Hiding
HIDDENI stood up and fixed myself.
“You have until tomorrow to choose, Lisa. Don't worry, I'll accept and respect your decision, whatever it may be.”
I offered my hand to help her stand up.
“I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you…” she kept mumbling as she wrapped her long arms around me.
It somehow comforted me and made me smile.
Smile out of sadness.
This is tough for her. I truly feel sorry for her, for having a hard time.
“I know.” I said and rubbed her back.
I pulled away and cupped her cheeks.
I kissed her.
This might be the last time.
Or maybe not.
But I expect the worst, so I treated that kiss like it would be the last time I'd be tasting her lips.
Like there's no tomorrow.
Like I already know who she'll choose…
Our lips moved in sync as new set of tears started to roll down my cheeks.
I pulled away.
"Now go and continue your lies." I said then turned around and never looked back.
Until I heard her scream, "In this world full of lies my only truth is you, Jennie. Our love will always be bigger than those lies!"
I stopped from my pace.
I fought myself to look back and come back to her arms.
And I'm glad I didn't.
I continued walking and got inside my car. There I poured all my remaining emotions until I felt empty and then drove off.
***
It's now late at night and I can't sleep.
I'm still thinking what her answer tomorrow might be.
Will she finally say the truth or continue pretending?
The latter choice makes me want to cry, but I can't. Even if I want to, I’ve got no tears left to cry at this state.
I'm tired. I wanna sleep but these thoughts just won't let me rest.
It's now five in the ing morning. Damn. That was fast.
I was supposed to have dozen off already and let my body and soul rest, when I heard my phone ring.
I looked at the caller's ID and it made my heart drop.
It's her.
Should I answer it?
Because once I accept this call, I know for sure that she'll give me her answer.
I'm not ready.
Not yet.
But my stupid self answered it anyways.
“Hello?” I heard her low voice.
And based on its tone, she must be quite tired.
Did she get enough sleep?
I'm starting to worry about her.
“Hmmm.” I hummed in response.
“Jen.. It's Chaeng..” Her voice cracked.
“She's in the ICU right now… her condition is not that good. I was supposed to tell her the truth when suddenly she passed out.”
I fell silent.
“I'm sorry, Jennie… but she might die if
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