Unexpected Betrayal
Tyron's pov
"Hony, don't you want to go home yet?" I turned to Hannah when she asked me while we were eating at a Japanese restaurant.
"Mmm, why? Do you want to go home now?" I asked, but he shook her head.
"No. I mean, you? Don't you want to go home yet?" I frowned at her question.
"Saan ba? Sayo? Papapasukin mo ba ako?" I asked, but it seemed like I was asking the wrong question, because Hannah also thought wrong of what I said.
"W-wait, no!" Natatawa kong saad, habang sinasangga ang mga hampas niya.
"Such a pervert!" I chuckled.
"I mean, sa bahay mo, Hon. Papapasukin mo ba ako sa bahay mo. H-hindi sayo." I scratched my nape as I correct what I said as my voice went lower, almost whispering.
"Whatever!"
"Pft, but no, I'm not going home." I answered, reason for her to look and frown at me.
"What? And why? Did you forget that Cia is all alone in your house?" She sneered.
"I just don't want to," I replied.
"No, go home. Cia is alone."
"But, Hon.. just this night." I insisted.
"No. And when I say no. It really means no. Think about your wife's condition." It was so hard to please her, that's why I put my fork and spoon down. Letting my back rest on the couch.
"I don't want her. I don't want to be with her and she'll never be my wife."
"Stop it. You're married, unwanted or wanted, she's still your wife. Be responsible!"
"I still don't like her. Why do you even keep forcing me to be that woman?"
"Why are you also refusing, then?! She's your wife-"
"On paper," I added.
"She's just my wife in a contract paper, but she will never own me. Never. I don't care if she gets hurt. She deserves it anyway. She will suffer as long as I see her alive. She broke us before, so it will be a pleasure for me if she suffers too. "
"Tyron, watch your words!"
"What? Tama naman ako, ah."
"No, probably not."
"Yes, I am. Sadyang you're too kind to everyone, that's why you feel sorry for that woman." I spoke.
"Fine! Oo, I'm mad at her too. But Hon, listen. You don't have to treat her like that. I'm yours and you're mine again. So please, forget about it. Why don't you just forgive her? " I just gasped.
"Hon, remember, she's still a woman, like me. What if I'm in her position, sasakyan mo pa rin ba siya?" She asked again. I stared at him for a moment, trying to understand what she was saying. I know she's right and has a point, but I can't help it. I'm angry and I can't forgive her just like that.
Flashback
I smiled looking at the ring I had just bought. I can't wait to hear her say yes. I know that even if I haven't asked her yet, I know that her answer will be a yes right away, but I still can't stop my heart from rumbling with joy. It's been five years since I got her sweet yes, but this time. I need to hear her answer again but not as my girlfriend but as to be my future wife. I now plan to propose to her and she literally has no idea about my plan.
It's a surprise, though.
Even the place where I will take her later is already set, only her answer yes is really just missing.
"Tyron? Son, come here." My attention turned to Dad when I heard him call out my name. I immediately approached him when I saw how beautiful the smile was drawn on his face. Dad knows about my plan. He knows I'm going to propose to Hannah and today is that day. I'm happy because he supports me with everything.
"Yes, dad?"
"Get dressed, we're going somewhere." Still smiling when it commands me.
"Where will we go, Dad? "I asked in surprise. But he just smiles at me. My two eyebrows meet slightly. If he was planning to suggest a better place where I should propose to Hannah. Not anymore. I already found one. I stopped myself from smiling in front of Dad. His smile is suspicious, that's why I know Dad is planning to do something.
What's with that smile, dad?
"You'll see."
"All right, get dressed quickly." In a hurry, I was confused by what Dad was doing. But I also quickly get dressed up, because I can sense that I would be happy with whatever he was planning.
After I got dressed, we left immediately at our house. It's just weird, because from our whole trip, Dad was just smiling.
Seriously. What's going on? What's wrong with my dad?
Is there something I do not know about? I’m used to Dad always smiling. But this one's really weird. I can’t read what he was thinking. I admit that I feel excited because I feel it has something to do with my proposal to Hannah later. But there's a side of me being nervous.
When I felt that our car had stopped, I immediately darted my eyes at the building where we had stopped.
"Great Hilvano's Restaurant?" I read the gold and black colored sign on the front of the building.
"What are we going to do here, Dad?" I confusedly asked.
Don't tell me this is the setting he chose where he wanted me to propose to Hannah? No way. Cheap.
"Just follow me, Tyron." Dad said, so I just obeyed as he said.
*Ting!*
I glanced at my phone for a moment and unconsciously smiled when Hannah's message popped up on my phone..
"Hey, hon. Where are you?" That question made me smile for a bit, I immediately typed on my phone to reply.
