I'm Gonna Reach You, My Love (Romantic Series #1)

Chapter 23

23

I saw her... for twelve years, I saw her again. Sky, the love of my life, the girl that only caught my attention, the only girl I have loved and will continue loving.

After all those years, not a second I didn't think of her, she was my everything, everything that I let go twelve years ago because of stupid and childish reason.

She didn't changed a bit. Her smile that can bring anyone joy, her sparkling eyes and bubbly personality, it's still there, but... she looks prettier than before.

She was my partner it seems, the one I got assigned with a new project in Batangas, it was shocking, but I'm glad and happy about it, at the same time.

It's been weeks since we worked together but, I can still not talk with her properly, I wanna know... I wanna tell her how sorry I am, I want her back, is it selfish for me to want that even though I hurt her?

"May importante akong operasyon this week, is it okay if I leave the project to you for a while? After the operation, I will help" she told me. We are on Batangas, checking the progress of the hotel.

Once in a while, we're here when we have a free schedule or time. I just nodded at her. I was thinking about talking with her, but I guess, next time.

I looked her way, she was staring at the building that is being constructed. I realized this the moment we met again. She moved on.

That's good for her but, there is a slight hope in my chest that wish she hadn't. Is it just me that's waiting for her all this time? How many times have I wished for her to still want me back? I've lost count.

I don't know if she's in a relationship right now, I heard rumors on site that there is a man going in here sometimes to visit her, but I hope that's just her brother, Luke.

I will not know what to do if I confirm she's not single. All those years... I have waited for this moment, for her to be back, I just wish that even in my embrace she will come back as well...

I sighed because of my thoughts and looked away from her.

We didn't talk much, like always. We never talked unless it's something important. I stayed for a bit before going back to Laguna.

I slumped over the couch. I was in Kyle's office, it's not everyday I'm here but I think, I need some company and advice.

"Pre, ang lala mo na, nandoon na yung chance mo to talk with her tas pinalagpas mo pa? Napakatorpe naman" Kyle will laugh at me if he wouldn't know I'm gonna be mad.

He's been roasting me for a couple of minutes now. I don't know why I came to him but it's better than Leo.

"Alam mo, si Sky, mabait yan e" he sighed then leaned over his chair. "Hindi mo ba naiisip na baka hanggang ngayon nagtatanong siya bakit? What if, hinihintay ka lang din niya? Baka naghihintayan lang kayo sa isa't isa" he added and that made me rise into the couch.

He may be right or just gaslighting me, either is not something better at all. Even if she's waiting for me, I cannot get myself to explain, even though I wanna talk to her so much, when she's in front of me, I'm speechless.

"Hindi ka naman ipapahiya niyan atyaka, kung may galit man siya sayo, hindi ba mas maganda kung ayusin mo na? Malay mo may chance ka pa? Hindi mo naman malalaman kung hindi mo susubukan, pwera nalang kung ikaw si Madam Awring" he even joked and chuckles. I couldn't help but sigh.

"To be honest with you, I'm afraid what reaction she will make, I don't wanna hurt her again, that expression she made in the past, I don't wanna see it again" I said and he nodded a few times, clearly getting me.