Maybe this TIME

VI. Can't take some revelations

The most magical feeling when you're in love is the assurance of the both of you being together till the end. After not seeing him for 5 years I came across him again, I can't say that this is some kind of destiny but I am sure God has a purpose for it.

Napakalakas ng musika habang nagsasayawan ang iba.

Kami'y magkahawak-kamay na naglakad sa may hallway, ramdam ang pagkasabik sa higpit ng aming paghawak-kamay habang sumasabay sa ritmo ng musika ang pagpadyak ng aming paa, aking naalala noong siya'y una kong makita, isang lalakeng kung titignan mo'y walang direksiyon ang takbo ng buhay, walang kahit sino mang magpapalambot sa kanyang pusong matigas at sugatan.

Hindi ako makapaniwala na yung taong hindi ko lubos akalaing mamahalin ko at mamahalin din ako, heto kami ngayon, punong puno ng pagmamahal.

Lumapit kaming dalawa sa aming mga kaklase, ang ilan ay nagulat at ilan naman ay natuwa.

I know never naging social si Chris, kahit sa mga classmates namin but that night, I saw him talking with them, asking them about their lives and whereabouts.

While I sat down and watch him interact with others..

"Aika, okay ka na ba?", it was Khael

"Yep, Okay na kahit paano"

He then immediately grabbed my hand, dinala nya ako sa center stage while others are also dancing, he put his hand on my waist and the other one holding my hand with a rose.

Hindi na nga ako nakatanggi...

Habang kami'y sumasayaw, I was looking for Chris, I was afraid na baka mamaya mawala na naman siya bigla sa aking paningin,

nang aking marealize...

Khael was intensely looking at me, right through my eyes.

"Andito ako pero iba parin ang hinahanap mo" he said.

"Bumalik na pala siya after how many years, you've waited for him that long, those times na ako yung andito para sayo, but I know you didn't feel that even for a second" he added

I directly answered him

"Khael, oo ikaw yung pinaka unang taong hinangaan ko, that was 7 years ago, 2nd year tayo noon when I first saw you. Yes, I got attracted, I was excited seeing you, I felt nervous pag nakikita kta, but when I knew how high you are, I told myself na never kang mapapa saakin. Since then, I didn't dream of us being together anymore."

"No, that' just an excuse, that's a very shallow reason" he said

"Huwag mong ideny na dahil kay Chris..."

He was about to say something but I think I have to cut it out, so I said...

"No, it's not"

That moment, there were a minute of silence between us but he still kept on looking at me and he even held my hand so tight.

I looked at the audience again for Chris, he was looking at the both of us then he talked to someone beside him, it was Darlene.

I don't know exactly what they are talking about but they're having a deep conversation with each other.

"Pagod kana ba? Please let me know" Mikhael asked

"No, let's continue" I said

I suddenly realized that Mikhael was right, he has been there for me since Chris was gone for long years. He comforted me when I missed him, He helped me find him through the internet and I even asked him to go to Chris' house for some check.

He did all of that even though he has feelings for me, he did that for me to feel at ease for a while.

I knew he has feelings for me since then but we were too young to be able to express our feelings. So, he kept it hidden until he messaged me back then.