"Dad and I just went somewhere. I'll see you later." I'll reply. I couldn’t stop myself from smiling anymore because I was already imagining how happy she would be with my proposal.
"Alright, I will wait for you. I love you!" She replied, making me smile. I was just about to type 'I love you too' when Dad immediately grabbed it from my hand.
"Cellphones are not allowed, Tyron." Dad said. I was even surprised because his reaction was already serious. I have never seen his bright smile before. I didn't do what just happened, but I just let it go.
I'm sure Hannah will understand that I didn't reply right away.
"Good Afternoon, Mr. Collins." The old man who I think is in his mid 40's greeted my Dad with a smile.
Who are they? Will they be my accomplices in my proposal?
"Is he your son?" He asked Dad while looking at me, I saw daddy nod.
"Yes." He answered it while smiling.
"Come, take a seat." The woman who looks like the man's wife. I looked at the woman with them who I think was just my age.
Who are they? I think Dad's effort is too much if even these people he made as a witness in my proposal to Hannah.
"This is my daughter. She's Ciara Hilvano." The woman in front of me glanced at me as her father introduced her to me, who is now smiling at me genuinely.
"He's Tyron Collins, my only son." Dad also introduced me.
'Wait, why do we need to introduce ourselves? What is this really for?'
"Hi, it's my pleasure to meet you, Tyron." My eyes darted on the woman's palm when she landed it in front of me.
"Ah, yeah. Same to you." I replied and held her hands while smiling awkwardly.
Can someone at least tell me what's happening? This looks suspicious to me and I'm starting to feel uncomfortable. Damn it.
"So, when's the wedding?" I heard Mrs. Hilvano ask, while slicing the food in front of her. I frowned at her sudden question.
Wedding? Who the hell will get married?
"I think it's better if the kids decide for themselves. So that they can be ready." Mr. Hilvano suggested while smiling as he took a glance at me. My lips loosened.
'Child? Who? Was he referring to me?
"Son, you should talk to your fiance." Dad turned to me and that made me frown at him.
"What? Fiancee?" I clarified, I think I just misheard. It was impossible for us to get married. I'm about to get married to someone else.
"Yes, fiancee. Ms. Hilvano who will be your wife."
W-what ?! We're the ones who will get married?!
I immediately got up from my seat because of shock, I can even feel my arm turning into a fist because of disbelief
"Dad, no! Why are we getting married? How come you agree with this? You even know that I have a girlfriend and I was about to propose to her today, Dad! I love someone else and I don't want to marry her-"
"Break up with her, then." I was frozen on where I was standing when dad blurted it out without hesitating. My mouth parted slightly because I couldn't believe Dad's answer.
Break up with Hannah?! Break up with my fucking future wife?! What the hell?! Is he insane?! He wanted me to have a break up with Hannah who I had worked so hard to get for almost five years? And now that we are about to get married, will he suddenly tie me to someone else? And worst to someone I don't even fucking know and love!
What the hell! This isn't happening! Someone please fucking wake me up if this is just a nightmare!
'No way!'
"No, I'm not going to marry anyone else. No wedding will happen between us. I'm done!" I exclaimed angrily, and then walked away.
Fuck it. I feel like the world was being too cruel for me and this feeling was just too heavy for me to manage. I could even feel the anger in my chest as well as the formation of tears from the corner of my eye.
Damn it! What on earth is happening ?!
I can't believe this. I didn’t think this was Dad’s plan! I thought he was willing to help me with my proposal to Hannah? Then suddenly, he'll do this? Fuck.
I heard Dad say goodbye to those he was talking to before following me. I immediately got in the car and clenched my fists. This can not be!
"Tyron!" Dad calls me.
I knew he was angry because I was able to embarrass him in front of his business associates.
"Dad, look! I don't want to marry her, please, respect my decision! You know that today I was planning to propose to Hannah, don't you?" I asked in frustration. I'm really frustrated, why does this have to happen? What did I do to make myself suffer like this?
I just want to propose to the woman I love, but why did it suddenly go like this? Isn't it too unfair?
"Yes-"
"Then, what's this?"
"You don't understand, Tyron."
"Then make it clear, Dad! I really don't understand! What's this all about ?!" I'm damn frustrated and I don't know what to do anymore.
He sighed for a moment and averted his eyes. "Our company is going bankrupt" He replied, causing my shoulders to drop.
"What? How? When did that happen? How did that happen, Dad? Why didn't you tell me?" I asked, getting weakly.
