Chapter_4

I was stunned for a moment because of what he just said. I couldn't believe my ears hearing those words coming from him.

The familiar excruciating pain from the past crept in my heart as if it was just waiting for a trigger for it to come out. With pouring tears my hands flew to slap him for the second time.

"H-how could you s-say that!"

I was enraged. I don't know how to handle the pain mixed with anger. I wanna punch him so bad, hurt him, curse him. But I was too weak to do so. My body felt so weak.

"It is true! I was the first one to approach you Tanya! He knew I liked you yet he still went and stole you from me!"

Is he crazy? Oh my god! I can't believe him! He's insane!

"I was never yours Zach! "

I screamed back to him. He took a few steps towards me. I didn't budge, even if he's still moving closer to me. I will not back down. He's insane, I could not believe he just said that about his late brother.

"You were Tanya, and you knew it. You knew it yet you still chose him over me. Admit it Tanya, you were in love with me, not to my brother."

My heart raced, my mouth went shut. I didn't know what to say. I was speechless with what he said.

His eyes are intensely staring on mine. It was full of range, like a storm in a peaceful blue sea. It sent me shivers, it made a turmoil down my stomach. My knees went jelly, I couldn't stand it anymore.

With all the strength left in me, I pushed him away. He took a step back and I didn't hesitate to break free from him.

"***#o£€! This is why I chose Zage over you! And to tell you what, I loved Zage. I love him even until now. So don't you dare dirty his name in front of me. You are nothing compared to Zage. Nothing Zach."

I half run towards his office door. I opened the door and was about to go out when one strong arm stopped me.

"Tanya...please, don't go."

He was so near that when he talked I felt his hot breath on my ears. Please, let go, this is already torture.

"Let me go Zach."

His hands crawled to my hands that were holding the doorknob. His warm hands enveloped mine while he slowly closed the door, again.

"I can't Tanya, I can't. I tried to let you go, I tried Tanya, believe me. When you were in his arms I tried to be happy for the both of you, but I just can't...."

Another set of tears pooled from my eyes. I closed it just so it can't flow down my cheek but it only triggered it to flow.

"He's gone Tanya, why can't you just let him go?"

He's gone...

Yes he is. My beloved Zage. He is my everything, my one and only man. But with just one accident, he was taken away from me. I was with him that day, we were happily laughing while driving our way to a trip. When a car drove by a drunken bastard cut through our lane, it was too late to stop the car. Zage....tried to avoid the fast moving car so he tilted the steering wheel so that we can bump on a tree, instead of smashing with the other car.

He protected me...he hugged me before we could even smash at the tree. Even for the last seconds of his life he showed me how much he loves me. And it's just so painful thinking I couldn't even do anything to save him. He died, hugging me when he could've protected himself!

I took my hands away from his hold. I held his hands, holding my waist and took it away. I was relieved that he didn't restrain me from breaking free.

"Just like you, I can't let go Zach..."

I turn around to face him. He was just inches away from me. His eyes are bloodshot but there's no tears from it. It was full of pain and longing. I hate it. How can he look at me with those eyes and dirty Zage in front of me?

"....I loved Zage with all of my heart and you don't have the rights to doubt my love for your twin brother, Zach. No matter what you do, no matter what you say, I can only love Zage. I'm sorry, but I never did love you."

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I came back home and went straight to my room. It was a big mistake coming to him again.

I sighed then dropped myself on the mattress.

Now how am I suppose to forget it all again? He made me remember it all. He made me remember Zage, he made me remember that day, he made me remember the pain. How? Just how am going to let go?

My right arm flew to my eyes. Covering it in the hopes to stop the tears from flowing again endlessly.

"Zage....how am I supposed to let you go?"

I woke up with a light knock on my room. I glanced at the window and realized that the sun has already set. The door creeked open and revealed Henry.

"Henry..."

Was the only word that came out from my mouth yet he already knew what to do. He walked towards me. He sat beside me while wrapping his arms around my shaking body.

"Shhhh.... it's ok. "

"I miss him Henry....I miss Zage..."

He caressed my hair trying to calm me down. But my heart won't budge. It's still painful. I need him beside me...I want him near me.

"I know Tanie, I know. But he's already gone Tanie. The only thing you can do is to live, for him. Live, Tanie...the way he wanted you to live. He doesn't want this, he doesn't want to see you in tears because of him. "

I hugged my knees even tighter. I shut my eyes hoping for the thousand times that this was a just a long nightmare.

"How? Just how can I live again Henry...."

"I don't know Tanya...I don't know. I'm sorry."

"I don't know what to do anymore. The company needs me. And I need someone to help me save my company. And then this matter comes up. Just what did I ever do wrong to suffer like this? Why did my father left me with a life like this? Why did Zage left me when I needed him the most? Why Henry....why.."

He remained silent. He just keeps on whispering 'ok's on me while still caressing my hair. They are the only family left in me. They can help me, they wanted to, but can't. They also have their own business to tend to. Tito suggested that I should just sell the company, and use the money to pay my father's debt. But that won't pay it all, at least I'd still have a million to pay.

