"Martin..." she called. "Martin. Thank you. You didn't have to listen to me... but I'm glad you did. I didn't expect that I'd get comfort from you. Sa kaaway ko pa talaga."
"I thought we're friends. We argue, but that's nothing serious. Grabe naman 'yung 'sa kaaway'. Parang away kalye lang naman mga pinag-aawayan natin. By the way, if you wanna die, I'll go with you. Kabaong for two, ayaw mo 'yun?" I chuckled softly, and unexpectedly, Alice did too.
Tatayo na sana si Alice pero tumama ang kamay niya sa bakal ng upuan kaya dumugo ng kaunti 'yun.
Her smile was a pleasant sight. She managed to smile; despite being hurt. If she was placed in an art gallery, I'd still choose to look at her. She was a beautiful subtle art. And you'd only get to appreciate that art once you get to know her better.
Bumaba ang tingin ko shawarma na hawak niya na may isang kagat na.
"If you're bleeding, it just means that you're still alive. At kung buhay ka pa, may pag-asa pa. I'll be here along the way." I smiled.
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Into The Reality (PUBLISHED UNDER LINES OF LOVE)
RomanceYou only live once, but if you do it right, that once will be enough. You can't wait for life to be better, before you choose to be happy. Even if your world will stop turning, other people's lives will still go on, because life does not stop for an...
