Erina's Curse (ENGLISH VERSION)

Chapter 35.1

So, you still use that car, huh?” I stiffened. I know that voice. The same voice that used to say how much he loves me. That soothing voice, that even with the tinge of pain and sorrow, I still can’t help but to fall in love with.

“Will you face me? Don’t act coy and shy now because we both know you’re not that kind of person”.

I can almost feel my heart breaking with every word that comes out of his mouth, but I still tried my best to face him with a blank expression on my face. He still looks as dashing as ever. His face looks the same but the way he looks at me isn’t the same way anymore. 

“I know that I do not own this mall and I don’t have the right to stop anyone from entering the premises, but you seem to forget that you promised not to appear before me ever again. That’s the least you could do after everything, but you can’t really keep your word, huh?” he said every word with conviction and anger laced in his voice.

“I’m sorry”, those are the only words I can say without breaking down in front of him.

“I’m not saying that I’m okay now and that I’ve moved on from everything because clearly I’m not, unlike you. So please, will you stop appearing to my face like you’re the one whose hurting? Because I’m the one who’s hurting here, Erina! You left me, remember?”

“Erina?”

I immediately wiped the tears from my cheeks when I noticed Sir Leo staring at me. I tried hard to seem okay, but I guess it was too late because he’s already looking at me like I’m the biggest mystery he’s been trying to solve all this time.

“Erina! What the f**k happened?”

He reached me and sat on the floor as my tears started falling again. I thought I was strong enough. I thought I can finally do it. Because I was so determined. I was so sure that I can handle whatever is thrown at me. But I guess I’m wrong again. I’m always wrong. Why am I so stupid?

“Erina?”

I started heaving difficulty in breathing and palpitating. Sir Leo looked at me curiously and worry in his eyes as I clutched my chest.

“Erina?!”

Sir Leo’s worried voice was the last thing I heard before everything went black.

The moment my consciousness came back, I knew I’m at a hospital because of the smell. I can feel and hear that there are people inside the hospital room. I remembered how I hide my sickness t Sir Leo. By now, I’m sure he already knows, and I don’t want to open my eyes because I have no energy to explain.

I’m sorry that I lied. I’m sorry that I didn’t tell him the truth. But in my defense, I just didn’t want him to worry about me anymore. I have consistently brought him problems since I started becoming an idol and now that I decided to come back, I don’t him to stress over my personal problems.

Because even though he’s my manager, he’s also my friend, one of my dearest friends. And I’m not that selfish because I know that he has problems to face of his own. I just wish that he can still forgive me despite lying to him. But if he doesn’t and decides to let go of me, then I’d fully understand.

“Have you called her mom?” if I’m right, I think that’s Sir Steve.

“Yes. I asked to confirm.”

Because of what Sir Leo answered, I had no choice but to open my eyes.

“S-Sir?”

“Erina?”

He immediately came to my side as Sir Steve went out of the door to probably call the doctors.

“Are you okay? How are you feeling?”

“Did you call my mom?” instead of answering his question, I asked about what he said to my mother.

She’s just flew back to china because of my little brother and I wouldn’t like it if she flew back here because of me. Angelo needs her more and I don’t want her to be exhausted because of continuous flight. I do miss her, so much, but I’d rather miss her than for her to suffer because of me.

Thankfully, Sir Leo told my mother that I was fine and that nothing serious happened. And so, my mother decided to stay in china.

“Now tell me about your heart,” he was serious when he asked me that that I didn’t have any choice but to explain.

While explaining things that happened, the doctors and Sir Steve entered the room. They just asked me a couple of questions and checked my vitals. When they confirmed that I was stable and fine, they immediately went out.

“I don’t want this to be in public,” I sternly tell them after I told my story.

“We understand Erina,” Sir Steve answered. “We have connections in this hospital and the doctor was actually my college friend, so I assure you this won’t go out in public.”

“Thank you, Sir Steve,” I genuinely said my thanks as he smiled at me warmly like an older brother taking care of his little sister.

The next day, I was discharged. I thought because of my heart issue, they’d forget about why I’m crying that day but apparently, Sir Leo has the greatest memory of us all. The moment we three stepped on the condo, he immediately asked me about what happened on that faithful day. And so, I told him. I wanted to lie but I just can’t.

“What?!” Sir Leo was immediately agitated while Sir Steve was just calmy thinking deep.

“How many times do I tell you to avoid the public?! These people are no joke Erina! They can physically hurt you! And you have no guards! Meeting Silas? That’s just insane!”

I was speechless while listening to him. I’m the one who’s on the wrong so I deserve to shut up and listen. Thinking about it now, I gave in to the temptation. And it’s my fault because I was hurt again. it’s always my fault.

“I’m sorry,” was all I can say right now.

Sir Leo was supposed to lecture me again when Sir Steve intercepted him.

“That was two days ago. No news has surfaced about you two, so I guess you’re fine. Just don’t do it again. maybe you can talk to him in other circumstances but just not in public where both your safety is at stake.”

“I understand. I’m sorry again.”