[Xylandria's POV]
Humikbi siya... hikbi na sobrang sakit pakinggan, na kahit anong pigil niya sa kanyang mga luha ay patuloy pa ring umaapaw.
I cried with him. I cried knowing how much he wanted to scream so badly but chose to cry in silent. I could feel all the pain and hatred collapsing inside his chest, and it's one of the most painful cry someone would experience.
"M-mahal mo pala ako." Mapakla akong tumawa. I'm happy to hear that he feels the same way.
"God knows how much I want you."
"And God knows how much I want to be yours," I said followed with a sob.
"Pero hindi tayo pwede, Xylandria. You have a life out there waiting for you. You can't be stuck with me. There are other guys who deserves you more than I do."
"Can you stop playing insecure?"
"I'm not playing, Xylandria. Tingnan mo nga ang kaharap mo, tingnan mo ang lalaking sinasabing mahal na mahal mo... ito ba yung lalaking ipagmamalaki mo sa publiko?!" Mapapait ang mga tingin na binibigay niya sa akin habang tinaas ang braso niya na putol ang kamay. Binasa ko ang pang-ibabang labi ko at naramdaman ang pagsikip ng dibdib ko.
"You love me and I love you too... so much, but it doesn't mean that we'll have our happy ending. Our love is far from fairytale." Huminahon ang kanyang boses at halatang pagod na.
"Just... leave."
Umiling ako at umupo sa kanyang kama. Pinunasan ko ang aking mga luha gamit ang likuran ng palad ko. Tumitig ako nang maigi sa mga mata niya at sigurado akong hindi na ako hahanap ng iba pa.
Despite his condition and incapabilities, I will choose him for better or for worse. I can't lose him.
"Don't the water grow
the trees
Don't the moon pull
the tide
Don't the stars
light the sky
Like you need to
light my life~
If you need me
anytime
You know i'm always
right by your side
See i've never felt
this love
You're the only
thing that's on my mind~"
I sang with my tears falling. He looked at me with so much... regret. His eyes are so bitter. His shoulders fell exhaustedly.
"Don't the water grow
the trees
Don't the moon pull the
tide
Don't the stars light
the sky
Like you need to light
my life~
We can do anything we
like
I know we both can get
it right tonight
You got your walls
built up high
I can tell by looking
in your eyes~"
Willing akong gumawa ng tulay mapuntahan ka lang. Talikuran ako ng buong mundo ay ayos lang, ikaw lang ang kailangan ko. Hindi pa ako nagmahal ng ganito kaya kailangan kita, Walter.
"When it comes to you
baby, i'm addicted
You're like a drug, no
rehab can fix it
I think you're
perfect baby, even with
your flaws~
You ask what I like
about you
Ooh, I love it all~"
You're perfect, Walter. I sadly smile and continued singing. His tear keeps falling, no matter how many times he tried to wipe it off. It pains me seeing him doing his best to stay away from me, but he's the one who is hurting more.
"You don't understand
how much you really
mean to me
I need you in my life
You're my necessity
But believe me that
you're everything
That just makes my
world complete~
And my love is clear
the only thing i've
ever seen
You're all I ever need
Baby you're amazing
You're my angel come
and save me~"
Suminghot ako at pinagmasdan ang mukha niya... ang mukhang kinakahiya niya tuwing kasama ako.
"I'm not leaving, Walter. Be with me and let's forget the entire world." I extended my hand towards him. His mouth opened halfway and look shocked. The outer part of his eyes has visible tears and when he blink, a single tear drip.
"I-i can't give you everything you need."
"Ikaw lang, Walter. Ikaw lang ang kailangan ko. Hindi kita iiwan kahit ano pa ang sabihin nila. So please? Please stop fighting your feelings! Mahal na mahal kita-"
He accepted my hand- no, more like, our love finally came into existence. He pulled my hand and captured my lips. His soft lips embrace me that made me closed my eyes and respond to his kiss.
It was my first kiss and I feel too happy that Walter claimed it. I felt his hand clasp away from mine and held my waist gently.
"I love you so much, Xylandria."
"And I love you too, Walter. I promise you won't regret your decision. Let's love each other endlessly." I sat on his lap and caressed his cheek. I smiled as I can finally touch his scar. I gave him a gentle kiss on it and wrapped my arms around his neck
"How can I feel so happy despite doing something wrong?"
"We're doing nothing wrong. Mahal natin ang isa't isa and I think it's unfair that people stop us just because you're disable."
"And I wish I wasn't." Mapait niyang sambit.
"I don't think we would ever meet again if you're not. Baka nga may mga anak ka na at may asawa na isang actress o hindi kaya ay isang supermodel," he chuckled for what I said. Finally... his smile.
"It's like you're happy that i'm disabled."
"Nope, i'm just happy to have you. You're my greatest blessing."
"Thank you, Xylandria."
"Can I see you tomorrow?" Tanong ko nung malapit nang mag-alas nuebe.
"You can always see me." Tinaas niya ang kanyang phone at ngumiti sa akin.
Nagpaalam ako sa kanila at bakas ang sobrang tuwa sa mga mata ng family members ni Walter maliban na lang kay Miss Montivano na hindi na mahagip ng mga mata ko.
Hinatid nila ako sa labas at ramdam ko ang paggaan ng loob ko habang pinapaandar ang sasakyan.
.
"We've been so worried about you!"
"Saan ka ba pumunta?-"
Hindi ko na pinatapos si Mom at Dad at mabilis ko silang niyakap. Napaestatwa sila sa kanilang kinatatayuan habang ako ay hindi maalis ang ngiti sa aking mga labi.
"What happened?" Mom asked after I pulled away.
"Me and Walter are good now. He admitted that he feels the same way." Nabahiran ng pag-alala ang mga mata ng mga magulang ko.
"X-xylandria, handa ka ba sa mga consequences?"
"Yes, Mom. I just hope na susuportahan niyo ako sa desisyon ko. I love Walter more than how you both love each other. Ayaw ko pong mawala siya." Nagkatinginan silang dalawa dahil sa sinabi ko.
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