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Love is a matter of choice, and loving someone is a choice. I don’t know where this ‘love’ will take me. Basta ang alam ko, I chose to love her, instead.
“You know it’s my first time to attend this ball.” Eliza said while clinging on my arm.
“Talaga?” I asked. “Bakit naman?”
“Ayaw ni mommy.” She said simply. “She doesn’t even want me to be with any guys.”
“Hindi nga ako nakapag-prom.” She added.
With that, I stopped in my tracks. Tumigil din siya. Hearing that from her, I remember the moment when I missed to escort Kim during her prom. And that was something I have regretted, even now.
“Bakit?” Eliza asked.
I shook my head. “May naalala lang.”
We continued walking. Pero hindi pa rin mawala sa isip ko yung araw na yun. I was so stupid for choosing my friends over my girlfriend. Pinagsisihan ko yun. Because since that day, everything changed.
“Ikaw, sino yung naging date mo during your prom?” she asked.
“When I was a junior, hindi ako umattend.” I said.
“How about on your senior year?” she asked.
I heave out a sigh. “I chose not to go.”
“Bakit naman?” tanong niya. “Akala ko nga ang dami mong na-idate.”
I never had my prom as well. Hindi ako umattend dahil wala akong date. Yun kasi yung araw na nalaman kong umalis na pala si Kim. She left me without saying a single word. At simula noon, I chose to hate her.
“We’re here.” I said, without bothering to answer her. “Let’s just enjoy the night.”
Nung makapasok na kami sa party hall, lahat ng mga mata naka-titig sa amin. Some were taking photos of us, while others are whispering to each other.
Eliza’s grip on my arms tightend. “I’m nervous.”
I looked at her and smiled. “Come on. You look perfect. You don’t have to worry.”
“Just smile babe.” I said.
She obliged. I looked around to find some people I know. From a far, nakita ko ang highschool friends ko, and that includes Gab. I immediately looked away. I don’t know if I really want to see them tonight. I don’t want to see him with Kim tonight.
“Do you have some friends here?” I asked Eliza.
She shook her head. “Hanapin nalang natin si Kim.”
“Bro!” Cholo called.
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The Last Shot
FanficWe all have choices to make, chances to take. But what if you made a mistake? And you only have one last chance at stake? Will you choose to quit? Or will you hold on to that last chance and take The Last Shot?
