Chapter 44-B

He slung the backpack on his back and followed Arnel down the bus. The sunlight kissed his cheek.

"Analisa's house is near Poblacion Market. She offered to take us to the camp," Arnel said.

"I see."

Arnel turned to him for a moment. "Angela told me you've already talked to Analisa."

"Yes." He clutched the backpack in the back and looked around. "We've settled. There's no fight between Analisa and I."

"No fight?" Arnel laughed. "You just told me you got along. And the woman was hurt. You gave her false hope."

Gideon nodded. sighing. "My fault."

"Well you know, Gid." He gestured for him to follow. Gideon walked after him. "She was your girlfriend but you got married without letting her know. Pitiful lady. She did hope you'll return to Mantalongon after few months."

"I've already apologized to Analisa." He sighed. "Let's not talk about that."

Arnel just shrugged his shoulders and fell silent. Gideon suddenly felt sad for Analisa and Jewel.

He didn’t let Analisa know he was getting marrie