Luke's POV

Those eyes, those words. I'm not dreaming. I know this is foolish but this girl in front of me is the girl I love. Deep inside me isinisigaw ang pangalan niya. Elena. I tried convincing myself that this is absurd but my heart refused to accept my logical reasoning.

"Luke, I've been saying this from the beginning," as I met her gaze a familiar feeling rushed into my soul... I want to protect this woman, her misty eyes reminded me of a woman I have always loved. "I just broke you, and the fear that I've always had deep inside my heart has now become a reality. I hate seeing you like this mas lalo nang alam ko ako ang dahilan. I'm sorry I made you feel this way... I really don't deserve you."

She averted her gaze at me and I saw small drops of tears roll down her cheeks. I touched her chin and raised her head meeting my gaze. I know this feeling... only Elena can make me feel this way. I rested my forehead to hers.

"I missed you," I said as I brushed away her tears. "It's not your fault Elena; I chose this path and have no regrets; you don't have to bear any burden. I won't abandon you, I will always be by your side, and I love you and that never changed, just like from the beginning... I love you so much."

Our faces were millimeters away before she closed her eyes and our lips finally collided. I wrapped her waist with my arms and it felt like everything finally got back to where it really belonged. Oh, how I yearned for this girl. We kissed long and passionately, a kiss full of longing and love. We caught our breath while parting our lips. I clutched her hand tightly and locked my gaze on her eyes. I'm sure she understands what I'm saying. I grinned at my own remark, of course, she'll know. After all, she is Elena Perez.

"Only you Elena," ipinatong ko ang kamay niya sa dibdib ko. "Only you have the power to drive my heart this mad. I love you Elena."

She smiled at me and I gave her a smile too. Everything went so fast and I just found myself lying on the floor at pinupunasan ang nagdudugo kong labi. Chase Rodriguez? What is he doing here?

His face flushed and brows knitted, he angrily hissed, "Tsk. I didn't know you would step down this low just to make Elena which I honestly believe won't get jealous of what you are trying to do. She's Elena Perez, Javier. Don't forget that. Find another woman to play along with your stupid act."

Hinila ni Chase si May at mahigpit na niyakap ang beywang ni May. Para along binuhusan ng malamig na tubig sa sinabi ni Chase. The look in his eyes brought me back to my rationality. Shit, what the hell did I just do? This is outrageous. For a moment I thought, ugh!

"Are you really that desperate Mr. Nice guy—oh wait, what suits you is... Mr. Pathetic? I don't think Elena would ever run back to your lousy arms ever. And on top of that. You'll use an ugly sadistic—" he was using his mocking tone when May suddenly punched him.

Napasubsob siya sa sahig and he just spit on the ground. I was left dumbfounded. Is it possible for someone to have such a strong resemblance to another person that you almost believe they are the person they resemble? Napabaling ang atensyon ko kay Chase.

He snorted and made a sarcastic laugh, "Isn't this a little bit deja vu, May? Remember the day you and I first met?"

He stood up at pinagpag ang pants niya, he took out his wallet and smirked as he shoved a hundred dollars into May's face. He leveled his face to May's.

"To tell you the truth, May," he remarked condescendingly, "I am richer than that bastard."

Following May's harsh smack on Chase, we were surrounded by quiet. Her expression was solemn and cold. I got goosebumps up and down my spine.

"Mr. Javier, let's go," she said in a flat tone.

Tumalikod na siya at nagsimulang maglakad palayo. Nagdadalawang isip akong sumunod sa kanya nang bigla siyang higitin ni Chase sa braso.

"You are not going anywhere with that bastard," he said in gritted teeth.

"Let go Chase," May ordered in distaste.

Ugh! Why can't I stop thinking of Elena when I see May like this? She actually does act like Elena, and it's not funny at all. I'm not sure why I'm upset when I see Chase with May... it's almost as if jealousy is eating me. May and I were already inside my car when I realized what had happened.

I glanced at May before I said, "I'm sorry."

I did not receive a response from her. I just let out a deep sigh and begin driving away in my car. This is a complete disaster. I don't know what to say or how I'm going to face May after all of this. This is the second time this has happened, and it is not good for me or May. I love Elena but here I am with someone else's girl. I'm now afraid that I might be the reason Chase and May's relationship will fail. I had a feeling there was something between them but now it's confirmed. Sa galit palang ni Chase ay alam kong may gusto siya kay May.

