"Pretty Little Promise's"

CHAPTER -4 confession

Risa's POV:

Three weeks at Alice's rest house, and I'm pretty sure I'm falling head over heels for her again. The way she talks, the way she moves, the way she walks, I can't help but be captivated by her charm, especially those cute, narrow eyes.

Right now, I'm on the rooftop of her house, gazing at the breathtaking beach view. Alice is down there with Sheilla, Imee, and Nancy, and I'm here, lost in the beauty of Alice.

"She's so beautiful, as always," I murmur to myself, a sigh escaping my lips.

I head downstairs and join them. I sit next to Alice, who's unusually quiet.

"Alice Ang Tahimik mo ah" I say, noticing the shift in her demeanor.

"Wala lang Po" she replies, but her voice is soft, almost hesitant.

"Can I talk to you?" I ask, wanting to understand what's going on in her mind.

"We're obviously talking now," she giggles, trying to lighten the mood.

I sigh deeply before speaking. "Alice, do you remember any past relationships you've had?"

She shakes her head, saying no. "Why? po" she asks, curiosity in her eyes.

" Ah nothing anyway Ang lalandi ng kasama natin ha"I say, looking at Nancy and Imee who are playfully flirting with each other.

"Hayaan mo Nalang po, Ms. Risa. They're enjoying themselves," Alice says, a gentle smile gracing her lips.

"you're right," I reply, feeling a pang of jealousy.

We talk to each other, getting closer and closer, and I really enjoy her company. It's like a comfortable familiarity, a sense of connection that I haven't felt in a long time.

Only three more days until we go back to our own homes and our jobs. The thought makes my heart sink a little.

One night, as Alice lights a bonfire next to the beach, I approach her silently, wanting to steal a moment with her.

"Alice?" I say, my voice soft.

She's startled. "Ms. Risa!!! ginulat mo Ako" she exclaims, her eyes wide with surprise.

"Sorry, Alice," I giggle, feeling a warmth spread through me at her reaction.

"Nasan Sila Sen.Imee Po" she asks, her gaze shifting towards the house.

"They're asleep in the room," I reply.

"Oh, okay. What are you doing here, po" she asks, her curiosity piqued.

"Oh, nothing. I just wanted to spend some time with you," I say, my voice a little shaky with emotion.

"But you see me every day," she says, her voice laced with a hint of confusion.

"That's not what I mean," I reply, trying to find the right words.

"What do you mean then?" she asks, her eyes fixed on mine.

"Oh, nothing. Why don't we just sit down and enjoy this last night at your rest house?" I suggest, hoping to prolong this moment.

"Uupo na nga" she replies, a smile playing on her lips.

We sit next to the bonfire, gazing at the flames, the warmth of the fire mirroring the warmth I feel inside. Suddenly, I speak first, my voice a little unsteady.

"Alice, if... there was a woman who liked you and wanted to court you, would you accept?" Her eyes meet mine, as if shocked by my question.

"Oh uhmm...... Ano pong klaseng Tanong Yan " she asks, her voice a little flustered.

"I'm asking if you would fall in love with a woman again?" I say, my heart pounding in my chest.

"Ah Kase........" she starts to say, her voice trailing off.

"Antagal mo Naman sumagot" I say, my voice laced with a hint of urgency.

"You know I like you..." I stop in my tracks, suddenly nervous about her response. The words slip out before I can stop them, a confession I haven't been able to keep bottled up any longer.

She stands up and starts to walk away, but I stop her by grabbing her hand, my fingers tightening around hers.

"Alice, I've liked you for a long time," I say, my voice a mixture of hope and desperation.

She lowers her gaze to me, as if nervous to answer, her cheeks flushed with a rosy hue.

"Sen. Why do you like me?" she asks, her voice soft and hesitant.

"I don't know. I just know I like you," I confess, my voice a little shaky. It's like a feeling that's taken root in my heart, a seed that's blossomed into something I can't deny.

"Because I look like your first girlfriend?" she asks, a hint of uncertainty in her voice.

"No, that's not the reason why I like you," I say, shaking my head. It's not about a resemblance, it's about something deeper, something unique to her.

"Then why?" she presses, her curiosity piqued.

"Alice, I love you!!" The words tumble out of my mouth before I can stop them, a declaration of my feelings that feels both liberating and terrifying.

Suddenly, she rolls her eyes at me, a playful gesture that makes me chuckle.

"Did you just roll your eyes at me?" I ask, a playful teasing in my tone.

"Your grip on my arm is too tight,po" she replies, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.

I release her hand, a little disappointed but understanding.

"Alice, if you'll allow me to court you, I will court you every day, every minute,liligawan kita" I say, my heart pounding with hope. I want to shower her with attention, to show her just how much she means to me.

"Bahala ka diyan sen." She walks away from me, leaving me standing there, my heart a mix of hope and uncertainty. Her words are a challenge, a test, and I'm ready to take it. I'm ready to prove to her that my feelings are real, that I'm not just playing a game. I'm ready to fight for her.

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