The Awkward Meet Up: When Ms Sungit Meets Mr Hambog #Wattys2016

Chapter Eighteen

After the heart breaking talk with Zack in the Bistro, I asked Jacob to head home while I drive over to Lina's house. He obviously does not want to leave me but did not push into coming with me.

"If you know that deep in your heart, you love Zack. And if you want to be with him for the rest of your life. Then there is no point of rejecting his proposal."  I remember hugging Lina tightly as I forced the words out. I love Zack, but I love Lina more and I will be one of happiest when they finally say I do to one another. Yes it will hurt like hell but I will be happy for them. As soon as I left Lina's house, she went straight to Zack's condo and accepted his proposal.

This is like a head signboard for me saying... "It's reallytime to say goodbye to your love for him. It's time to let go and move on."  I know that soon makikita ko silang dalawa na sabay na lalakad sa altar.

Ilang araw akong di lumabas ng bahay. Di ko sinipot ang mga nakaschedule na meeting sa trabaho kahit ilang araw nalang ay Grand Ball nang company. Nawalan na rin ako ng balak na pumunta sa okasyon na iyon. I just need a few days alone. Alone with my devastated heart. I decided to turn my phone off. I do not want anyone bothering me. I took my car keys and head out. I started to drive not knowing where I will go. I drove around Bulacan then headed to Manila.

"Where are you going?"  I asked myself as I wipe my tears away.

The rain started pouring. I have nowhere else to go. I can't go to Ej and Railey, they can't know that I've been in love with my best friend's boyfriend. Obviously I cannot go to Zack and tell him what I feel, that will be a huge mistake. My mind was completely blank. I reached for my phone and dialed Jacob's number. I just need someone to talk to. I don't care if he'll joke around or give irritating remarks... I just need him. I need him to be with me. Beside myself, he is the only who knew about Zack.

"H-h-hello?"

"Hello, Summer nasan ka? Pupuntahan kita."  Nagmamadali niyang tanong.

"Nasa tapat ng office"  Nahihiya kong sagot sa kanya sabay baba ng telepono. Maya maya pa ay may kumakatok na sa bintana ng kotse ko. Nakita ko siya na nakatayo sa ilalim ng ulan. Basang basa, nilalamig dahil sa malakas na ihip ng hangin. Dali dali kong binuksan ang pinto at bumaba ng sasakyan.

"Bakit ka nagpapaulan? Pasok na."  Pagalit ko sa kanya habang tumatakbo papunta sa passenger's side.

Pabukas na ako ng pinto ng naramdaman ko ang paghablot niya sa balikat ko. Halos madulas ako sa lakas ng hatak niya sakin. Imbis na magalit ay napatitig ako sa kanyang mga mata na seryosong nakatitig sa akin. Hindi ko maipaliwanag ang nakikita ko. Hindi ko alam ang iniisip niya ng mga sandaling iyon.

"Bakit?"  I finally said.

Umiling ito at niyakap ako ng mahigpit. Naramdaman ko na naman ang kabog ng dibdib ko. Naramdaman ko ang init ng kanyang yakap sa kabila ng malamig na hangin at patuloy na pagbuhos ng ulan.

"Nag-alala ako sayo..."  He tenderly whispered in my ears. I felt my neck shiver. I felt the sincerity in his voice. I felt that he really cared, that he was really worried. I let out a sigh of relief, at least someone still cares.

"Thank you."  I replied back still feeling the warmth of his embrace. Jacob did not need to use words to comfort me or to console me. Without using any words, I felt that he knew how hurt I am. Without using any words, I felt his support. Without using any words, I felt him telling me that he's just here and that I can rely on him.  Hindi ko akalain na makukuha ko ang ganitong klaseng suporta sa isang lalaki na noon ay kinaiinisan ko, isang lalaki na walang ginawa kung hindi inisin at iritahin ako. Ngayon, masaya ako na nakilala ko siya. Masaya ako na andiyan siya.