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Lissy told me that Alton flew to Cebu because he was their department's representative for a three-day seminar. Mas mabuti na rin 'yon dahil hindi ko alam kung paano siya haharapin pagkatapos ng lahat ng sinabi niya.
Those three words that came from his mouth are still vivid. I admit that I'm really happy knowing that we felt the same way for each other. But then, I remembered Vaughn. Kahapon rin ay bumalik ako ng bahay at nakausap ko si mommy.
I was crying in her shoulders. I told her everything about Alton. The advice that she gave me is to avoid him as much as possible so I'll easily forget my feelings.
I tried my best to follow what she wanted. Pinigilan ko ang sarili kong h'wag magreply kahit na panay text pa rin sa akin si Alton.
I just decided to turn off my phone so I won't be able to read his messages. Pagkatapos n'on, lumabas na ako para sana magpunta ng convenience store nang makita ko si Vaughn.
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Mad"Will you not answer the call?" Vaughn asked that snapped me back to my senses. Hindi ko namalayan na masyado na palang napalalim yung iniisip ko at kanina pa akong nakatulala.Napatingin ako sa screen ng cellphone ko. Alton was the one calling. It took me an almost a minute while staring at it before I finally decided to reject the call."It's alright," tipid na sagot ko bago ko naalala yung nangyari kahapon.Maybe he was just confused too. I'll just continue avoiding him until he gives up his feelings for me. Makakalimutan niya rin yung nararamdaman niya para sa akin."It's okay with me if you'll answer his call and be friends with him, mi amore. I don't want to see you in pain," sambit pa niya na nakapagpatigil sa akin sa pagkain. I tried my best to smile just to show him that what he thought is wrong."Who told you that I'm in pain? Masaya naman ako," I reasoned which made him chuckle.
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Fountain Tower"Get an enough rest, mi amore. Everything will be alright tomorrow," Vaughn consoled. Hindi ko tuloy mapigilan ang sarili ko na umasa na sana nga ga'non ang mangyari kinabukasan."Goodnight," I replied as I stared at the curve on his lips hoping that the pain in my chest will be gone."Goodnight," sagot niya habang bakas pa rin sa mga mata ang pag aalala sa akin.Pagkapasok ko ng kwarto, parang sirang gripong nag unahan sa pagtulo ang mga ko. I suddenly remember what I did earlier. Alam kong nasaktan ko si Alton sa ginawa ko. I'm hoping that after what I've did, he'll totally move on from me because that's what the best for him.Maybe, I was just meant to meet him and experience the temporary happiness each day that we're together. I'll just trust the fate's choice for me. I know someday, I'll be the happiest girl because I've come up with the right decisions."Relle, will you not attend your class to
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ClingyUntil now, it's really hard for me to process what he had said. I was bewildered after hearing his side. Alton was not the one who changed my fate. Similar to what I felt after that night, he's also confused by the sudden change of my birthmark. I'm really drowned by those thoughts that keep on bothering my mind. I don't know what to do anymore.Hanggang ngayon, nakatitig pa rin ako sa kanang palad niya. Back then, I was really scared of my death. I keep on cursing the world where we live because of giving me my identical clock birthmarks on both palms. I just realized how stupid I am that time. I think it's really better that no one change what's suppose to happen to me. Sa kagustuhan n'yang mabago ang tadhana ko noon, mas maraming tao ang nahihirapan.If I died that day, no one will be in pain for being in this situation."What about Azalea? You have clock birthmarks similar to her right? Aziel told me," samb
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ConditionStaring at his face for some minutes made me feel a heavenly serenity. What happened last night was still vivid to me. Being in a close distance from him is what I always wanted. I can't explain the ecstasy whenever he made me feel his love and affection for me. Right from the very start, it was him that I love. My clock birthmark changes but my feelings for him remained constant. Whatever happens, it will always be him.Alton was peacefully sleeping when I left the hospital. The moment I arrived in front of my apartment, I saw Vaughn standing there as if he's waiting for me for a long time. Dumapo ang tingin ko sa mga mata n'yang namumungay na. I wasn't able to call him last night because my phone ran out of battery. He must be sickly worried."We missed our flight but it's alright," sambit niya sa isang mahinahong boses kung kaya't hindi kaagad ako nakapagsalita. I don't know how will I explain that my decision changes. I al
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Hide"Sweetheart, I miss you. I'm so glad you invited your friend here," my mom exclaimed as she went closer to my direction to hug and kiss me."I miss you too, mom." I greeted. Beside me was Thamara. Kanina pa s'yang bumubulong sa akin na nahihiya siya dahil hindi niya inakalang iimbitahin ko siya ngayon."Hi tita," she shyly greeted na halatang naninibago. She did the same thing. It was the first time that I brought her here though, she already saw my mom a long a time ago."What about Vaughn? Hindi ba siya sumabay sa inyo?" umiling ako bilang sagot sa tanong niya. He told me earlier that he still had somewhere to go with Alton. Kanina naman ay tumawag sa akin si daddy kasi ngayon raw niya kukuhanin yung gift niya for mom. We will be having a simple dinner like we used to do every year. My mom was not fond of big surprises or any wealthy celebrations. She told us before that she only wants our c
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DistanceAziel became true to his words. In just a snap, his actions towards Alton changed. Maybe their agreement is really a big deal. I can't stop myself from thinking if it's related to me. Kahit paulit ulit kasi akong magsalita, halatang walang balak silang ipaalam 'yon sa akin.The semestral break ended. Kahit na bumalik na kami sa klase ay hindi ko pa rin iniiwas ang mga mata ko kay Vaughn. I am always keeping an eye on him because I want to make sure that he's safe.It also seemed like he's distancing on me. I still have no idea about what's going on."We can join them. Dito na lang rin tayo kumain," I explained when Alton invited me to have a lunch in Grind house. My eyes darted to Aziel and Vaughn together with Lissy. Nakita ko naman sa peripheral vision ko ang biglaang pagkunot ng noo ni Alton.I can't blame him. Back then, I was really happy eating lunch with him. Ako pa yung nag iinsist na kumain kami sa labas
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Over Reacting"Does it still hurt?" Vaughn asked using his soft voice with affection after putting an alcohol and band-aid to my small wound. I wasn't aware about the reasons behind it. If he didn't notice it, I won't be able to give it a proper treatment."You're always worrying about others so you forgot to take care of yourself," he worriedly added while still intently looking at my left arm. When he's done checking, his eyes darted on me again."Stop crying...I won't leave," he assured while I still felt speechless and weak. Kahit ano kasing pilit niya sa akin na kumalma, hindi ko pa rin magawa. I can't take seeing him suffering. If something bad happened to him just because of me, I'll forever blame myself."P-Promise me you'll be safe," I begged after earning an enough courage to speak.A smile curved on his lips. It feels like I haven't seen it for a long time."I promise," I reciprocated his smile afte
