Chapter 13

I couldn't move. I just sat there, crying endlessly. Inabutan ako ng tubig ni Rosie. She looked at me worriedly.

I knew how ruthless he was, but not to the extent of hurting me physically. He never did this to me. Not even once. I pity myself for dragging myself into this mess. All for a fucking revenge.

"Just get rest," I told her. She helped me stand up. "I'm fine, Rosie."

"Mamaya na lang po, Ma'am. Gusto ko po kayong samahan."

"Rosie. Please, don't make this hard for me. Matulog ka na," sabi ko sa kanya.

It took her a while before she nodded.

I couldn't sleep well that night. I even woke up at 10 in the morning. Mabilis lang akong nag-ayos. Nanghihina pa rin ako sa nangyari kahapon. Pagkababa ko ay nagulat na lamang ako nang makita si Zachariel sa kusina, like he was waiting for me.

I ignored him the usual like he wasn't around. Narinig ko siyang tumikhim.

"Vell, can we talk?" I heard him asked. Napansin ko na may nakahanda ng pagkain sa mesa. Fried rice, hotdog and egg were served