Chapter 17

I inhaled and exhaled, trying to calm myself. I admit it, I can be a freak sometimes so I would just leave before I could do something that I will just regret later. It's easy for me to leave because that is what I always do.

I held onto the railings and sniff the cold air. Nasa may rooftop ako ng building.

I closed my eyes. Dinama ko ang hangin at unti unting kinakalma ang sarili.

Every time I feel stressed I would always go to places that are not crowded and relaxing. Unlike others, I don't go straight to a bar or a club. Pero kung hindi ko na talaga kayang tiisin ay iniinom ko na lang because that way, I can just easily forget everything.

But sometimes I failed to forget, they remain in my head.

"You look stressed."

I almost jump because of shock when I heard someone speak behind me. I immediately opened my eyes and turned around just to see his face!

"P-palaka—I mean, Weid," I said. I was even holding my chest. I fought the