Chapter 9: Always

Chapter 9

Always

"We're here," untag ni Seymour makalipas ang mag-iilang minuto nang katahimikan.

My lips parted. Nasa harapan na ng bahay ang kotse. Gusto kong tumugon pero sa huli, pinili ko na lang na ngumiti. I played with my fingers as I studied his expression.

He's unbelievably calm and steady. Samantalang ako, kanina pa lumilipad ang isip sa kung saan-saan. I guess, I couldn't simply get used to what he just told me.

Initially, if you like someone, you will pursue her and profess what you feel for her. Wala namang nangyaring ganoon. Of all the years that we were together in the past, we never crossed the barrier as more than friends.

"Am I bothering you?" aniya habang titig na titig sa akin.

Huminga ako nang malalim. There's no point on hiding it. Tumango ako.

"I understand. Hindi rin naman magandang pagkakataon ang pag-amin ko. Though, I just felt like confessing earlier so... I did."

Naiintindihan ko naman siya. Maybe his words of comfort overwhelmed him that he sudd