Dream Guy

72nd

-Vallerie's POV-

"Okay. I'll tell you everything. On one condition" he said. I raised an eyebrow. The nerve to break up with me and have a condition when I'm simply asking the important questions?

But then again, I need answers.

I clicked my tongue, "What's your condition?" I asked. He sighed, "Simple"

"Hahayaan mo ulit akong ligawan ka. It's up to you if you'll still take me back, pero you'll let me court you and bother you"

I gulped. I didn't expect that. But at the same time I should have. I don't wanna agree, but this is the dream guy we're talking about. And plus, he literally said I can choose if I'll take him back. Easy right?

"Okay then. Deal. Now, let me ask the questions. You will have to answer them honestly, something I hope you still have in you"

He smiled, "Go ahead then"

Fucking smile. God damn it ugh.

Control yourself, Vallerie.

"First, let's talk about your dream. You're sure you're
'itsyaguy'? Really?"

"Okay, the username is weird but whatever. And yes, I'm positive I'm that guy. And the tweet I posted, that was exactly the truth" he answered.

Tangina di ako nasasanay na nageenglish ng seryoso si XYZ ahh.

"Okay then. Now, about our past relationship. You say Carrie controlled you. How did she?" I asked.

He licked his lips, like this was the question he's been preparing for.

"Okay. Remember that I had ex girlfriends before you? Well, one of them left me because of Carrie. She didn't really tell me but I figured out through some...detectives. Well anyway, she left because Carrie told her that she'll hurt her family. She didn't want to believe at first but, Carrie began. She decided to kidnap her little brother and only gave him back when we broke up"

"And so? You didn't give the answer yet" I said, growing too impatient.

He sighed, "Well, a similar thing happened to us. Only this time, ako ang tinakot niya. She told me that she'll hurt you, reminding me of how capable she is of doing that through my ex. And so, pumayag ako sa conditions niya. I'll break up with you and be her boyfriend"

Stunned. The word that would absolutely explain me right now. I literally look surprised and shocked. He had tears in his eyes. The way he explained to me what happened...it wasn't easy for him to say those words. Para bang, nahihirapan siya just by explaining it.

I saw his glassy eyes. And at that moment naramdaman ko lahat ng karupokan ka nag-activate sa katawan ko. I immediately took a handkerchief and handed it to him.

He chuckled, "Funny how these scenes appear in dramas, only the guy does it"

I smiled, "Reality sucks. Must have sucked more for you though. I'm sorry to hear this. I didn't even listen to you"

He shook his head, "No, I'm sorry. Pinaniwala ko sa sarili ko na mabilis kitang makakalimutan para madali lang ang buhay mo at mag-mukhang gusto ko si Carrie. But I was lying to myself. I lied to myself to the point of hurting you"

This time ako na yung naiiyak. It all finally made sense now. Carrie approaching me sa mall, being ever so confident that he'll leave me. Him "saving" me sa rooftop even though nothing really happened. Them saying he lost because of me. Angel telling me YZ's lying.

"Also, I hope you don't mind but..."

"But what?" I asked.

"I was the one who kissed you sa Kissing Booth"