Glimpse Of Us

CHAPTER 50

Rylie's POV

I left the house as soon as I made sure that Rain's already asleep. I need some alone time as I couldn't process everything that's happening. Ang hapdi na ng mga mata ko sa kakapigil ng pag iyak. Even my heart feels so heavy.

It pains me so hard knowing that she's engage to my brother.

Akala ko magiging masaya na kami. Akala ko wala nang magiging balakid sa relasyon namin.

I can't help but blame myself. If only I didn't let her go there, hindi sana mangyayari to. Kung nakinig lang sana ko sa kagustuhan nya.

I am sitting in the corner of my room here in my condo, burying my face on my knees. Damn, I want to cry, but the tears just don't want to fall. The only thing I can feel now is how my chest tightens in pain. I want to be with her. I need to be with her cause I know that she's the only one who can ease what I'm feeling right now.

My attention shifted to my phone when I notice the screen lit up. Naka silent mode kasi ito dahil natatakot akong may malaman na naman.

As I reach for it, a breath of relief the moment I saw her name as the caller. Ngayon ko lang napansin na marami na pala syang messages sakin. There are even missed calls from her and my brother, pati na rin kay Chanty.

With my trembling hand, I pressed the answer button. "A-Astrid." I uttered, almost a whisper.

"Ysabelle, where are you, my love? I've been trying to contact you, but you weren't responding. Please tell me you're safe." Her voice is a mixture of worry and relief.

"N-Nasa condo ako."

Rinig kong napahinga sya ng maluwag. "Hang in there. I'm coming."

"O-Okay." Is the only word I can say. I don't know what to feel. I felt relieved knowing that she'll come here, but at the same time, natatakot ako sa kung ano ang sasabihin nya.

I'm hoping she won't end what's between us. I'm finally in a happy place with her, at ayokong makita ang hangganan ng kasiyahan na yun.

"I know you're overthinking right now. And I know that I'm causing you pain again. But love, please keep in mind that you're the only one. When I told you that I love you, I mean every bits of it. I love you so much, Ysabelle. So please wait for me and I'll explain everything, okay?" I felt assurance hearing that, pero hindi ko kayang sumagot.

It feels like my own voice left my body.

"My love?" I heard her ask on the other line. Her tone is full of hope.

"I-I will w-wait for y-you."

"Thank you, love. I love you."

Taking a deep breath, I responded, "I-I love you too."

I trust her.

I'm still here at the corner, patiently waiting for her. At para bang ang tagal ng pagtakbo ng oras habang naghihintay ako sa kanya.

I keep on checking my phone from time to time for any updates, but there's none. It's been three hours.

'Mahal, where are you?'

I hug my knees tighter.

I just hope she's okay.

Mabilis akong napaangat ng ulo the moment I hear the door buzzed.

Gathering all my strength, I made my way out of my room. Heart's been frantically racing in anticipation.

Pagkabukas palang ng pinto ay isang mahigpit na yakap ang agad na sumalubong sakin.