End of the day [ON HOLD]

Chapter One

Scarlet Cruz

"Nako tigilan niyo nga ako. That was two years ago. Wala na nga akong alam sakanya eh."

Nandito kami sa Mcdonald's ng mga kaibigan kong si Anne, Erich and Jane. Pinagpipilitan nila na may feelings pa daw ako sakanya. Pero wala na talaga. Wala na.

Wala na nga ba?

Okay sige, siguro meron pa. Pero konti nalang. Di rin naman kasi ako masisisi kung meron pa. He's the only guy I loved, that much. Hindi ko alam kung bakit siya sumuko ng ganun ganun nalang. But it shouldn't matter anymore, right?

Basta I still remember those words he said, "I never loved you. I'm sorry kung pinaniwala kita sa isang bagay na hindi naman naging totoo. Goodbye." Masakit eh. Oo hanggang ngayon masakit pa. May feelings pa eh. Tanga ko noh?

Flashback
Excited na ako makita siya. Nagbakasyon kasi kami sa probinsya, sooo ilang days din kami hindi nagkita. Maybe I should just surprise him and show up at his house. Yep, good idea.

I knocked on their door, a few times. There revealed the love of my life. Cheesy I know.

"Johnny!! I missed you!" Ang clingy ko ata. Pero whatever, na-miss ko lang talaga siya.

He chuckled. "Sabi kong wag mo 'ko tawaging Johnny eh. It's John."

"I don't care. Basta yun yung tawag ko sa'yo." I smiled at him.

I was about to speak, but his phone rang. "Uhh, sagutin ko lang 'to ha."

"Yeah okay."

Several minutes had passed, di parin siya bumabalik. Ang tagal naman nun. Sigh.

I heard his faint voice behind his door. "What?! You can't just do that. Hindi ako papayag, hindi pwede."

I know eavesdropping is wrong. Pero curious ako sa kung sino man kausap niya.

He sounded so angry. "N-no! Please. Just, give me a few days."

"Wait, jus- fine!" He yelled, and ended the call.

Napansin niya na nandun ako, his eyes widen in shock. Silence filled the room. Until he decided to speak up. "Scar. L-look, we need to talk."

"Sure, okay. Tungkol saan?"

"I just wanted to say that, I'm done." What? Done with what? "I'm done with you. We're done." He said.

"W-what? Wala naman akong ginawa. Bakit? A-ano bang nagawa ko?" I can't breathe. Masyadong masakit.

I received no answer.

As the tears flow down my cheeks, I asked him. "What made you break up with me? Dahil ba 'yun sa kausap mo kanina? Sino ba siya?"

"Wala kang ginawa. And no, hindi yun dahil dun. I never loved you. I'm sorry kung pinaniwala kita sa isang bagay na hindi naman naging totoo. Goodbye." He held no emotion at all.

Anger build up inside me. I can't believe him. After all we've been through. I wiped my tears and slapped him hard on his cheek. "I hate you! Don't you go anywhere near me!"

I walked out of the door. Took a deep breath, I need to be okay. I have to be. I should've known. I should've known that not only looks are deceiving, but words and actions too.
End of flashback

"Uy! Ano okay ka lang? You zoned out while we're having a conversation." Tinanong ako ng kaibigan kong si Anne. "Uh, yeah. I'm okay." Wait, no I'm not.

"Anyway, pag-usapan nalang natin yung bagong boyfriend ni Jane." Woah wait. I looked at Jane, and she's blushing!

"Spill! Ikwento mo sa amin." I said.

Kapitbahay niya daw yung boyfriend niya ngayon. I'm surprised na okay lang yung mom niya about dun. First time pumayag si tita na magka-bf na si Jane. Wow, that guy must be good. I'm happy for her. Sana lang di siya saktan nung-

My thoughts were cut off when Erich yelled his name. "John?! Si John ba 'yun?"

You've got to be kidding me.