Downfall of the Ace (Series of Epitome 1) : COMPLETED

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"You what?!"

My eyes were so wide. I was silent for the whole minute because of the kiss. Well, it's just a peck on the lips but still! I wasn't expecting that! Alam kong nahalikan ko na siya dati pero iba pa rin ngayon. My goodness!

He's still in love with me? How could he smoothly say that? Matapos ko siyang iwan at saktan, babalik siya sa'kin?! Did he plan this ahead so he can date me and I'll have no escape from him?!

"Marumi ba ang tenga mo? Paulit-ulit ka na, sis," natatawang sabi sa'kin ni Cali.

"Get off me, Caius." Pinilit kong iangat ang kamay ko at itinulak siya. Hindi siya nagpatinag kaya nagsimulang mag-init ang ulo ko. "Lumayo ka sa'kin! Hindi ako makapag-isip nang maayos kapag malapit ka!"

Oh, and the brute did step back. Tinanggal niya ang kamay na nakapulupot sa bewang ko. Agad akong naglakad palayo sa kaniya at dumiretso sa kitchen. I poured myself a glass of water so I can calm down. My thoughts are haywire because of Cali! Damn.

"Kailan mo gustong gawin ang first date natin?" I glanced at Cali who was seated on the high chair. Kinakain niya ang cookies na nakapatong sa bar counter.

"First date?" I laughed at that. "As if I'm not your ex," I mumbled.

"I heard that," he tsked.

Hinarap ko siya. I crossed my arms and stared at his mischievous looking face. "Bahala ka kung kailan mo gusto. Bahala ka rin kapag na-issue ka sa'kin. So brave of you, huh?"

Kumagat siya muli sa cookie. "Well, what can I say? I'm brave enough to fight for you this time," he shrugged.

I'm flattered. I can feel blood gushing over to my cheeks.

"Good for you," tanging nasabi ko bago tumakbo paalis ng kusina. Dumiretso ako sa loob ng kwarto at ni-lock iyon.

Humiga ako sa kama at sinubukang kalmahin ang sarili. I put my palm on my chest and I can feel my heartbeat louder than a drum.

My goodness! Fight for me?! Is he getting insane?!

Hindi ko pa nga naipapaliwanag sa kaniya ang nangyari sa amin dati. Alam kong malaki ang epekto noon sa relasyon namin kaya hindi pwedeng ipagsawalang bahala iyon. He needs to know what I did. The evil plans I had back when we're still together. I made him feel useless and used his vulnerability for the sake of our break up.

With that, let's see if he's still wants to be with me.

Of course, he won't forgive me. Kinabukasan niya ang sinira ko. Until now, I'm still guilty for it. I can't look at him straight for a long time without the memories of the past flashing in my eyes. That's how guilty I am. I'm ashamed to the point that I can leave him so guilt won't eat me whole.