WILD ROSE (BOOK2)

Chapter Seven: It’s so good to be home.

Brandon’s face keeps popping in my mind.

The thoughts of him.

The things that happened in the past.

It keeps flashing before me.

I remember it like yesterday.

In the end, no matter how painful it may be, I still need to face it.

Because forgetting my past doesn’t make it go away.

I tried and here I‘am, failing big time! And miserably!

I shut my own door and lay down on my bed.

Hindi ko alam kung paano ako nakabalik sa cottage ko. Everything is really fuzzy.

I stared at the ceiling and sigh exasperatedly.

There’s no way in hell, I can sleep tonight.

I grabbed my purse and pulled out the bottle of melatonin.

I took one tablet and swallowed it straight.

I tossed my purse away and rolled onto my side.

I closed my eyes.

Brandon.

My baby.

Devon.

I shook my head and told myself over and over to stop thinking about them.

But my mind is so damn stubborn.

I grabbed my pillow and hugged it real tight as if my life depends on it.

Another image of Brandon hugging me flashed before my eyes.

And that’s when I cement my resolve.

Tomorrow, I will pack my bag and hit the road.

Devon and I need a time apart.

You just want to run away!

Great! Even my subconscious is mocking me! How cool is that?

Ok fine! I want to run away! Happy now?

And what is your reason exactly?

I just want to go home! I want a stress free environment! So sue me! Pagkatapos ng mga nangyari kanina, I deserved this. I fvcking deserve to be left alone.

Really?

Ok fine! I’m scared! Now that everything is out of the bag, how can I face him?

It will be so awkward.

And besides, I keep reminiscing about the past.

I keep remembering what happened that night.

And no matter how hard I try to block it, it has a way of coming out.

I need someone to distract me and Devon is out of my list.

I need Sigrid.

I need Rei.

I need Robbie.

I freaking need something familiar. And something safe!

All my freaking walls got shattered.

I feel so bare!

Being this open makes me feel so weak.

It makes me feel so vulnerable.

I can’t even make my expression straight and I’m the freaking queen of camouflage.

I gripped my pillow tighter.

I took a deep breath and polished my escape plan before I succumbed to sleep.

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“Sig?”

I called her name plenty of times but still, no answer.

She’s not here?

The whole house looks deserted.

Where’s Sigrid?

I was about to dial her number when something above the counter caught my attention.

A bouquet?

I walked towards the countertop and started to inspect it.

I saw a card.

Dinner at my place tonight.

I pick you up at eight.

-T

Automatic na tumaas yung kilay ko.

T?

Hmm, Trey?

Obviously, kahapon pa tong bouquet. Di na kasi ganon ka fresh at may nakalagay pang date sa card. Meaning, kagabi pa ang dinner.

I looked at the wall clock above the fridge.

It’s already late and Sigrid is still not here.

Grabe namang dinner yon, 26 hours silang kumain?

Trey must be something.

Sigrid doesn’t do dates.

She doesn’t do overnights.

But look! She’s still not here.

Oh well, whatever it is, I gotta say, I’m really proud of her.

Sigrid is finally getting out of her shell.

With that in mind, I opened the pantry and took some treats on my stash of chocolate bars.

I need to celebrate!

I grabbed my water bottle at the fridge at pumwesto na ako sa living room.

I didn’t bother to open the lights. It makes my head throb.

I was about to take a bite when I heard someone talking on the front porch and after  two or three minutes, the door opened.

But in my surprise and utter astonishment, they came inside, making out!

What the heck?

Is this really Sigrid?

My eyes widened when Trey lifted Sigrid off the ground and pushed her against the wall!

And all I was thinking was Wow and it was so damn hot!

“This is better than porn.”

Sigrid whipped her head in my direction. “Oh God! Armie!”

Finally!

I crooked my head at one side and stared at them. “Please continue and don’t stop on my accord.” I said innocently.

Sigrid shrieked and pushed Trey away.

She looks really embarrassed.

She’s blushing. Definitely blushing.

I know where she’s coming from.

I mean come on, I saw them making out.

Sigrid is not used to this kind of thing.

 “What the hell Armie?”

I smirked. “What?” Balik tanong ko dito.

I grabbed my chocolate and took a bite. I’m trying so hard not to laugh and eating my damn chocolate helps to do the trick.

Sigrid let out an exasperated sigh. “Why didn’t you say something?”

 “And what? Spoil your fun? And prevent my best friend for having the best orgasm of her life?” I asked and took another bite. “How could I do that?”

 “Armie!!”

“Chill Sigrid.” I offered her my chocolate. “You want some?”

“No thanks!” Sigrid said, snapping at me.

I gave her a lopsided smile and looked at Trey’s exposed body. “I can’t blame you. Yours is tastier.” I can’t help but tease her.

Trey beamed at me while Sigrid rolled her eyes at Trey.

 “You need to stop with your innuendos.” Sigrid waved her hands in the air frantically. “Me and him are just…We…We’re just..”

I grinned and cut her off.  “Bumping uglies? About to exchange fluids? Doing the deeds? Killing the mockingbird?”

She stared at me in disbelief. “Oh gezz Armie! What’s with the hunger games reference?”

“Oh I’m sorry. Did Trey already take a shot?” I asked, my tone is completely innocent but my eyes are twinkling mischievously.

And when I think, Sigrid can’t blush more. She proved me wrong.

 “You don’t need to say more Sigrid. I’ll just assume that both of you had this boy and a girl relationship with a dark twist or a dirty twist or whatever it is.”

I mean come on, questioning her about sex is like a cat calling the kettle black.

I chuckled and looked at the couple in front of me.

When I saw Sigrid’s non stop blushing and Trey’s obvious mirth.

I can’t help but laugh.

I sure made the right decision coming home.

It’s so good to be home.

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