"Are you okay? If there's more, don't hesitate to tell me everything that's bothering you." Kinagat ko ang ibabang labi bago nagsalita.
"Forgive me for doubting and thinking badly of you. I was so sad and disappointed about what happened before. I still can't forget what she did to Vesper and I was so heartbroken when I actually thought you still liked her even after what she's done." Seryoso lang ang mukha ni Alfaro habang nakikinig sa sinasabi ko.
"You don't have to ask for forgiveness. I understand you. I'm sorry, Lux. I didn't think about what you'll be feeling if you knew and once you've seen us. I should've kept my distance from her." He did keep his distance from her. Alam ko dahil nakita ko kanina. He tried so hard to maintain a certain space between them and I appreciate it so much.
"And I just want you to know that what happened to Vesper is unforgivable. Hindi ko rin makakalimutan iyon. What she did to him is simply vile."
"I'm sorry I'm being difficult. Masyado ata akong demanding." I wiped the tears forming in my eyes. Wala namang kami... And yet, I'm so burdensome.
"Please, my darling, please, don't say sorry for telling me what hurts you. I'd like it if you do it more often in all honesty, Lux." He smiled while slightly pushing my hands away. Siya na ang nagpunas ng mga luha ko.
"May iba pa bang bumabagabag sa iyo? Tell me... I'll answer it all and explain." Marahan ang haplos niya sa akin. Suminghot ako nang may maalala na isa pang tanong.
"Kanina..." He hummed and nod his head. "Noong pinagbuksan mo ako ng pinto. Bakit ka hinihingal? Magulo rin ang buhok at damit mo." Napapikit ako nang maitanong na iyon.
Now that I've mentioned it to him, I feel more embarrassed than ever! Nakakahiya! Dapat pala sinarili ko na lang. Kaso alam kong hindi niya ako titigilan at mahahalata rin niya na may gusto pa ako na malaman. Mas mabuti na rin siguro?
Hindi umimik si Alfaro at seryosong lang na nakikinig sa tanong ko. Akala ko ay pagtatawanan niya ako dahil wala namang saysay iyon at hindi naman ganoon kalalim pero mali ako... pinag-iisipan niya talaga ang isasagot sa akin. He's taking my every question seriously and it's as if his life depends on it.
"Don Lorenzo was outside, in front of my window. He was looking around and Eugene saw him. We were about to get caught, good thing I closed the curtain right on time." Napanganga ako habang nakikinig sa kuwento niya. Iyon lang pala ang dahilan... Kung ano-ano pa ang naisip ko! Nakakainis.
"And exactly after that, you knocked. I didn't have time to fix myself. I thought it was also one of Don Lorenzo's men, doing a search. I helped them hide inside my closet and under the bed. Naisip siguro ni Amalla na hindi naman iyon tauhan ng lolo niya dahil walang nagpupumilit pumasok. So she spoke... And that's what you probably heard earlier."
Napayuko ako at pumikit. Nakakahiya talaga... Iyon lang pala! Bakit hindi ako sinabihan ni lolo tungkol doon?
"Lux, baby, if you're still doubting me then it's fine." He held my hand. "Kaya kong ipaalala sa 'yo araw-araw na hindi ko gusto si Amalla at walang namamagitan sa amin. Though, it hurts, but I understand." He chuckled. Agad akong napaangat ng tingin.
"It's okay, Lux." Marahan niyang sambit habang nginingitian ako. "I won't get tired of telling you I love you. And I'll do my best to not hurt you and make you cry again." Natulala ako sa sinabi niya. He loves me. He still loves me! Naluha ako dahil doon. Akala ko ay naka-move on na siya. Akala ko ako na lang ang naiiwan at hindi makausad.
I've waited so long for him. And now he's finally back!
Nakangiti lang siya habang nakatingin sa akin. Hindi siya kumukurap kaya iniwas ko ang tingin bago iniba ang usapan. Hindi ko muna sasabihin na mahal ko rin siya. Medyo may pagtatampo pa rin ako dahil hindi siya nag-message man lang o tumawag. Bahala siya!

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