39 - Rage

KAAGAD akong hinila palayo ni Daniel kay Isaac at mahigpit ang pagkakahawak niya sa pulsuhan ko. I tried to pull away, but his hold was unyielding. The pain in my wrist was sharp, and I could feel my pulse racing in sync with the rapid thumping of my heart. Gusto ko siyang sigawan kung bakit nagiging ganito siya, pero walang salitang lumalabas sa bibig ko. I chose to remain silent, even though every part of me wanted to lash out.

Ramdam na ramdam ko ang mabilis na pagtibok ng puso ko dahil ramdam kong galit na galit si Daniel. Hindi ko alam kung lasing na ba siya, or what. This is the second time I saw him mad. At naiinis ako dahil heto na naman siya and his attitude!

Namalayan ko nalang na nasa kwarto ko na kaming dalawa, doon niya lang ako binitawan. I stumbled slightly, trying to regain my balance. Daniel’s anger was palpable; his face contorted with rage. His eyes were dark, almost wild, and his fists were clenched at his sides. He looked like a storm ready to break, and I could