The other side of me. [18] Night Messages.

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Chapter Eight.

How does it feel? To be different from me?


Hindi naman ako late pumasok and that's good kahit late ako nagising. After ng flagcem pumunta na ako ng room. Late naman kasi si Sab. Pagkatingin ko sa upuan ko. May payong, it was new. It was pink. My favorite color. Nakaribbon pa and it has a note.

'I know this is too late but I just want to give it to you so you won't get sick. '

Sino naman kaya magbibigay nito? Bigla kong naalala si Mystery guy. Si Savior hindi ko na pala alam kung nasaan siya. Siguro, hindi niya naman talaga ako gusto. Pero malay natin baka si Zac yun.

I studied our classroom at wala pang masyadong tao. Nakita ko si Troy nakalean sa desk niya. Kinuha ko sa bag ko yung umbrella niya at ng maibalik na.

Troy. Troy. Inalog ko siya, dahan dahan siyang bumangon.

Athena. Ikaw pala.

Thank you nga pala rito. I gave him the umbrella. Magthankyou sana ako sa chat kaso hindi ka online.

Ganun ba. Sorry, pagod eh. He seemed depress. Weak.

Okay lang. Tapos non naglean na naman siya sa desk niya. Hindi naman ganito si Troy, dati. Kahapon. Ano kayang problema?

Hinawakan ko siya. Shoot. Sobrang init niya.

Troy, troy. Dahan dahan siyang tumingala.

Bakit?

Nilalagnat ka! Bakit ka pa pumasok?

Wala yan. Pinilit ko siyang hinila.

Anong wala. Sobrang init mo nga eh.

Dati na akong hot. Binatukan ko siya.

Seryoso ako Troy. Umuwi ka na.

Ayoko, ayoko.

Bakit?

Hindi na kita makikita pag ganun. Alam kong pabulong niya lang yun sinabi pero narinig ko. May konsensya naman ako kaya hinila ko siya ng hinila.

Hindi ko rin kaya magdrive.

Halika na, ihahatid na kita. Nagulat siya pero hindi umimik. Sumunod lang siya. Yung driver ko ang nagdrive at kaming dalawa ni Troy nakaupo sa likod.

Saan tayo Athena? I gave him the address of Troy. Yeah, as the president I know a lot about our students.

Tahimik lang kaming nakasakay at ako naman nakatingin lang sa window. Nag-iisip ng kung ano-ano. Then, naramdaman ko na napasandal yung ulo ni Troy sa shoulders ko. Sarap ng tulog niya.

My phone beep.

From: Saaaaab! XD
   WTH r U?! UR L8.

To: Saaaab! XD
   I'll be back. I'll try! GTG. BAI~!

Ayoko pang sabihin na ihahatid ko si Troy sa bahay nila kasi alam ko na intriga nanaman ito. Pinagmamasdan ko si Troy. Hindi sadya!! Cute siya. Mas cute siya pag close-up. Well, he is cute. I can't deny that.

Athena, andito na tayo.

Alright.. Trooy, andito na tayo. Pero hindi siya bumangon buti nalang pinapasok kami sa bahay nila. Inalalayan ni Manong si Troy. Sinalubong kami ng isang girl. I assume na Mother niya, kamukha niya eh. And she seemed so dress. Maybe going to her work?

Hello po. May sakit kasi si Troy. Nanghihina kaya hinatid na po namin.

Salamat ijah! Ayaw niya kasi magpapigil kanina buti napilit mo. Yaya! Ipunta mo na si Troy sa kwarto niya.

Umupo ka muna. Nagpakuha pa siya ng juice ko. Wow, di ko planong magtagal dito. Ako nga pala yung Mother ni Troy. Talia. She smiled.

Ako po si Athena. Classmate ni Troy.

Ohh, akala ko ikaw yung girlfriend niya. May sinasabi kasi siya sa akin palage. May girlfriend na pala 'to eh.

Ganun po ba. Nilapitan ako ng mommy ni Troy.

Ijah, alam kong nakakahiya ito. Pero pwedeng ikaw muna ang mag-alaga kay Troy? Hindi ako nakaimik. Hindi kasi yan sumusunod sa kahit kanino sa amin. Lalo na pag papainumin ng gamot at kakain. Kahit ngayon lang, ijah.

