i will follow you into the dark

Flashbacks...

Dad called early in the morning asking to have lunch with him today. It is saturday and it was supposed to be Mika day, every saturday Mika and I always spend time together, we always go on a date. We do out of towns, go to the cinema, try new restaurants and do shopping and errands together and i feel so bummed that i wouldn't be able to spend my day with Mika. I called her and informed her that i'll be spending some time with my dad and she was so glad to hear about it because my dad and i rarely see each other so having some lunch with him is already a big deal, i even asked her if she wants to come with me but she declined, it's a father and daughter bonding day.

I am on my way to my Dad's rest house which is 3 hours drive from the city and I'm thinking,  my dad never asks me out without an important reason and i know i should be glad that i will be able to spend some time with him And the last time i see him was 10 month's ago during his birthday party but i just can't shake it off, i know that there is an important matter behind this lunch date.

Dad gives me a warm hug,

Dad: I missed you my dear, it's been a long time. I also hugged her back.

Ara: I missed you too. How are you?

Dad: I'm doing well my dear. Well how about you i asked my secretary to record your last game and you're getting better and better. You totally deserve being a captain my dear and Dada is really proud of you. She pinched my cheeks.

Ara: Thanks dad, it's nice to know that you still find ways to get updated about me. my dad smiled at me he led our way to the dining area.

Dad: By the way, your tito oscar and i met when i was in cali, we had a meeting for our hotel branch in LA and he informed me that you already broke up with George. i rolled my eyes.

Ara: Dad it happened 2 years ago, well my dad always makes sure that he is updated about me but he never gets into my personal life.

Dad: actually Ara, i also happened to meet george when i was overseas we had a dinner date and she told me that she is still interested to get you back and i don't see anything wrong about it. Dad never calls me by my name only when henis serious

Ara: Dad, you know that i would never ever want you messing up with my personal matters.  I changed my tone to make sure he knows that i am also damn serious.

Dad: George will be arriving next week and i already promised her that you will pick her up in the airport. Ara please don't fail me. I'll ask my secretary to send you the exact time and date of her arrival. My secretary will also send  your number so she can get in touch with you.

Ara: Dad, what's wrong with you? You never force me to do things... What changed? why now?
i am so mad, this is the first time dad is pushing me to do something that i don't want to.

Dad: I know this is very sudden but meeting George, aside from the fact that i'm close with her family. She's a wonderful lady and i know that she will be the perfect partner for you. So please better give it a chance. My dear, you  better don't wanna make me upset right?

My heart is on rage...but i know that i cannot object, he's too powerful to be persuaded. I stood up and glared at my dad before walking out from the dining area. I get out of the house as fast as i can and drove to the lake. On my way i tried calling Kim, i needed someone to talk to, and fortunately kim also went out of town to meet her cousins and she is 30 minutes away from the lake.

I am looking at the lake and i can feel the peacefulness that it's great view offers. I only feel like this when i am with Mika, her presence and her wonderful gray eyes always gives me tranquility, it is the type of feeling that i enjoy and wish to stay at forever but why am i being rattled, i know that i love mika and i felt like i have already moved on, but thinking about george coming back into the picture, it feels horrifying, it felt like my life will be messed up again.

Kim: The last time you called and desperately wanna talk to me was when you broke up with Georgina, so what's wrong?

I looked behind and i saw Kim holding a bag filled of foods and beer.My friend knows me too well, she knows that i only become like this if it's about george.

Ara: She's coming back.

Kim: What? why so sudden? when is the exact date? kim sat beside me and opened two cans of beer and gave one to me.

Ara: I don't know the exact date yet, she met my dad in LA and dad asked me to pick her up in the airport next week. She told dad that she wants me back. I put my hands on my face.

Kim: Are you ready? she pat me on my back

Ara: I don't know, I'm so confused. I feel like going back to a nightmare and i don't wanna be in that position anymore.

Remembering all the things that george and i shared,all of the wonderful memories, everything just keeps on flashing back on my mind.

George: I love you and you mean the world to me

Ara: I love you too george and you are my world.  she hugged me and kissed me on my forehead.

George. I promise you that we will always be together and no one can set us apart.

Ara: What if we got separated and you can't see me anymore?

George. That will never happen, i won't let it happen but if ever... I will always find you... my heart will always find you... she cupped my face and kissed me passionately.

I've been trying to stop myself from crying but tears just keep falling down my face.

Ara: Kim i don't know what to do, i think i'm not yet ready to face her. everything feels so fresh. every hurt, every pain i can feel it and it's killing me. Kim hugged me.

Kim: Ara you need to be strong and you need to get over that feeling soon. You still have Mika, you told me you loved her but i cannot let you continue to court her if your still getting confused. Your action shows that you're not yet moved on and if you continue courting Mika with your current situation, you will end up hurting her and i happened to get to know Mika, i also consider her as a close friend right now, and i will do my best to protect her from the pain that you might cause her dude.

I happen to realize that lately Mika was the source of my happiness. Meeting her accidentally made my eyes and heart open to the possibility of loving again. She was the one responsible of the peacefulness of my soul and it will be wrong if i hurt her. She's way too innocent to experience pain. I don't wanna give her a heartache.

Ara: I understand your point kim and i'm not gonna let that happen to her, I need to clear my head first. I need to confront my feelings, i should not be confused. i need to be sure for i can never love without loyalty. I need to get away.

Kim: That will be a good decision bro, but where will you stay?

Ara: i'm staying with grandma. I'll stay there for a week, please tell coach about my situation, i won't be able to play on our next game.

Kim: Don't worry i'll take care of everything i'll also take care of Mika.

We decided to go home, kim went back to her cousins and i went home to pack my bag and spend sometime with my grammy...