Sonia read through the lines of the letter and when she got to the middle, she started smiling. And from smiling, she began to cry. She wasn’t expecting it to be an apology letter, she was expecting something quite different. Maybe a letter of regret or something close to that. He was sincerely apologizing for something he doesn’t know about? Yes, she was angry. He walked into her life and changed everything. He made her love without a second thought. First sight and it’s all like eternity to her. Though she still regrets her actions, but she has a reason for doing what she did. “I wish you can give me the chance to be that perfect friend I couldn’t be.” That was the part which got her crying the more. She remembered those past moments with him. How they first met at the hospital, then at the conference hall. Their first dinner and little hangout at the Park Avenue. Those stares he always give to her, those sweet smiles. The flowers and friendship notes. It was all enough
“I’m glad you came.” Was the first thing that escaped my mouth. He turned to look at me, and he was putting on the same smile he always gives to me each time we met each other. And all I could do is to smile back.. . involuntarily. “I’m glad you texted.” He said. “Wasn’t intending on doing so.” I said frankly. Honestly, I wasn’t just intending to wake up one day and request for a meeting like this. Reading his letter gave me reasons why I have to meet with him tonight. “If you don’t mind me asking, what made you to?” He asked. “Before I answer that, tell me, did you leave that note on purpose?” I asked. He smiled. “ I knew that was the only way to get you to talk to me. Seeing how angry you were, I thought having a nice chat won’t solve a thing. So yes, I left it on purpose.” Sonia licked her lower lips before answering his question. “Back to your question, your letter made me to. Maybe you are right, we should talk about this.” There was a long pause between us. I
“I love you, Sonia.” I immediately felt goosebumps spreading all over my skin the moment he said that and also coupled with the fact that he just used my name for the first time. Did I just hear him say he loves me? And all this while I’ve been thinking it’s only I who keeps imagining his face and then seeing him standing right in front of me. And what keeps surprising me is the part where I don’t remember texting him and he suddenly shows up, claiming I did texted him. Or maybe, I did wanted to text him but forgot to do so. Then that means he somehow read my mind. I was surprised to talk. I was just looking at him like a moron. I can’t say I love him back. I’ve got John with me and now him, I don’t even know who I love. “I’m sorry if I went too far.” He apologized. I think he didn’t just say it because he wanted to, I think it all came out from the depth of his heart. I smiled. “Have you ever been in love before?” I asked. He shakes his head. “No.” “ Then it’s not yo
* * NEXT DAY*** * I woke up, yawning tiredly. I was shocked to see John sitting beside me. How did he get here? And how. . . Fu!k. I can’t even remember what happened after the kiss last night. “John?” He looked at me. “Hey, babe. You’re awake.” He said happily. “How did you get here?” I asked, surprised. “You told me you’ll give me a call when you get to the airport.” “ I did call you but you weren’t picking up.” I don’t remember seeing his missed call.” Where’s mom and dad?” I asked, referring to his parents. “ Oh, they’re at the family home. Do you wanna see them? “ He asked. “ I’ll do that later. I need to get ready for work.” I stepped out of the bed, heading to the bathroom. I went to ask one of the maids about what happened last night. “What happened last night?” I asked. “Someone brought you back home. You were in his arms, asleep. He said you were stressed out and. . .” I didn’t let her finish her statement, I cut in sharply. “Did he tell you his
WRITER ? * Sonia sat with John on the three sit couch. For a long while they were all quiet, passing each other a long glare. “ Sonia, you said you wanted to tell us something. Or have you changed your mind already?” Mrs. Sotomayor asked. “ Yes, I do want to tell you guys something, and it’s concerning about us. John and I want to say something, isn’t it, John?” She asked him. “ Yes, she is right.” John said like he was forced to do so. “ We both have something to tell you guys” “Okay. We’re listening.” Said Mr. Richard. “ John and I have come to a final decision that we are no longer interested in the marriage.” The both parents exchanged glances at each other. “ We do not want to continue further.” “What’s going on here?” Donald, John’s father said. “ What the fu!k does that even mean in the first place?” He yanked in his British accent. “ It means we have cancelled the marriage for a reason we are gladly ready to say.” She said, sounding a bit harsh. “ We’re li
* She woke up to see herself in a different environment. The room looks strange and different from her home. Was she kidnapped? She thought to herself. She groaned at the pain on her head. She touched it but felt something hard at one side of her head. The door opened and Luci walked in. “You’re awake.” He said. “ Where am I?” She asked. “ Am I in a hospital?” “ No, you’re in my home, Miss Mayor.” He answered, walking close to the bed. “ How do you feel now?” He asked. “ My head hurts like hell, I don’t feel okay.” She said tiredly. “ How did you see me?” “ Do you always drive this reckless, cos you jammed my car. I guess something must be wrong somewhere. You weren’t planning on committing suicide again, were you?” She remembered why and what caused her to cry and act so stupid on the road. She started crying again. “ Did something happen?” He asked again. “ Don’t tell me it’s what I am thinking.” “ He cheated on me. “ She said in the midst of tears. “ He broke my
SONIA ? * Thank God it’s Saturday, I won’t have to bother myself about going to work. At least, it’s the weekend. I whiled away my entire time busy doing nothing in particular. I went to the swimming pool, after swimming for what took like thirty minutes, I stepped out, laying on the bench with the umbrella beside it, serving as a shield from the sun. I had spent my night drinking whiskey for the very first time, and I’ll admit, I almost passed out on the process. I’ll definitely not try that again. I believe John will be happy to be with his Cordelia. I don’t know why I seem so bothered about him getting married to another girl and not me. I should be happy, right? I should be happy I will have the chance to spend most of my time with Luci without minding if someone was watching or eavesdropping on our conversations. I won’t bother having him kiss me as much as he wants to, I will gladly kiss him back. I picked my phone from the side, surfing through the internet. I lo
Sonia bit her lower lips, holding the smile back. He chuckled, then he asked again. “ Do you mind if I. . .” He was interrupted by the sound of his ringtone. He checked on his dialer, it was one of his business partners. “ Give me a second.” He excused himself. Sonia sat alone, slowly sipping on her drink. It was much harder than the whiskey she had drunk. She held the glass cup in her hand, staring around the room when someone came to sit on Luci’s chair. “ Someone owns that chair.” She informed him. “ I know. But he’s out, isn’t he?” He asked. “ For a while. He’s on a call but he’ll be back soon.” “ Well, while he’s out on his sweet call, why don’t I keep you company in his place.” He said. “ Thanks, but I can wait.” She insists. “ Don’t worry, I ain’t staying for a long while. I will even leave before he shows up.” Sonia was growing uncomfortable in his presence. She was looking around, praying earnestly that Luci would show up and distract their conversation.