Ugh. Si-sige po Tita. She smiled and hugged me.

Ohh. Thank you dear! Ikaw na ang bahala sakanya ah. Tanungin mo lang si Yaya pag may kailangan ka.

Sige po. Nagbeso-beso na kami at umalis na si Tita. Pumunta na ako sa kwarto ni Troy at nakita kong nakahandusay lang siya sa kamay. Binaba ko yung bag ko sa couch then, nagtanggal ng black shoes at ID.

Hay, kawawang tao naman ito. Ako pa tuloy naging baby sitter. Tinanggal ko na yung shoes and socks niya. Tinapat yung unan sa ulo niya at kinumutan.

Swerte mo Troy! Srsly. For the second time ko lang 'to ginawa sa buong buhay ko. First kay Zac ngayon si Troy. Nako naman.

Bumaba ako para kunin yung gamot niya at kumuha narin ng tubig. Nagulat ako ang likot niya pala matulog. Natawa ako sa itsura niya parang ewan.

Wala ka lang sakit kanina pa kita pinicturan. Tumatawa ako mag-isa ko. Uy, timing naka-open laptop niya ayos 'to. Pinakeelaman ko. Well, curious lang naman ako. Nagulat ako. Mukha ko ba naman wallpaper niya. Nainis ako pinalitan ko. Sobrang obssess naman nito.

Sinarado ko narin agad at baka may mabasa pa akong mga hindi kanaisnais mahirap na.

Matutulog na sana ako sa couch noong may narinig akong sinabi ni Troy..



Athena.


Bakit Troy?


Athena. Athena. Athena.


Ano nga Troy andito ako?


Athena.. Pahina ng pahina yung boses niya.



Napatigil ako sa sinabi niya. Alam niyo ba kung ano yun?










Mahal kita...












Hindi lang yun eh.














Higit pa sa inaakala mo..



















Akin ka nalang. Please. Then, he sleeped again.

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Chapter Nine.

I wish I can do something but sorry I can’t force to love you.

Grabe ang taas ng lagnat ni Troy. Binigay na naming yung prescribe na gamut for him kaso wala parin, parang walang talab. Hindi ko alam na pasaway rin pala ‘tong tao na ‘to.
Ano ba kasi ang gagamot sayo. I know, hindi niya ako maririnig pero kinakausap ko parin siya. I tried to erase what he said a while ago kaso wala eh. It’s still stuck in my brain. He was talking to me like he was awake. Idk if it’s true. I don’t want to believe him but it’s seem true.

Mahal mo nga ba ako? Huwag. Please. Sana hindi. Ayokong masaktan ka Troy. I know I’ve been the meanest girl on earth but even though I am like that. I don’t want to hurt you.

Bumaba na ako kasi gabi na rin pala. Mag six na at kailangan ko ng umuwi. Nakita ko yung nanny nila.

Where is Troy's mom?

Hindi po siya makakauwi. Umuwi ka nalang raw po. Her mom was really busy. Kawawa naman pala si Troy. Sila sila lang ang naririto. Asan nga pala ang Dad niya? >.<

Do you have her number? Binigay niya sa akin yung number ni Tita and I texted her.

To: Tita Talia
Tita, this is Athena. Is it okay if I’ll stay here at your house? Troy is not yet feeling well.

Mga ilang minuto nagreply si Tita.

From: Tita Talia
Ohh, Athena. It’s you. You don’t have to do that but if you want to. Sure. Takecare. Just get any food if you feel like eating. I’ll be back soon.

And now I am acting like her Girlfriend which is super eww. 
Sa kabilang room ako pinastay kasi yun daw ang guest room. Oh-kay. Pumunta ako sa room ni Troy at tulog parin siya. Tulog mantika rin pala ‘tong tao na to.

Late na at napag-isipan kong i-text ang parents ko.

To: Mom
Mom, I am at Sab. We’re doing our project, I’ll sleep here. Don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine.

After that I hit Sab.

To: Saaaab! XD
I told Mom that we’ll be doing some project there. Cover me, okay? I’ll explain about it soon. Bye.

From: Saaaab! XD
What?! Fine. But you should tell me about it tomorrow! Everything. Hey, where are you btw?!

Hindi ko na siya nireplayan kasi alam ko naman na mangungulit lang siya. As usual.

