Forgot About Us

Chapter 8

Amber’s Point of View

I gave him a chance to explain because earlier he seemed to have no intention of stopping me so I agreed, if he ask me to let him go, I will.

Because after two weeks I realized that there was  nothing I could do but to let him go. Especially that I can see him happy with Bea, I know it’s very painful to do that but it will hurt me even more if I force him to stay in this relationship, when he doesn’t love me anymore. He asked Mom a permission earlier before we left the hospital if he could take me to the beach.

At first, mom was hesitated because she knew what happened between us, but later on she agreed before that mom was able to give him a slap in the face. But Asher don’t say something or ever react to what my mom did to him.

When we finally arrived at the beach, he assisted my, by opening the car’s door. As I stepped out of the car, the cold wind immediately greeted me so I just comforted myself by embracing my whole body.

“Why are we here?” I asked I don’t receive no reply but he just smiled at me. We walked closer to a wooden chair, after we sat down a long silence enveloped us, the only sound we could hear was the sound of the waves. It was very relaxing to hear such a quiet place.

I stood up and walked away from him. I closed my eyes then opened my arms.

“I’ll be fine, I’ll be fine, I’ll be fine.” I kept whispering to myself.
“You’ll be fine.” I was surprised because he suddenly spoke behind my back. When I turned around, he was still smiling at me. I put down my hands which he immediately took.

“Asher, I know why you brought me here, to ask me again to let you go. But before I do that, can you please hug me from behind like the way you always did to me? This is my last request before letting you go.” My tears started to flow again. I waited for him to do what I asked but he didn’t.

“I’m not stupid to do what you want, I won’t do that because I don’t want to end what we have between us, I don’t want to lose you in my life. Everything I said that night, I didn’t mean it I was forced to hurt you in exchange for you life. Remember Bea my ex who is also your friend, she is sick she confessed to me and asked me if I could get back together with her. But you know what I did? I didn’t agree because I knew you were waiting for me to come home. Yes I admitted that when I first saw her after how many years I felt different. As if you were suddenly out of my mind and my feelings for her, my heart was telling me to pick up those cracked pieces and trails that Bea and I left behind, but no, I can’t do it.”
“it was then that moment, someone called me it was Elaine telling me that you were sick, my body freed for a moment and a playback of all those memories that we’ve ,been through all the years played in my head reminding me that nothing could beat my love for you.

“I wanted to go home because we fixed the problem with dad’s company right away, but on the day of the flight Bea’s mom called Ian saying that she is being rushed to the hospital, as Bea’s friend we went there and that’s when we found out that her life was about to end up because of cancer.” While he was explaining I couldn’t help but cry because of what I heard.

“Why didn’t you tell me or even mom and dad at least.” I asked.

“Your parents knew everything, Bea was about to die and I found out that she was looking for someone to give her heart too, and because I knew you needed a donor, I told her. She agreed and I was very happy, but there was a condition in exchange for her heart. It is necessary for me to get back together with her and break up with you. I told everyone about what Bea wanted. They didn’t agree but because I love you  I did it I get back here to the Philippines with Bea to break up with you, even though it was very painful for me, I endured all the pain and longing for you just to make sure you’re okay. During my one month in Singapore, I was contented with the pictures that Elaine and your parents sent me.” He was crying , I couldn’t say anything so I just hugged him, very tightly.

“Sorry I judge you easily, sorry .” I mumbled while crying

“I think we need to go back now to the hospital maybe your mom and dad are looking for you now.” He wiped my tears and kissed my forehead.

“Do you really need to go back to Singapore?” I ask softly.

“if you’re willing to let me stay and you don’t want me to leave why would I go?” It was getting late so we decided to leave, he hold my hand while walking back to the car.

Suddenly I remembered something so I stopped. I asked for one of his, hand and brought it to my stomach. He doesn’t have any idea base on his expression.

“You + me = three.” I point my tummy. He was shock and don’t know what to do but happiness and excitement is visible on his face.