THE MASKED (Sequence 1)

CHAPTER 13

ALEJANDRO'S POV
It's been two days and Emy has been avoiding me because I don't want to take advantage of her. What kind of lady is she?? She's suppose to be grateful to me..this is very frustrating . My phone beeped loudly . As I rushed to get it I heard a sound of laughter coming from Emmy's room..i curiously went towards her room to spy on her..her door was widely open and she's putting on underwear...fuck..she's breathtaking. I stood there staring at her. i didn't even notice that she caught me staring until she cleared her throat
"em..em..i was just passing by"she laughs
"what i saw you doing was beyond that..anyway you're my brother and you should feel free around me"gosh she's damn lucky that she's my sister i would have banged her right now
"in your dreams Emilio"
"you're a witch"i said recovery from her surprise respond Gosh i have to lock my thought or did I say that out loud
"Emy i would like us to talk. I hope you don't mind"
"of course not...sit down"she points to the bed,while she gets dressed
"What do you want to talk about"she asked handing me a glass of mango juice
"let's play a question game"
"i will go first" she says sitting opposite me
"why did you ask me to be your date"
"because i know i can't stand guys flirting with you.." I replied honestly
"you can't deprive me of my freedom. I hope you understand that"
"i know..but am just protecting you"
"But i'm a.."
"are you in love with someone"i interrupt her
"Yes i'm in love but it's one sided. He's actually a player and will always be.." i could see the pain in her eyes..i swear..i will kill that jerk myself..
Do you enjoy being a playboy she asked with a tone of sadness
"no..honestly am tired of it. since last week I've not been with a girl. I think i'm getting tired of it"
"You need to open your heart to love ..love and be loved"her eyes was full of emotions.
She looked hurt,i kept staring at her trying to understand her word as they kept ringing in my ear. Wait
"Are you in love with me?" i asked her anxiously afraid to know the answer..
"i would like to skip the question"she request
"no i need an answer"
"please" she pleads holding my hands but looking at our hands
"then you must do something in return"she locks her eyes with mine... "What do you want"she asked calmly
"kiss me"
"well am not sure that's the best idea"she says looking away from my gaze
"You have nothing to be afraid of"
"I can't do..."i interrupted her as i crash my lips with hers. She granted me access as i held her waist firmly...damn i love what she's doing with my hair. I teased her with my tongue and gently pulled away as we kept starring at each other breathing heavily. Now, I'm sure that she loves me,her eyes,her lips and her body tells me that. She can't deny it anymore
"you're in love with me?? since when"i asked smiling as she shyly looked away
"since forever"she replied walking towards the door
"I hope someday you feel the same way i feel for you"she said while opening the door for me to leave but i have other plans. I shut the door and pulled her towards me closing the distance between us,i raised her chin up urging her to look directly into my eyes
"What will i do to have you as my woman"
"Just be mine alone"
"I can't"
"then you can't have me.." Even if i want to change,some things keep drawing me back. I really want to change just for her but it's so difficult to. Am afraid to hurt her cos I know am bound to misbehave and my past will hunt our love
"I need you"was all i could say and i meant it.
I bent down as i kissed her forehead..i could feel her shiver as my arms caress her hair gently. I want to take her right here but i have to restrain myself. I opened the door my eyes not leaving her as i force myself out of her room but definitely not out of her life..
I know I've always wanted her but i'm not qualified to have her now..
i wanted to tell her to wait for me but i'm scared..i don't trust myself..
i will right all my wrongs and make myself worthy of her..
"Hello son"Richard greets me bringing me out of my thoughts...
"please..Richard i'm not in the mood to talk right now"
"you could at least welcome me son,don't forget that am your father"
"i don't give a damn about you. I don't care if i came from your sperm or not"
"Hey!!!young man am your father...show some respect"Richard shouts on top of his voice....i was shocked..he has never raise his voice at me,i felt my blood boiling in rage as i grab him by his shirt tightly
"how dare you. Don't you ever raise your voice at me or else..."
"Emilio"Emilia calls out for me as she hurriedly ran towards me..
She placed her shivery hand on my shoulder...
"please let him go. You're hurting him"she says calmly but her voice broke into quiet sob.
I reluctantly released my grip on Richard,he stumble as Emilia helped support him to gain his balance as he kept on coughing..i watched her as she hurriedly gets him a glass of water..all her attention and love was on him..why would she care for so much for this man who killed my mother..he's not her biological father but she loves him a lot..why?... she has a lot to know about him and when I tell her, I bet, all this nonsense they call love would no longer be there....

