[Playing "Hanggang Kailan" by Orange & Lemons]
"Hanggang kailan ako maghihintay na makasama kang muli?" The song played in the background as we stood there.
Rios started humming the melody, oblivious to the weight of the lyrics. It felt like a knife twisting deeper into my chest. His heart was still with her, and there was nothing I could do about it.
I looked out at the sea, the waves crashing against the shore. It mirrored the turmoil inside me.
I had to let go, no matter how much it hurt. Tears threatened to fall, but I quickly wiped them away before Rios could notice.
Without a word, I turned and left him standing there in the rain...
Days passed, and Rios reached out again. This time, we found ourselves at a museum, wandering through the quiet halls. It was peaceful, but I couldn't shake the sadness weighing me down.
"Museum tayo?" he had asked out of the blue.
"Sure, tara," I replied, trying my best to sound excited. But every time he laughed or smiled, it felt like a punch to my gut. He was happy, carefree, while I was carrying the burden of unrequited feelings.
We walked past paintings and sculptures, and I tried to distract myself with the art. But when Rios reached out to take my hand, everything else faded away. "Come here," he whispered softly, pulling me closer.
I let him hold my hand, but deep inside, I knew it wasn't mine to hold. His heart belonged to someone else. But I wanted to hold your hand Rios. One last time.
"The right person will choose you just as deeply as you choose them," he said, looking straight into my eyes.
Whatever happens, I'll be right here, my Meera," he added, his gaze sincere. I wished I could believe him.
I forced a smile, masking the pain that was bubbling up inside me.
Maybe he was right. Maybe this was fate's way of showing me something I wasn't ready to accept.
But it didn't make it hurt any less.
"And I'm always here supporting you, little star," I whispered, looking at the clouds drifting by. But deep down, I wished he would pull away, or maybe I should be the one to leave.
How I wish I could voice those words, but I stayed silent.
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Our Fleeting Glances
RomanceAfter abandoning everything, Ameera Calypse returns to her beloved museum, seeking refuge in the past. But as she wanders the familiar halls, she stumbles upon the man who once captured her heart. Side by side, they walk through the exhibits, memori...
