umakyat kami sa hagdanan at hindi ako nakapagsalita. I am already praying to all the gods na sana walang masamang mangyari sa akin. Halos gusto ko ng tumakbo palayo ng nakita ko na ang pintuan ng kuwarto. Shit! Shit! Shit! Binuksan nito ang kuwarto at hinila ako nito papasok at malakas na sumarado ang pintuan.

I was heaving when he let me go and I was nailed in the same position. Hindi ko magawang gumalaw dahil sa kakaibang pakiramdam ko sa paligid. It is emanating with power and rage.

"What do you think you're doing?" Malamig na tanong sa akin ni Cayden. It was a simple question but it's hard for me to answer. I was being monopolized by the powerful environment. "Do you have any idea, how worried I am?"

"I-I was just-"

"Reasons! Is that the way of you showing your rebellion? Do you hate me that much?" Parang may hinanakit na saad ni Cayden na ikina-igting ng panga ko.

"With all of the people, ikaw dapat ang mas nakakaalam niyan. O baka bubulagbulagan ka lang. Gusto mong klaruhin ko? Oo! Kinasusuklaman kita! Ikaw ang pinakahulihang taong gusto kong makita." Sagot ko rito.

"Damn!" He cursed and the table across us was turned upside down on it's own. "Why?.... Can't you forgive me for all the mistakes I've done to you?"

I sneered. "Napatawad na sana kita kaso, bigla kang nagpakita.... Akala mo ba ganun lang kadali? I was bed ridden for three weeks at ni ha ni ho, wala akong narinig sayo! Yun naman pala, dahil nagbalik yung tunay babaeng mahal mo, di ba? Siya yung pinakikinggan mo! Siya yung kinakampihan niyo! Kaya wala kang karapatan na hingin ang isang bagay na ginusto mo naman!" I strike back to him. He was saying like what happened to me seems like it is not a big deal.

"August...... ang tagal na nun.." di makapaniwalang saad no Cayden. I know it's been 5 years or more, but still the pain is there.

"Kahit pa matagal na yun, hindi ko pa rin nakakalimutan ang lahat ng ginawa niyo sa akin. You said sorry to me... Sorry? Dahil pinaasa mo ako? Sinampal pa ako ni Gen. You know what? Gusto ko bumalik sa mundo niyo para lang ibalik ang lahat ng ginawa niyo sa akin at dodoblibin ko pa! People like you doesn't deserve happiness." Sagot ko rito and I held back my tears. I was able to manage and contain it.

"August... No, I already told you, I love you! Hindi iba o kahit na sino! Ikaw ang mahal ko!" Giit ni Cayden. He looks frustrated already.

"Ha! Do you even think, tatumbling ako dahil sinabi mong mahal mo ako?! Nagkakamali ka Cayden! Isang malaking pagkakamali noong araw na pinili niyo akong saktan. Hindi ako nagpapatawad ng ganun ganun na lang. Hindi ito teleserya na isang sorry niyo papatawarin ko na kayo tapos the end na. Ano kayo? Sinuwerte? Hindi man lang ako makakaganti?" Sarkastikong saad ko rito. I did not mean every words, talagang galit lang ako kaya nasasabi ko ang mga bagay na ito. "At tsaka ano ang karapatan mo para magalit kung  nasa labas ako? Hindi mo ako pag-aari kaya matuto kang lumagar sa puwesto mo! Hindi ka na prinsipe rito kaya matuto kang rumespeto!"

Biglang naningkit ang mga mata ni Cayden sa mga narinig mula sa akin. Parang pinagsisihan ko tuloy kung bakit ko pa yun sinabi.

"Take back what you said August." A warning tone is evident on his voice.

Kinabahan ako bigla! Shit! Did I step on a landmine this time? Did I gone too far? "A-and why w-would I do that? I meant every single word of it." Bulol na sagot ko pa rito.

