Under The Same Sky (ON-GOING)

Nineteen 💜 Dinner with her.

Jay's POV

I miss her so much. The ache in my chest is almost unbearable. I long for her hugs and the warmth of her kisses. The sound of her voice calling my name, the way her laughter lights up a room, her innocent, radiant smile—everything about her. I miss it all, desperately.

Damn it! Damn it all! I was so wrong. I made a grave mistake, and now all I want is to make things right and have her back. I want her with a fierceness I can't even put into words.

Fvck this! I never wanted this. I never wanted to cheat on her. It was never something I even considered. I was in a tight spot, unable to ignore or avoid the situation, and I acted without thinking, and without considering the consequences. The only thing on my mind was her, Kamala. I didn't want her to find out about my mistakes, so I hid them, and buried them away with one of her closest friends.

I did not want to fvck her. I was caught off guard, drugged, and everything spiraled out of control. I had meticulously planned for our anniversary and wanted it to be perfect, but it's all been ruined. Ang, it was all Monique's fault!

*ding dong*

Tss. Speaking of the b*tch.

I opened the door, and as soon as I saw her face, a wave of frustration and anger surged through me. I turned my back and walked away.

"Baby! How are you? Namiss kita, sobra." naramdaman ko ang pagyakap niya sakin mula sa likod. "Hindi mo ba ako namiss? I was so excited to come here. Ah! Nagluto nga din pala ako ng lunch mo. Here." kumalas siya saka naglakad sa harap ko para ipakita yung hawak niyang lunchbag.

Nagluto? Yeah, right! Halata namang galing lang yan sa isang restaurant na isinalin sa isang lunch box para masabing siya ang nagluto. Ha!

Liar. A damn cheater. I should have seen it coming the moment she betrayed her best friend. I got caught in her deceitful web, and now I'm stuck here, struggling with the mess she's created.

"Tara, kain tayo?" hinawakan niya ang kamay ko para hilahin papunta sa kusina. As I looked at her, leading me with that bright, hopeful smile, Angela's image flashed before my eyes. She used to hold my hand with the same excitement, eager to share her new recipes with me.

Isang milyong karayom ang tumusok sa puso ko ng maalala ko ang memorya ko kay Angela na kasama siya sa kusinang ito. It hurt so much to realize that Angela wasn't the one holding my hand anymore. The ache of her absence is almost too much to bear.

This wasn't the same girl. This wasn't the warmth I craved. I missed Angela so damn much, and every moment with her shadow just makes it worse.

"So, how about we go on a date, baby?" magiliw na tanong ni Monique, but I met her with a cold, unfeeling gaze.

"I'm busy." I replied, my voice icy and detached. I had no desire to entertain her, and I couldn't bear to look at her repulsive face.

"Aww. Make some time for me, baby." para siyang batang nagmamaktol na lumapit sakin at kumapit sa braso. "Or else... you will regret it." her threat made me flinch, sending a jolt of anger through me.

I clenched my teeth, trying to hold back the rage boiling inside me. Damn it!!!

"Tss." was all I could manage to mutter in response.

"Yay! Thank you, baby. You're the best!" she chirped, apparently oblivious to my discomfort. I couldn't stand being near her for another second. I needed to get away, to escape from her presence.

As I stood up and walked away, a sense of urgency gripped me. I had to find a way to rid myself of her or risk losing any chance of winning Angela back. I'm determined to get Angela back—no matter the cost.