WILD ROSE (BOOK2)

Chapter Three: I’m so sorry

I glared at him. “Who died and made us close?” I asked, snapping at him.

He raised his eyebrow.

He’s clearly amused which of course, made me even more pissed off.

He chuckled. “It’s free food.”

I took several deep breaths, trying to control my anger.

I crossed my arms against my chest. “Do I look like someone who cares about free food?”

He crooked his head at one side and gave me a lopsided smile. “No?”

I snorted.

His nonchalance is so irritating. I was about to whack his head when logic crept upon me.

I may be a black belt but Devon is a pro.

Getting physical is out of the question.

“Come on Armie. You can’t skip lunch. You already skip breakfast. I guess, you’re hungry.”

I can and I will!

“I’m not hungry—-“ I stopped when my stomach decided to growl.

Nice timing! Damn it!

Devon threw me a look that clearly stated, “I told you.”

I looked away and blush.

Wait no! Big NO! I don’t do red cheeks!

It must be the heat!

Yeah right Armie! Keep telling yourself that.

I grumbled.

“Come on.” Devon grabbed my arm and led me toward the table, without waiting for my response.

I huffed and pouted.

He just winked at me.

He freaking wink at me?

Oh God! Tumataas yung presyon ng dugo ko sa pinag gagagawa ng lalaki nato!

Devon pulled out a chair. He grabbed my shoulders and forced me to sit down.

I glared at him.

He gave me a cheeky grin.

Inirapan ko nalang to. I remained silent. I wasn’t particularly in the mood to talk.

Talking to Devon is exhausting.

And I’m mentally, physically and emotionally exhausted.

I stared at the sea for God knows how long until I heard him call my name.

“It’s all your favourite.” Turo nito sa mga pagkain sa lamesa.

I looked at it for the first time.

He’s right but I will never admit it to him.

I rolled my eyes, feigning nonchalance. “Yeah right. Like eons ago. It’s already 2015.” I threw him a look that clearly stated, “So move on!”

My lips tightened as he smiled. He brushed off my childish behaviour. “Did you like the flowers?”

I shrugged my shoulders dismissively.  “I like the table cloth and the flowers look stupid.”

Another lie.

It was also my favourite.

I noticed it at the first glance.

It’s freaking huge and I’m not blind.

Devon shook his head and gave me a small smile.

My glare worsened.

When I’m in my bitch mode, I hate being ignored.

And it’s more productive for both of us if we’re both angry or if he’s being a jerk.

It’s safer that way.

This whole Devon-being-freaking-calm is another territory.

Devon started to fill my plate with food.

Hindi nito pinansin yung ginawa kong pagtitig dito. Patuloy lang si Devon sa paglagay ng pagkain sa pinggan ko.

“Stop doing this. You look like a fvcking butler for Christ’s sake. I can manage.”

I sounded like a bitch. A bitter one at that. But I didn’t care.

I’m still bitter.

I’m still hurting.

I’m still completely not over him. I can’t forget my pain after all these years. The pain will always be there. I just learned to live with it in a hard way.  So sue me!

Devon ignored my outburst. He leaned down, taking the teapot and pouring it in my cup.

Fvcking great!

He’s deaf!

I let out a sigh of resignation.

I took my cup and held it with my hands. I smelled it. “Dolce and Gabbana.” I murmured, making my mood even more sombre.

He gave me a warm smile. “You like drinking D & C before a meal.”

I keep my face blank. I wanted to snap at him again for reliving the past but I keep my silence.

We are quiet in a while, lost in our own thoughts.

The rest of the meal was spent in silence.

One thing I noticed during this entire time is how patient he is.

Because of his actions, nagmukha akong spoiled brat and a very bitter ex.

I shook my head.

I decided to stop being a bitch and be more civilized.  “Thanks for the food.”

He beamed at me. He looked like a kid who found some candies. “Would you like to grab dinner with me later?”

I raised my eyebrow.

This is so unlike him.

He treated me really great.

He’s being sweet and respectful.

He suddenly did a complete 180.

This version of Devon died a long time ago.

I took a deep breath and decided to end his game. “Let’s stop beating around the bush and get this over with.”

I’m going to spend my entire vacation with him. I might as well, laid all my cards.

I don’t want to play mind games with him.

I had enough.

“Let’s talk.” I looked him straight in the eyes. “Like really talk and part ways.”

Devon looked surprised. Every trace of humour has left his eyes. When he opened his lips to speak, I held my hand in front of his face. “What do you really want?”

His facial expressions soften. “I want to apologize.” He sighed. “I want to say I’m sorry for all the things I’ve done.” His voice is so tender and pleading. “I’m so sorry.”

Natigilan ako.

I expected everything but that.

I waited for this moment for so long. Ngayon na narinig ko na sa mismong bibig nito. I didn’t know how to react to the situation.

Imagining this moment is way different than reality.

Devon took advantage of my shock. He stood up and kneeled beside me.

My heart pounds as if it’s going to burst from my chest.

Blood rushed in my ears.

I swallowed the tight in my throat.

I level my gaze at him and steel my voice. “What do you want me to say? That I forgive you? It’s not that simple Devon and you knew it.”

Devon grabbed my hand and I let him.

Hope shines in his eyes.

I glanced away but he cupped my face and looked me straight in the eyes. “I know. I fvck up what we had. I fvcking blew it. Wala akong magandang rason. I won’t deny my stupidity Armie. All I’m asking is a second chance. Let me prove to you that I’m a changed man.”

A choked gasp rose in my throat.

I can’t breathe.

This is not happening.

This is not freaking real.

“I need to go.” I said quickly before standing up and walking to my door.

And I thought I heard a faint whisper that said “I love you” but my door was already closed at wala akong ginawang aksyon to confirm if I heard him right.

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