JUST ONE MORE NIGHT [One Night, #2]

TWENTY THREE

Sorry for the late update! Konting tiss na lang matatapos na ako ang JOMN. Isa o dalawang chapters na lang. 😊

TWENTY THREE

XYRA'S POV

Miguel took me to a nearby restaurant where there's a pleasant view of lights hanging on trees. For sure, mamahalin ang mga food dito. Medyo classy kasi ang dating. Anyway, treat naman sya so okey lang. Its been months since we had a dinner. Back in America, usually tuwing weekend lalabas kaming dalawa. We'd explore different resto and cafes. I miss those times. I miss America.

I scanned the view outside while Miguel orders. "We'll have tonight full course meal.'' I overheard.

I looked at him in surprise, "Full course meal?"

He nodded. I just smiled. Hmm. Okay lang din naman. I just hope maubos ko. "Don't worry, mauubos mo yun.'' he said as if he read my mind.

"Or you can help me with it." sabi ko naman. He chuckled. As usual, when we were in America, si Miguel ang taga-ubos ng food ko kapag di ko na kaya.

Our conversation went on and on. Miguel and I talked about my work and his work, about Kersey, and about my stay here for the past few months. I was waiting for him to ask about Kyle, but he didn't even ask a single thing. Maybe because this time, is our time together.

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KYLE'S POV

I've seen them talk and laugh for half an hour. I've seen Xyra's true smile which I haven't when she's with me. Naisip ko tuloy, all this time, all my efforts, masama pa rin ang loob nya sa akin? Oo nakita ko naman syang ngumiti o tumawa kapag kasama ako but not like this. Not like what I'm seeing right now. Does she like him? Is she in love with him?

"Tss. Pag sa kanya ang saya mo ah." sabi ko habang nakatitig kay Xyra.

Nabaling naman ang tingin ko sa lalaki, "At ikaw na lalaki ka, kung saan ka man nanggaling, ba't ka pa bumalik!" nanggagalaiti kong sabi.

Bawat galaw nila ay tinitingnan ko. Kulang na lang talaga ay i-stretch ko ang tenga ko papalapit sa kanila para marinig ko man lang ang pinag-uusapan nila. Aish. Hanggang tingin na lang ako dito.

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XYRA'S POV

"Here." Miguel slipped a box on the table. I set down my knife and fork on my plate. Ano naman kaya 'to? I grabbed the box. "Nakalimutan mo."

I opened it. And I saw a necklace with a butterfly pendant. It's...my old necklace which Kyle gave to me during my 19th birthday. I closed the box and reached out for Miguel's hand across the table.

"Thanks."

"Gusto mo bang isuot ko sa'yo?" tanong nya.

I smiled, shaking my head. There's no need to. Miguel smiled back at me. Nawala talaga sa isip ko na naiwan ko pala ang necklace na 'to. Unlike before, I would panic if I can't find it. Sobrang may sentimental value sa akin ang binigay sa akin ni Kyle. Pero ngayon? Okey na sa akin na na sakin ulit ito. Thanks to Miguel.