"Thanks for the ride, Mr. Javier," May stated before closing the door without looking back.

Lumabas na siya ng sasakyan at walang lingon na pumasok sa apartment niya. Ugh, I felt like I just betrayed Elena but my heart says the opposite. I liked what happened and this is bad. May, how can you make me feel this way? Napasuntok nalang ako sa manobela ko. I start my engine and decided to go to a bar. I need to freshen up my mind.

I could hear the loud music inside the bar. It's 10:30, just as I expected. I let out a deep sigh at nilock ang kotse ko. May biglang humawak sa balikat ko at sinuntok ako. Sunod-sunod na suntok ang natanggap ko and I pushed as hard as I can my assaulter. Tsk, I should have known.

"Chase Rodriguez," I muttered.

Ipinasok niya ang dalawa niyang kamay sa bulsa niya. After punching me he'll try acting cool again, did I really hurt his ego so much?

"That's for using May in your shitty act. Find a slut somewhere inside that bar and pay 'em or something, Don't ever think of using MY girl ever again," he stated emphasizing the word my. "I'm telling you, Javier, she is mine."

"You don't own her Chase," I don't know kung bakit ko sinasabi 'to pero ang alam ko lang, naiinis ako.

This is ridiculous. I am acting like I like May. Chase shot me a deadly glare.

"She is my property. Fuck off dude kung ayaw mo manghiram ng mukha ng aso ng kapitbahay niyo," Chase demanded angrily.

What's with you, May Gonzales? You are confusing the hell out of me at nabihag mo ang isang Chase Rodriguez na tinakasan si Elena— ugh. Mas lalo along nainis ng maalala ang nakaraang ugnayan nila.

"She's not yours," I retorted in a matter of fact.

"Are you actually into May?" maangas niyang tanong.

I snorted at him. I don't even understand myself anymore. Bigla niya akong sinuntok sa sikmura. What is wrong with this man?! Did he forget that he's literally attacking a lawyer?

"Stay away from May, Javier."

But come to think of it, I can't really blame him. I just kissed his woman and he thought I was using May. He cared that much for her... Naglakad na siya palayo which made me wanna run after him and make him take back what he said. I didn't plan anything dumb, such as using May. Girls are not meant to be toyed with. And I love and respect Elena with all my heart. I won't even consider betraying her, but damn parang may sariling isip ang katawan ko. At nababaliw na ta ako.

I entered the bar at dumiretso sa counter at nag-order ng inumin. I can't get rid of that scene in my mind. It doesn't make sense. How did she know? It really felt... so real. I know she's Elena and I'm going insane. This is absurd. How can I even say May is Elena? Stop making me feel this way May. Stop messing with my mind and giving me a zany idea.

"So what made my dear brother visit my bar," napalingon ako sa bigoang tumabi sa akin. "Want a brotherly talk? You know I'll listen."

I just stared at Jake. We never really talked about anything since that fight we had over Elena, "Follow me"

I just followed him and entered a VIP room. Binagsak ko ang sarili ko sa sofa. I am just so drained and confused. It felt so right and wrong at the same time.

Jake stared at me and said, "You're a complete mess, Dude."

"I sure am."

Kinuha ko ang beer na nasa lamesa at nilagok 'to. What was I thinking? May, you're a great mystery to me. How can you confuse me this way? I never thought you would make me feel this way.

"You know Elena wouldn't want to come back here with you in this state," Jake said as he sipped his beer.

Tahimik lang ako at patuloy na iniisip ang kabaliwhan ko. Ugh, Elena you are really making me crazy and so do you May.

"I met her," Napalingon ako kay Jake. Alam ko na kung sino ang tinutukoy niya. "She's fine."

Itinulak ko siya at frustrated na sinabunutan ang buhok ko. Alam kong hindi niya sasabihin sa akin kung nasaan si Elena. Tsk

"Play fair," pagmamaktol ko.

I heard him chuckle bago nilagok ang beer na hawak niya. Lumapit siya sa akin at ginulo ang buhok ko. Tsk, treating me like a kid.

"Remember the saying, All is fair in love and war."

I gave him a light punch and he just laughed out loud. We wasted our night acting silly and talking about lots of stuff. It's been a while and it feels great to have my brother back especially in this mess I'm in.

A/N: I am very sorry for the late upload. I just started my new job so I was quite busy so here's a bonus chapter para pangbawi ;) Hope you like it.