My Perfect Stranger

-Sweet Escape-

"Good Morning! Natawagan ko na pala parents mo at si Keith. Sabi ko nasa Medical Mission ka, like what I told Mrs. Cesar." bati sa akin ni Aidan. Hindi ko na maalala nangyari kagabi. I slept without even knowing how. Hindi ko na nga naalalang tawagan sina Papa. Buti na lang naalala niya.

"Good Moring din. Sorry ha, nakatulugan kita. Salamat sa pagtawag kina Papa." I told him while yawning. Nasaan na ba kami?

"You're welcome. Saan mo gusto kumain?" His face is beaming but his eyes doesn't do the same.

I stared at his eyes and noticed that there are dark circles under it. "Natulog ka ba?" He met my stare then looked away.

"I took a nap. Medyo malayo pa tayo kaya kumain muna tayo." He deflected the topic. He step on the gas and we're moving again. I didn't remove my stare at him. I know he's lying. Halatang hindi siya natulog.

I let it pass and change the topic as well. "I had a weird dream. Someone's singing in my dream. I didn't see his face though but I know he's a guy lulling me to sleep." He cringed a bit. I didn't mentioned that in my dream, it was Dax. I called out to him but he didn't even spare me a glance. Hanggang sa panaginip, sinasakatan niya ako.

"Did it help you sleep well?" His voice is a bit curious.

"Yeah. Thanks ha." He suddenly darted his head towards me.

"For what?" his eyes have a hint of curiosity.

I smiled bitterly. "For running away with me again." I know he's hurting as well but I need him. He's the only one I wanted to be with right now. Call me selfish I feel secure when I'm with him.

"Akala ko para dun sa kanta." He murmured but I heard it.

"Anong kanta?" Now it's my turn to get curious. He paused for a moment. Then there was silence. A deafening silence. He didn't answer me.

His phone is suddenly ringing. We both looked at it on the mobile holder. I flinched when I saw the name of the caller.

"Do you want me to answer the call?" He said as I transferred my gaze at him.

"Ikaw bahala. It's your phone." I looked straight on thee road and pretended that I don't care but deep inside I'm dying to hear his voice.

In my peripheral view, he picked up the phone. He's tapping on the screen then throw it at the back seat. I shot him a horrified glance.

He hit on the break and met my eyes. "Can we just forget everyone for a while? Pwede bang ako muna ang bida ngayon? Hell, I know it's not easy but I wanted to be selfish kahit ngayon lang. Kahit ilang araw lang wag mo muna siyang isipin. Pwede ba yun, Anna?"

His eyes bore deep into mine. I'm feeling his agony now. Whatever pain I'm feeling right now, it's nothing compared to what he feels. Kung meron mang sobrang nasasaktan sa mga nangyayari ngayon sa aming lahat, siya yun. How in the world our situation be as complicated as this? Can I press the rewind button and make things different?? Can I erase this feeling and teach my heart to love this man in front of me instead??

"I'm sorry, Aidan. I'm so so sorry for hurting you. If only I can change the situation para wala ng masaktan, para hindi na ganito kahirap at kagulo, gagawin ko. I'm so sorry...I don't wanna hurt you anymore....." I croaked. God! What the hell!?

He shifted his gaze forward. "Kahit ilang araw lang, Anna. Huwag mong ipahalata sa akin na mahal mo siya. Kalimutan mo muna siya kahit ngayon lang...." He said it with a hint of hurt.

Fuck this life! "......I'll try...." I say softly and looked down.

He step on the gas again. "Kain na muna tayo."