10 YEARS GAP ( Book 1 ) [ ✔ ]

Chapter ᵗʷᵉⁿᵗʸ

MARKS POV

September 15, 2019. Thursday.

Today was Mika's Birthday. It has been a year since I've waited for her and I to meet again, and so things could fall right on its place. I want to see her so badly, It was suffocating when I couldn't get to see her smile. I want to kiss her lips again, and be beside her like what my dreams have been happening. I want to hear her say 'I love you' once again.

Thats enough to say, I missed her. But its not enough to express how much I missed her.

The day I left London, to steer clear selfishness in our relationship. It was the idea which will benefit the both of us. It will worsen us if one of us will be selfish. Space and Understanding was the most important thing for the both of us.

I taught of going back to london to see her. And spend time with her, since the day I knew she had sickness... that distanced us. We had to continue our part, our dreams to pursue each other. We had to be selfless to be selfish, we had to part for each other.

Tonight was my flight, and tonight... I'm surprising her. I can't wait no more.

Maybe I can't get myself together when i see her, or even just take a glimpse of her it will drive me crazy already. Ganoon kalaki ang epekto niya sa 'kin.

"Mark, kumain ka muna baka gutumin ka sa flight mo mamaya." My mother reminds holding the door knob and then smiling widely at me. She had always supported me with Mika, and now she's guiding me with seeing her again.

"Sige, bababa na ako."  I answered returning her smile. She slightly nod and closed the door, leaving me again in my quiet room.

Yes, I love her. I love you Mika. My mind suddenly says, lacing me with a smile. I love her. Yes I do.

MIKA'S POV.

"Her condition is Complicating, she needs the surgery. " i heard my doctor and my mother chat beside my bed,  I pretended like I was asleep so I could get the chance to hear my real condition. "Whats the percentage of her living chance?" My mothers voice was soft and frigid, she's sad.

"Base on my perception, she couldnt last a year." I slightly opened my eyes only to see the doctor taking her glasses off in frustration. "But the surgery, could help right?" I saw how my mom almost knelt down, she was a crying mess. I can't help it. How could my mom hide this sickness of mine for so long... at least i could aid myself when Im aware. Im so disappointed and I dont even know why im getting thru this pain.

My heart suddenly hurt thinking of my condition, my heart keeps hurting lately. Maybe im really dying after all.

It hurts.

It really hurts.

"Doc. Please let her live longer. " My mother begs and I saw the sympathy in the doctor eyes. If I were to die, at least let me have a moment with Mark for the last time. I want to see him and say my farewell if Im really going to die.

"I will, she needs the surgery to live longer and healthy. But it depends on how capable her heart would strengthen." My mom nods and looks at me sadly. "She's not allowed to be stressed nor sad. She has to be happy and satisfy her heart with Joy." The doctor adds tapping my mother's back calming her. "Thank you, we will pay you more. Just please I'm begging you...let her live longer." The doctor nods and smile before leaving my hospital room.

My mom was still bleak and sobbing.

I now open my eyes widely and held her hand tightly, making her look at me shocked. "Ma, call mark please." She stood up and frowned at me.