Back To Square One (WBL Book 2)

Chapter 30: Secrets that should be REVEALED

Thomas'
That's right. I decided to bring her to Paris. Unang vacation namin to together since we got back together.

<<< 4 Hours ago<<<

I am planning to go on a vacation to Paris. With Ara today. Actually everything is planned na. I just need to go to her to pick her up.

"Sir. Eto na po yung tickets niyo. 2pm po ang flight niyo." Sabi sa akin ng Secretary ko sabay bigay ng envelop. Yup. I even bought tickets already. Ganon ako kahanda.

"Thanks. Venice, ikaw na muna ang bahala sa office ah?" Nakangiting sabi ko sa kaniya at lumabas na. I know that Ara has an appointment today. Hindi nga lang ako nakasama dahil busy nga ako sa company.

I also know that something's going up with her. I just don't know why. Pero whatever it is, it might be in the voice recorder. I am on my way now to GBC because Ara texted me and told me na katatapos lang nga ng appointment niya.
I was playing songs when suddenly...

"Thomas, It's me Nigel." why is this even playing? The voice recorder. I mean,

Hahayaan ko nalang ba?

"I know that you don't know this also. I also learned this today. The reason, why Ara broke up with you, you want to know right?" he left a big sigh. Ako naman, I just continued driving while waiting him to say it.
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"She has Post-Traumatic Stress Disease." Bigla akong napatigil sa pagda drive habang patuloy na nagsasalita si Nigel.
"She visits her Psychiatrist two times a week for counsel. She didn't know this but one time, I visited that Doctor alone. Luckily I made her talk. She says that she met Ara 4 years ago. Saying that she's having a hard time accepting the fact that her friend died for you. She was hurt and couldn't accept the reality." Hindi ko alam kung ano ang magiging reaksyon ko. She's having a hard time yet she managed to smile? Hindi niya manlang sinabi sa akin?

"The Doctor also said that sometimes, Ara is having hallucinations such as seeing that friend. She says that sometimes that friend visits her and scares her. Because of her conscience, she decided to not marry you." hindi ako makapag salita. I can't even move nor drive.
Why is this happening? Is this all my fault? I have nothing to do but cry. The person that I love has been carrying this burden because of me and I had no idea. I am such a stupid boyfriend.

"Only her and Kim knows about this. She didn't bother to tell her other friends because she didn't wanted to burden them. But you know what? The Doctor said that Ara is getting a little better. It must be because she's feeling secured now because of you. I am very happy and thankful that you guys got back together. Please make her happy Thomas. She badly need your love and support at times like this."
I thought it's done. Pero may pahabol pang sinabi si Nigel. 

"Incase you're interested. I copied the files of her sessions. It's a good thing that the Doctor gave it since it's prohibited. If you'll open the recorder, you'll find a memory card. Watch it. I hope to see you again, man. See you in 5 months. Ara knows what'll happen then. Take care of her."
So what's she's been hiding is that. Kaya pala. Kaya pala hindi siya pumapayag na sumama ako kapag may appointment siya. My poor Ara. You're suffering like this because of me.

>>> GBC present time.

I should have acted like I am mad. Nagalit sana ako or what. Pero hindi ko magawang iwan si Ara ngayon dahil alam kong kailangan niya ako. Now that I know she's being like this because of me, I need to help.

"Seryoso ka? Paris? Today?" Natatawang tanong niya sakin habang kinakagat yung burger niya.

"Oo. Look. I have tickets already." Sagot ko sa kaniya sabay pakita ng tickets at binelatan pa siya.

"Excited? What made you think of that?"

"Hmm. Kasi I missed being on vacations with my girlfriend?" I smiled then held her hand. Halata namang kinilig dahil agad niyang tinanggal yung kamay ko at umiwas ng tingin.

"Eh pano clothes ko?" Parang batang tanong niya. Natawa nalang tuloy ako.

"Don't worry. I prepared everything. Even your clothes." Nakangiting sabi ko.

We later finished our lunch and decided to go to the airport. 12 na at kailangan naming makarating sa airport by 1 since 2pm ang flight namin.

"Bae? Is everything alright with you?" Tanong ko sa kaniya habang naka back hug. We're now waiting for the plane.

"Hmm? Why ask?" should I tell her? Should I let her know that I know.

"Nothing. Never Mind. Just tell me if you're having a hard time, okay?" She hesitated to answer at first. But she later smiled then said.

"Don't worry. I'll be fine."

Knowing the fact that she's suffering because of me makes me worry. Eto nanaman kami. Kapag may nagsa suffer na isa, nang dahil sa isa, itatago at iso solve yun without bothering the other person. I know i SHOULD get mad. Pero hindi ko talaga magawa. Dahil imbes na magalit ako kay Ara, naawa ako sa kaniya because in this relationship, alam kong siya yung pinaka nasasaktan lagi.

"Sorry." sabi ko nang makabangga ang isang babae. I was busy thinking of Ara para na tuloy akong nagse space out. HAHAHAHA

"It's okay." I heard a crack on her voice. And I may say, it's a familiar back. Familiar side. Pero, impossible. HAHA

"A... Arra?" hindi makapaniwalang tanong ko.
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Siya ba to? Siya ba talaga to?

"Huh? Sorry. I think, you're mistaken. Anyway, sorry for bumping you again. I gotta go." Mabilis niyang sabi at naglakad na ng mabilis.
Is it really her? I mean, is it possible? Pero bakit hindi niya ako kilala? May nangyari pa ba na hindi ko alam?

"Huy!" Nabalik ako sa realidad nang hampasin ako ni Ara sa braso.

"H ha?"

"Tara na. Tinatawag na yung flight natin" ngumiti siya at halatang excited. Pero ako naman, hindi ko pa din alam kung anong gagawin ko. Nauna na siyang maglakad pero ako naiwan pa din akong stone sa kinatatayuan ko.
"Okay ka lang ba talaga?"

"Oo. Okay lang ako. Sorry" hinila niya na ako at nagsimula nang maglakad.

Arra Gianina Rivera. Are you really alive?

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A/N woah. BUHAY SI ARRA?! 😯😯😯 teka. Wag mag assume. 😂 ayan. Nasagot ang mga katanungan.
Hindi ko alam kung totoo ba yang PTSD. Narinig ko lang yan sa isang KDrama at sakto naman na kailangan sa story kaya yun ang ginamit kong disease. HAHA
So, may mental problems pala si Ara. Huh. And, mukhang, may magbabalik ha? 😉
Ang tanong, buhay nga ba talaga si Arra?
Abangaaaan.

P.S. MARAMING SALAMAT PO! HAPPY 7k READS! 😘❤️