White Lies

Babes

Aga wiped his eyes with the sleeve of his jacket. He promised to be strong for her, but the moment he saw it, his body betrayed him. He knelt as his legs gave way.

"Sorry... I am sorry kung ngayon lang ako nakabalik. Sorry medjo natagalan ah. Natanga lang, wrong decision, very wrong decision. Sorry hindi ko na matutupad yung mga pangako ko, mga plano para sa iyo. Pero salamat kasi ikaw nagbigay liwanag noong panahong nasa dilim ako."

Lea's eyes were damp from tears. She's been cursing her falling tears for the last few minutes.

"I may not be by your side, but always remember, I will always pray for you and I always have you in my heart."

Aga traced the writings as he stood up and smiled.

"Thank you for coming into my life my unexpected sunshine. No more pain Emily."

Lea released a whimper she'd been holding since they arrived at the tomb.

Aga looked at her and held her hand. He pulled Lea to a hug.

"Thank you for coming with me. I needed the support.. Kahit na mas umiiyak ka pa sa akin." Aga chuckled.

Lea sniffed and playfully punched Aga on the stomach.

"Tumigil ka na nga. Ibibitin ako patiwarik ni Dawn kapag dumating tayong maga mga mata mo." Aga laughed as she pulls Lea to his car.

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Aga watched as Lea hugged Regine. The two were giggling making high pitches. Vice was nowhere to be found, while Dawn walks to him.

"I missed you Ags."

Aga smiled and hugged Dawn.

"Ang saya-saya ko. Worth it ang stress ko sa inyong  dalawa. But care to explain bakit mukhang galing sa iyak ang bestfriend ko?" Dawn inquired.

"Sinasabi ko na eh." Aga shooks his head.

"Ano Aga?" Dawn waited.

"Galing kami sa puntod ni Emily bago pumunta dito. Nagpasama ako sa kanya. Eh hindi ko naman alam na mas hahagulgol pa siya sa akin."

Dawn smiled and hugged Aga again. She saw Richard as he emerged and joined them in the living room. She pulled away from the hug with a frown.

Richard's face is clearly annoyed.

"Hon, is something wrong?" Dawn asked worriedly.

"Hay nako. Itanong mo diyan kay Vice."

As if on cue, Vice showed up with a box of liqours in hand.

Dawn's eyes went wide from the amount of alcohol he is craddling.

"Vice ang dami naman niyan!" Dawn whispered.

"Limang bote lang to, twinny keri lang dami natin."

"Iinom kayo? Hindi pwede." Aga snapped.

"Mm! See?! Kahit si Aga hindi payag." Richard said.

"Ang KJ nyo. Sige na, minsan lang tayo nagkakasama ng ganito eh. Pa party na din kasi magaling na si Aga." Vice squeeled.

Aga rubbed his face with his palm in frustration and pulled Vice away from everybody's earshot.

"Vice ano to? Akala ko ba tutulungan mo ko?" Aga whispered.

"Easy ka lang. Akong bahala sayo Aga. Just go with the flow." Vice winked and  squeeled "Okay its game night!"