Forever in July

CHAPTER 1: Airport

Victoria's point of view

"Do you really have to go?"  He asked me while taking out my luggage from the car tank. 

"Yes, my career is on this line," I said, opening my phone to check for updates on his wedding. 

"You know I'll miss you, Tor" I looked at him confused and started to walk. "Hey wait! I'm just kidding" He added and ran to chase me. "Why so serious?" He asked me 

I am just checking my phone while waiting at the airport's entrance. My feed is full of Echo's wedding. He looks so happy and in love with his wife. 
He promised me this when we were together, that I would be the most beautiful bride that he would ever see but it got jinks 

"Victoria" I looked at Kendric and he was calling me to go in front "Bakit ka distracted?" He asked me, I showed him the photos of Echo during his wedding and smiled bitterly 

"Sana all," I said and got inside the airport "Are you really coming with me?" I asked him

"Yes, I can't let you go on your own." He said in a caring tone. 

" Why?" 

"You're depressed, Victoria. I won't let you be alone. " He said and carried my handbag. 

I was stunned by what he said. Does this person love me that much? Do I deserve this? 
He is too precious to be with me. I appreciate him but I still love Echo. I gave everything to that guy when we were together and then he left me. 

I got caught off guard when Kendric wiped my tears 

"You're too pretty to cry," He said, I didn't notice that I was crying. I went near to Kendric and held his hands "This is new" He said and smiled 

"Shut up. New country, new life," I said and smiled at him. He smiled back at me. I can see his handsome face smiling. How can I ignore this guy? I was too blind and still am. I must work on myself to fully appreciate this purest guy on earth. 

Thinking about the years that I have had with Echo, the relationship that we had faced ups and downs but we still fought to continue, or let us say I begged him to hold on to our relationship but begging the person you love isn't enough to continue what you have. If they really want to let go, you should let them even though you love them that much but in my situation I begged and begged for him to stay with me.  I lost myself that night. I remember how we broke up and how I begged for him to stay. 

I remember the promises we made to each other, that he would marry me when I finished college.

"Tor" I felt his hands on my cheeks and wiped my tears again "I am worried," He said 

"Is our plane here now?" I changed the aura, He shrugged his shoulder and looked at me concerned. 

"Tor, I know that you are hurt right now pero hindi sa kanya dapat iikot and mundo mo ha? You have your own life now, and this time you can create new memories without him." He said with a soft tone. 

"Bakit kasi ngayon ka lang ? You're so unfair" I punched his shoulder and laughed 

"Sorry, but I am here now." He said and smiled "You punched hard ha" He added and touched his shoulder 

"Sorry" I laughed at him 

"Good Afternoon, everyone. This is a boarding call for flight  0712  with service to California. Passengers requiring assistance, please proceed to the gate for boarding first.  Passengers traveling with young children or who require additional time to board, please line up in the designated priority lane, lastly, Passengers in boarding groups number 1 and 2 are now invited to board the aircraft at door 21. As a reminder, please stow all carry-on baggage securely in the overhead compartments or under the seat in front of you before boarding." 

We heard the announcement so we decided to proceed to door 21. Kendric never forget to be a gentleman to me. He assisted me to stand and carry my handbag. 

"Are you afraid of flying?" He asked me as I put on my safety belt. 

"No, don't worry about me. I am fine. Are you afraid?" I asked him back, and he was hesitant to answer my question "Kendric are you afraid?" I asked him again the question. He slowly nods shyly. I laughed at him thinking he was so cute about being scared of flying "Paano 'yan? Bababa ka na? Hindi mo na ako sasamahan? I teased him

"Victoria, No" He pouted and I laughed "Stop it. I am shy, okay?" He said while being red as a tomato. I held his hand and closed my eyes