Pearl and I met in a near coffee shop. Upon hearing my side she comforted me and understand the real story behind it. She felt sorry too about the petty fight with Cleo this morning.
"Do you think she's okay?" Ani Pearl na naka masid sa labas ng bintana ng kotse.
"No... Cleo's really loud; she expresses her feelings every time. That's what I like about her, Pearl. But, the thing is...she talk too much that she forgets to listen to other people." Nilingon ko ang kaibigang nakatungo at nakatingin sa nakapatay na cellphone.
"Do you think she's telling the truth?" aniya sabay baling sa akin.
"What do you mean?"
Bumuntong hininga muna sya bago binuhay ang cellphone nya.
"I texted him a while ago. It's about what Cleo mentioned in our group chat... Mands," She reached my hand with her cold one. "Ed just left me on seen, and he's not answering my calls." Naiiyak nyang sabi sa akin.
"Shh..." hinila ko sya sa tabi ko para aluin sya. "Let's not jump into conclusions, Pearl. Parati mo yan sinasabi sa akin, di ba? Let's wait for his response. Baka busy lang sya."
Naramdaman ko ang pagtango nya habang sumisinghot.
"Anong ginagawa nyo dito?" nakahalukipkip na tanong ni Cleo sa amin habang pababa sya sa hagdan. She was wearing an oversized shirt and shorts at mukhang walang balak lumabas.
"Cle." Mahinang bulong ni Pearl sa gilid ko.
"We're here to apologize, Cle."
"Sorry for the words, Cle. I didn't mean it." Nakatungong sabi ni Pearl.
Isa isa kaming tiningnan ni Cleo saka sya humakbang palapit sa amin. Nakahalukipkip pa rin habang masama ang tingin sa amin ni Pearl.
"I'm sorry if I didn't tell you that we reconciled again, Cle. Nawala lang sa isip ko. And we were okay now. Mama forgave him, pati sina lolo ay tanggap sya sa pamilya namin. I don't want to ruin the happiness. Akala ko deserve ko. Nakalimutan ko na you also deserve the truth... I'm sorry, I already told Juan about this and he's willing to talk with you."
"Sorry din, Cle. Kung akala mo tinraydor kita dahil sa pag accept ko agad kay Juan at Amanda, nagkakamali ka. I just wanted Amanda to be happy. And I believe that they love each other. Lalo na si Juan. Though, siguro may mali din ako. I shouldn't trust people that easily..." Pearl's voice cracked. "I'm sorry for pushing your button."
"I'm sorry, Cle." Ulit ko habang nakatingin diretso sa mga mata nya.
"Mga buwiset!" sigaw ni Cleo bago nya kami tinalon ng yakap ni Pearl. "Bakit kayo ganyan? Bakit ang bait bait ninyo? Feeling ko tuloy napakasama kong kaibigan." She said in between her sobs. I slowly stroke her hair to calm her.
"Of course you are." Biro ko kaya pinalo nya ng mahina ang likod ko.
"May mga kasalanan din naman kami Cle. And I hope you forgive us."
"Mga gaga, I forgive you. I'm sorry din. For acting like a bitch again. I just want to protect you, girls... I love you." Cleo whispered.
"We love you, too." Sabay naming sagot ni Pearl.
"Yeah. But before that, maligo ka nga muna!" Biro ko sabay mahinang tulak sa kanya.
Cleo pouted like a small kid.
"Oo nga. Ang baho mo pa. May natuyong laway pa oh!" Natatawang turo ni Pearl sa gilid ng labi ng kaibigan.
"Tse!" Imbes na magalit ay nagtawanan nalang kami.
When we were all set up, we decided to grab some food and drop by at our favorite spa.
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