IDOLINIZATION: Lovers To Strangers (Delight Series 1)

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CHAPTER 22

LEANNA

“Happy Anniversary Babe!”

I’m so glad that he’s mine.

“Happy 2nd anniversary Babe!”

What happened to us?

I thought we were happy, but I guess it’s temporary.

[Leanna, we should cancel our date.] He said through the phone. He didn’t even give me a chance to talk back as he ended the call quickly. I know he is busy but I am his girlfriend, he can lean on me. I understand him but it hurts.

“Thank you for understanding babe.”

Am I understanding? I am just doing what I can do to him. I sighed and rested my forehead on my table. Siguro, hindi na ulit kami magkikita for weeks.

Then suddenly, my phone rings again. I quickly answered hoping it was John but I got disappointed hearing the voice.

[Huy! Bat ang tahimik mo?!]  Dean was the one who called me.

“Anong problema mo?” sumandal ako sa upuan at hinihintay sumagot si Dean.

[Kamusta kayo?] I guess he’s worried, halata naman sa tono ng kanyang boses.

“Complicated.” I said sadly. Hindi ko alam kung paano ito nangyari sa amin. We were both busy but it’s unfair. I gave a lot of time for him but he didn’t do the same.

[Hakdog. Umiyak ka? Sabihin mo sa akin.] he sounds angry or I’m just overthinking since he is my best friend who is protective of me.

“I didn’t cry, I’m just sad. I need to end the call. I’m sorry, Bye.” I hung up since I can’t talk about him anymore.

Why did everything go this way?

I was resting on the sofa for 30 minutes straight. I was thinking and imagining what I could do to give me his attention but ending up doubting.

“Lea?” my eyes widened and straightened up my position. Did I hear it right? Then someone knocks on the door. I went and opened the door.

It was him.

My boyfriend,

“John?!” I immediately cried in his arms. It felt warm, it was magical yet painful.

He closed the door and kissed my forehead. “I’m sorry babe. I cancelled my meeting because I felt bad. It has been months since I saw you, hug you, kiss you. I fucking miss you babe.” His hug tightened but I didn’t complain.

“Let’s go on a date. We will go wherever you want. Even if it's expensive or simple. Let’s go where you want.” I looked at his eyes, he was tired. I felt bad.

“You’re tired. You can sleep he-“

“Leanna, I owe you.” He cupped my cheeks as he stared at my eyes. “Even if I die the next day, I owe you so please. Let’s go.” I hit his chest.

“Wag mong sabihin na mamatay ka next day. Wag kang magsalita ng ganyan.”

We ended up eating siomai in the street nearby. “This is good.” He gave a thumbs up to the man who is selling. I laughed at the man’s confused look. “Masarap daw po.” He quickly smiled and gave a thumbs up to John too.

“Manong, dalawang palamig nga daw po.” I ordered my favorite juice, the flavor is Melon. Nothing can beat this in my perspective.

He gave us the two juice. “Omg, ang sarap nito. Melon nga po ito di ba?” tanong niya kay manong. Nag-uusap sila habang kinukuha ko ‘yung bayad sa wallet ni John since sabi niya its his treat.