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I kept trying to figure her out but was interrupted by that special voice as she calls out..
"Emilio..here" handing me a glass of my favourite mango juice mixed with vanilla flavour. I gladly collected it
"i'm sorry i lost my temper"i said sipping my juice. I followed her to the balcony as we sat side by side..her silence is bothering me...she must see me as the monster that i am..i kept quite in defeat as i stare at my drink
"you almost killed him..."she says passionately....
"i know you have always been aggressive but how long are you going to continue like this"she asked holding my hand
"I don't know. The hatred i have towards Richard keeps growing every waking day. I hate myself for becoming the monster i am today. Sometime, I wish i could turn back the hand's of time but i know it's too late"i stare at my unsteady hand
"this is who I've grown to become...a mon..."she place her index finger to silence me
"you're not a monster. You need to stop all this. You're a kind guy"i know she's saying all this to make me feel better
"you're a smart liar"i said smiling
"you know when to use your words at the right time and you always succeed in making me smile"
i hugged her tightly sniffing in her scent as it's the only thing that calms my nerve,she forcefully pulled away from me
"how dare you sniff me. I told you i hate it when you sniff me"
"and i told you,you're not the boss over my nose"she climb on top of me as she tickle me harshly....
"am sorry...you're the boss..."i proclaim in between laughter..she surely knows how to make me happy...
"Thank you"was all i could say.. We both sat in silence,our eyes locked together..then my phone beeped..it was a message from Santiago inviting me for a party..i know I'll definitely attend
"are you free by 8pm today"i ask in a steady voice even though I know she won't accept to go out with me
"no..am busy tonight...." well that went well for starters like me....

EMILIA'S POV
After talking with Emilio a little longer I left him and went to look for dad.
I was super shocked to see dad crying while talking to mum's photograph... I know he failed her and blames himself for her death. I wish Emilio could see through the mask that daddy is always putting on. He misses mom so much. i didn't know i was also crying until i felt the wetness on my cheek
"Dad"i called out as i walked slowly towards him,he quickly wiped his face with his hand towel
"dad...I saw you crying again"
i told him so that he knows i saw him. He tried to say something but i cut him
"and don't tell me that something flew into your eyes or that you're eyes are itching you. Don't you lie to my face again. I know you miss mom a lot but you act like everything is alright. I can see through that mask what you really feel"i said crying..dad embraced me warmly as we stood there consoling one another.. Emilio why can't you understand dad like i do,we need to stick together and support one another..
"I love you so much my angel"dad said looking into my eyes
"i love you too daddy. I want you to always be happy, and know that someday your son will come around..."
"All these years,you've been my only source of joy. You gave me all your love,care and attention that my son would never give me. How can i repay you,my priceless fortune"
"Dad, all i want is for you to be happy"that would be my biggest achievement.
We stayed like that until I fell asleep in his room.
I later woke up about ten minutes to 1 o'clock .Woa I've been sleeping since forever. I stood up and tiptoed out of the room.
On my way to my room, I heard an unpleasant noise coming from Emilio's room..i tried to ignore it but curiously opened it slowly but the noise became louder. I still couldn't see the source of the noise .I angrily pushed the door... My heart sinked...I felt like an arrow pierced through my heart as i stood there in disbelief hoping it was all dream.....