Tri-Mance

43.Secret Goodbye

Erzaleigh's POV

Today is our rest day because of the preparation for our exam.

We are supposed to study but I already did,and Zarniah's done as well.

We start to talk about Lax and Rhian.

Rhian is absent today because of the works and meetings she have.

"Now is your chance,Erza. Don't be kill joy"Zarniah told me the nth time to go to the other room and talk to Lax.

Pardon? Me? No thanks.

She pulls me off to my chair and I lost my control so I almost fell.

"Ano ba?!"I shouted to her.

"Let's go na kasi. You're so arte"Zarniah answered an accent.

She's the one who's too girly.

I wasn't able to do anything so I just went to their room. Pyra was talking to her friends when I entered their room. And Jino,like always,he's just sleeping with his headset on his ears.

Oh by the way,Gwen the guy will be absent for the whole week for his training. Uhm,for me. The training for me. If you know what I mean.

So I entered their room like it's my room and sat at the front.

I didn't see Hana today. Wow,wala siyang pakulo for today.

Anyway,Zarniah went to Lax for sure she'll ask Lax to talk to me.

Why do I even have to talk to him? Baka isipin pa niya that I am taking the chance to talk to him since wala si Rhian.

Someone tapped me from the back so I face it. Then it's Alucard.

"Can you come with me?"he asked.

I was about to answer but Lax answered it.

"No,she can't"suddenly Lax came near to us.

My eyebrow raised,is he trying to be strict to me right now? What for?

"Of course I can"I answered Alucard and didn't mind Lax. He smiled so we started to walk.

But then,Lax pulled my wrist aggressively.

"Lax,she agreed. What the hell is your problem?" I noticed that Alucard's voice started to be pissed off. Not again. I'm tired of the sane scenario everyday.

"For sure she's just pleased. Huwag mo na siyang pilitin Alucard"Lax answered Alucard.

They started to stare to each ither like eye to eye and I can feel the tension to both of them.

"Back off Lax,I'm not pleased. I want to go with Alucard. So stop acting like you care for me. You have your Rhian anyway,so why don't you just stop? You're being a two timer"I said to Lax and I got his attention.

As I say those words,I can see the pain on his eyes. Like he didn't knew I can say such thing.

"Sorry,I'm just being honest."I apologized and sighed. My glance went to Alucard and give him a sign that we should go.

As I started to walk,I can hear his footsteps away from me as well. Seeing the person you love being hurt is not that easy. But sometimes,you have to sacrifies what you feel for each other to make the person he should prioritize happier.

Alucard faced me when we were already far from their room.

"This is not worth it,Erza"he said so I looked at him directly.

Oh,of course...how can I forget that he's also affected in everything?

"What do you mean?"I asked him trying to sound okay even if I'm not. I'm sick of Lax's immature decisions. And actions as well. But what can I do? I love him.

"Seeing you here with me right now,I'm glad"he said and sighed "But knowing that your heart is in him,it hurts"he continued.

I look down and didn't face him. I hate making Alucard feel heart broken because of me.

"I'll let this kind of situation happen right now,pero hindi ko 'to papatagalin Erza. Please choose and stay with only one person." the way Alucard talk,I know that he's in pain. And I feel sorry for him.

Suddenly, I felt a tear fell down my left eye. I quuckly wiped this off and walked faster.

"Stop running from it Erza. Please." he said.

"I just need you to stay with me for now... I need you Alucard" I answered while crying.

He gave me a fake smile and slowly went towards me and hug me. He's someone special to me as well. I can't bear not being with him or at least see him in my life.

I cried as he hug me tight. He's such a kind person for me not to choose.

"Why this sudden thing,Alucard? Why now?" I asked him.

He didn't answer instead gave me a kiss on my forehead.

Alucard's POV

*Flashback*

"So what are your plans,hijo?" my aunt asked. I am now in the family reunion of the Tachibana clan.

"I'm still going to finish my school year in our university, Auntie" I answered her. She nodded and continue eating her salad.

"I've already worked on your passport, Alucard. For sure your Mom will be surprised ones she knew that you'll live with her" one of our relative said and laugh.

I laugh as well but it's a fake one. Living with my Mom in London? I really don't like it. I'd rather live with the worst people I know than to live with my Mom.

"As soon as you get there,you should find a partner in life. Your looks would be wasted if you don't marry hijo" another relative.

I already have a partner in life, but because of my Mom I'll be leaving her. I know that Erzaleigh loves Lax, but I keep on fighting and tell myself that it's never too late. But I think today is the time where I should take a rest.

I looked at that relative of ours and smiled.

"I will marry after I graduate from my course, Tito. Thank you for your concern" I stood up and bowed to all of them. "It's nice to have a talk with you all. I'll see you in London" I said after I bowed and leave them in the table.

As I leave this room, my heart starts to feel pain like I always do. Erzaleigh is the best person that ever happend in my life, and now I'll be leaving her. I went to our car and sat on the back.

"Let's go home Manong. Mag aaral pa ako" I said and Manong nodded.

*End of Flashback*

Matagal kong niyakap si Erzaleigh. I feel happy that she needs me kahit minsan man lang.

She was crying so hard and my uniform is already wet. I just giggled and continue comforting her.

I have plans to tell her everything. At this moment, I will be confessing and start to get away from her. Kailangan niyang sanayin ang sarili niya na wala ako.

I saw Lax from a far glance and Erzaleigh is still hugging me. Tight like she doesn't want to lose me.

After our hug I faced her again.

"Do you like to have dinner with me later?" I invited her.

"I'll try *sniff* What for Alucard?"she asked me.

"I'll tell it later" I smiled and pat her head.

Zarniah came so I left them there and then went to our room.