Clouded Hearts

12: Special place

Astraea

"Rhea!" Tawag ni Ice sa'kin habang naglalaro sila ng uno, yung playing cards.

"Ano?" Andito ako sa swing, masaya eh. Later kapag sunset na pupunta kami beach side.

"Tara dito dali!" She said holding the cards.

"Ayoko niyan." Bumusangot naman siya. Panigurado burot nanaman siya dahil sila Sam at Eryx ang kalaban nito. Idagdag mo pa yung dalawang mukhang swerte rin

While Achelois? Not found. We don't know where she'd go. Even Vinn and Nyx didn't know where she is.

"Hey." Umupo sa katabing swing ko si Vinn, tapos na ata mamburot kay Ice.

"Why?" I started to swing.

"You really don't remember anything about this place? The setting, the ambience, the arrangements, the decorations, nothing at all?" I looked around, this place kinda reminds me of movie scenes, not gonna lie.

"Believe me, Vinn. I gathered all of my cells in my brain and all the memories that I can reach but this place? It is not it, nothing, nada." He lowered his head.

"This is the place where I propose to you." He whispered, I looked at him, confused

"What?" He looked at me, he's longing for something...or maybe someone...

"You don't remember me, do you?" My face softens when I saw his emotions through his eyes.

"No..." He look so sad and hopeless.

"Of course, you wouldn't remember me." He stand up but I gathered all of my strength just to hold his hand.

"V-vinn..." He took a deep breath.

"I was once become part of your daily life. I was once become your goodmorning and goodnight. I was once your handkerchief and shoulder to cry on when everything feels heavy. I was once your coffee when you're gonna do an all nighter to review for your exams. I was once your one-call-away and emergency call when you need to or in trouble. I was there, when you faced your fears and weaknesses. I was there when it was all the bad luck and failure happening to you. I was there whenever you're having breakdowns and doubts about yourself. I was there, to cheer you up and boost your confidence so that you won't feel awful to yourself. I was there, when you got your first success and you know that I will always be there for you."

"If you're there, why can't I remember you? Why can't my brain recognize you and all of your dids... why can't my heart feel you?" He shook his head

"Brain forgets but not the heart. It will always recognize the one who once shared the same beat as it is."

"I am sorry but I can't remember anything, how I wish I can remember even just a tiny information. I really want to know you. I am very sorry."

"Even if you don't remember me. You can get to know me again." I averted my gaze, finding my courage.

"But I have someone right now." The small hope in his eyes vanished. He slowly remove my hand that's gripping from his.

"I already expected this but I didn't know that it would hurt like this. That's a whole wave of pain...If that's your decision...I respect it." He lowered his head.

"Hopefully one day...when the right time and moment comes, if ever I will be given a chance to love and care for you...I promise you that I will never let you go." He looked sincere and genuine. His eyes were speaking to my soul as if he knew everything about me. He's looking at me like he's looking at my inner core.