His Darkest Obsession

Chapter 06: Freedom

( still on flashback )

Nakatulala parin sa kawalan si Hinata habang pabalik-balik sa isipan niya ang nangyari kanina.

His hands subconsciously touched his own lips and remembered how that soft and sweet thing of hers s-uck him to gnaw the melted chocolate on his lips.

He remembered how she kept on saying that his lips were soft too like marshmallows that she missed so much. He remembered how she asked innocently if she could gnaw his lips again because she always wanted to eat marshmallows and he remembered how he dazely accepted her words, then she instantly got happy and they spent the night— Hikari gnawing his lips.

Now that the time was up, he was actually disappointed when his Father opened the cabinet and let them totally rest and even if he's reluctant, he knew it's not right. Hikari badly needs to rest for the times that their Mother's still sleeping or else, she'll receive heavy punishments again.

And that's the last thing that he wants to give her.

So here he is, laying on his bed as if his soul was s-ucked out of his own body. He lied lifeless on their- thinking about this twisted situation.

He must stop. He knew that was a mistake. For heaven's sake, what they did was a taboo!

It's an incestuous mistake.

Yet, he couldn't.

He could not stop his own body. His mind would go blank and all he could think was her warmth, her innocence and everything.

Hinata groan in total frustration and got up then went to the bathroom. Dumiretso siya kaagad sa shower room at binuksan ito nang hindi man lang tinatanggal ang damit na suot. He let himself soak in a cold water, hoping that his messy thoughts would disappear.

He told himself, he must stop. 'I need distraction as soon as possible.'

Ilang minuto siyang nagbabad para mahimasmasan bago lumabas nang naka-boxer shorts lamang. He intended to dry his hair and took some sleep but he was shock by the sight that welcome him.

Hikari, in his own room— laying on his bed.

In an instant, he caught his breath again.

Napabuga siya ng hangin at wala nang nagawa kundi ang lapitan ito. He sat at the edge.

"Ari, why are you here? Dapat tulog ka na ngayon. Kailangan mong bumawi ng tulog." aniya. Ngumuso naman ito at walang kung anuma'y lumapit at binagsak ang sarili sa bisig niya.

"Kuya, how about monsters?"

"Did I gave you a music box?" mas lalo itong ngumuso.

"Pero sabi mo dahil andito ka na pwede na ulit na'tin gawin yung mga dating ginagawa ah. That includes sleeping with you!"

He choked at the last words. 'Goodness, that 'sleeping with you' is just!'

Her words were innocent, totally without malice but his own imagination twisted into something else.

Nasty.

"Kuyaaa!" mas lalo itong umakto nang parang bata sa kaniya. And just like in the past, he was hopeless and in the end, he yield.

"Okay, just let me dry my hair and we'll sleep."

"Yes!" masayang ani nito at kinuha ang maliit na towel sa kamay niya.

"I'll do it for you!"

He smiled, "Yeah."

Mas lalo siyang napangiti nang maalala ang nakaraan. She also used to dry his hair when she sneaked into his room every night. The genuine happiness and warmth that they both felt gradually able to cover up the dirty thoughts on his mind. He became calm.

So, he was able to be calm as a lake when they laid on the bed together and when Hikari snuggle closer on his arms.

He stroked her hair affectionately and leaned down to k-ss her forehead.

"Sleep tight, Ari. I'm here."

She chuckled, "Good night, Kuya."

He smiled, "Good night to you too, Ari."

**

The next morning, Hikari is not on the bed anymore. Alam niyang maaga itong nagising para maghanda ng agahan at magtrabaho na naman.

He sighed and took a bath.

He thought that he'll be annoyed on this day because of his Mother's behavior again but to his disbelief, he was rather surprised by their news.

"You'll be out and you'll only be home tomorrow?"

His Father nodded, "Well, son, today's our anniversary. I'm planning to have a date with your Mother of course." anito. Napangiti naman siya.

"Wow. How sweet!"

His Mother snorted, "Why don't you join us?"

Before he could make an excuse, his Father already butt in.

"That's not a good suggestion, Hon. It's our day today. No Hinata today."

Kumunot ang mukha nito, "Pero kakauwi lang ni Hinata. He needs to relax now."

"That's why he'll not join. He can fully relax here at the house. Bukas mo na lang siya istorbuhin. Tayo muna ngayong araw."

She frowned, "Are you okay with that, son?"

He nodded and suppressed his smile, "Totally. Dad's been busy these past few days. You both need a break."

Ilang segundo itong nag-isip bago sa huli ay tumango. So, in a very good mood, he finish his breakfast and patiently wait for them at the living room.

Nauna namang bumaba ang Ama niya at sinalubong siya nang ngiti.

"Hey. Happy?"

He grinned, "Well, you know the reason."

He shrugs, "Sure, do whatever you want. Just clean the house or else, she'll face your Mother's wrath again."

"I know. Dad, thank you for taking care of her even if it's in secret. I know you're not like how Mom thinks."

Napabuntong hininga ito, "I also don't know how your Mother thinks, Son."

"Dad, bakit hindi niyo kinausap si Mama about kay Ari?"

Natahimik naman ito bago alinlangang ngumiti sa kaniya.

"Soon, you'll know the story."

He was confuse pero hindi na siya nakatanong dahil bumaba na ang Mama niya suot ang isang magarang damit.

"We'll set off, Bud. Take care."

"Yeah, sure. Enjoy and take your time slowly."

Pagka-alis nila ay mas lumapad ang ngiti niya at agad nagplace ng pizza and other snacks order online and take a look at the DVD's.

"Ari! Kuya has a gift!" sigaw niya. Maya maya pa ay lumabas na ito galing kusina. There's a curiosity and anticipation on her eyes and he happily said the news.

"You're free this day!"

Napasinghap ito. "F-Free?"

He grins, "Yes! You don't have to work today, okay? No one will scold you."

As soon as he reassured her, he saw how her eyes reddened and the next second, tears were already streaming down her face.

He instantly felt heavy, "Ari…"

She sobs and rushes towards him before giving him a tight hug. He smiled and hugged her tighter too.

"T-Totoo? Hindi magagalit sila Ma'am?"

"Yeah, umalis sila. Bukas pa sila pupunta kaya walang magagalit kay Ari. You are free, my little angel."

Mas lalo naman itong napahagulhol. His heart ache for her. Sobra na ang reaksyon nito para lang sa isang araw na pahinga, ano na lang kaya kapag sinabi niya na balang araw makaka-alis na siya rito at magiging malaya?

Thinking about her happiness, a great motivation arose in his heart.

He'll make it happen. Just for Hikari, his beloved little sister.

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