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RINA'S

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RINA'S

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"P'wede naman tayong hindi pumunta. Sasabihin ko na lang kay Lex."

Pilit kong nginitian si Isaac. Kanina niya pa ako tinatanong kung ayos lang ba talaga sa 'king magpunta sa after party ng trabaho ni Lex na napag-usapan namin kaninang umaga. I can see the concern in his eyes as he looks at me.

"Maayos na ako. Saka nakakahiya kay Lex kasi nakaoo na tayo sa kaniya kanina," I answered.

"Talagang okay ka na ha? Earlier, you were just so broken. I can't help but to feel anxious about you." Napakamot pa si Isaac sa batok niya bago nagbuntong hininga. "Sorry. Ang paranoid ko."

I chuckled with what he said before wrapping my arms around his. "I need diversion from crazy things going inside my head. I think this party will help me," I assure him.

Sabay kaming lumabas ni Isaac ng apartment niya at kaagad na tinungo ang kotse na iniwan ni Lex. Hindi naman daw kasi p'wedeng mag-motor kaming dalawa papunta sa club kung saan gaganapin ang after party kasi nga kasama ako.

Sandali akong natigilan nang pagbuksan ako ni Isaac ng pinto sa passenger seat.

"What? Tama namang pagbuksan ang babae ng pinto ng kotse 'di ba?" clueless niyang tanong sa akin na ikinatawa ko naman.

"Do I look okay with my dress? Feeling ko hindi bagay sa akin ang damit ni Yngrid."

Natigilan siya sa random na tanong ko. I don't know but I want to hear from Isaac's mouth that I look okay. I never seek for someone's assurance. So, even for me, I am wondering why I want to have Isaac's approval.

He raked his gaze through my body before giving me a gentle smile. He held my left wrist where there's a bondage wrapped around it. Natigilan ako sa ginawa niyang paghaplos do'n.

Memories of what happened earlier came back to my mind. If Isaac wasn't there to stop me from attempting to end this hopeless life, I wouldn't be here standing in front him.

"You are beautiful, Rina. Actually, you're extra beautiful for being here with me, tonight."

I stared at Isaac in awe because of what he said. He keeps on running the pad of his thumb over my bondaged wrist. Then he cupped my right cheek and slightly caressed it. "You are beautiful, Rina. I want you to remember that. If ever mang makalimutan mo, feel free to ask me and I'll tell you."

Unti-unting gumuhit ang ngiti sa mga labi ko. After what happened earlier, I didn't know I can smile now. But this man proved me that even people who suffer with depression and anxiety can be truly happy with the right person.

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