Beyond the Unplanned Love

Chapter 26: Rebound

Alex’s POV

Hindi ko na alam kung ano pa ang mangyayari sa buhay ko. I need someone to talk to right now.

“Uh, hello.” I said.

Bakit ka napatawag?

“Uhm, ka-kasi ano.”

Ano? Please Alex. I don’t wanna fall for your stupid games again. Okay na ako. I’m on the part of moving on.

“Sorry, Aljon. I just thought pwede ka ngayon. I’m sorry. Sige thank you.”

Then I hang-up. Pakiramdam ko wala na akong kaibigan ngayon. Bakit ganon? Sinasabi nila mahal nila ako, pero sinasaktan lang din naman nila ako. At pag kelangan ko sila wala naman sila. What a life.

Kring kring kring

“Hello?”

Hey what’s up?

“I don’t know, Thom. Can you meet me today? My treat. Banappple nalang tayo.”

Sure, I have a surprise for you too.

“Now, I hate surprises.” I said

I bet this won’t hurt. Okay, gotta go. See you later.

I decided to put on a loose shirt and pants. I don’t feel any girly stuff right now. We decided to meet mga 4:30 para konti nalang din ang tao.  And obviously, early bird na naman siya.

“Oh hey.” He started walking towards me. I hugged him really tight and I felt tears began forming in my eyes.

“Hey don’t cry. Hindi kita iniwan sa kanya ng ganyan.” He added.

“Hindi ko na kaya, Thom. Hindi ko lang mapigilan.” I sobbed.

“Upo ka muna. Nakaorder na ako.”

“I just don’t know what to do anymore. Mahal ko si Kiefer, mahal na mahal. Pero bkit pakiramdam ko hindi naman kami mutual ng nararamdaman?” I sighed.

“You’re overthinking again, Alex. Tingin ko naman mahal ka ni Kiefer eh.” He answered.

“Yun nga ang problema eh, tingin lang natin.” I rejected.

“Hey.” A voice said. I turned around to see who it was and to my surprise it was no other than…

… Trish.

“What are you doing here?” I yelled. I was so angry that I could slap her, but I guess that’s not the right thing to do.

“Alex, I asked her. In this way magkakalinawan tayo.” Thomas interrupted.

What? My eyes widened. Is he serious about this? “Thomas, sabi ko I need comfort. Hindi ung papasikipin mo din ung dibdib ko.” I said. I grabbed my bag and stood up, “Thanks pero I think I should go.”

“No, Alex.” He said as he grabbed my arm. “Palagi ka nalang ganyan. Lagi mong tinatakbuhan ang problema.” Lumingon ako sa kanya and I never saw him like that. Ibang Thomas ang nakaharap sakin ngayon.

“Please?” he added and released my arm.

“Hindi ko alam kung kaya ko.” I sniffed.

He grabbed my hand and said, “I’m here, okay?”. I nodded and walked towards Trish’s place.

I sat beside Thomas and Trish was infront of us

“I miss those hands.” Trish started. I saw that she kept on looking at us, the way Thomas held my hand brought too many memories, and it pains me. Why’d I have to leave this man? Regrets.