"Oh my gosh, look," I shrieked in glee when I saw the result. "A dove flew out of the hat!" I giggled and clapped my hands.
He groaned after rolling his eyes. "TSS! I saw it, Athijha." I pouted, then took his hands. Furthermore, I intertwined our fingers and made stared at his hazel brown eyes. My eyes shone in happiness when I saw how astonished he was with what I have done.
"I'm so thankful when I got to meet you," I jumped and hugged him. I whispered the words I never knew I was capable of saying. "I accept my defeat."
I sat and clenched my chest when I woke up like I just joined a marathon. I'm panting, I can't seem to catch my breath. I wiped the tears that streamed on my cheeks after dreaming of that scene again.
This is not the first time that I've dreamed of that. Every night, when the dimmed sky is illuminated by thousands of stars with the moon which is the brightest among the lights, and stands out in the breathtaking sight.
Athijha, that's what that kid calls me, but I'm aware that my name is Raeya. My birth certificate won't lie, will it? Maybe that's my name in my past life?
I peeked outside the window, and it's still dark. I took my black hoodie after tying my hair up.
I jumped out of my window to avoid unnecessary attention from my parents, who are sleeping right before my room. I was chewing gum when I hid my palms in my pants pocket. The weather is too cold. Jeez! I'm freezing!
I rode the subway train after a long walk and started reciting the elements of the periodic table in my mind to avoid my boredom.
I unconsciously tilted my head and looked on the right side. A man who looks six feet tall is leaning at the subway's door caught my attention. He literally stood out in the crowd.
I can feel like drooling, but it'll be so embarrassing. He's a hunk, handsome, and looks mysterious, especially now that he seems not to care about everything and everyone around him. His buttocks... oh my gosh! Did I just check him out? I blushed with that thought.
I was about to avert my gaze when he caught my eye. I almost jumped out of surprise and gulped when I saw longing and recognition passed through his bluebell orbs. He took a step backward. His mouth agape open but no words came out of his mouth. What creeped me out was the way he looked at me. It's as if he knows me, but I know I'm not familiar with him. So, when the subway stopped, I almost sprinted out of it.
Before I could even take my fifth step, someone grabbed me by the arm and pulled me.
"Hey! Who the hell are you?!" I yelled and tried to escape from his grasp.
My tears threatened to fall when I realized it was the same man I encountered on the subway train.
"W-where are you taking me?" My voice trembled.
We stopped where the light is dimmed compare to where I was planning to go, far away from the crowd.
I started sobbing when I imagined the worst scenario that might happen right here, at this moment. I can be raped, or worst, be killed.
"Y-you, who are you?"
Oh, I'm not aware that if someone's going to commit a crime, they'll ask the victim's name first.
"Who are you?!" I jumped in mixed fear and surprise when he yelled.
He grabbed my shoulders and looked straight into my eyes. He was astounded when he saw my puffy, tearful eyes.
I was shocked when he gently placed his palms on my cheek, side by side. He brushed my streaming tears away.
"I'm sorry," He planted a soft kiss on my forehead. It sent me an electric shock that made me shiver from my spine down to my toes.
I pushed him away.
"Athijha," He attempted to get closer.
"Stop, don't get any closer," I looked at him in the eye.
"What do you want?"
"Athijha, this is me. Can't you remember me, baby?" His voice broke and attempted to take a step again.
I stopped him and stared blankly. "I am not Athijha! And please, who the hell are you?!"
"Jha, I know you're just pretending that you don't know me. That you can't remember me. Please, baby." He gently took my hand, but I shoved his and took several steps backward.
"What are you talking about? I'm not Athijha!"
"Remember me, baby. Please, baby. Remember me."
"I don't even know you!"
"Jha, if one fucking year is still not enough, then be mad. Slap me again, voice out the curses running in your head, baby. Hurt me." He pled. His eyes were like waterfalls. Warm liquid streamed on his cheeks while trying to reach for my hand again.
"Stop calling me baby!" I yelled and run away. I looked back. I sighed in relief when I confirmed that he's not following me anymore.
I run as fast as I could and jumped into the closing door of the subway train. I clenched my fist, threw my gaze outside the window.
