Great Love, waits!

It's still You.

"It's not gonna work this time, Idan! Niloloko ko lang ang sarili ko, simula nang buuin ko ang buhay ko na kasama ka, na hinayaan kong tumagal ang relationship na to ngayong alam ko kung sino ang laman ng puso mo!", Angel said.

"I'm sorry. You know I tried.", he said.

It's been 5months when they broke up. Same reason.

I've tried very hard to forget all my feelings for her. But he ended up hurting Angel. Kapag tinitingnan niya si Angel, si Sarah ang nakikita niya.

Minahal niya si Angel. Pero mas lamang ang pagmamahal niya kay Sarah. And wala siyang lakas ng loob na ligawan ito. Financial stability, okay na. Friendship, okay na. Pero yung image niya na papalit-palit ng girlfriends, wala siyang laban.

Even if I chose to pursue her, hindi pa rin pwede. She has a boyfriend now for two years.

At the age of thirty, akalain mong na-Friend Zone siya.

All he can do is to make sure na hindi masasaktan si Sarah.

Sarah's POV

Lloydie is a good friend. Simula nang ginawa nila yung third movie nila last year, I consider him as a Best friend. He's always there for me. He can handle my mood swings. And he's my confidant whenever na may tampuhan kami ng boyfriend ko na si Matteo.

Now that he's trying to move on from a 4years failed relationship with Angel, I'll make sure that I'm here for him.

We used to go out sometimes. When our schedule permits. And now that we're opt to do another movie together, we can spend more time with each other like normal best friends do.

"So how are you, really?", I asked him. We're having lunch on our favorite steak house here in Taguig.

"Well, I'm good. Okay naman ang lahat. Been trying to focus on my businesses.", Lloydie said.

"Hmm, businesses? Really? No girls?"

"Wala. Anong akala mo sakin, ganon kabilis magpalit?"

"Don't dare ask me that question. You know the answer, already.", I replied.

"Ouch! Got offended. Wala na ba akong karapatang magbago? I mean, I'm not getting any younger."

"Exactly, my point. Look! I didn't mean to offend you. I'm sorry. Okay?", then I hold his hand. "But your still handsome.", I smiled and winked at him.

"Oo na lang, Sarah.", he replied. "How bout you? You and Matteo?"

"We're good. All is well. Didn't you notice na hindi na ko nagdadrama sayo or to Ate Juday?"

"Yeah, actually, napansin ko yun. Same Sarah, would call me, at the middle of the night, just to cry or share something bout her current relationship.", then he laugh.

"Hey, hey! Watch your words, mister. Never did I interrupt you. I always asked you kaya kung nakakaistorbo ako, ang sabi mo hindi."

"That's because, I don't have a choice.", he replied.

"Oh, now I know. Hindi na mauulit."

"Hindi bagay ha. Nanalo ka lang ng Best Actress award, inaartehan mo na ko ha.", he giggles. "You know, I can't say NO to you."

"Yeah! That's why I love you and I care about you."

"Well, thank you for your care and love." Then they both laugh.

Hindi namin napansin na natapos na namin yung pagkain. Hinihintay na lang namin si Direk Cathy. May hidden agenda kasi ito para madiscuss yung story ng bagong movie na gagawin nila this year.

Maya-maya, dumating na ang hinihintay nila. "Hi Sars, Hi Lloydie.", bati ni Direk Cathy then make beso. Naupo ito at umorder muna ng drinks then proceed to the discussion ng movie. "Dederetsohin ko na kayong dalawa. Lalo ka na Sars. Anong kaya mong gawin for this movie? To tell you, honestly, there might be scenes na kailangan ko ng daring and more mature Sarah Geronimo dito sa pelikula ko."

Hindi ako natulala sa tanong ni Direk Cathy, kundi sa nakikita ng dalawa kong mata.

Si Matteo, may kasamang babae na walang ginawa kundi magharutan papasok ng restaurant kung nasaan silang tatlo.

Wala akong magawa kundi tingnan silang dalawa ng babae niya. Na napansin ni Lloydie kaya sinundan niya ang direction ng tingin niya. Nang makita niya ito ay agad na ibinalik ang tingin sakin.

Narinig ko na lang si Direk na umiimik sa tabi ko, pero hindi ko siya matingnan. Hindi ko pa rin maalis ang tingin ko kina Matteo. Nagulat ako nang hinawakan ako ni Direk Cathy sa kamay.

"Sarah, I think we should go to another place. Umalis na lang tayo dito."

Alam kong nakita na rin ni Direk Cathy. After ng matagal kong pagkakatitig, ibinalik ko kina Direk Cathy and Lloydie ang atensyon ko.

"You're asking me what more I can offer, Direk? Whatever our movie requires, I'll give my all."

Hindi nakasagot sina Direk Cathy and Lloydie sa sinabi ko. Maybe, iniintay lang nila na pumatak ang luha ko. Pero hindi ko pinagaksayahan ni patak ng luha ko ang gagong yun.

Lloydie's POV

When I saw Matteo and his girl, I immediately looked at Sarah. I can see pain in her eyes, but as I look at it longer, those pains become anger.

She was still poised that time. And didn't lose her composure. Trying to be strong. She doesn't want to create tension as soon as possible. And then, she finally speaks.

"You're asking me what more I can offer, Direk? Whatever our movie requires, I'll give my all."

And I was like, God! I'm now witnessing a stronger Sarah. But thank God. She agreed to Direk Cathy to transfer another restaurant.

When she stood up, I immediately hold her hand to support her and accompany her as we leave the restaurant. Then, she stopped in front of Matteo's table.

Matteo was shocked when he realized it was Sarah who saw everything what he's doing. Matteo immediately stood up and tried to talked to Sarah.

On my surprise, Sarah immediately stopped Matteo from talking. "Hey, you don't need to talk and explain to me everything. And don't you dare create a scene here. Just enjoy your date. Nothing to worry, Matteo. It's done.", she said it in a calm way. "No, I mean, we're done.", then smiles.

We leave the restaurant. I'm still holding her hand as we go to to the parking lot. "You can't drive like that. Just come with me. Ipasundo na lang natin sa driver mo yung kotse mo."

While we're on my car, "You okay? If you want I could go back and beat him up.", I said to her trying to cheer her up.

"Oh, useless naman yan. Makakasama yun sayo. Hayaan na lang natin."

"Ngayon lang to, kanina ko pa gustong upakan."

"Tigilan mo ko, Lloydie. Hindi ka ganong tao. I'm fine. Don't wory bout me.", she looked at me and smiles.