What Went Wrong? (Epistolary)

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Pagkatapos kumain ay umupo lang kami saglit pagkatapos ay umalis na rin kami. Now, we're here at the park. We are casually walking side by side.

"Let's sit down sa bench." He also looked nervous.

After sitting down, he took a deep breath. Like he was getting himself ready.

"5 minutes, Cass." I laughed at what he said because he was really nervous! It was shown all over his face.

After 5 minutes, he started talking.

"Cass, unlike what the people said, I never cheated on you." He looked at me.

"I know, Allen. I know." I redirected my gaze at him and gave him a faint smile.

"The reason why I left without telling you is because my mom threatened me. She told me that if I talk to you about my flight and you, she will make you suffer." He continued with a soft voice.

"Tangina, hindi ko yun kaya. Grabe pag-aalaga ko sayo tapos sasaktan ka ng iba?"

"You know I cannot take that, Cassandra. Kaya kahit labag sa loob ko, ginawa ko. Dahil ayoko na magulo ang buhay mo nang dahil sa akin. Dahil alam ko kung ano ang kayang gawin ni Mama."

"Cass, I'm sorry." He looked at me with teary eyes.

I didn't know how to react. I just...cried.

He pulled me to an embrace to calm me down. I didn't care, I just continued to sob while his arms were wrapped around me.

I miss his warmth. I miss his face. I miss his smile. I miss everything about him. I miss him so damn much.

He chuckled. "That's why my three whole years in New York was hell,"

I pulled away to look at him. "Allen, it's not your fault. Thank you for telling me. Please know that I never believed them."

"Yes, Cass." He replied while still holding my hands.

"Stop crying na. Papangit ka, sige?" We both laughed then he pulled me in his arms again.

What a night.