Thorns And Roses

Kabanata 26

Kabanata 26

I was quiet as we walked outside the court, Thorn was holding my waist, assisting me as I went outside with my family.

Wala rin siyang imik sa tabi ko pero mahigpit ang hawak niya sa akin, my brothers did not say anything, nauuna lang sila sa akin at hindi namumuna.

After I hugged Thorn, marahan siyang humarap para yakapin ako pabalik. I swallowed hard when I felt his warmth and my tears fell on my cheek.

I gasped and sobbed, narinig ko ang mahinang bulong niya sa tainga ko ng pagkalma kaya medyo kumalma rin ako.

He hugged me tightly in front of my family and they didn't say anything, I saw how concern flashed in Thorn's soft eyes as he dried my wet cheeks.

"C-can you take me home?" I suddenly whispered when we reached the parking lot, nakita kong sumasakay na ang pamilya ko sa kanilang mga sasakyan.

"You want me to take you home?" marahang tanong niya, his eyes still looked tired but he smiled at me softly.

"Yes..." paos kong bulong at marahang tumango.

I saw his eyes brightened and he nodded, marahang hinawakan niya ang siko ko para alalayan ako palapit sa Daddy kong nag-aantay sa akin.

"Good evening, Sir," bati ni Thorn kay Dad na seryosong tumango lang at sumulyap sa kamay niya sa siko ko.

"I just want to ask for permission if I can take her home using my car, susunod lang po ang sasakyan ko sa inyo," aniya.

I saw my Dad shifted his gaze at me at nang magtagpo ang mga mata namin ay napabuntonghininga siya.

I thought he'd say no but he nodded and took a glance at me.

"Alright, sumunod ka na lang sa amin," aniya. "Just take care of my princess, okay?"

"Yes, Sir." Thorn nodded politely.

"Bring her in one piece, safe, and sound. Kapag may nangyari sa anak ko, alam mo na," banta pa niya kay Thorn na ngumiti lang at tumango.

"Noted, Sir." He said.

"Bring my driver with you, ako na lang ang magmamaneho ng sasakyan ko pauwi," aniya. "I know it's hard driving now in your case." My Dad said and stared at me briefly.

"Thank you, Sir."

"Princess, take care, okay?" ani Dad sa akin at ngumiti ako nang maliit doon at tumango. He kissed my head, sighed and nodded before letting me go.

The driver came with us and I saw Thorn give the man his keys as he guided me towards the backseat.

Nang maupo kami sa likod at pumunta sa harapan ang driver ay mas tumahimik kaming dalawa. I didn't know but the silence never bothered me, napakomportable ng katahimikang ito ngayon.

"You alright?" nag-angat ako ng tingin kay Thorn at tumango. He smiled, hinawi niya ang buhok patungo sa likod ng tainga ko at hinalikan ang noo ko.

I sighed, my heart kept on beating fast that I couldn't even explain why, marahang yumakap ako sa kanya. I softly wrapped my arms on his waist and held it. Napansin ko ang mahinang tawa niya roon sa ginawa ko but he did not say anything, instead, marahan siyang sumandal sa upuan habang kasama ako.

He placed his hand on my back and caressed it, napapikit naman ako sa pakiramdam at sumandal sa dibdib niya.

I heard his fast heartbeat resembling mine, his scent taking over my senses.

"T-Thorn..." bulong ko.

"Hmm?" aniya at humalik sa ulo ko.

"Nothing," bulong ko pabalik. He held my shoulder back softly to stare at my eyes.