I can see the back of our house. Our house has two gates. One for the back and other at the front near the road.
"Please come inside." I said to the Joaquin's.
"I'm sorry our house was not that furnished." I bashfully said.
"No, it's simply elegant." Romulo said and I saw Anastasia nodding.
"It's look like an antique mansion." Rosa said. I smiled, because it is.
I lead them inside.
I saw Mom at the main door talking over the phone. When she notices our presence, she greeted us.
I explained everything and introduce the Joaquin's. Mom said that Romulo was one of our clients before. And, yes Romulo remembered Mom and said his late condolence for Dad.
The conversation of them went on. Rosa, Romeo and I were just listening in to their conversation.
Later in the afternoon the elders decided to stay here. So they can join the upcoming festival. Rosa is overjoyed and easily fell asleep. Romeo carried him and I lead them to my room.
"Thank you. " I said to Romeo but not looking at him.
"It's our duty." I agree with him. But what if it's not? They'll just leave someone there?
I'll sleep tonight in my Mom's room. While them we have two more bedroom.
"You know what. You look so familiar." He said.
"Huh? Maybe when we were still a child we met. " I nodded.
"Maybe." He agreed.
"Can I have your number? " He asked.
Penny said I need to move on. And the first thing is if someone ask for my number then I should gave it.
"Okay." I gave my number to him.
"Thanks. Friends? " He asked. He lend his hand.
"Friends. Again thank you for saving me." I laughed and get my hand.
That night we talk about things. The hobbies we would like to share or our differences. He tells me that he like me as his friend. He also told me that if he doesn't have a girlfriend maybe he'll grab the opportunity to be with me. But too bad he has a girl.
I told him that I can be a friend who can listen during his downfall. He thank me for the night. Now I'm searching for my Mr. Right. I'll text Penny about what happen but then suddenly my phone ring.
It's Third.
"Hello? Yes... Uhm I'm at the other Island... Afternoon... I don't know... We have visitors... You're coming right now!? No! " but before I say 'No' he end the call.
It's a trouble. Even Third is twenty-two and Romeo is Twenty-seven they are rivals with the same girl and clients. And Third always win because he uses their family name. And Romeo is so disappointed, I know some of those clients or girl, he deserve them.
This time I want to know more about myself, about love. Because I easily fall in love with those guy who doesn't see me as a girlfriend material. Call me desperate. But what if I grow old alone?
I shake my head. That's gross! I need to stop talking about love.
But what if your mate was one of the people you met.
I'm crazy, the little voice inside my head is talking about love.
"Lia. " I heard Mom. Oh no!
I hurriedly went out. I knew it! Hidalgo!
I drag him outside. There's no Romeo at the living room, good thing.
"I said No. I texted you." I'm mad now. This was just the first time.
"I'm sorry, I just want to see you. You know? I told you last night that I'm coming today. But you were gone." He said it with a sad voice.
"I forgot to text you." I said.
"What happened to that?" He asked looking down.
"I stepped on a broken shell." I answered, bitting my lower lip.
"Did you go to the hospital?" I saw his concerned.
I was just about to answer when Romeo came answering it.
"No need. I took care of her. " I was shocked cause I taught he was sleeping now.
"Romeo..." I heard Third whisper.
No. I don't want trouble.
"Go home." I whispered to Third and slightly pushed him.
"You knew him? " They both said in unison.
"I'm her best friend."
"He was my best friend."
Now it's my turn and Third said in unison.
"So I was? " I felt guilt crept me out.
"Cause you have your girl who can be your best friend. You know we can't be together. I don't want your girlfriend to be jealous. I know how it feels." I sighed.
I feel the same pain that I felt at the party.
"Go home Third. I don't want you anymore to my life. " I turn my back but he grabbed me.
"Why?" I feel my tears falling.
"You promised me that when you're back. You'll find me. That I will be your princess and you will be my knight." I shake my head.
The pain flow all over my body.
"You broke it. And with that we can't be together. I don't want to be hurt. I don't want your girl to feel jealous." I feel that he loosen his grip and that's the opportunity.
I walk back home sweeping all my tears. I don't look or bother to look at Romeo's reaction.
I run down at our basement. Here's where I spend my days when I'm not in the mood. I can see the shores through its windows. The scenery here gives me comfort.
"I'm easy to fall. I'm so easy to be fool. I need to stop. To stop loving someone whom I know can't love me back." I closed my eyes and take deeper breathes.
"You heart! You're functioning well, yet you fall for the wrong person." I sighed.
"I know you belong to me cause this what the fate gave. But you always fall for the wrong person. You always hold into promises that can't be done. You always fooled. So stop heart. I know you're hurt, but please we can survive this. Hold on. We will try not to fall. Just please hold on." I take more deeper breathes so I can calm my heart.
When I was four years old I was diagnosed with a heart disease. The doctor said that I need a transplant in order to survive. And that's the end of the story.
That's why I'm not suitable for strong emotions.
Every movements need to be limited. But how about for love? How can I stop those feelings that wanted to be out? How can I stop this heart loving all people who touch it?
