Hidden Desire

Kc Miller and his whys

I woke up Sunday Morning nang wala na si Bianca at Sam sa kwarto ko. I know they had to go home and prepare for church. I went ahead and checked on my phone, there was a message from Casey.

Kc: Hey, I heard you moved back here in the Philippines. I've been meaning to talk to you. The last time we did, it was all messed up. Can we meet up? For old time's sake? 😕

Me: Where are you?

Kc: I live in Mandaluyong, but I could go anywhere you are.

Me: Cool, meet me at Gateway Mall, I'll see you in an hour?

Kc: Cool. I'll be waiting for you at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

Me: Cool. See you.

Kc: Aight, please take care on your way.

Me: Thanks, you do the same.

Bianca was right, it was time I face my past. Para maka-usad, kailangan ng closure. 7 years, is a lot of time to carry around this baggage. Gusto ko nang maging malaya, gusto ko nang subukang magmahal muli. Yung totoo at walang inaalalang kahit ano. I got ready for our meeting. I took a bath and got ready. I wore a pink straight cut dress, I tied my hair up in messy bun and wore tan heels. I put on some make up, just enough to highlight my eyes. Natapos akong magready after 45 minutes. Buti na lang at malapit lang ang Gateway Mall sa bahay. It's a Sunday morning so there are no traffic.

I drove to the meeting place, in my blue Subaru Imprezza. I parked at Basement One parking area. I walked to CBTL Cafe, the cafe isn't that packed. I saw Kc sitting at a cozy table for two. He smiled upon seeing me. I smiled back at him. I approached his table as he pulled out a seat for me.

"Thank you, Kc." I said smiling.

"Welcome, Rhi." He said.

"Do you want anything to drink?"

"Black Coffee will be good." I answered him.

He stands up and orders for us both. His smile was the same, charming and could make your heart skip a beat. But, I am here for closure and not to be impressed by him. My mind berated me. I sighed almost to myself. After a few minutes, Kc was back in our table, bitbit nya ang isang tray na may dalawang hot coffee. He sets the tray down in the table.

"Salamat, Kc." I smiled back at him.

"Wala yun. How have you been?" He asked me.

"Okay naman, in my 3rd year Second Term at School." I smiled back at him.

"I see." He smiled.

"Ikaw, it's been so long, how have you been?" I asked.

"I'm good naman Rhi, I'm in my 3rd year of Physical Theraphy." He said.

"Nice. Ang payat mo na Babs, also may toned muscles ka na." I quipped at him.

He smiled shyly at me before he took a sip of his coffee.

"Oo nga eh, pumayat na ako. You were my fitspiration, Rhian." He smiled.

"Wow, ako pa talaga, I was a little chubby back then." I replied.

"Nah, you weren't chubby back then. You look stunning by the way."

"Salamat, Kc." I replied.

"I don't want to make this long, Rhian.I wanted to see you to say I'm sorry. For leaving abruptly. For breaking your heart. I had to leave and I thought it would be better if I didn't tell you. I was hoping you and I could be together again." He said.