「40」My Promise To You (Part 3)

LEON/LIBULAN

“I WILL.” Sidapa was taken aback by my quick response. “I was very disappointed when you told me that what Leon and Sheldon had were all lies,” I began. My spear reappeared, and I let it float up. “Because, as far as I know, I loved you both, whether it was you or Sheldon. You may be two different people, but I spent so much of my life as Leon. I treasured everyone who had been a part of my life. I value each and every one of you. In terms of my real name, I’m not sure why I didn’t tell you I was Luan. But I did hear someone’s voice whisper in my ear for a brief moment. “This is not the time,” the voice said. I apologize for keeping you waiting for so long, my beloved,” I said.

“I’m also sorry for not listening to you at the time,” he added.

“It’s all right. I now understand why you did it. Sidapa, you kept your promise to me that night,” I said.

“I love you, too… more than my own life, Libulan. I’d do anything for you.”

“You really exceeded my expectations,” I chuckl