Chapter 37
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"DAMON STOP!" I screamed on the top of my lungs but he pretended to not hear. My eyes are already wet with tears. I didn't know that he could be this violent.
"DAMON STOP PLEASE!" I caught his fist when he's about to punch Travis again. He glared at me but I didn't withdraw my hand. This is just too much. "Stop please. That's enough already," I told him weakly and glance at my poor boy best friend.
Oh God...
His face is all bruised and swollen. It was too much that Travis passed out.
"What did you called me? Damon? What? I'm Damon now?" he slurs. I squeezed my eyes shut. I can feel the anger building up inside me. No... It's not right to keep up with the anger. I should cool down and let him vent.
"Let's bring him to the tree clinic," I told him calmly. I'm trying so hard to control my anger but I lost it when he laughs hysterically like I've said something very stupid.
"What were you two doing, huh?" There's a hint of malice in his voice and I couldn't help it but feel mad. Why is he suddenly acting this way? When did he become so unrighteous? So impulsive. So violent? L-Like a monster... "What you thought I wouldn't know? That you were sneaking to meet up with that guy!" he yelled.
I looked at him astounded. How did he come up with such conclusion? "Is that what you think of me?" I growled. I can't believe he's being like this right now. I know that being possessive is their nature but this is just too much. He would have killed him already if I didn't stopped him.
"You worked at the club. With that fucking guy for ye-" I didn't let him finish his sentence. I slapped him really hard.
"How dare you," I told him weakly. I can't believe this.
His expression hardened. I saw how his eyes turned blank and how his jaw clenched from my hard slap.
That's what he think of me? All this freaking time that he's calling me baby? Thanks to his honesty then. If it weren't for his jealousy, I wouldn't have known.
"Don't fucking go near me. I swear I don't know what I'll do," I threatened. I immediately wipe away the tears from my face. This is too much. He is too much.
I don't know how and when but I found myself sitting on the tree clinic. Travis is flickering in front of me like a broken fluorescent light.
"Poor you," I whispered to his sleeping self. All he did was protect me and this is what he receives. He's been a really good friend to me and it pains me that Damon, my other half, did these wounds and bruises to him. He's been through a lot. He's unfortunate enough to have as his best friend and now he's also dealing with his bratty Parsen.
I silently cried while holding his hand. Elaine and Gabby asked me to have breakfast first but I insisted on staying. I don't even think I can swallow anything right now. My conscience is killing me. This is all my fault.
"Hmmm..."
I lifted my head to see Travis slowly and painfully opening his eyes. "Please don't move yet. Your wounds are still fresh," I said worriedly. He gazed at me and smiled weakly. My heart clenched.
"He's a little strong, huh?" He chuckled. I bit my lower lip too stop myself from crying but I couldn't hold it. I cried in front of him like a guilty child.
"I-I'm sorry... It's all my fault. I-I shouldn't have-"
"Shhh. Golden stop for Pete's sake. You're acting like you're the one who got beaten up," he joked. Travis smiled at me and reached for my face. This is making me more miserable. He's just too kind to be treated this way. He doesn't deserve this.
"Are you hurt? Should I call Miss Puff?" I asked him but he just shook his head.
"No. It's fine. I can heal myself remember?"
"B-But..."
"Golden, I'm okay and you should be too." He smiled.
I heaved a deep sigh and forced a smile. Yeah right. He's always been like that. He'll always be okay even when he's not. He's just too kind for this unfair world.
I stayed with him the entire day. No one came to visit him and that me feel worse. They don't even realize how good of a Vortan is he. I swear these people are sure heartless.
"Can you walk?" I asked. He chuckled.
"You think I lost my legs or something? Of course, I can walk silly."
I didn't mind what he said and continued supporting his every steps. Miss Puff gave him some reminders but all in all, he's right that he's alright. I hate to admit it but that gave me relief. I know that I should be responsible of what happened to him but I'm glad that he's okay.
"Baby..."
I froze in an instant when I heard his voice. I bit my lip and lifted my head to see nobody else but him. Who would dare call me baby except for him anyway. I put Travis behind me.
"I did not come here to cause trouble." He sighs. "I'm here to apologize. I'm sorry."
I arched my brows. His face spells regret and I've never seen him so submissive before.
"Please baby. I'm sorry. I'll do everything just come back to me," he begs. I released a deep sigh.
"You shouldn't be sorry to me. You should be sorry to him," I said and looked at Travis. His jaw clenched. He doesn't want to do it.
"Sorry," he yielded. Travis smiled.
"It's okay, man. I understand what you feel. I would have done the same if someone tried to do it with Cecilia," he replied, earning a sour expression from me. Cecilia is just not for him. Damon didn't respond. He just grabbed me and hugged me so tight I thought I'd suffocate.
"Baby..." he whispers. His voice sounds so vulnerable. "I'm sorry please. I didn't mean what I said. It was the anger. I don't know. I couldn't stop myself from saying nonsense things about you. It's like someone's controlling m-"
"Like how you're talking now. I told you that it's okay. Forget it already. I've forgiven you already," I whispered to him.
"God. I thought I'd loose you"
He cupped my face and planted a soft kiss on my forehead. I see how scared is he too loose me. That's enough for me. Enough to prove his love to me.
God I love this guy!
