MKT TRILOGY #1 [COMPLETED]

Chapter 60

"I wasn't expecting to see you here. Pero dahil nandito ka na rin ay pag-usapan na natin ito."

Kahit gusto ko man sabayan ang trip niya, I am not here to rekindle my relationship with him. I am here for my child. "Let's set a schedule for our turns to take care of our child." It took a lot of strength for me to say it.

He was staring at me intently, watching every move I made. "But let's make sure that on weekends, we're together. Weekends are family day-"

"Are you for real? Do you want that kind of set-up? Kasi ako ayaw ko. Do
y-"

"I don't see any point for us to stay together. A lot has changed-"

I tried my best to look at him straight in the eye but failed to. "I lost count of how many times I have lost you in my arms. I don't care how a lot has changed. I still want you."

I greeted my teeth; trying to stop myself from crying. Don't. Just don't. I can't show him how vulnerable I am.

"Maybe it's for the better if we just stay away from each other. We've caused so much pain. Madami na rin ang nadadamay."

His voice was so calm yet demanding.

"Naririnig mo ba ang sarili mo? A lot of peoples' life will be put in the line again kapag ipinilit na'tin ang isa't isa."

Napapikit ako ng makita ang pagtulo ng luha ninya at paghawak niya sa kamay ko.

"Wala na. Wala ng mapapahamak. I've given up everything. I've given up my position. Iniwan ko ang magulong mundong iyon para sa'yo."

"When I lost you 17 years ago and found you again, I was so happy. Kahit na pinaikot ako ng kaibigan mo. Pero kahit nahanap kita, madami paring hadlang. I had to chose. It was the hardest decision I ever made. Napilitan akong umalis, because if I didn't mas lalo kang mapapahamak. I left you all alone, and just watching you from afar fucking hurts me."

"Umalis ako hindi dahil pinili ko ang mundong kinalakihan ko. I left to formally put an end to my position as the fraternity's highest leader. I left not knowing if may babalikan pa ba ako. I left with the thought of having to spend a good and peaceful life with you once I come back. My father was against with my decision but he can't do anything. Kasi ikaw at ikaw ang pipiliin ko."

"I am done being selfless. I am done living in a chaotic world and putting other people first before me. I once found warmth and peace when I was with you. If being selfish means I get to be with you, then I will be selfish."

Naramdaman ko ang kirot ng puso ko sa mga sinabi niya. He gave up everything for me. Even if it was against his father's will.

"Just one more chance, please? Let me prove myself..." Ang mga banyaga niyang mata ay nagmamakaawa.

Kinuha ko ang mga kamay ko na hawak-hawak niya ngayon. Pinunasan ko ang sariling luha gamit ang panyo ko bago hawakan ang kamay niya.

"No, Leo. You don't have to prove yourself."

Hinaplos ko ang kamay niya. "I-I'll talk to you tomorrow to tell you my decision about this. Meet me at my company's rooftop, 5 PM sharp."

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RAENA ALMEDA

——last chapter na next then epilogue na :')).