When The Flower Withers (Fleur Series #1)

Chapter 19

Moon. Stars. Dark yet peaceful sky. Those were always watching us everytime we're next to each other.

After I said those words to him, he left sans saying anything. He was elusive these past few days and I completely understand it. I may sound hypocrite but I really wasn't regretting anything.

I wouldn't get tired of saying that what I did—my decision, was also for him.

It was hard for me too. I was accustomed to his presence, voice, smile, comforting words. I was used to everything about him. I was always inspired and happy to wake up the next morning knowing I would see him.

I always looked forward being with him and I even felt like something's missing when I didn't get to see him within the day.

Pero kung ito ang plano Niya para sa amin... If this is His way of preparing us, kahit ilang beses ko pa siyang hindi makita, kung sa kaniya naman titibok ulit ang puso ko, ayos lang.

Because even if our feelings are ready already, if Ash and I aren't ready yet, I don't think things are going to work out for us.

"Tulala lang sa 'ming kubo... At nagmumuni-muni... Ang tanong na sa 'yong sarili, ba't amoy ka mapanghi...."

I raised my middle finger at Rylen pero agad ko rin 'yong ibinaba nang makita si Ash sa likuran niya. Normal lang naman 'yong tingin niya pero pakiramdam ko may nagawa akong mali.

Napansin siguro ni Rylen ang tinitingnan ko kaya napatingin din siya ro'n. He glanced at me before asking Ash, "Oh, uuwi ka na, tol?"

"Kanina mo pa 'ko tinatanong niyan ah? 'Di naman halatang gustong-gusto mo na 'kong paalisin." He chuckled upon joking, and God knows how that chuckle flattered my heart.

Para akong nakikinig sa paborito kong kanta t'wing naririnig ko siyang tumatawa.

"Kaya nga pinapahalata ko na. Inaagawan mo 'ko e..." I was stiffened in my seat when Rylen wrapped his right arm around my shoulder.

Siniko ko siya. "Ano ba'ng sinasabi mo?" Sumulyap ako saglit kay Ash, I couldn't see his reaction clearly but I felt the intensity of his stare.

Siraulo talaga 'tong si Rylen. 'Di naman kami talo 'no. Kapag kaibigan, kaibigan lang. Hanggang do'n na lang 'yon.

"Mas siya kasi nilalapitan ng mga babae kanina, na-etsapwera ako sa sarili kong party. Ayos din." Ngumisi siya. "Ba't ganiyan reaksyon mo, akala mo ikaw? In your dreams."

I rolled my eyes at him. "'Yong thought pa lang na magugustuhan mo 'ko sa panaginip ko, nasusuka na ako," nangdidiri kunwaring saad ko.

"Tss. Diyan na nga kayo." Tumayo na si Rylen at lumabas sa kubo, bago niya pa malagpasan si Ash, tinapik niyo 'to sa kanang balikat.

I just watched Rylen until he was gone out of my sight... Truth is, I was just avoiding Ash's gaze, alam ko kasing nakatingin na siya sa akin ngayon. I slouched so I could watch the sky better, this was way better than looking back at him.

Baka hindi ko kasi mapigilan ang sarili kong halikan siya once na magtama pa ang paningin namin.

I didn't know if it's just me but there's really something about dark sky. Despite its darkness, despite the coldness it may give, there's something you'd going to love even more about it.

Parang sa tao, kapag mas lalo mong tititigan, mas lalo mong mamahalin.

Naalis lang ang atensiyon ko rito nang maramdaman na umupo si Ash sa tabi ko. The familiar scent of him invaded my nostrils, thus, I was more than sure it was him.