I Love You So Bad

Chapter 5

Aizhel's POV

I can't argue how amazing Zein is. She is the most wonderful person I've ever known, just like how Dwayne saw her.

Zein Lee is the kind of person who doesn't give his trust to anyone. It's been more than a year but I am still earning her trust--and for me, that's the good thing about her and I love that side of Zein Lee. She doesn't want to be taken for granted. Hearing how Dwayne and Zein meet was like a beautiful myth.

She is the kind of person who gives her everything for the person she loves---just like Dwayne. She treasures all important persons---just like Dwayne. She cares for eveyone but doesn't give her trust---just like Dwayne. At hindi na ako nagulat pa kung paano sila nagkakila. Kung paano sila naging close dalawa.

No one ever knows this, but I've been with Dwayne since we were 5. Childhood friends ika nga nila. Our parents grew their company together, and so do we..

Just like what Jared said, Dwayne is a kind of person who doesn't want girls around him except for his mom, Zein and Me--I guess. Dwayne labeled me as his good budy but doesn't talk to me that much.

We play together when we were a child but as I've said we doesn't talk that much . I don't know why but Dwayne is just like that. He doesn't talk to me but he still plays with me afterall. He doesn't want girls to be around him but wala siyang tinataboy even at once, not even me-- and that's an amazing personality for me.

I saw that kind of characteristics from Zein. They are both alike. They are both kind. That natural kindness na pwede mong i-share sa lahat kahit it was awkward for you.

The first day I saw Zein I know I want to be her good buddy just like what am I to Dwayne. So I approached her first, and since then, we have that comfortable zone between us. And I know that was  what Dwayne felt towards Zein.

I knew everything 'bout Zein and Dwayne--even her feelings for him. Kahit hindi nila sabihin. I only waited for her to tell me those things but its not the perfect timing for me I guess. But I don't have any bad feelings for that towards Zein, because thats the characteristics I like about her.

I wanted to be like that. I want to be as protective yet reckless as I can. I want to care for everyone but safeguard myself at the same time. That was quite cool for me. That made Zein Lee a cool person in my eyes.

It was the first time for me to see how emotional they were at the meeting hall. I saw how broken they were.

Yes, I was there and I felt like it was the biggest mistake of my life. Seeing them go thru the pain.

I don't want to stick my nose to other's business but I can't help myself. That was the first time I saw them cry, specially for Dwayne. That was the first time I saw Zein Lee reckless. It broke my heart to see my friends broken. And I'm sure they felt more than seven folds--as what I am.

"It's been a long time since I've drink with you."

Natigil ako sa aking pagmumuni ng magsalita si Jared.

I look at Jared and indeed it was quite  a long time.

"But this time a coffee"

He continues to speak kahit pinapakita kong hindi naman ako interesado.
I didn't bother to look. I dont want to reminisce those memories with him.

"The view is good don't ruin it Ja--" I can't even pronounce his name at the end of the sentence.

I don't want to!

"Jared--Jared James Jhonson, that's how I pronounce my name Ms.Patterson."

I feel very pissed how he professionally introduced his name in a sarcastic voice.