Door slammed upon reaching their room which used to be a haven. They argue and patch things up behind closed doors, but this is outrageous. He knew this would come one day. No secrets can hide forever and so as his affair with Lea. Admittedly, Lea wanted to end their relationship way before she gave birth to Nicole. Despite the mutual feelings they shared, it won't justify their mistake. But Aga can't let go of her. She tried to stay away, make a wide gap in between, but to no avail. He never ran out of ways to chase after her.
*** flashback ***
Lea is in New York for Once On This Island. As the rehearsal is near to its end, she can't put into words how glad she was to be part of it. For many projects she had, it's one she can't forget even for the years to come. People are so easy to work with. She enjoyed every minute spent with them. And she needs it. Lea craves for a break away from the Philippines. She ended her affair with Aga. It's the right thing to do although deep inside she is dying. Aga has been trying to reach out but she shunned any chance. They shouldn't anymore.
But Aga won't go easy on her.
"Coming!", Lea just came out from her apartment's bathroom, ruffles her wet hair. It was a long day at the studio, and she wants a peaceful night with game console and a glass of gin. Rob and Nicole would be in New York the succeeding week to watch her up on stage. They are both her super fans for years. But it would've been a dream come true if Gillian is around. She has been wanting to see her other daughter in every concert. But it is far beyond possibility. She can't.
Without checking the video intercom, she headed to the door and open it. She assumed friends came over to chat as they don't usually tell her beforehand.
But time seems to pause upon seeing who it is. She never told him about her whereabouts nor inform him her apartment.
"A-Aga ...", she said.
Aga did not say a word, stepped inside. Eyes stare at hers as if he is afraid to get her out of his sight again. He stood inches from Lea, "You're not answering any of my calls"
Calm but earnest. His eyes say it all.
"Aga, ano ba?! We are over", she flashed her formidable stance although heart jumps in happiness to see him. God knows how much she misses him. For weeks without hearing anything from each other, she cannot deny the longing and a bit of regret flourished in her heart. But she is on a right path. Sometimes, doing the right thing is painful.
"Tangina! Ganun lang?!", he cannot hold it any longer. It's making him crazy to see her go just like that. He huffed in disappointment, "... ang dali ah! You broke up with me and disappear instantly! The next thing I knew, nandito ka na. Sana naman before you go, tinuruan mo kong kalimutan ka kase tangina, Lea! Ang hirap ng ganito! Buti ka pa nga eh. Everything looks so easy on you! No calls. No text! Nothing!"
She slapped him, eyes become teary. "Wala kang alam! Do not talk to me as if I am enjoying this! I may be smiling outside, but fvck, Aga! I am dying inside! Kung nahihirapan ka, mas mahirap sakin to! Because I know it's my fault! I kept on asking myself what things could have been if I fought for us!"
"Then, fight for me now! Of what you are doing, Lea, inuulit mo lang yung nagdaan!"
"Because this is wrong! Morning, maling mali na to! You and I have different ways now! Alam mo yan! We are having an affair for Pete sake! Mahal ko si Rob and I don't want to hurt him. I am so tired hiding. Tama na to, Aga. Let's stop this. It is the right thing to do!"
