A Journey of Two Spoliarium Lovers (A Fanfiction) (Journey Series)

Chapter 23

I woke the next day in my room. I can't erase the smile on my face. I rolled to face the ceiling and bit my lip as I tried to remember and keep everything in. I still can't believe that Harry and I just kissed. Damn, that sweet boy. I was thinking that it was a dream though. But as I rose up from the bed and saw that I was still in my gown from the wedding, I then realized that Maria and Jaime indeed got married. And I.... I kissed Harry Styles. A guy who has a nice voice, a gentleman, into photography, super cute and hot.

WHAT A LUCKY, STUPID, FREYA MAVOR.

I then smiled and went downstairs, only to see Maria, Jaime, Carmen, Mayor Rose, Tacoy and Macoy on the table, eating breakfast.

"YES!!!" Maria and Carmen shouted. Tacoy then teased Macoy, causing him to pout. Mayor Rose and Jaime laughed along.

"I have your grandpa as a witness Macoy." She smiled, pointing at Macoy, "We saw Harry in his outfit at dawn. And Freya is still in her gown. So, it's happening. Mom won."

"No." Macoy pouted as he gave coins to Maria.

"What's with me and the gown?" I smiled.

"Let me rephrase that." Tacoy said, "What's with you and Harry?"

"What-"

"You think we didn't see you at the third floor apo?" Jaime smiled, "We were looking at the sky with Maria and then you both were....kissing."

"Oh God." I bowed, blushing, "I'm sorry."

"No need to. As long as you're both together, that's what matters."

I then looked around and noticed that there was one lacking in the table: Harry. Harry's not here.

"Umm... Where's Harry?"

"Oooh, someone's looking for Harry." Macoy teased, causing others to tease me as well. I groaned in embarrassment.

"He left." Mayor Rose smiled, "We don't know where he is."

"Oh."

"You should eat breakfast first. He'll return soon enough."

But he didn't.

For a week, Harry wasn't around. We were all worried for him. Something must have gone wrong. Macoy tried calling him but he wouldn't respond. Mayor Rose then went back to Baguio with her family. And I remained in Biliran along with Maria and Tacoy, considering I have 2 weeks left before I can finally go back home. I sighed.

"Someone should call the authorities now." Tacoy said, "He's missi- Harry?"

We all turned to see Harry who was....fine. It's a miracle he didn't get hurt.

"Oh my God apo." Maria hugged him, "Are you alright? Were you hurt?"

He smiled, "No. I'm fine. I just....prepared my ticket home."

"Home?" Carmen asked in shock, "But I thought you still have 2 weeks left."

I was shocked, he's gonna leave now? I remembered when he told me that we have the same duration of stay in the Philippines. He told me before the wedding, while we were giving out invitations. And he's gonna leave now?

"You're gonna leave now?" I asked as we were by the bay.

He was silent.

"Harry?"

"You should go back there Freya. I'm leaving any-"

"You're leaving now?"

"Yes."

"Why? Something important?"

"Why do you care?"

I felt kinda offended but I tried to remain calm, "Uh, everyone was worried."

"Everyone or you?"

"Everyone including me. Don't you know that what you did scared everybody?"

He was silent. Again.

"Harry-"

"I don't like you Freya. No one does. And I don't wanna be here anymore. Get it? So don't think that we have a special connection." He then turned to leave until....

"Is that how you see me? Someone desperate to have a relationship?" I asked, causing him to turn, "I never asked to be kissed during that night-"

"Then why did you say yes?"

"I can't say no to you okay? You were one of the people I've treasured here. You have no idea how much you guys made my travel here so memorable. I value you same with everybody. That's why when you asked me if you can kiss me, I said yes. Because I am stupid enough to treasure people. I am stupid enough to give them what they want just for them to be happy. I am stupid enough to care."

"Freya-" He said softly.

"And I am stupid enough to love, to value people. To fall in love.... With you." I said as tears rolled down.

"Freya-"

"Please, if you want to go, I won't stop you. No one will. And just know... that if you need anything, we'll be here. I'll be here. Anytime."

"Freya please-"

"Goodbye Harry." I said as I left the bay, wiping the tears in my eyes.