The Power Within Me

Chapter 42 : Grand Masquerade Ball ( Ace's POV + BONUS POV )

Ace's POV

" I love you too Caelum "

When she said those words, It was like a soothing and elegant music rang in my ears, I cant help it but smile.

" Re-Really? " I said in disbelief, I never thought she would also feel the same.

" At first, Akala ko may Cancer ako sa puso o kaya naman na-aabnormal na tong puso ko, Everytime na nakikita kita my heart starts to flutter and beat fast. Pero narealize ko, It was not. It was love. Nararamdaman ko lang ito pag kasama kita. Hindi ako nagkakamali, I really love you Caelum. " She said staring at my eyes, I cant believe it.

I hugged her so tight so that she would feel me and my love for her. I know this sounds gay but I fell for this Cake Lover Girl.

" Pero! Hindi pa tayo ah? Manliligaw ka diba? " She said, So I chuckled.

" Ofcourse, I'll make you fall for me even more " I told her, I saw how she blushed, She really is cute.

Earlier, I wasnt so sure if I can confess to her, I was scared na baka pag umamin ako she would reject me. I was always scared deep inside but when she came earlier at the ball? I knew I have to do it. I need to tell her how I feel.

Flashback ~

" Ace " I turned around and saw Liden at my back.

" I want you to know, Im telling Aly about my feelings " my eyes widened with what he said.

" Y-You what? "

" I'll tell her how I feel, Pero alam ko kahit na sabihin ko sakanya ang totoo. Ikaw at ikaw parin ang pipiliin niya. "

" She has always been inlove with you, Nakikita ko iyon sa mga mata niya everytime you're together. "

" A-Anong sinasabi mo Liden? "

" I want to be honest with her, Gusto kong malaman niya kung ano talaga ang nararamdaman ko. I think it will help for her to realize it. "

" Realize what? "

" Realize what she has been feeling for a long time "

Is it just me or Liden is talking nonsense? Nginitian ako ni Liden bago siya umalis. Sinundan ko siya nang tingin and my jaws dropped when he approached a girl in white gown and black mask. I smiled.

It was Eumi.

That time, I realized what Liden was telling me. I need to tell her too, Tell her what I feel about her. Oras narin para pakawalan ko ang Yelo sa puso ko, Na matagal nang nalulusaw dahil sa babaeng ito.

End of Flashback ~

And that's where I gathered all of my strength just to confess my love for Eumi, And Mom was right.

I remembered her words~

" Nasa denial stage kapa anak, Just let it flow, You wont be disappointed. I promise "

[ Refer to Chapter 24 : Mommy Ae ]

It so damn true! I was in denial stage that time, I also thought that something is wrong with me. My mom told me to let it flow so I did it and she was right, I wasnt disappointed, I was happy that I felt this.

Alyona Euphemia Eckhart,

She's the only one who melted this Ice inside my heart and I know I can love this girl with all of my heart.

Although, I think pag binigyan ko lang to nang isang-daang Red Velvet Cake eh sasagutin na niya ako *smirk*

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