Whispers In Shadows

16

Although I already knew about Dashiel's feelings about me, I can't still help but be surprised knowing that Dionne is aware of it.

She knew but she never said it to me!

I felt like the effect of the alcohol in my system vanished, I went back to my normal state.

"D..." I called her.

I know she's drunk and obviously not in her best self that she probably forgets about this tomorrow, but still, I want to reveal my relationship with her brother now. I want to tell her that I'm already dating her older brother.

But before I could even do that, her eyes fell and she collapsed to my feet.

I shrieked, calling for Dashiel to come out and help me carry his sister.

He did.

"What happened?" He asked worriedly, looking at me.

He wouldn't notice her sister who's lying on the floor if I didn't tell him.

"She's really drunk," I said when she started collecting her sister.

"Where's Dan?" he asked.

"I don't know," I answered, shaking my head.

Dashiel clenched his jaw as he carried his sister. "Let's bring her to her room," he said.

I nodded and followed him.

We brought D to her room and the moment he put his sister on bed, he left, telling me he's going to look for his brother. I was left there to take care of Dionne.

Minutes later, Dashiel came back and his aura was so dark that, even I, suddenly felt scared of him.

"Did you find Dan?" I asked.

He nodded.

"Where is he then?" I asked.

He shook his head. "Take your rest, baby. I already asked Nana to take care of her," he said, stretching his hand to reach for mine.

I held it.

"I'm sleeping here," I said.

"Nope. She's going to be messy later. Let her mess with herself only," he said.

I glared at him.

"She's your sister, Dashiel. Don't speak like she's some random girl," I said.

But this guy just rolled his eyes and pulled me. I stood from sitting and his arm automatically wrapped around my waist.

"That's her punishment, Dri. She drank although she knew she's still a minor. Dan will also have his punishment tomorrow but for now, let's talk about yours," he said, brushing his lips to my ear.

I closed my eyes, and the mere touch of his lips made me shiver.

Dammit!

I was this crazy for this guy.

"We can't do that here, Dashiel. Your mom might come any moment now," I said, trying my best to calm myself.

"She doesn't come inside my room without my permission," he said, making circle motions in my hips.

Fuck.

He's purposely doing this so I won't be able to say no. He knew very well that I'm weak when it comes to this, when it comes to him.

What a clever ass.

"They might see us," I said.

But he didn't bother answering anymore. Instead, he pulled me outside Dionne's room and entered his.

"You will sleep here," he said.

My eyes widened, scandalized from what he said.

"What? Are you out of your mind, Dashiel Zyron?" I blurted. "What if your mom cam—." He cut off by kissing me on the lips.

"I told you, she doesn't come here. No one is coming here without asking permission from me first," he said.

"D's going to look for me," I said.

"She's too drunk to even lift her eyelids, baby."

"K?"

He rolled his eyes. "He's with Dan. Don't worry about your friends, they are fine." He said.

"What I'm going to say if they ask me where I slept tomorrow?" I asked.

I know I have been a tease for him the past days but that's because we were in his dorm and no one is there that might catch us!

Their house is an exception. I don't want us to be caught doing something we shouldn't be doing yet. I know how messy things will get once that happens.

"Tell them you were in the guest room," he said, leaning on my neck to plant soft kisses. "Or if you want, you can tell them you slept here. That we were together all night," he said.

My eyes widened and pushed him away. "Dashiel, ha!" I said, slapping his shoulder but he just laughed again and gave me a peck on my lips.

"Baby, they are too drunk to even bother where you were sleeping. Stop worrying too much," he said, pulling me closer to him. "Sleep here, please." He added, hugging me tighter.

I suddenly felt drunk again.

In the end, I slept in his room.

"We should set an alarm. I should be out here before everyone wakes up," I said, reaching for my phone to set an alarm. "What time does your househelps wake up?" I asked.

Dashiel shrugged. "I'm not sure but five in the morning will be fine," he said.

I nodded.

"Alright," I said and set my alarm to five in the morning.

After that, Dashiel immediately pulled to his bed.

"I like your bed," I commented because it's so soft, softer than D's bed—and larger.

He nodded and snuggled on my neck. "Me too," he said. "But I like it more now that you're lying here beside me," he added.

