Who's the Boss? (Salvaje Caballero Series 1)

Cuarenta y Tres

Ynoa's POV

Wanting to hurt myself even more, I clicked all the articles and browsed for the pictures. Hoping that I won't feel anything, I tortured my heart more.

Pero bakit parang mas sumasakit? It hurts even more. Mas naiyak ako nang mapagtanto na umasa ako. I hoped that we'd happen once I came back.

Then why be with me? What about his possessive gestures? Why? Bakit niya ako sinamahan sa mall? Bakit niya hinakawan ang bewywang ko? Bakit galit na galit siya kay Harry? At higit sa lahat, bakit pa pinaramdam niya sa akin na mahal niya pa ako?

"Why did he tell me he was miserable when I was gone?" I whispered.

Pinaglaruan niya ba ako? Wala akong ibang nagawa kundi ang magmukmok. I turned off my cellphone to get away with the social media. I hate it!

Hindi ako lumabas sa condo at doon nagmumok at nagpakasasa.   Napabalikwas ako nang marinig ang sunod sunod na doorbell. Napatingin ako sa sala ko at puno ng alak at mga junk foods.

Gulo gulo ang buhok at namamagang mata. With dark circles and red nose, I seriously look like hell.

Walang gana kong binuksan ang pinto. Halos mapatalon ako sa gulat nang makita ang bisita.

Annie with those big sunglasses and crossed arms. Beside her is a big luggage. Wearing a plain shirt and fitted jeans, and heels. She looks like a model.

"What the? You did not call me!" I screamed.

"I did! For fuck's sake you were unattended for days! And you! Reek of alcohol! Maligo ka nga!" sigaw niya at kinuha ng maleta. Pumasok siya sa condo ko na parang sa kanya.

"What the heck!" She cursed when she saw how messy my living room is!

She seated comfortably on my sofa. She removed her big sunglass and looked at me with serious eyes.

"I think I get why are you being this way. I saw the articles." She uttered.

Huminga lng ako ng mabigat at nagsimulang ayusin ang kalat ko. "And are you also aware that your name is dragged?"

Kumunot ang noo ko. Napairap siya at may ipinakita siya sa akin mula sa phone.

My hands went over my mouth because of too much shock. "Kaya ka ba umuwi dito?" tanong ko.

"I was in airport when I saw that article." She sighed.

Ang litrato namin ni Roemer nang nasa mall kami ang nasa article. It says that I am a relationship wrecker. Hindi nakatulong nang lumabas din ang article noon. I thought this was already turned down? Bakit lumabas nanaman. I bit my lip and cried more.

Lumabas ang article na pinaglaruan ko ang de la Vega, at hanggang ngayon ang alam ng lahat ay anak ko si Zeijan kay Chairman.

That's when I remember Rachna told me that the issue did not let media to be involved. Kaya't ang naunang article ay yun ang alam. Na pinaglaruan ko si Roemer. Na anak ko si Zeijan kay Chairman.

I doubt if they are aware of this, but it's better if the chairman doesn't know. They are in abroad to enjoy with Zeijan, it's just so cruel to bother them.

"It's true that the de la Vega managed to fix that issue. But the thing is, they only turn down all the articles. Hindi nagpa press conference para sabihin ang totoo. Kaya ang lahat, yun pa din alam." Annie explained.

I sighed deeply and buried my face with both of my palms. "Nag out of town sina Chairman." I uttered

"For sure, kung malalaman niya ito. They will fly back and clear this issue."

"It's better if they won't know." I answered.

"The de la Vegas are fixing this issue according to Harry. They will held a press conference once the Chairman will be back."

I just sighed. "So please, Ynoa. Stay away from social media. It won't help you. Hindi mo maipagtatanggol ang sarili mo ngayon, dahil ang pinaniniwalaan ng tao ay ikaw ang masama." she added.

"For the second time around, I am being judged again. Nakaya ko yung una, kaya ko ito." I assured Annie.

Kahit pa amoy alak ako ay hinigit niya ako sa yakap. "Walang kahit sino ang nasasanay na masaktan. I know you're not fine. Please know that I'm here." She whispered.

Parang kinalabit niya ang gatilyo kaya't tulyan na akong umiyak. Bakit ganun? Kung may dadamay sayo, mas naiiyak ka? You don't want to cry but when someone asks you if you're okay, you can't help it. You can't help but to lean on that person.

I

 have been throught worst. But it hurts when I remember how people called me. Slut? Parausan? Kabit? Relationship and family wrecker? Gold digger?

What the fuck do they all know? Bakit ang bilis maghusga ng tao? Just because it's what in the article says, doesn't mean it's true.

"Annie, help me get out of here."

"To where?"

"Just a place to get away from here. I need a break too. I guess i need to let go of the things that's making me cry to smile." I whispered.

She sighed. "Are you sure?"

I nod in response. "We have a property in Palawan. It's a private hotel, so it's not crowded. You have everything that you need."

"Huwag mo na akong pagbayarin." Natatawa kong sambit.

She chuckled. "I'll reserve you the best suite. You'll go there by chopper." she added.

"When do you want to go?"

Napapikit ako at huminga. "Right now." I whispered.