Nag-ayos lang ako ng pantulog then pumunta sa kwarto ni Troy. Kailangan niya kasi magdinner at ako lang ang makakapilit sa kanya.

Inalog-alog ko siya.

Troy, kain ka na.

Ya, ayoko niyan.

Troy..ako 'to.

Ayoko nga. Tinutulak niya ako papalayo. Nakapikit parin siya. Nananaginip ba 'to.

Troy, ano ka ba. Ako 'to si.. Bago pa ako matapos sa pananalita hinila niya ako papalapit sa kanya. Unti-unti siyang dumilat. He hugged me. I can feel him burning but our position is so awkward. He smiled and he let go of me.

Andito ka pa pala, athena.

Oo nga eh. I gave him his food. Sige, kain ka na.. Hinawakan niya yung kamay ko. Nakakailan na 'tong lalaking 'to.

Thank you ah. I nodded and smiled at him. Nakonsensya ako kaya sinamahan ko na siyang kumain habang nanunuod. Hindi kami nag-iimikan. Ewan kung bakit. 

Tapos bigla bigla nalang akong nag-yawn. He giggled.

Cute mo!

Tagal na.

Buti pala napilit ka ni Mama.

I wanted to help you.

Talaga lang ah, baka may kapalit yan.

Wa..wala no. Napaisip tuloy ako. He gave me an idea. Haha!

Wala kaming ginawa doon sa room niya kundi manuod ng manuod ng manuod. Hindi naman ako mahilig manuod kaya hindi ko alam yung pinapanuod niya.

Troy's POV

Her eyes. I could look at if for all day. Her hair. I could smell it wherever I go. Her cheeks, oh I wish I could hold more often. Her lips. I wish I could kiss her even once. Her voice. Makes me feel ok. And her smile oh it makes me melt.

Hindi ko alam kung ano ba 'tong nararamdaman ko ngayon pero habang tinititigan siya napapangiti ako. Napapangiti ako dahil andito siya para alagaan ako kahit alam ko namang wala talaga siyang planong alagaan ako.

Bigla bigla nalang nakatulog si Athena kagabi habang nanunuod kami. Nagulat ako dahil napaahiga siya sa braso ko.

Hindi ko mapigilang titigan. Natulog ako sa sofa. Syempre, gentleman naman ito. Kaso hindi napigilan. Nilapitan ko siya. I kissed her forehead.











At lumabas na ko para maghanda ng kakainin ni Athena.

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Chapter Ten.

I dreamed of us together and then I woke up.


Medyo masakit pa ulo ko. Paano ba naman kasi puyat ako kagabi. Matulog nga ulit.

Napatayo ako. Waaa! Hindi ko 'to room ah. I looked at myself. I was with my clothes but this isn't my room. It was Troy's and I was sleeping in his bed. Pero wala naman siya? Jeez.


Ayoko mag-isip ng masama pero natulog ata siya sa tabi ko?! Nagmadali ako. Naghilamos at aalis na ng nakita si Troy with her Mom on the dinning table. Eating.

Hi, ti--

Athena, gising ka na pala. Kain tayo.

Ahh, kasi tita..

Halika na. Huwag ka ng mahiya. Shooot. Hindi na ako makatanggi kaya umupo na ako.

Thank you for taking care of my careless son.

Okay lang po, tita. I smiled.

Hindi naman kasi ako careless Ma.

Pasaway naman.

Ma.. Alam kong nahihiya si Troy sa sinasabi ng Mama niya pero natutuwa lang ako sa kanilang dalawa.

Anyway, kain ka lang ng marami Athena.

Thank you po, ulit sa lahat.

You can always come here anytime. Napatigil ako pati si Troy. Napangiti siya ng konti. Ngumit nalang rin ako.

Wala nga siyang pinapakilala na Girlfriend niya, until now. Ikaw palang ang nakita ko. WHAT?! NGSB si Troy? Girlfriend ako?! I looked at Troy he avoided my look. Err.

Ganun po ba. Kasi po--

Sana magtagal kayo ng anak ko. Troy, nagbibinata ka na talaga. Idk what to say anymore. Nahihiya na ako.


Tita hindi naman kasi kami. Gusto ko yun sabihin eh kaso ayokong mapahiya si Troy mas lalo na ako. Why would I even care about him if I don't want or like him.


