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TWENTY-SIX
NIKKI'S POV
After spending some time with Adhara the other day, muli itong nasundan. Strangely, I started to feel comfortable around her especially when she shared her story with us. I can't help but to feel sad for her. Makikita rin kasi sa kanya na mahal na mahal niya pa rin ang first love niya."So, wala na talagang chance na magkabalikan kayo?" Camille asked curiously.Narito kami ngayon sa Heaven's Corner dahil biglang nag-message si Adhara na gusto niyang makipagkita. Nagkataon din na break namin ni Camille kaya kami pumunta. We were sipping on our coffee while waiting for her to say anything."I don't think so, pero hindi naman ako nawawalan ng pag-asa. He's my greatest love, my 'TOTGA', to be honest," she replied sadly.I suddenly had the urge to hold her hand, and so I did. Sa pagmamagitan man lang nito ay ma-comfort ko siya."Hey, nandito lang kami, okay? If you feel lonely, or if you remember him, just call us. WillingRelated chapters
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