It was a torrid summer. Jade is sitting alone on a bench at the city plaza near their house. She misses her bestfriend Althea. The latter went to University of Sto. Tomas for her BAR Examination ; she really wanted be a lawyer. Jade was also saddened because for the first time they were not together. How she loves the girl so much and she was excited to see her again when she comes home. She will tell her that she loves her. And she can't help but remember their past years together.
Jade Castronuevo and Althea Fuentebella were bestfriends since their early years. they were neighbors as well and playmates. They go to church together and sing in the choir. they have the same school and they always go together. Noone can separate them. Thea has now graduated and is ready for the BAR exams while Jade is a medical student, yet they're inseparable. they were sometimes mistaken as lovers because Thea is a lesbian the she will only jokingly deny it saying "Si Jade, girlfriend ko? Di ko to type noh. Hindi kami talo." Then they'll start laughing. but Jade doesn't know that Thea was hurting because she wishes that they were more than that. She's in love with her bestfriend but she doesn't want to ruin their friendship cause she knows Jade is straight. She loves Jade so much that she can't afford to lose her. What she doesn't know is that Jade feels the same way; at first confused of how she feels but as time goes on her feelings for Thea grew deeper. And she knows that Thea has a huge crush with their University president, Kathleen. So she just kept it to herself. They're happy being the bestest of friends.
But time has come for them to part ways. Thea will be taking the exams and is about to go to UST. After the Sunday mass, she brought Jade to their favorite hang out in the plaza. They sat down and were both silent for a moment. Neither of them wants to say someting because they know the reason why they're here. Jade is almost bursting into tears.
"I'll be back right away. Promise as soon as the Bar is done, I'll be home," Thea started. I won't stay there long. I'll buy you pasalubong."
"Promise?" jade now crying. "Ayoko ng pasalubong. i just want you to be back right away." she pouted.
"Yes bossing." Thea smiled. Jade was so happy to hear that so she hugged her bestfriend tight. Thea was surprised with the gesture but she hugged her too, even kissed her forehead.
"By the way, here this is for you." Thea said while handing Jade a letter. "But promise me you'll only read that when I'm already gone."
'What's this?" Jade asked arching her brows. "Why can't I read this now?"
"Basta. wag na kasing makulit." Thea said. "Let's go I'll buy you fries." Then they headed to their favorite fastfood to buy something to eat and started their way home.
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After sending Althea off to the airport, Jade was excited to go home. She looke for the letter Thea gave her the other day. She was excited to read it. She sat down to her bed and started reading it:
Hey Boss,
I bet I'm already gone when you read this. i don't know how to start anyway but I want to tell you something. It may be awkward but I can't another day or month or year to tell you this. I love you so much Jade Montelibano Castronuevo. You're the best thing that ever happened to me. You're the most precious Blessing God has ever given me. God knows how much I love you. He's my only witness in my beautiful journey with you. You're the inspiration in everything I do. An angel that's what you are to me, my bestfriend when everything is gray. I can't afford to lose you but I just can't keep this to myself. I love you Jade, you're my everything. I want to be your girlfriend, your lucky charm and your protector from harm. How I wish you love me too. Please wait for me Jade, I love you so much.
