The Way I Love You

Prologue

DISCLAIMER:

The following story is purely fiction and the plot is not to be associated with actual historical records. Names, characters, businesses, places, and events are either the product of the author's imaginative mind. Any insinuation or resemblance of any character to any person, dead or alive, or the resemblance of the story to any real story is purely coincidental.

Please be guided that the story contains, trigger warnings, sensitive content, mature themes, and strong language that are not suitable for young audiences.

"I don't love you anymore."

I blinked. Once. Twice.

"Sulli, please say something."

I felt nothing. Pag may sabihin ba ako sa kanya, magbabago ba ang nararamdaman niya? Breathe in, breathe out Sulli. I chanted in my head.

"Why?" I asked Bhram. Bakit hindi niya na ako mahal?

"It's just, everything is not falling into place." He explained. "I failed to get the championship and you failed your subjects."

It's not my fault his teammates are weak and I never blamed him for failing that freaking Math 17.

"Why?" I asked again. This is not about it. I know. I know him. We have been together for almost all our lives. Looking at him desperately making me understand that breaking up is the best solution to our problems. "Are you seeing that girl?" I just need an honest answer, then I am done.

"No! I would never cheat on you Sulli," sigaw nya. Nakakunot ang noo and looking at me like I have grown two heads. I winced; I don't want him to be angry.

"Then why? Tell me. I would change." I argued, my voice trembling. I don't want to cry. He hates it when I cry.

"Can you just accept that I don't love you anymore?" sabi niya habang nakatingin sa labas ng coffe shop where we frequently date. This place was supposedly our favorite place but I guess after today, I will definitely hate this place. The ambiance, the smell, the people.

A tear rolled on my cheeks. I could feel my insides breaking. I could hear my heart shattering. Biting my lips, I mustered a courage to ask again.

"Why," my voice breaking. I'm on my limit. I want to understand why would he break up with me, when everything seems to be fine. We don't argue. I am an obedient girlfriend. "If it is because of my grade, I could improve, I would study more. But I can't do anything with your basketball. I am sorry if I did something to annoy you. I am trying my best Bhram. So why break up with me?"

Bhram looked at me. Looked at me with pity. Nakikita ko sa mata niya hindi ang galit o pagka annoy sa akin. Nakikita ko kung paano siya naawa sa akin. And that made me stop. What break me the most was not the fact that he does not love me anymore. He could love me back. He could learn to love me back. But the pity in his eyes breaks me most. Freaking pity. Naawa siya sa akin.

I stood up abruptly, making the chair I am sitting fall. Everyone looked at our direction and I know they heard, that this guy infront of me is breaking up with me. And I could feel their sympathy. I don't want their pity. I don't want concern. I want to know why, this guy who promised not to hurt me, is breaking my heart.

"Sulli," there's concern in his voice. I look at him again. Pity. Awa. Mga emosyong naka reflect sa mata niya.

"I am okay." I breathe out those words, slowly, carefully. Hoping my voice won't quiver.

"I will be okay." I said and left, ignoring concerned looks from those people looking at our direction.

I will be okay. I know, I will be okay.