I unconsciously slept in my cousins arms and woke up with him still hugging me. I smiled, at least I still have them with me, or else I'd go insane

I slowly got up from the bed. Carefully just so I won't wake him up. I took my towel at the side then I headed to the bathroom just so I could wash my self up.

I wore my usual office attire. I walked out of my walk in closet and found Henry gone inside my room. He's probably inside his own room here at our mansion washing himself too.

He has his own condo unit to go home to. Tito and tita wanted him to come visit them once in a while, together with me. But whenever I try to invite him he'd always say he's busy or he'll come some other time. I wonder why he's so eager to stay away from home.

After I finished preparing myself, I headed down to the kitchen. There I found manang Leticia while serving Henry his food.

Henry looked at me and gave me a smile as if I wasn't crying like a baby last night.

"Good morning Tanie. Breakfast is ready, come and eat. We'll go to work together."

I nodded my head before seating down at one of the chairs. Manang started to serve me the moment I sat down. I gave her a smile and so did she. I glanced at Henry who's now enjoying his meal. The familiarity crept inside my system. I forgot the feeling of eating with your family. Since my father died, I never eat at home. Maybe sometimes, but not everytime. Usually, in the morning I'd just go grab a piece of bread then head my way to work. Lunch will be at the cafeteria, then dinner will be sleep. I won't bother to eat dinner even though manang Leticia keeps on calling me to have my dinner. She was always been like that. She never forgets to call me for dinner, even after my father died.

After we ate I bid manang Leticia my goodbye before following my cousin to the garage. I hop on his car then we' re ready to go. It didn't take that long before we arrived at our company.

I was planning to have this day lighter because of what happened yesterday, yet fate seems to be angry at me.

"What's this!? Reporters!? Medias?! What the hell are they doing here!?"

My cousin yelled inside the car. My hands quickly felt cold and it started shaking. This is bad...this is really bad.

"H-henry...."

I called out to my cousin. He quickly gazed at me. His eyes full of range.

"Don't worry...I'll get you pass through them."

Henry got his phone out in his pocket then dialed a number. My attention wasn't on what Henry was talking about, it was all in the media. They were all in front of the building as if waiting for my arrival. Security guards kept on trying to persuade them to leave, but the media won't budge.

As Henry's car became closer and closer, my heart starts to thump faster. This only means one thing....

"I'm going down, damn it! The company's already reached it's limit!"

What am I gonna do!? What am I gonna do. What am I gonna do....

"Tanya!"

I was brought back to sanity when Henry called my name while shaking my shoulders.

"Get your together Tanya. Zach's already coming. We'll just have to wait for a bit. I'm so sorry Tanya...but this is all I could ever think of to help you. "

I know what he meant. I stayed silent knowing I don't really have a choice but to marry him. My heart ached once more. Zage....

We waited inside his car for about ten minutes before another luxurious car stopped in front of our building. That's Henry's cue. He drove his car near the luxurious car, just behind of it. The reporters starts to swarm around us. The security personnels tried to do their jobs by parting the reporters just to make a way for us.

Zach firstly got out of his car then he quickly made his way towards me. I only watched him as he drew nearer.

"I'll go out first."

I didn't payed attention to Henry. I was only staring at the man walking towards my side. He really looks lime Zage, but more rougher. Zage is gentle while Zach is rough in every way. That's why I prefer Zage more than him. Because being with Zach makes me feel like I'm always in danger.

He opened the door for me, offered his hands, and helped me get out of the car sit. Cameras started to click the moment I stepped out of the car. The valet, took the car away.

He lean near me and whispered in my ears.

"You don't have to say anything, let me handle this Tanya."

I heard what he said and just nodded with it. As if I can do anything with this swarming reports around us. I roam my eyes looking for Henry and when I cought a glimpse of him, he only gave me a nod and a sad smile.

One reporter managed to stretch his arms towards us, enough for his microphone to be in front of Timothy's face.

"Mr. Walter what are you doing here? Does this mean that you'll be engaged with Ms. Lopez and help their company by merging yours with them?"

That was a straightforward question. I looked at Timothy who was surprisingly, already staring at me. The media clicked their cameras on us. That picture would appear like he was staring at me sweetly. But I know better than that, for I can see the struggle in his eyes.

"Yes. Ms. Lopez is already my fiancé. And if you'll ask when will be the wedding. I'd love to say it would be April 7th. I hope to see you all there. My fiancé and I needs to work. I hope I gave you enough informations. Excuse me..."

With that he wrapped his arms around my shoulders protecting me from the media. That didn't bother me at all, but the date he set our wedding is to be.

April 7, 20**, was the day Zage and I met an accident, the day he was taken away from me.....

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A/N:

TRANSLATION:

Tito — Uncle

(Tagalog/Filipino) (English)

Tita — Aunt

(Tagalog/Filipino) (English)

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