FRIENDS NGA KASI KAMI. OKAY?


Tita, thank you po ulit. Aalis na ako.

Troy, hatid mo na si Athena. Palagi nalang akong nauunahan.

Thank you po ulit.

Sige ijah. Ingat. Sumunod na si Troy sa labas at sumakay na ako sa sasakyan niya. Hindi ko alam ang sasabihin.

Athena, huwag mo nalang pansinin sinasabi ni Mama. I nodded.

Pero, kung gusto mo seryosohin. Why not. Binatukan ko siya. I giggled.

You're crazy.

Malapit ng mabaliw sayo. He smiled.

Ha-ha. Give it a break, Troy.

Yeah, we just forget it. Let's go. Sumakay na kami sa sasakyan niya at hinatid na niya ako sa bahay namin.

Oh-em, I forgot.

Ang?

I told Mom that I was with Sab. I'll be in so much trouble now.

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weeeeeee i like troy

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weeeeeee i like troy

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Chapter Eleven.

Karma is always a biatchy.


Ohh, shoot. Here goes my Mom. She came out already.

Hi Mom.

I never thought that Sab have a car.

Yeah, mom. He..She needs to go already. I was waving at Troy's car to signal him to leave already.

Why not give her a coffee, sweetie?

I think she need to-- but it was too late. Mom was coming closer to Troy's car. I blocked him.

Good Idea. Susunod na kami. Mom went inside I opened my phone. I dialed Sab's number but she's not answering.

Great. Sab. Great. Nagbusina si Troy. Syempre nagulat ako. Nakaupo ako sa car niya eh. Like a boss.

What?

Paano ako aalis kung nakaharang ka diyan.

Halika na. Lumapit ako sakanya at hinila ko siya papasok ng bahay.

Saan tayo pupunta?

Sa loob. Hindi ba halata?

Halata. Eh bakit tayo--

Basta. Huwag ka ng magtanong. Just go with the flow. Okay? He nodded.

Pumasok na kami ng bahay. Mom was at the dining table just sitting, waiting for me and Troy. Err.

Hi Mom.

Hello..Who's with you Athena? She looked at me. Seriously.

It's Sab's boyfriend. Troy. Troy, My mom.

Ohh, I never thought that Sab have a boyfriend.

Well here He is now. I tried to smile. She look convinced.

Hello po. Atleast Troy is trying to catch up.

So, where do you live?

This village po.

That's good. Gaano na kayo katagal ni Sab? Troy looked at me.

They just got together Mom.

And he's staying at Sab's house?

No. I mean, No Mom. He just drive me along because Sab was busy. He gave Sab a goodmorning treat a while ago. You know those sweet stuff.

Sab must be really lucky to have you, Troy. He smiled.

Definitely. I was offering him foods and he's taking it.

I looked at my watch and it's 9 am already.

Ugh, Mom. I think Troy have to go. You know how girlfriends get mad when..

Yes sweetie. Nice to meet you Troy.

Same here Tita. He smiled. I guess the real smile. Hinatid ko na si Troy sa labas.

Troy, thank you. I breathed. Relieved.

That's too much.

I know. I'll make it up to you.

Talaga? I nodded. He smiled. Thinking of something huh? This better be good.

Hindi mo nalang sinabi na Boyfriend mo ako.

In your dreams.

Yeah. I know. See you at school, bye Athena.

Bye Troy. I waved at him and he waved back. Psh. I still got things to fix. First by calling Sab and I wish she'll answer or I am dead.

Calling.. Saaaab! XD

Hey, what? I just woke up.
I got to tell you something.
I am listening.
I told Mom that you and Troy is together.
WHAT THE HELL?!
I just have..
Take it back!!
I will but not..
NOW!
Come on. Let me explain.
I will never hook up with that guy.
But you know. Not now.
Well, I am not talking to you. Unless..
Unless I take it back. Fine, I will. Happy now?
Until you take it back.

And she hung up. She's like that. I can never force her when she doesn't really want something. Great now how will I tell things to my Mother. 

I hit Troy on his messenger.

ATH3NA:
We need to talk Troy. Call me, please.

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Chapter Twelve.

I guess this is the start of something.


