When the Sun hides

Fifteen

Ken has been trying to contact Cat despite the fact she's already ignoring him. Silent tears continued to fall from his now puffy eyes. He's been crying for hours. He still couldn't believe that she has left him.

He made up his mind to give up his career as a member of SV19 and try to do his best in the corporate world. Maybe ask her that question and build a family with her. Maybe it was time for him to make her inner dreams come true. It was one of the hardest decisions to make but he couldn't lose the woman he loves. Yet, Cat still decided to modify their future.

Sobrang nasasaktan siya pero alam niya rin naman na ginawa ito ni Cat para sa kanya. He also knows how painful this is for her. Seeing her cry because of him is like piercing a needle in his heart. Sobrang nasasaktan siya at naiinis sa sarili.

She has done so much for him and he couldn't even fight for her and their relationship. Maybe her parents were right, he is no good for their daughter. She deserves better, much better than him.

But he still wants her. He loves her.

"Kain ka muna, Ken." Sabi ni Stell at inilapag ang tray ng mga pagkain. They stayed silent and did not bother to ask him, though they were shocked by what they witnessed. Hindi sila naniniwala noong una sa girlfriend issue pero pagkatapos ng nasaksikan nila, totoo nga pala talaga.

Hindi rin naman nila magawang magalit kay Ken. They are like brothers. They know the hardships that everyone has gone through, especially Ken. He is far from his family. He has never seen his parents for ten years as they are working overseas. And maybe his girlfriend was the only one he has with him.

"Hindi pa rin kumakain?" Tanong ni Pablo. Umiling naman si Stell.

"Umiiyak pa rin siya." Sabi pa ni Justin. Bakas sa mukha nila ang pagaalala sa kaibigan.

"Ang sakit makita na ganyan si Ken. May pagka-weird siya pero ngayon ko lang siya nakitang umiyak ng ganyan." Stell said once more and drew a long deep breath. Aside from Justin, he's the second member who is close with Ken. Madalas silang magbiruan at magtawanan kaya sobrang apektado rin siya sa nangyayari ngayon.

"Bilib ako sa ex niya. She is selfless. Ken decided na umalis nalang sa grupo but she knows this is his life. Sobrang sakit nito para sa kanilang dalawa." Said also by Josh while drying his hair. Napatingin sila sa isa't isa at sabay sabay na napabuntong hininga.

"I feel sorry for them pero wala naman tayo magagawa. This is part of the contract. This is one of the consequences well, more like an aftermath of being an idol." Pablo, being the leader and straightforwardly stated. The other members just took deep breaths. "And this has caused so much worry to the fans." They sighed.

"Yes. But I don't like some fans calling her names. I read also that they have traced her plate number, her house address, and where she works. Sobra na sila." Dagdag pa ni Josh. Sumangayon naman si Justin. Hindi lingid sa kaalaman nila ang lahat ng ginagawa ng mga taong humahanga sa kanila, kasama na rin dito ang mga hindi magagandang bagay. Nalulungkot sila dahil sadyang mayroong mga taong lumalagpas na sa linya. Because of how hard they idolize their group, they tend to be confused about what is right and wrong, what us enough and too much on being fans.

"May nababasa rin akong ganoon. Ang creepy. Sana tumigil na sila lalo na't bumalik na naman si Ken. She doesn't deserve those words. Parang kino-condemn na nila siya. "

"Hindi rin naman tayo pwedeng makisali." Sagot ni Pablo.

"Maybe we should post some messages using our personal accounts. General lang. No name dropping then delete it afterward. Some fans are smart enough to comprehend that and will relay our message to others." Suhwestiyon ni Josh. Napaisip naman sila. "I just want to make it clear to them that we don't tolerate those kinds of things. They are judging her as if she commits a heinous crime. At sabi mo nga di ba.." sabay baling nito kay Pablo. "... choose to be kind."