KABANATA 103

My Long Lost Childhood Friend

(Arzelle POV)

"Sorry, I know it's your rest day today and it's getting late and eh.... I'm here," saad ng nakayukong si Carlos pagkabukas ko ng pinto. Anong ginagawa niya dito?

He is so cute back then when were kids, but now I can't see his face clearly because of his long bangs. Ano kayang nangyari sakanya nitong mga nakaraang taon?

I was drunk when I left him last night to go with Gabion and I feel sorry for I did that. We are about to celebrate our reunion.

Para makaiwas na rin ng gulo kaya ginawa ko yon, kilala ko kasi ang ugali ni Gabion. Sigurado akong magkakagulo na naman. Ayaw kong pag-usapan siya ng mga tauhan niya dahil sa akin, at pate si Carlos.

"I'm sorry too Carl, for what happened last night, it's our reunion but I left you there alone, kahit ako nagyaya to celebrate," paghingi ko ng tawad.

"It's fine Arz, I understand," he said lifting his head and our eyes meet, daaaaamn, breathhhhh. Parang kakaiba ang titig niya. Pakiramdam ko tumatagos