TROY’S POV

Andito parin ako sa tapat ng bahay nila Athena parang ayoko ng umalis. Sobrang saya ko. Ang daming nangyari at hindi ko alam kung ano ang paniniwalaan ko pero lahat totoo except nalang yung mga pinagsasabi ni Athena sa Mommy niya ayos n asana kaso tama bang ako ang boyfriend ni Sab.

Pero hindi ko parin maiwasang isipin na kasama ko si Athena sa bahay sana ganun araw-araw ang saya sigurong magising.

We need to talk Troy. Call me, please.

Kauuwi ko palang ng bahay at pagkatingin ko sa phone ko iyan agad ang message sa akin ni Athena. She is really in a huge trouble kaya nagmadali akong tawagan si Athena sa cell niya.

Hello.

Good, you called.

Anong pag-uusapan?

I lied about me staying with you and about you and Sab.

Bakit yun?

I confess it to Sab and she wanted me to take it back.

Oh, bawiin mo na. Para wala na rin akong iniisip pa.

It’s not that easy. My Mom will ask about absolutely everything.

Then answer her queries.

It’s not that easy, Troy.

What can I do then?

Pretend.

Pretend?

Let’s pretend.

Huh?

She sighed.

Let’s pretend to be together. Okay? Hindi ata maprocess yung mga sinabi ni Athena. Kami together? Napangiti naman ako duon. Pero pretend nga lang diba? Anong ikatutuwa ko duon?

Why?

Ayaw mo ba? Hindi ko yan tatanggihan.

Ha? Gusto ko. Sige.

Alright, thanks. But hey this is just a pretend relationship. Okay? I just want to tell that to Mom so she won’t be asking on why I was with you the whole night and everything. Is that okay?

Oo naman. Basta ikaw.

Ibig sabihin ba niyan pwede kitang sunduin araw-araw?

Ha? Yeah, whatever you want. I have to go. Bye!


YES! Napasigaw ako ng sobrang lakas. Umakyat si Mama.

Troy, nanalo ka sa lotto?

Mas maganda pa ang nangyari sa akin Ma.

Then, I guess that’s a good thing. I nodded.

Okay, honey. You should tell that to me when you are ready.

Hind ko alam kung ano na ang gagawin ko sa sobra kong saya. Troy is in a relationship with Athena. Ang ganda lang pakinggan. Diba?

ATHENA’S POV

I just made a decision and now kailangan koi tong panindigan or else Sab will not talk to me and Troy will hate me for being such a paasa. I just need to tell it to Mom and everything will be okay.

Hey Mom, got a minute?

Sure sweetie.

You know that I don't really like lying to you Mom but sometimes I just have to. But now I wanted you to know the truth.

What about it?

Remember, Troy? She nodded.

Sab's--

He's not actually Sab's boyfriend. He's my boyfriend Mom and I was with him yesterday. He was so sick that I can't leave him because his Mom was so busy no one is going to takecare of him. I am sorry I lied Mom. She smiled. Hindi siya galit?

Ohh, sweetie. You're in love. I am? What? Then, naisip ko na I was making it up again.

Well, I guess I am Mom. Aren't you mad?

No, I understand it. I was like that when I was young. Then Mom shared her love stories and everything about her and Dad.

So, bring him again so he can meet Dad.

Yes Mom at the right time. I smiled. She hugged me. At that moment I felt safe and sound. I can actually breathe. I ran at my bedroom and I find for my phone.

To: Saaaab! XD
   I took it back already. Call me when you can. Miss U already. Huggs!

Then, I called Troy..

Athena.

Hey, Troy. I told Mom and she didn't got mad but she wanted you to meet Dad.

Your Dad?

Yes, not now but at the right time. That's why we need to act like a real couple. You know for this pretension to work. You okay with that?

Ohh, yes. How?

Let's meet. My treat. 3 pm at the Mall. I'll wait--

Pwede bang sunduin nalang kita?

Yeah, if that's what you want. Then I hung-up.

Hello to trouble. Much much trouble. 

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Chapter Thirteen.

I was never really good at pretending.

Hindi pa three nasa labas na si Troy. Aish. Bakit ba ang excited nitong lalaking to. Hay. Bumaba nalang ako agad para hindi na rin siya makita ni Mommy at definitely baka pababain pa siya.

Athena! Where are you going?

I have a date Mom. With Troy.

Why not let him in.

We have to go already Mom. Please.

