Kabanata 24

Stavros’ POV

I looked at her pleadingly as I shook my head. “Don’t do this, baby.”

It was a horror seeing her standing on that banister. I didn’t think that I’d be going to regret requesting for a balcony in this room.

She wiped her tears and shook her head. “H-hayaan niyo na akong magpahinga,” she begged.

No! I wouldn’t let her do that. I would be selfish once again.

Parang may sariling utak ang aking mga paa na tumakbo patungo sa kaniya nang makita kong tumalikod siya sa amin.

“Anak!” Napasigaw si Manang Eba nang magtangkang tumalon si Aviona.

Kaagad kong niyakap ang kaniyang baywang at saka siya hinatak pababa.

Hindi siya nagtagumpay.

“I’m sorry, baby. I had to touch you.” Napau