He Suddenly Came Back

EPILOGUE

EPILOGUE

(Zoe's POV)

I woke up feeling sore and exhausted yet happy and satisfied. Last night was the best night in my entire life. I gave in. I gave him everything. I offered him my all and I can't even bring myself to regret the decision. I'm glad that the man I love was my first.

I am cuddled in his arms at the moment. He's still sleeping soundly. I snuggled closer to him to have more access to his warmth. I could stay like this forever, I'd love to but it just can't.

I looked at the bedside table. The clock says 5 am. His flight will be at 8. Slowly, I rose to my feet, careful not to wake him up. I grabbed his polo and wore it. I walked to the bathroom. I'm still sore and it's quite hard to walk. I could see some blood stain on my thighs. I took a shower and cleaned myself.

After dressing up, I went back to my room. Tristan is still asleep. I sat down on the bed. Staring at him, I brushed my fingers on his smooth hair down to his soft cheeks. He moved a little, pushing his face on my palms. I smiled painfully.

Why do you have to leave... again?

I closed my eyes and kissed his forehead.

And then I stood up. Opening the drawer, I took a paper and a pen.

"I'll wait for you, Tristan." I whispered before closing the door.

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(Tristan's POV)

I woke up with the sun searing up through the windows. I smiled. I still couldn't believe it actually happened. I can't contain my happiness.

I rolled over to hug her but instead of feeling some warmth I felt a cold bed. She wasn't there anymore.

"Ella?" I called her out but no one's answering.

And then I saw a note in the pillow. I picked it up.

Tristan,

Thank you for the night, I swear it was the best night I'd ever had in my life. I'm sorry if I didn't wake you up. I just had to leave first. Please don't look for me anymore. I don't have the courage to watch you walk away. I love you so much. I'll wait for you.

Love,

Your Ella

I sat on the bed, brushing my fingers through my hair. Sighing, I stood up. There are blood stains on the bed sheets, evidence of the blissful night we shared.

After taking a shower, I went back to my unit. All my baggage is ready. But I don't want to leave, not again. But I have to, again, for my family.

It's a déjà vu - like what happened a year ago.

I was driving back to our house. Kakahatid ko lang kay Ella sa kanila. Pagdating ko sa bahay, nagtaka ako dahil may mga bagahe na ibinababa ng mga katulong.

"Manang, anong hong nangyayari?"

"Naku, Tristan, mabuti at dumating ka na. Kanina ka pa hinahanap ng Mommy mo, hindi ka daw sumasagot."

"Tristan?" Mom hurriedly went to me.

"Mom, what is happening?" naguguluhan kong tanong.

"Tristan, your father..." she paused, she started to cry. "he's got into a car accident."

Agad kaming lumipad papuntang California nang gabing iyon. Si Mommy iyak lang nang iyak, pati ang kapatid ko.

"How's my husband?" Mom asked the doctor.