Byenn's POV
A week past and here I am, standing infront of him... in the old house.
We're looking at each other face to face, here in the living room.
He's looking at me intently with those sharp eyes.
He must be furious right now because of what I said earlier.
Hindi mo ako mapapaalis rito. Alam mo kung bakit nandirito pa ako. Hindi ako makaka-alis... at hindi ako aalis hanggat wala pa akong maalala. he said confidently into my eyes.
But he can't... he's long gone. Patay na siya and he need to go through the light once it appear again.
I know him already... his life when he's alive. His name... his relationship to Loraine... what happened to him... how he died, and why he stayed.
And it's all because he has a mission.
But now, it has changed.
Lies. I mumbled in my thought.
I know now.
He already gives up and now... the only reason for him in staying...
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...is Keisha.
May alam ka. his face expression suddenly changed while still looking into my eyes.
I guess he reads what's in my mind.
Anong nalaman mo? his forehead crease.
And before I could say I just found him right where I stand holding both of my arms at nakayuko so he could see my face.
Sabihin mo, anong nalaman mo?! Wala parin akong naaalala sa nakaraan ko kaya kung may nalalaman ka paki-usap. Paki-usap... sabihin mo. he said begging but when I look straight in his eyes... fright is visible to it.
I can't do this. I must be helping him but it turns out... its complicated.
It's his mission, and he should be the one to find out.
A decision between the living and the dead must not interfered without their consent.
He's a friend, and I meant to help in. I want to help but I cannot if his reason is not what it used to be then.
This could hurt both of them... him and Keisha. It must be selfish but everything should be in place. And talking about what should be in place... it means they couldn't stay together because it will bring commotion or else... danger.
I can't put my friends in danger. I can't loose a friend. Not ever...
Just before I knew, a tear rush from my eyes. At ang expression niya ay biglang lumambot then I feel his grip on my arms loosen.
I feel how his right thumb wipe those tears away and I feel this something in me. I feel my heart skip just looking right into his eyes.
We're just staring at each other when someone knock on the door kaya mabilis kong iniwas ang mga mata ko sakaniya at lumayo. I fix myself and face the direction of the door and there, Keisha burst in with a smile plastered on her face.
Hi! Na-miss niyo ba ako? May dala akong pagkain. she said waving two plastic bags in the air kaya awkward naman akong napalingon sa katabi ko na nakatingin parin pala sakin.
I turn to face Keisha again and let out a force smile.
You came just on time. Na-miss kita, Keisha. I happily said and walk to her and embrace her.
She's gone for 2 weeks because she's too busy at work and now she's promoted as secretary. I am so proud of her. She's my bestfriend.
