DARK OBSESSION 1: Trapped in the mafia's Web

CHAPTER 8

Enzo and I didn't have closure. Our relationship ended because he needed to go abroad to continue his studies there. As time passed, he never contacted me again, and that's how our relationship ended. He ghosted me.

"Anong ginagawa mo rito??" I asked.

"Emily invited me, and I thought you would come too. That's why I'm here." He paused for a moment. " I miss you babe" he added.

"Do you wish to meet your end?" Travis suddenly intervened.

"Sino ka?" Enzo asked with confusion.

"Me? I am the one who will end your life. if you dare speak to Ava" Travis said.

"Nagpapatawa kaba pre?" Enzo said then chuckles.

Kailangan kong patigilin si enzo kung hindi ay papatayin siya ni Travis.

"Enzo, let's talk outside," I said as I grabbed his hand and led him away from Travis.

"Who is that man? Is he your new boyfriend? Is that why you no longer want me, because you have someone new?" Enzo asked.

"Wow, Enzo, you have the audacity to ask me that" I said with a disbelieving expression.

"Look ava I'm sorry for what happened between us, kaya ako nandito kasi gusto kong magka-ayos tayo" he said.

"Sino ba ang unang ng iwan saating dalawa?" I asked him.

"Oo nagkamali ako pero matagal na iyon, kalimutan na natin iyon pwede tayo magsimula ulit" he said then hold my hands.

Kinuha ko ang kamay ko sakan'ya atska hindi makapaniwala tinitigan siya.

"Ang kapal din ng mukha mo eh, no?? tatlong taon akong naghintay sa tawag at text mo tapos ngayon babalik ka na para bang isa akong gamit na sinangla mo tapos kukunin mo dahil may pera kana??" I said with intense agony, acknowledging that I was deeply hurt when he left me without my knowledge.

"I am aware that I caused you pain, but I had my reasons. My life in Canada was challenging, and I struggled with my exams because you were always on my mind. I constantly longed to see you, which distracted me from my studies. That's why I made the decision to distance myself from you temporarily so I could concentrate on my education. I hope you can understand my situation, Ava." He said.

"So now it's my fault because of me? Really, Enzo, you should have just told me that I was a distraction in your life. I can give you space, Enzo. I may not be very smart, but I would have noticed if my boyfriend was struggling." I said.

"No, it's not your fault, Ava. It's my fault. I should have told you, and I shouldn't have kept you waiting for me." He paused for a moment

Tumingin siya sa mga mata ko pero umiwas lang ako, nasasaktan ako hindi dahil mahal ko pa siya. Nasasaktan ako dahil ako pala ang rason kung bakit niya nagawa iwan ako.

"Mahal parin kita" he continued.

"Tapusin na natin kung ano man ang natitira pa natin relasyon, Hindi na kita mahal enzo, sa loob ng tatlong taon nagawa mo akong tiisin bakit hindi mo gawin ngayon" I said then I was about to walk away from him when he spoke.

"Totoo bang bayaran kana lang ng mga lalaki, ava?" He asked.

Bigla akong naestatwa sa kinatatayuan ko, dahil sa narinig kong sinabi niya, napaka lakas ng boses niya kaya naman sigurado akong narinig lahat ng bisita ni Emily.

I felt ashamed, fearful, and angry, so I clenched my fist.

I was about to slap Enzo for his words when suddenly Travis delivered a strong punch to Enzo's face, causing him to fall to the floor. Everyone witnessed Travis's action, but I was frozen in shock and couldn't move my feet. I placed my hand over my mouth, overwhelmed by the unexpected turn of events.

"If you say that again to her" Travis said then he punched Enzo "I will break your body into pieces." He said then continued to punch Enzo again without stopping.

Everyone tried to stop Travis from hitting Enzo, but they couldn't because Travis was very strong.

"Travis stop!" I shouted, and Travis stopped punching Enzo. All eyes turned towards me.

I couldn't think clearly, feeling the weight of judgment from everyone around me. I ran out of the house without stopping, not sure where to go. I kept running, ignoring Travis's voice without looking back.