Chapter 16

Chapter 16: The Cold Night Part II

Victoria Abbel's Point of View

They say, that life is worth a shot but I say otherwise. Our life has no intrinsic meaning. And yes, humans are insignificant. Natatawa na lang ako ng pagak sa sarili ko habang iniisip ko ang dating ako. Na walang araw hindi nilulubayan si Trevor. I thought that was my life's purpose – to be with Trevor and make him happy in a way that I know. Pero dahil sa kabaliwan ko sa kanya, instead of pulling him to me, I drove him away. My life... has been getting simple and simple and simple... until it gets to nothing.

Hindi ko alam kung bakit bigla na lang itong pumasok sa isip ko habang naglalakad si Trevor palapit sa akin. He's wearing a maroon hoodie and blue jeans. When I looked at his eyes, I know how tired he is. What is tiring him? Lumabas si Trevor na may hawak na beer in can, boring his eyes on me. His lips pull into a half-moon of a smile. Fuck! I don't think he smiled like that at me for the years I've known him. La