Sincerely, Jayvee

03

One night, I received a text from you:

‘Psst, ’di ka na yata nagpaparamdam lately.’

‘Nagtatampo na ako ha.’

Just the other day, I saw you with Allen, your childhood crush, as you had once mentioned. The sight of you two at that cozy cafe, sitting by the window, sipping iced lattes, and laughing together, had made me feel like a jealous mess.

Allen clearly likes you.

I couldn’t help but wonder... do you feel the same?

‘Busy lang,’ I texted back, trying to reasoned out.

How I wish I had the courage to admit how jealous I am.

I tried to pull away to stop my feelings. So, I tried avoiding our usual hangouts, making excuses not to see you, and limiting our conversations.

I tried to distance myself, hoping it would fade or that the wind might blow it away.

But what if I hadn't suppressed my feelings? What if I had been brave enough to put my heart on the line?