(S3) 11. NOTHING 1

CHLOE

“Are you sure iiwan na kita rito, roxo?”

I smiled at Trace, whose hands gripped his car's steering wheel.

“Yes. I’ll be fine.” I smiled, touched his cheek, and felt his beard na nagsisimula pa lang kumapal. “I love you…”

He held my hand and kissed its palm. “I love you too, roxo…” he said, staring at me lovingly. “But are you sure that you will be fine?”

I giggled at that. Trace's lack of trust in Alguien is obvious. “I’m sure of that. Alguien cares for me, Trace. I know he doesn’t wanna show it to anyone, but he treasured me as his sister.”

Trace just stared at me. Pulled me and kissed me hard. I know he is still unconvinced, but he needs to trust me this time. Ako ang bahala muna kay Alguien. Naniniwala ako na magagawa ko silang pag-ayusin ni Trace.

“Promise…” I said after he release me from his kiss. “Alguien won’t hurt me. Believe me.”

He gazed at me for a while. Napakamot pa sa kilay niya na parang may gustong sabihin. Mukha siyang hirap na hirap sa kung anong gu