Despite the rapid pounding of Mia's chest, she decided to distance herself from Erik. She even thought that the young man seemed to realize what he had done so he laughed softly.He went towards her and then stared at her. Their eyes locked for a few moments. After that, she didn't expect what Erik did next. She just breathes hard when he winked at her, face-to-face, which caused her entire face to feel the heat of her sudden blush.The young lady tactfully averted her eyes from Erik and then returned her gaze to the photo album she was browsing.The truth is, her attention was not there but on her companion who she felt moved closer to her again so she automatically moved away from him.Mia didn't know if Erik was just tripping her. Because he kept on coming closer to her while she was constantly moving away from him. It wasn't until the end that she noticed that she had nowhere to go because she was already on the armrest of the long and antique narra chair."Why do you keep on movi
"Never have I experienced being completely happy with him. Do you know that he cheated on me for five years? He lay his hand on me. He never gives me money. What he always tells me is that I don't need money in my wallet because he feeds and clothes me. I never once thought he was that bad. He's different compared to the attitude he showed when we were in high school," Mia continued telling the story while her head remained bowed.Erik just listens quietly. He didn't know if he couldn't think of anything, so his brain wasn't working at that moment. Or maybe it's like he's just having a hard time accepting that that's the truth."That's why I'm quiet is because, for me, I don't need to reveal to others what I'm really going through. Do you know that life has not been fair to me since childhood?” at the end of what she said, the smile that broke Mia's lips was bitter and at the same time she was wiping away her tears."I was only happy when I was with Nana Rosita. Because only with her
WHEN Mia got home, she went straight to her room. It was as if it was just now that she felt tired. But despite that, she couldn't feel any regret in her chest because she was happy being and spending time with Erik. There was a satisfaction in the smile that broke Mia’s lips and then she stared at the tall built-in cabinet in her room. From being sat on the edge of her bed, the young lady then stood up and approached, and opened it. Inside the closet is where she saw hanging a familiar and very beautiful dress that had a good memory from her youth. She took it and put it out from inside the garment bag. Mia caressed it lightly with her hand. Along with many questions that are now playing in her mind. What if she chose not to go with Bernie? What if she didn't let and allowed herself to believe all the sweet words and promises that he used to say to her? What if when Nana Rosita died, she just left Pegasus and looked for another job? Is it possible for her and Erik to meet again
"Honestly, our class adviser has a point in what she said earlier. That you and Mia are a perfect combination," it was Roy. Recess time and like before they are under a giant tree while eating a banana cue. "You saw me again," Erik growled, shaking his head one after the other, and then finished what he was eating and also the coconut juice in the paper cup. "What do you dislike about Mia? That young lady is so beautiful, I think she has everything a man wants," William commented then poked his side using his elbow. Erik didn't move and just sighed instead. It's not that he doesn't like Mia. The truth is that he likes her very much and wants to be her friend. But his heart has been beating for somebody else for a long time. And that is Keira, his best friend and childhood friend whom he doesn't understand why is that she keeps avoiding him. But no one knew then. No one knows that he has feelings for Keira. Because for him, that's not what others need to know, not even the young l
They were in the middle of their walk when large raindrops began to fall. "Oh, maybe it's better if we go under a waiting shed first," Mia said in a worried tone. Then Erik looked up at the sky and turn to Mia afterward. "I think so because it seems like a very downpour is approaching. And even if we share an umbrella, we might still get wet. I don’t want you to get sick," there was concern in Erik’s tone of speech, which is why Mia secretly felt the thrill in her chest because of that. They stayed under a waiting shed they passed while they were on their way home. Mia sat on the iron bench just like Erik have told her. It's like that's all the sky was waiting for to happen, for them to find cover because after that it poured down very heavy rain. Mia silently watched every drop of it while Erik who was like her is doing the same. Cars rarely pass because the road in front of them is not the main road. In Mia's heart, she was very happy at that moment. At least she had this roma
AS Mia expected, her mother was very happy when she told her about the cotillion and that she and Erik will be partners. Nana Rosita immediately asked her to go to some prom dress shops so she could immediately find something to wear."Nana, isn't it too early to look for a prom dress? The prom is still a month from now," Mia said as she and her mother go out of the gate.That's when she heard her Nana Rosita spoke. "Why not? I do not see any problem with that. In fact, by doing it now, you can have the chance to choose a better dress. I’m sure all the beautiful and affordable will run out if we didn’t do it now," she replied so Mia decided to keep quiet.They are near Mrs. Ramos’s variety store when Mia saw Erik's mother, Aurora.Erik's mother is beautiful and has a white complexion as well. But his father looks more like her classmate, especially in his eyes. And those are the eyes that her classmate inherited."Ma'am Rose, where are you going?" Aurora asks as soon as they came near
PRESENT DAY... Mia could not stop smiling because of the flow of memories. After that, she decided to put the dress back in the closet and lay down. While she still hasn't lost the feeling of Erik's warm lips that seem to continue gently caressing hers.Mia's entire face immediately warmed up.She doesn't understand herself. She knew it was normal if she felt angry about what happened, but she couldn't hold it in her chest. And if she was to be true to herself, she knew she wanted to repeat what happened between her and the man she first loved.When a possible reason crossed her mind, Mia sighed sadly.Could it be that she's just eager for that because, since Bernie's treatment of her changed, he didn't give her what she needed as a woman?It was true, and she couldn't even remember when it started because it had been so long.Well, that is not something that she should be wondering about. She knows he has someone to satisfy his needs as a man.At the thought, Mia smiled bitterly and
AREN'T you going to the office today?" Mia asked Erik that same day. Mia was standing at the door of the young man’s room with a cup of hot coffee in her hand. It was the last load of laundry in the washing machine. And because it was automatic, Mia was able to combine house cleaning while doing the laundry. Now she saw the young man in his room busy working. Erik looked at her with a smile. And because their eyes met immediately, the young lady saw the rapid flashing of his. "I informed them that I will finish my work here, at home,” Erik answered her as she placed the cup of coffee on his working table. "Thank you," he added. "I'm almost done with the laundry. What do you want for lunch?" Mia doesn't know but she has the desire in her heart that even if only in this way, she will be able to return to Erik all the goodness that he shows her. The young man's smile widened at her question. "Really? You're going to cook for me? I thought you invited me for a dinner tonight?" he ask