Best Part of Me

40

I woke up early because I heard my phone alarming.

Agad kong pinatay iyon at umupo. I can still feel my head hurts pero hindi ko iyon inalintana. I just know, I have to go.

I stared in front of me.

I saw him sleeping on the couch peacefully.

I realized I am actually at his hospital room. Dito ko siya pinuntahan noon, sadly, it did not end well.

I removed the IV drip from my hand and walked towards him. I fixed his blanket and stared at his angelic face.

I so fucking missed him.

"I miss you so much." I whispered.

I stood up and left.

If I stayed longer, I don't know what am I gonna do.

I might begged him to start again.

To love me again.

But I don't want to be selfish. He's been through a lot. If he has moved on, who am I to pull him back to the past?

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I left a message to my manager saying I can't make it today. Okay lang naman daw since she started hiring new employees again.

I need a full day rest. Zeph and Jordan left me a message na we're having a dinner together but I declined. I just want to be alone for now.

I turned on my television.

Laman parin sila ng mga balita, their achievements, projects and cases won.

I feel enraged just by looking at them.

He is now a Senator.

I took out the calling card that Xavier gave me.

I unconsciouly dialed his number.

"Hello?" He answered.

Napabalikwas ako sa pagkakaupo. I cleared my throat tried to utter something but I cannot.

"Who's this? Stop wasting my time." Iritadong sagot nito.

"H-hi! This is Zoe." Pakilala ko. Natahimik naman ito sa kabilang linya.

"Oh hi. Good evening." Sagot niya. I don't know what to answer, I bit my thumb.

"Good evening Atty." I greeted back with formality..

"Just call me Xav."

It feels weird calling a lawyer on just his first name.

"About the documents.." He did not even let me finish. He cuts me off immediately.

"Let's meet tommorow 8am." He interrupted then immediately hanged up the phone. I sighed heavily.

He looked very interested on the case. I wonder why.

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I arrived at his preferred location at exactly 8 am. I saw him sitting while sipping on his coffee.

As usual, he was wearing a coat and tie, and hair neatly fixed.

He looked at me when I stood in front of him. He smiled and immediately stood up to pull a chair for me.

He's very formal.

"Uhm, Goodmorning." I akwardly greeted.

"What do you want for drinks? My treat." He said while browsing the menu book. I shook my head and took the menu.

"A-ako na." I declined. He raised his brow and crossed his arms.

The waiter took my order while he's looking at me.