"BULLSHIT! Kung hindi ka madadaan sa magandang usapan, sa santong paspasan na lang. YOU ARE MINE WETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT!" I was pushed back with the sudden force and it almost hurt but two arms cushioned on the wall for me not to fully thwacked on the wall.

My scream was drowned when he kissed me. His kisses were punishing and there is no even gentleness hinted with the kiss. I's scary but at the same time it is exciting. I don't know but I felt this feeling. His hard body is pressed against mine he is almost like eating my lips, nipping, bitting and pulling. His hands already started to roam on mu back. I tried to push him away but my strength is nothing against him.

He parted my legs with his right leg at a growl escaped from my mouth. He is starting to rub his right leg against my center and I am very very alarmed! Pucha! 😳 parang gusto ko ng tumakbo dahil imbes na mandiri ako nagugustuhan ko ang pakiramdam na ito! And I don't have any excuse dahil gising na gising ang diwa ko! I am not under the influence of alcohol.

Biglang kinarga na lang niya ako and he made my legs wrapped around his waist. Wala akong choice dahil natakot din ako dahil baka paghindi ako sununod, hulog ako! I was slowly giving away pero pinipilit kong isipin na hindi ito tama! This should not happen! This is immoral! Kaya ng biglang maramdaman ko ng lumapat ang likod ko sa kama ay malakas na itulak ko si Cayden magkasunod ang dalawang sampal na tila yumanig sa buong pagkatao nito. Natigil ito sa ginagawa his gaze was on me but shock was evident on his eyes.

Sa palagay ba niya, madali lang niya akong mapapasunod sa gusto niya? I am not like those wanton girls na halikan lang nadadarang na. Chos! Maliban lang kung lasing ako dahil wala ako sa sarili ko. Yes, I love him but it is not enough to tolerate him.

"Pati ba respeto ay nawala na rin sayo?" Malamig na tanong ko rito. I did not cry even I want to but I did not. Hindi ito nagsalita. Pain crosses his eyes, regrets.... he is definitely regretting what he did. Dapat lang! "Rape me if you want. That makes me want to not forgive you more."

"Fuck!" He cursed at mabilis itong umalis mula sa pagkakakubabaw nito sa akin. Walang salitang lumabas dito maliban doon at mabilis itong lumabas sa kuwarto na pakiramdam mo ay meron akong nakakahawang sakit.

Napabangon ako mula sa pagkakahiga ko at humihingal. Dapat matuwa ako dahil tagumpay ang pagtataboy ko sa kanya, pero bakit ganun? Bakit pakiramdam ko ang lungkot lungkot ko? I wasn't a bit happy with what is happening.

"Damn crazy girl... make up your mind!" I cursed at myself before getting up and went to the bathroom and have a bath.

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Cayden's POV

If stare can burn, I already burnt the painting. I just can't believe that I pushed myself hard to August. Now, I am quite sure she hated me more. She's too hard to tame, too hard headed... but that's what I love about her. A girl who can face me head to head disregarding my title and power.

I massage the bridge of my nose. This thoughts are inflicting with headache. I don't know what to do to tame her. I understand why she hated me that much and even in a countless time he will shove me away, I will not back down. All this difficulties are nothing if I can have her in the end.

"Fuck! Fuck!" I cursed when I can't think of a way to monopolize her. Should I rest for a time being? Yeah I guess that would be the best decision for now. I will let her have her own little peace, but once I am back on track, it is already full throttle. Fuck with conscience. I will have her by hook or by crook.

I waved my hands and all the books that was fallen and scattered on the carpet raised back and went to their original position in the shelves. I caused this mess because of frustration. That slap was fucking agonizing. It did not hurt physically, but it drove me nuts. If only I don't love her that much, I will never tolerate it.

I looked on my phone when it suddenly rang. The known number registered. I frowned because I don't usually receive this person's call. I wonder what could be the thing. This person is important to this journey. This person is the key to go here, and leave here. I answered my phone.

"Yes?" The other line greeted and I listened to the message and my brows went into one line after hearing the message. My jaws gritted before I answered. "Alright. Kaye."
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