Cannot Be

29th

Chapter 29

I wore that necklace again.

He always visit me in my office and convoy me home.

And Dice was the topnotcher of the BAR exam. We are here celebrating.

"Congrats, Attorney!" as I hugged her. She was crying.

Grabe kaya yung pinagdaanan niya. She never had enough time to sleep. And right now, maraming nakapila na mga reporter para interviewhin siya.

"Sa wakas!" she shouted.

I'm very much happy for her. She achieved her dreams.

Hindi ko alam kung sasabihin ko na ba sa kanya ang tungkol sa amin ni Race. I have that feeling na magagalit siya. She always told me to never see him again.

Inabutan niya ako ng inumin at umupo sa couch. Ngumiti lang ako at umupo din.

"Is something bothering you?" she asked. I slowly nodded.

I need to tell her. Nakakapagod na din magtago sa tuwing napunta siya sa office. Race would always run and hide. And we both laugh about it after.

"So...I have to tell you something..."

Naniningkit ang mata niya.

"I'm dating someone." I said.

Napatakip siya ng bibig. I smiled a bit.

"Oh? Di nga? After how many years?" she giggled.

She would curse me if she knew who is it.

"It's..."

Should I really tell her?

Ringing...

Oh! He's calling.

I told Dice to wait. And I answered the call...

"Hey.."I started.

"Where are you?" he asked.

"At Dice's house." I said.

"Can I go there?" as if he didn't know the answer.

But, maybe yes.

"You should. I'm gonna tell her about you already." I can't help to smile.

"Really? I'm on my way." him and his happy tone.

I hung up

"So, sino nga?" Dice asked me.

She can't contain her curiousity, it'll be fun to tell her later when Race arrive.

"Later, he'll gonna be here." I laughed and pout.

Nakabusangot na siya.

"Alam mo, sasakalin ko yang bebe mo. Kung hindi siya tumawag edi nalaman ko na sana kung sino siya." she was ranting.

"Kung hindi siya tumawag edi hindi mo siya makikita." I was trying to convince her to the bright side.

I'm nervous at the same time excited.

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Race:

I'm outside.

I immediately stood up and went outside. Dice was busy chatting with Sim. Since, it's been so long since we got together.

"Hey!" I smiled and hugged him.

We are not official. But, we both feel the same way. Since, her mom doesn't know. We always go out secretly.

"Are you ready?" he asked. Napakunot yung noo ko.

"Sa?" I asked back.

"Dice will be mad once she sees me." he said and sighed. He knows that our trust was broken.

"Just say the truth." I told him and hold his hand.

As we go in...

They both looked at us...

I smiled awkwardly.

This is a college friends reunion.

Me, Dice, Race and Sim.

"Don't tell me?" Dice reacted. This girl really catch up easily. Masama tingin niya kay Race.

"I'm sorry, I can't stop myself." I told Dice.

"It's my fault. Everything. It was all on me. I'm sorry for hurting your bestfriend. Please give me a chance to prove that I will be stronger and will fight for us." he said while looking straight at Dice's eyes.

Since, Sim wasn't updated. He was really shocked.

"So, you two got separated and just got back together?" Sim asked. We both nodded.

Napatakip siya ng bibig.

"I wasn't expecting that. I thought you guys got married without me knowing. You were both unseparable back then." Sim said.

We were all silent. It's like an angel have passed by.

"Okay fine, make sure to never hurt her again. Or else I will do everything in my power to bring down your empire." Dice threatened Race.

She's already a lawyer.

The topnotcher.

"I promise. If I hurt her, I will never show myself again. I will make sure to never see her again. And make sure to make our empire go down." he said. He's really serious right now.

He was squeezing my hand.

Dice suddenly walked toward us.

She hugged us both.

Somehow, I felt relieved. I miss our bond too. Sim joined the group hug too.

"Don't you guys forget to invite me on your wedding." Sim said. We all laughed.

"I miss you, guys." Dice said.

She never had the time to go out with us. Sim was also busy with his career. And I was also busy with mine. And Race who never showed up because of what I said.

But, right now. We were just like those college students.

We all seated in the couch and Dice offered Race a drink.

"I can't, I need to be sober when going convoy with Dale." he said. Ngumuso lang si Dice at umupo din sa tabi ko.

"So, can I interview you guys? Since, hindi ako na update sa mga ganap sa buhay niyo." Sim said. We both nodded.

"When did you guys broke up?" Sim asked. That was straightforward.

"3 years ago.." he answered.

It was three years ago and it was still fresh from my memory.

"Itigil mo nga yan, Sim. Huwag mo na ipaalala sa kanila yon." Dice stopped Sim from asking questions.

I'm happy.

I'm relieved.

Dice was always supportive for the both of us. She told Race to never leave me again.

Race assured her.

Right now, I feel like Dice is my mother. She's so protective.

Race was just laughing at her, she ranted everything. How she hated him for leaving me and for coming back.

"I hate you for coming back. But, Dale is happy. So I have no choice. Be thankful." she told Race.

"Ano ka ba? Nanay ka ba ni Dale? Maka-react naman to." Sim was teasing Dice.

"Alright, enough with that. We need to go home." I stopped them.

"Okay, ingat kayo. Thank you for celebrating with me!" Dice said while waving bye.

"Congrats, Atty!" we all shouted.

It ended well.

I have no words.