I run as fast as I could and jumped into the closing door of the subway train. I clenched my fist, threw my gaze outside the window. I saw him watching the train from the distance of more than ten meters.I turned my back quickly when he smiled, bit his lower lip and quickly wiped his tears with the sleeves of his hoodie.“Athijha”“Remember me, baby. Please, baby. Remember me.”“Jha, if one fucking year is still not enough, then be mad. Slap me again, voice out the curses running in your head, baby. Hurt me.”I'm literally walking like a rotten vegetable, unconsciously repeating the statements he blurted at that
I stared at the box on the highest compartment of the shelf. I just decided to clean my whole room and dispose things I can no longer use. I pulled a chair and placed it near the shelf. I took the box, and it's somewhat surprising that it's not that heavy. I was about to get down when I lost my balance.“Ahh”I shrieked. I closed my eyes and felt the box flew out of my hand. I landed on my buttocks, and it hurts like hell. I gently caressed it and opened my right eye.I hissed. It hurts, especially when I stood up. It feels like my bones just got dislocated. I groaned when I saw how much of a mess that single stupidity has made. Everything that box contains is located everywhere in my room.I picked up the piles of papers
I ran. I ran away from them. I want to get away. I can't stop my tears from falling. I can't even clearly see my surroundings.The heaven sympathized with me. In justmoment, the clouds cried cats and dogs.I screamed my heart out until my voice break. I fell on the damp, empty street.“Why? Why, of all people out there, you chose me to be in this situation?” I hugged myself. “Am I that bad? Did I step on other people's dignity?”I laid on the cold street and let the heavy drops from the cloud hurt me. Because I feel so empty right now."Please, tell me the reason why because I can't recall, I don't know what to believe. I want to blame it all to someone
When I reached our home, mom and dad came rushing and hugged me tight. I hugged them back and cried on their shoulders."I'm sorry," I muttered between the sobs.Mom gently caressed my hair and dad kissed the top of my head."Shh, it's normal, darling. We're sorry too. We shouldn't have kept you away from the world, from your family," She cried with me. She cupped my face and looked straight into my eyes. "Listen, it's okay if you're leaving us. It is okay if you're going back to your family. We've talked about this already. We're setting you free."I pulled her into a tight hug like I never want to let go."Don't throw me out. Forget what I've said yesterday. Mom, keep me with you,"
"I love Cleandra, Jha. She worth the world to me." "But I love you. I love you, Exiquel!" I almost lost my voice when I screamed. He looked at me with a shock expression and shook his head like he can't believe what I just said. "I won't go against our family's decision, Quel. I'm sorry. I have been so selfless my whole life, let me be selfish, even if it's just for now. I love you." I groaned when the sunlight hit my eyelids. I removed the wet towel on my forehead and sat at the edge of my bed. I massaged my temples when it throbbed a little. I looked at the door when it opened. "Daddy," I called with a hoarse voice. "Are you
I opened my eyes. The luminous moon greeted me. It is so beautiful that it even had me captivated. I looked at the man who saved me."What the hell are you thinking?" He asked in mixed emotions.Quel. I called him at the back of my mind. I looked at the moon, this will be the last, I faced him and offered a one genuine smile."Hey, the moon is beautiful, isn't it?" I uttered, not minding his scary aura."Athijha!" He exclaimed while I just smiled."I just measured how deep the ocean is when the moon is too beautiful for me to resist." I answered.He remained sent so went to the deeper part again.
After few minutes, my partner arrived. At first sight, I doubt we'll get along. He has this flirtatious aura and he looks like an innocent demon. Shit, what the hell am I thinking? "Come on, strike a pose..." He pulled me by my waist and touched my face. "You're beautiful, Miss Athijha," He whispered but I remained smiling at the camera even though I want to punch him straight into his eyes. "Make it more seductive," "Shit!" I placed my hands against his chest and he was about to touch my bare legs when someone pulled me and hid behind like he's protecting me. "Don't touch m
My heart suddenly stopped for a second then it raced like it's in a marathon. Butterflies held a party in my stomach and my mind turned haywire. I was unable to speak and was just staring at the screen of my phone. "Athijha? Love are you still there?" Reality knocked my head. "Y-yes, I'm sorry. Why'd you call?" I stuttered. "Love, you're uncomfortable." He concluded. I don't know if it's just me but I feel like I heard a pang of pain ih his voice. "No, I'm not," I denied. But yes, I feel uncomfortable because you're giving me sensations that put my mind in a whirl! "You're stuttering whenever you're uncomfortable, love." I gul