Fine, you guise enjoy. She gave me a kiss on the cheek then I went outside. Pumasok na ako sa car and I saw Troy. Sobrang nakadamit pa and everything. I can even smell his perfume. Lakas. 

May lakad ka?

Akala ko ba lalabas tayo?

Yes, sobrang pagpreprepare ah. He nodded. He started the engine and then pumunta na kami sa Mall. Hindi kami nag-imikan hanggang nasa parking lot na kami.

Ano bang gagawin natin dito?

Ugh. Anong gusto mong tawagan, Troy? He stared at me for a moment.

Ahh. Tawagan? Para convincing? I nodded.

Do you want it Funny? Corny? Or Sweet?

Something sweet.

Mine? I smiled.

Sure, Mine. He smiled also.   

So anong plano mong gawin sa Mall? Shopping?

Nah. Let's eat. I'm hungry. You like that?

Is it okay if I call you Mine?

Sure, anytime.

Thanks, Mine. I smiled. Shyly. 

Sa may pinakamalapit na restaurant kami pumunta kasi sumakit bigla yung paa ko.

Okay ka lang? Mine?

Yes, Mine. Order ka na.

Ang daming inorder ni Troy and guess what? Pinapaubos niya sa akin yun lahat. Galing noh? Dahil gutom naman ako inubos ko rin lahat. 

Treat ko na 'to Mine.

May utang pa ako sayo Mine eh.

Okay lang Mine. Tatayo na sana ako ng bigla akong napatumba. Buti nalang nasalo ako ni Troy. Binuhat na niya ako hanggang sa parking lot.

Thanks Mine.

May puntahan tayo Mine, is that okay? I just nodded. I trust Troy anyway. It's not like he'll do anything bad. Diba?

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ANYAREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE?! Nasaan na yung kasunod ))))))))): Nabitin na ako. )))))))):

MINE MINE MINE MINE. Sigi ka Athena akin na lang si Troy niyan (((((((:

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MINE MINE MINE MINE. Sigi ka Athena akin na lang si Troy niyan (((((((:

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Chapter Fourteen.

Why do we have to love too much?

Hindi ko alam kung saan kami pupunta ni Troy. I just let him drive wherever place he want to go. Until tumigil kami sa isang magandang place. It's like a garden.

Wow, this is a nice place. He just nodded. Kumuha siya ng basket sa compartment. Lumapit kami sa may malapit sa tree.

What's that?

Something like a picnik.

Ohh. Pinakealaman ko na yung basket. Nilatag yung blanket. Tapos nilabas yung mga foods.

*RING*

Wait lang Troy ah.

It was Sab calling..

Hello Girlfriend.

Hey! What's up?

You texted me. Remember?

Ohh, that. Yes!

So, you took it back?

U-huh. But I lied again. Lumayo ako ng konti kay Troy. Para hindi niya marinig.

Lied? About what?

That I was in a relationship with Troy. She giggled.

Ohmy, sabi na gusto mo..

No. No. It was just a pretend.

Alam ni Troy?

Yeah, and it's okay with him.

You're not serious with this.

I am not. I guess.

Paano then yan?

Idk. Pretend for a while. Then, I'll tell my parents that we broke up. And it's over.

For you it is. But how about Troy?

He'll understand it.

Don't make him fall.

I know. I know.

Good. I am just reminding you. Btw, where are you?

At some place.

Place? With?

You know who.

OMG! You guise are dating!

Shut up. GTG. Bye!

Bye Athena. Tell Troy I said Hi!

Fine. Bye. Then I hung-up.


Sorry about that.

Okay lang. He smiled.

Are you okay with this?

With?

Us. Here. Doing this.

Ikaw ba?

I am not okay with this. I wish I could tell that to him. That I want this to stop because this isn't right. Because in the end i'll be hurting him.

I just smiled. And let his question flow away.

Gusto mo ba kumain?

Nah. I am not hungry. Humiga lang ako sa blanket at tumingin sa langit. Tinabihan naman ako ni Troy pero medyo malayo siya.

Ang ganda ng sky noh?

Yes. Kasing ganda mo.

Troy. I said smoothly.

Ano yun Mine?

Yung tawagan natin. Just to convince. So you can just call me Athena when we're all alone.

Sure.

Can you do me a favor?

What?

Don't fall.

Just don't fall also.