Let Me Love You (Let Me Trilogy Book 3)

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KABANATA 4

BEST FRIEND

After how many months, sana naka move on na si Noel saakin. I can feel it naman na naka move on na siya saakin pero 'yun nga lang ay medjo may nag iba. Hindi ko naman siya masisi sana lang makahanap siya ng totoo na mag mamahal talaga sakanya.

Hindi na siya pumupunta sa bahay kahit free time niya but it's his choice. Siguro nagiging busy din naman siya sa buhay niya at sa work niya.

Inaayosan na ako ngayon dahil mag guguest ako sa story of my life show.

"Thank your accepting our invation miss Rhea Ong."

I smiled. "Of coure. Thank you also for inviting me."

"Okay, so we're gonna start from the very start." He laughed. "You were born and raised in the Philippines, right? What's your best memories in Philippines?"

"Yes. Born and raised in Philippines and I think my best memories in Philippines are all memories with my best friend, Raul."

"Oh- the one you posted on your feed?"

I nooded. "Yes. It's him."

"Oh, I'm sorry. Condolence."

I smiled.

"It's been a year, right?"

"Yes. I was so lost when he died. It was worse than a romance heartbreak. It's like a piece of me died when he.... when he died. There is no day that I don't miss and think of him."

"I'm sorry. You guys were friends since?"

"Since the very first day. His family helped me, especially him, and I just can't believe he left me here with all my unanswered questions. There were nights that I wish he's here to hug me because he is my peace in this chaotic world."

I can't believe I cried! I just really miss Raul.

"Aww." Ani ng audience.

"We know how strong you are, Rhea. But sometimes if it's all about our family, we are already sensitive, right?"

I nodded. "It's true. I just hope I was with Raul that night, I just hope I was there to stop their fights and to stop everything."

"Speaking of that, are you angry at his ex? I mean, according to the article, the reason for the accident was that they were fighting."

"No, I am not angry about his ex. It was an accident. I know he was devastated too. It still hurts him to the core, knowing Raul is gone. I just can't believe that the article came out, even though I haven't told anyone how he died." I faked my smile.

The interview was finished with all tears in our eyes. It was our first and last topic. I just really miss Raul.

Andito na ako sa kompanya ko at mag oovertime ko dahil ang daming kailangan gawin ngayong gabi.

"Good bye, ma'am. Hindi pa po ba kayo umuwi?"

I smiled. "Tapusin ko lang 'to."

Mabuti nalang at may mga Pilipino ako na mga emplyedo dito dahil gumagaan ang pakiramdam ko pag andito sila.

"Sure ka po? Pwede po naman kami mag paiwan muna para may kasama ka."

"It's okay. Umuwi na kayo. Eight pm na."

Ilang oras na ako andito at ako nalang ang andito sa taas at ang security guard ko sa first floor.

Nakita ko na bumukas ang elevator at nakita ko na lumabas si Noel na may dalang pagkain.

"Oh? Wala kang trabaho?" I asked.

He smiled. "Natatapos palang. Pumunta muna ako sa bahay mo pero wala ka dun. Pumunta ako sa condo mo pero wala ka dun so pumunta agad ako dito. Here, 'di kapa nag didinner, no?"

I smiled. "Thank you, Noel. Kumain na tayo ng sabay."

"I watched your interview."

I looked at him. "Yea?"

"Yes. Raul is in better place now and I know that he's so proud of you."

"I know. I know wherever he is right now, I know he is in better place because he is a good man."

"Yea. I miss Raul too. He put smile on our faces and I'm so thankful to him because he makes you happy."

Siguro dahil sobrang nagiging emotional ako kay Raul dahil bukas na ang death anniversary niya. Isang taon na pala.

Nawala si Raul nung naka move on na ako kay Liam. 3 years na din pala simula nung iwan ako ni Liam.

Hinatid na ako ni Noel sa bahay ko. Dito muna ako sa bahay nag pahatid. Ayoko sa condo, dito muna ako sa bahay. Dahil ibebenta ko din naman 'to dahil duon na ako titira permanently sa Beverly Hills.

"Sure ka hindi kana ulit di-dinner? Kunti lang kasi ang kinain mo kanina." Noel asked.

Umiling ako. "Hindi na. Matutulog na din ako kasi pagod na ako. May runway pa ako bukas. Also, malapit na pala ang birthday mo." I smiled.

"Oo nga pala. Buti naalala mo kasi pati ako nakalimutan ko na." He smiled. "Anyways, mauna na ako sa'yo."

"Sure ka? Hindi ka matutulog dito? Late na babayahe kapa."

"No. Okay lang. Sige, bye! Good night."

"Okay sige. Mga next week din pupunta na ako sa Beverly Hills para icheck ang bahay."

He nooded. "Oo nga pala. Duon kana permanently. Sige, samahan kita. So mauna na ako. Good night again."

I nodded. "Ingat sa byahe mo."

Nakahiga na ako ngayon at ang dami ko pa palang mga pictures namin ni Raul. I just really miss him. 

The people who left me still haunt me every night. Some haunt me in a good way, but some haunt me in such a bad way that it gives me nightmares, in a bad way that keeps me awake in the middle of the night.

I just hope Raul is still here. His words give me comfort. Pag andito si Raul, gumagaan ang pakiramdam ko. Pag andito si Raul I know I can because I have him.

Next life, I will hug you so tight my Raul. I hope Noel was right that you are now in a better place. I just hope you're still smiling, and I hope you are happy. I miss you big time!

He will always be my best friend, my brother, and my family.