"I .. I don't know, I can think and do anything to save our company, Tyron. This is the only choice we have, we need their help so that our company doesn't go bankrupt. You know me, Tyron. I don't ask for help from anyone when I know I can do it, but this one. I really need your cooperation, Tyron, please. I.. I just decided to have a deal with Hilvano's Company, just to survive our company." Dad.
"They agreed that they would help me. But in one condition, you need to marry their daughter. Do you really think that I haven't thought of this? Of course, I did, Tyron. For so many times, I also think about your proposal to Hannah, but I can't do anything because they are our only hope. ” I sighed.
"How about Hannah, dad? I love her. I can't leave her. This can't be, Dad. I don't want somebody else." Worriedly, I buried my face into my palm.
"I know. I understand, but please .." My shoulder kept falling. I don't want our company to go down, but I also don't want to marry that woman. I don't even know her. I can't leave Hannah either. Damn this life.
"Please, son. This is the only way." I do not know what to do. I need to do something, this can't happen.
That girl, I need to talk to her. I need to convince her to help me stop this arranged marriage. I'll explain everything to her, I know and I can sense that she can help me with this.
End Of Flashback
A bitter smile flashed on my lips as I also remembered how I looked like a fool who several times begged her to help me stop the marriage. That same day, I continued the proposal to Hannah because I hoped that the arranged marriage they had planned would not work out when I marry someone else. But I failed. She still forced her own parents to pursue the marriage.
I could do nothing but be fed by the darkness and leave Hannah alone even though it was really against me. I did my best to get along with Ciara after we got married, because we needed a company from their family to get our company back on track. But every time it haunts my mind that she, herself forced her parents to arrange that marriage, my blood boils.
I regret begging Infront of her. I regret that I tried to live with her in the first place, because I believe that she could not do anything no matter how hard we tried to stop the marriage. But when I found out the truth, I had completely lost my mind. I drowned myself in alcohol with excessive guilt because I believed her.
But I was wrong, because she betrayed me. It's her fault. It's all her fault.
Ciara's pov Nararamdaman ko ang bigat at sakit ng aking katawan kahit pa nakapikit ako. But surprisingly, the pure white on the ceiling was the first thing I saw as I opened my eyes. I can even smell and feel the coldness of the air that was brushing on my skin, probably coming from the aircon. I swallow when I feel the dryness of my throat. All I could hear was my heavy breathing and the noise that was made by the machine beside me. My eyes went around to check the surroundings and realized I was in the hospital. Slowly, my eyes landed on the man who's currently sleeping on the side of my bed. 'Teka, hindi ba't si Manong Driver ito?' Agad naman akong napabangon mula sa pagkakahiga para gisingin si Manong Driver. Kawawa naman siya, paniguradong hindi siya nakapag-pasada ngayon nang dahil sa akin. Tinapik-tapik ko naman ang balikat nito para gisingin. "Manong, gising na po." Bahagya akong nagulat nang biglaan itong napatayo at nagpanik. "B-bakit? Asan, asan? Naasan ang sunog?" N
MistressTyron's pov The sun was going down so I had to take Hannah home."Hon, umuwi ka na rin sa inyo, ha. Cia's definitely waiting for you to come home," she said. I was about to open my mouth to disobey her when she spoke again."Huwag ka nang makipagtalo, alam ko na 'yang sasabihin at hindi uubra sa'kin 'yang mga irarason mo. You've just told me that she already knows about us, kaya naman hindi pwedeng magsama tayo ng matagal. We should limit ourselves, Tyron. May natatapakan tayong tao. Kaya umuwi ka, she's probably waiting." Hannah smiled at me and finally, we reached her house. I turned off the engine first and turned to her to face her."Don't you really want me to stay here first, kahit ngayong gabi lang?" I gave her a soft gaze, hoping that she'll let me stay here tonight, because I really don't want to go home yet. Ayokong makita ang taong 'yun. I'm too sick always seeing her as if she's so innocent even though she knows to herself what she did to me and Hannah.I hate her
SomeoneSomeone's pov A playful smirk drew on my lips as I saw one of my disciple men walking in from the door of my territory."What's up? Are you doing well keeping Ciara's life out of Tyron's hand? Your face saying it all, what happened? "I asked him when he was finally able to get closer to where I was. I looked at his face for a moment when the excitement was so visible from his eyes.She's doing fine, right? Ciara's fine."They're doing fine. I guess? Mukhang nagpapatayan na sila, eh. "He replied with a smirk on his face, unconsciously, I immediately hit him which surprised him."Tarantado, anong sinabi mo?!" I exclaimed. Ears couldn't believe what I heard from him, a shock was trace all over my face because that's not the news I expected him to bring to me."Aray! Gago naman, para saan 'yun? Problema mo? Bigla-bigla ka na lang nanghahampas diyan?" He complained as his eyebrow furrowed. Lips loosen up due to shock but I just glared at him."Stupid! Nakinig ka ba talaga sa mga si
