The Fake NERD

EPILOGUE

It has been 6 years. 6 long years. I've been happy. Sometimes I drift apart and let the past control me.

But I managed it all. Nagcollege ako sa states. Now, I'm a well-known cardiologist.

Hindi ko na kinailangan parents ko. Siguro sa pinansyal oo pero simula nung magkatrabaho ako, I've become stable.

Kung tatanungin niyo kung okay ako. Yes. I am. I've moved on. Finally.

I'm happy now.

But I know that Alex would always have a place in my heart even though he broke it into a million pieces.

"I'm happy now." I smiled. "I'm contented and even if I don't have someone to be with right now. Someday, I would find a man of my own." I told him.

"Pero syempre eto binabalikan nanaman kita. Diba ang effort ko? Napakabait ko talaga nu?" I continued chuckling lowly.

"I miss you Drew. There's no time of day I don't remember you and your brother. I wish you were here." I put on a small smile.

Hinaplos ko yung puntod niya. Its his death anniversary today. Inayos ko yung bulaklak na binili ko sa flower shop ni Czes.

Nakapangasawa na si Czes sa isanglalaking nakilala niya sa Ateneo. Approve naman ako sa guy. He's sweet and a good father.

Yup. May anak na sila. Its a twin. Isang babae at isang lalaki. Fraternal twins. They are so cute I always want to pinch their cheeks.

Napatingin ako sa relo ko. Isang oras na pala ang nakalipas. Lumalalim na din ang araw.

But still, I saw a shadow in front of me indicating that someone is standing behind me.

I looked at the figure. It was Alex.
He looked more mature and a bit taller. Nothing much, just a few improved features of him.

I wasn't surprised. Nakita ko siya sa US one time sa isang mall.

It was my first year sa America. So bumalik pala siya roon. Di ko man lang naisip.

Pero matagal na yun. Its been six years. I dated boys here and there but no one lasted long. It was just a one time date.

Until my feelings faded.

Someday my heart would find its stopping point.

So now, I'll let love find me.

"Allison." He called out of breath.

He didn't seem surprised. Maybe he expected me. Or maybe he knew from behind it was me.

He looked at me like he saw me for the first time though. Like I was a unique item at a store and he was fascinated.

We stared at each other. And it was like that for a few minutes and I didn't feel a thing.

It felt comforting that I could see him face to face without feeling anything. I could really prove that I don't need him in my life anymore.

We didn't talk. It was just us staring into each other's eyes. No words said and I looked away and half smiled.

"Goodbye."