T.L. Ako Sa'yo

Chapter 60 (Too Late)

Arkin's POV

"Are you sure I can come?" tanong ko kay Drew as we are heading towards their condo.

"Oo, may pa-dinner daw kina Sheena." tugon ni Drew.

It's been weeks since the last time I saw Thia. I miss her. Maybe at least, I can use this as an excuse to see her.

"Pero, am I invited?" tanong ko ulit. Baka kapag nakita ako ni Thia, lalo pa siyang umiwas sa akin.

"Bakit? Bawal ka ba dun?" tanong ni Drew.

Hindi ko pa nasasabi sa kanya ang nangyari sa ospital. I bet Thia did not also tell Sheena about it.

"Ah, hindi naman. Baka lang kasi magulat sila na pupunta ako." wika ko.

"At saka, pupunta ang buong barkada." Wika ni Drew.

"You mean, Ace will be there?"

"Yeah, biruin mo si dok, napapadalas na ang pagsama niya sa atin. Maybe, he's so stressed sa hospital that's why he always talks to Thia." wika niya.

"Are they really that close?" diko mapigilang tanong.

"Yeah, they are like closer than ever. Minsan nga nagseselos si Sheena kay Wallace eh, you know, he seems to be Thia's bestfriend now." tugon ni Drew.

"Ah, see."

"Kung hindi ko nga lang sila kaibigan, I would think they are dating. You know, they have a special connection that I just can't understand."

Tahimik lang ako.

"For the past 10 years, si Wallace yung naging sandalan niya. Specially when, you know, when you broke up with her." wika ni Drew.

Tahimik parin ako.

"Thia really had a hard time. I'm telling you this because you should at least feel guilty for breaking up with her." wika pa niya.

I looked at him. "I guess so." Tugon ko.

"Well, why did you break up with her in the first place? I never had the chance to ask you."

"I was just stressed out that time, and you know, we were young, I didn't know what I was thinking." Tugon ko.

"Well, you better be good to her coz you know, you were her first love. I've never even seen her date for the past 10 years. Of course Sheena tried to set her up in blind dates, but she never showed up until Sheena gave up."

"She never dated anyone?" tanong ko.

"I'd even be happier than Sheena if I saw her dating. She has been single in like forever." Sagot niya. "Okay, were here. Let's go. Kanina pa tawag ng tawag si Sheena sakin. It feels so good to taste Thia's cooking in a long time." wika ni Drew. "And oh, don't tell Thia about what I said, baka mabugbog niya ako."

"Okay." Tugon ko.

Bahala na. At least, I could use Drew as an excuse to see her. I wanted to talk to her about what happened. I wanted to apologize. I wanted to explain.

"Okay, home sweet home!" wika ni Drew as he opened the door I was behind him. "Honey, I'm home!" sigaw niya.

"Honey! Thia and Wallace are dating!" narinig kong sigaw ni Sheena which made me stop from walking.

I felt like a statue. I can't move my feet. I felt my whole world fell apart.

"What?" Drew, was also surprised.