One-sidedCiara's povWala akong ganang umakyat patungo sa kuwarto ko after I heard their conversation. If only my heart could allow me to leave him, I'll do it right away. I won't hesitate to leave this house and never turn my back again to him. I want to unlove him, but there's no such thing. It's so hard that I just want to die to stop myself from struggling.But it was my heart that kept stopping me from leaving him. My heart wanted me to stay here and bare all the pain I was experiencing. It's toxic, I know. But what could you do if you loved someone so much that you wanted to take everything at risk just to be with him?Am I the only one who's like this? Or does someone understand how I feel? It's hard and I felt so sorry for the person who has the same situation as me.I let my body fall on the bed and did not complain to the pain when I finally felt them as I let my body rest. I didn't mind those wounds and bruises on my body that were aching.May mas sasakit pa ba sa mga katot
Trigger Warning: disturbing content, violence Ciara's pov What did I do to make myself feel this way? Why does he have to make me feel as though I'm worthless as garbage in his eyes? Why does he have to make me feel as if he truly despises me when he could simply tell me that he doesn't want me here and I should just leave? Isn't it funny how he always makes me feel as if he wants me to vanish, but he won't let me leave the house without him knowing? I just stared into the emptiness, tears streaming down my cheek. The burden of my feelings was reflected in each drop of my warm tears. "Ciara!" Fear was so clear and visible to my eyes as I turned my gaze at the door when I heard Tyron call out my name. His loud and deep voice and heavy footsteps coming towards my room made me feel his rage, I could even imagine his death glares pinning me down and I knew that this time I could never escape from the pain again. As he slammed the door open, trembling began to rumble in my chest, and
Ciara's pov The first thing I became aware of was a steady beeping sound. The second thing was an intense and overwhelming feeling that was consuming my body. There was a constant throbbing in my head that matched the rhythm of my heartbeat and the mechanical beeping echoing around me. A sharp and heavy pain in my chest made it hard to breathe. My eyes were closed and I didn't want to open them because of the fear that I might be here again. In the place I hate the most. As I slowly opened my eyes, I blinked a few times to clear the blurry vision in my eyes. I scanned the room to orient myself and forced a smile when I realized I really was. The beeping sound was coming from a large, gray machine beside me. It took a moment for me to realize that I was connected to the machine through the various tubes sticking out of my arm. My arms and legs were cold despite being covered by a thick and soft blanket. There was the unmistakable smell of sterile equipment that was found only in a ho
Hannah's pov Peeking through my window, I followed Tyron's car leaving as I heard him close my door in the living room. I sighed before closing the curtains and getting out of my bed. He really doesn't care about Ciara, doesn't he? I'm so disappointed right now and I don't know if what I acted towards him earlier was right. But I was so upset that I wanted to yell at him to wake him up from his anger towards Ciara but I couldn't, so I just chose to stay silent and let him feel my anger by not talking to him and leaving him there alone. His pride was so high and I couldn't take it. Isn't he tired na palagi na lang sinasaktan si Cia? I really couldn't get understand him, I mean, knew and I was aware where his anger is coming from but is it right to mistreat his wife just like that? Parang hindi tao si Ciara kung itrato niya, nakakalimutan niya bang may pakiramdam 'yun dahil tao 'yun? Gosh, I can't believe him. While walking in my living room, my attention pinned down on the sofa, no
Ciara's povNasa posa park kami ngayon ni Hannah at kumakain ng mga street foods, nasa park kami na katabi lang ng seaside. Hindi ko nga alam na may ganito pa lang lugar dito, ngayon lang din kasi ako nakalabas nang hindi hospital ang napupuntahan. Hindi niya rin muna ino-open ang topic tungkol sa amin ni Tyron dahil gusto niya daw na mag-unwind muna ang utak ko. "Alam mo bang ito 'yung madalas na gawin ko kapag mag-isa lang ako?" Sambit ni Hannah, sa ngayon ay nakaupo kami sa malalaking bato, nakamasid sa karagatan, nilalanghap ang sariwang hangin habang pinanonood ang bawat paghampas ng maliliit na alon. This is so calming.. and welcoming. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam na panoorin ang bawat paghampas ng tubig sa karagatan. Nagugustuhan ko na rin ang tunog na binubuo nito, nakakagaan ng damdamin. It felts like a home.."Sa tuwing may problema ako at gusto kong ilabas lahat ng hinanakit ko, dito ako pumupunta. Hunahayaan na agusin ng dagat ang lahat ng sama na ng loob ko," pagkukwento ni