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"Who was that?" Brie found me outside. Heath just left a few seconds ago so I figured she saw that I was with someone.
I sighed heavily and walked towards her. "Let's go inside first," I said.
She looked at me in confusion but I think she understands me a little bit, knowing that I would explain what she saw earlier. And her instincts was too great.
I followed her until we sat down to the couch. I became conscious because I was sweaty. Para akong madumi.
I glanced at her. She pick up the remote and turn the television off, facing me. I bit my lip and let out a sigh.
"That was someone I met in London," I started telling her. She seems focused on listening to me so I faced her more. "He helped me something about Chase. It seems like Chase was playing around with women in London. He was there, too. I only found out the moment I was there." Her eyes widened, as if she can't believe what I said. "It means, he was just toying with me." My voice sounded sad.
Hinampas niya iyong sofa at masamang tumingin sa akin. "I knew Chase was an asshole! I can't believe he would do that," asik niya. "What's his name again?" She asked.
"Heath. I don't even know his last name," sambit ko.
"Really?" Hindi makapaniwalang tanong ni Brie ngunit nagulat siya sa sagot ko, parang nagtataka.
Wala sa sarili akong napatango. My heart was still beating faster and louder. I can't stop thinking what Heath did to me. It was just a kiss, why is my heart over-reacting? I'm sure it's nothing to him. But does it matter to me? Well, of course! He was my first kiss! It should've been Chase.
But why should it be Chase? Why am I not guilty for kissing someone else in front of him? Do I still like him? Or did I? I must be out of my mind.
"Allison! Are you listening to me?" Nakapamaywang si Brie nang lumingon ako sa kanya. "I said, I'll skin him alive. Are you going to approve?"
"Sure!" Mabilis kong sagot. Crap, I didn't even hesitate.
Malakas na tumawa si Brie kaya umiwas ako ng tingin. "Seriously?" Lumapit siya sa'kin at hinawakan ang balikat ko saka inalog yon. "Are you my cousin? Are you possessed by a good spirit?" She talked nonsense.
Tinabig ko ang kamay niya. "Stop it, Brie. I'm thinking," sabi ko.
Nanlaki ang mata niya. Kumunot naman ang noo ko. I was afraid she would hear anything on my mind so I excused myself to shower because I am really sweating.
"Just talk to me about anything, okay?" Masiglang sabi niya.
Ngumiti ako at tumango. "Oo naman," sambit ko.
I spent an hour inside the tub. I was not myself. Everytime I touch my lips, I remember Heath's face. His scent, his smile and everything I know about him. I bit my lip to stop myself from thinking about him and just finished showering.
