To Never End

Chapter 15: For The Love Of

Edited: 07082017

Added and deleted some scenes. Some were not edited, so please spare me from grammar scrutiny. :D

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Mia's POV

"You felt nothing." Greg muttered softly after he kissed me or rather I let him kiss me.

It wasn't a question, it's a statement. He pulled away, suddenly I felt the gush of guilt in my heart. Because he is right, I felt nothing.

"G-Greg."

He sighed and sadly smiled at me. "It's ok Diane. I know I've been bombarding your peace ever since I met you in that conference. Ako lang naman itong makulit."

"Greg, I'm really sorry." I bit my lip. I couldn't even look at his eyes. Why am I like this? Why can't I open my heart?

"You still love him, don't you?" he asked.

My brows knotted.

"Your ex-husband, you still love him." he said.

I looked away and sighed. "Hindi ko alam. Sampung taon na rin yon."

"Exactly. It's been 10 years but you haven't moved on as I see it."

I looked at him intently. "I've moved on, that's I'm sure of. Kung hindi, bakit napatawad ko na sya?"

"Maybe because, you're terrified? Maybe afraid to risk your heart again? You're the only one who can answer these questions, Diane." he said as a matter of factly.

I shrugged. "Siguro nga. But you can't blame me, I've been through a lot. Not just me, but also my young and innocent son. Kung ako lang, kaya kong magtitiis, pero ibang usapan kapag pati ang anak ko nadamay."

He smiled widely. "That's why he's such an idiot for leaving you and your son. No one can be as selfless as you, honey."

I shook my head. "Every mother can be selfless, Greg. Kahit sinong nanay, uunahin at uunahin ang kapakanan ng kanyang anak kesa sarili nya. Hindi lang ako. So don't be too much astounded by me. You'll understand, when you're already a parent." I truthfully replied.

"But still, raising a kid by yourself is simply amazing. Look, at your son. He is well-mannered, intelligent and an achiever. And all credits belong to you. So you should be proud of yourself." he cheerfully said.

That made me smile. Marco is my greatest achievement in life. I'm truly blessed.

"Diane, can we at least, be friends?" he solemnly asked.

I bit my lip in embarrassment. How could I not open my heart for this wonderful man? He's everything a woman could ask.

But he's not what you want.

"Oo naman. I'm really sorry. Siguro hindi pa ako handa, Greg. But you know what, if ever..." I sighed and looked straight to his eyes. "If ever, my heart is finally ready to love again, I know that you're the first I'll run to." I said truthfully.

His face brighten up. "Whatever makes you happy, honey. I'll always be here. And I won't stop courting you. You're worth it."

"But..."

"I insist. Until he is ready, I won't stop."

"Greg, he won't be ready, because I'm never gonna go back to him, if you're referring to my ex. We're years over. So there's really no point of getting back together. Ang dami nang masasakit na nangyari. I don't know if my heart can still accommodate him. " I countered.

But he shook his head as he opposed. "Wag kang magsalita ng tapos. It would be heartbreaking on my part thinking about the harsh reality that you're still in love with your ex, but that's the truth. Your tongue and mind may lie, but not the eyes, not the heart."