I snorted.

"Corny," I blurted.

But he just laughed and hugged me tighter.

"Good night, baby. I love you," he whispered.

"I love you more," I replied, caressing his hands that were in my stomach.

That night, I had the most comfortable sleep I have ever had. It's just so relaxing to sleep next with the person you love.

--

"Anong kagagahan na naman ang ginawa n'yo ro'n sa bahay ng Ninang mo?" Papa Ae said, kauuwi ko lamang at iyon na agad ang bungad n'ya sa akin.

"It's Dan's fault, Pa. Hindi ko naman alam na hindi pa pala sila pwedeng uminom," I answered.

Apparently, Dan was scolded because D was so wasted from the drink he brought last night.

Ninang said she hasn't allowed them to drink. Aside from that, he was caught sleeping beside Keith and everyone assumed that they had s*x, that Dan took advantage of K's weak state.

It was a mess back there but thankfully, I wasn't asked where I slept.

"Feeling mo naman pinapayagan na rin kitang mag lasing, ha?"

"Hindi naman ako nag lasing, Pa. Uminom lang," I reasoned.

"Walang pinagkaiba 'yon. Tigilan mo ako sa mga katwiran mong baluktot," he said.

I snorted and rolled my eyes but didn't say anything. I don't want to argue with Papa, my head still aches from a hangover.

"Oh," he then said, handing me a small box.

"What's this?' I asked curiously.

"Just open it," he said and I did.

My eyes widened upon seeing what was inside it.

Fuck!

A f*****g car key!

"You're giving me a Raptor?" I asked ecstatically.

"Hindi ako, huwag kang feeling. Galing 'yan sa tatay mo," he said.

Bigla kong nabitawan ang susi.

"Tell him I don't need a car," I said.

Duh!

I will not accept anything from him.

Papa Ae rolled his eyes and crossed his arms to his chest. "Huwag ka ngang maarte Maria Alexandria! Tatay mo parin 'yon, kaya pwede ba? Tigilan mo na iyang kadramahan mo at simulant mo nang tanggapin ang katotohanan. Maawa ka naman sa ama mong araw-araw naghihintay sa araw na maiisip mong dalawin s'ya," Papa said.

I didn't say anything.

"He asked me what you wanted and when I said you have been wanting that car, he immediately signed the check and told me to buy it." Papa said. "Imagine how spoiled you could be if he was here with you," he added.

I rolled my eyes.

"He was only like that because he was inside that prison, Papa. Surely, he would be a f*****g manwhore if he's free, like he used to do before," I answered.

Papa glared at me. "Your father's a good man, Alexa. He was just hurt," he said.

"He was just hurt, Papa. That doesn't give him any license to kill somebody!" I blurted.

He sighed.

"Ewan ko sa'yo, Maria Alexandria. Ang hirap-hirap mong paliwanagan, napaka kitid ng utak mo." He said. "Tandaan mo, tatay mo siya. Balikbaliktarin mo man ang mundo, siya pa rin ang tatay mo," he added.

"I wished he wasn't not. I would rather have a poor father than a criminal one." I spoke.

Papa's expression went angry.

"Mahiya ka naman sa nanay mo. Paano mo nasasabi 'yan kung isinugal ng nanay mo ang buhay n'ya para sa buhay mo?" he said. "Alam kong hindi mo siya gusto dahil sa mga pagkakamali na nagawa niya noon na matagal na niyang pinagsisisihan. Pero ang nanay mo, pinili n'ya buhayin ka para magkaroon siya ng alalang maiiwan sa tatay mo, alaalang magpapatunay na kahit gano'n ang sinapit niya, minahal n'ya ng totoo at lubos ang tatay mo," he added.

I didn't say anything and instead, diverted my eyes on something else.

"Huwag mong sayangin ang sakripisyo ng nanay mo, anak. Kaya nandito ngayon ay dahil sa pagmamahal niya sa tatay mo. Sana lang ay maging magandang alaala ka para sa kanya. Maigsi na lang ang buhay niya, hindi mo alam kung kailan n'ya susundan ang nanay mo, dahil sa totoo lang, kung wala ka dito ay matagal na ring sumunod 'yun sa nanay mo," he last said before leaving me.