Bound and Broken

Vince

It's been a long day and here I am, standing in front of my window, staring at the sunset. But this is much more better, instead of following my dad's footsteps. Thinking about it already gives me headache.

I heard a knock on the door. I gave out a signal and let whoever was outside, in.

"Sir Vince, Ms. Katherine is on the phone." I bit my lip and sighed. I must've left my phone on the coffee table.

I stretched my hand out and grabbed the phone. What does she want this time?

"Vince." I said in a cold way.

"Hey couz!! It's me Katherineeeeeeee!!" I almost dropped my phone from hearing her loud shrieking voice.

Don't get me wrong but she's not a teenager. In fact, she's 21 but she's acting like she's 14.

I guess I don't need to tell you how weird our conversation was. She just blackmailed me into making her friend stay here while she's in Paris.

Seriously? Is her friend a 9-year-old or something and that he couldn't take care of himself.

I shook my head in exasperation. This is the first time that someone is going to stay here. Good news, it's a complete stranger.

I wonder who her friend is...

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Sabrina

Psychiatrist?! Is this the reason why she wanted me to stay there?

"Psychiatrist ba kamo? Kate, wala akong sakit. Alam mo yan. I don't need a psychiatrist." I stood up and glared at her for a moment.

"Eh, hindi naman yun ang ibig sabihin ko, Sab eh. Advantage lang naman yun, para ba matulungan ka niya maka get over sa night terrors mo." She pouted and played with her fingers. I look like her mom, scolding her.

"Kahit na, Kate. Para mo na rin akong ginawang pasyente ng pinsan mo. Wala akong sakit, Kate. Alam mo yan. Yung nightmares ko... natural na sakin yun." I lowered my voice, trying to control myself from shouting at her. I just don't like the idea of staying with a psychiatrist.

"I just want you safe, Sab. Parang kapatid na kita. Okay I'm sorry.. Alam ko galit ka pero hindi ka na pwedeng tumanggi. You said yes, remember?"

"Wala na ba talagang ibang option, hindi ako komportable sa ganitong sitwasyon." I massaged my temple. Geez. This conversation is giving me a headache.

"Wala na. Yun at yun lang ang pwede, Sab. You're doing this for me remember? Let's not fight. You're going to stay with my cousin and that's that."