Chapter 3
"Not yet," Aly answered him and shook his head His face looked like he was sorry for what happened to the man who was pressured to know the truth.
"Out of the two of you, you are the one who was hurt the most. But look at it. He is the weaker one. He couldn't handle the revelation he found out," he said and Aly nodded to him.
In the few years that he has known her that their first meeting was not good either he has been given time to get to know one Aleixha Medley Altaraza.
Coincidence, isn't it? They used the same surname and they were friends at first so he got to know her better and he couldn't stop loving her anymore.
He didn't know when it started or how, but he just woke up one day with his heart beating fast every time he was with Aly.
He is also aware that he has a child and twins. But that did not diminish his love for the girl. He loved her even more for being a good mother to her children. He is more and more impressed and the twins are not an obstacle so that he does not continue his courtship with her But I guess the woman his heart beats for is not for him.
"Are you really sure, Aly? Are you sure you won't give him a second chance?" he asked the girl and she bowed.
He was able to say those words because that was the right thing to do. Her ex-husband came back and even though he was still angry with the man, he could see the twinkle in his eyes as he watched the woman he loved.
He sees that he still loves his ex-wife very much and he admits that Aly has no intention of giving the man a second chance But King thought, he thought of the children. They still need a happy and complete family. Especially in the current state of Bon, one of its children.
Children are stuck because of parents fighting.
Bon and Azriel have also fallen in love with him so even though he knows it hurts, he will let go just for their sake and happiness.
He also knows that he will be happier with the father of Aly's children.
He loves Aly, but he's ready to let her go "It hurts, King. I can't accept him anymore," Aly excused him. He understands it.
It hurts to be fooled and left in the air.
King sat next to Aly and held her shoulder, "Aly, he is still your cure. I know you have moved on from him. But the pain is still there, Aly... It's still there and that can't be treated by anyone or even medicine from doctors. Aly, I love you..." he said at length.
He didn't even know where he got those words. He could only say one thing, those words came out of his mouth spontaneously.
"But I'm ready to leave you to the father of your children. Because I know you'll have fun there. You're just afraid to try, Aly. You're just afraid to take risks again, but whether you admit it or not. He's still... He's still , Aly. You still love him. He's still the one your heart beats for, Aly. So, that's why you can't love me. Because he's still there, Aly," he added.
He wasn't too numb to not feel it either. So Aly doesn't answer him because he knows that someone else owns his heart. No matter what he does, he knows it can't be changed.
"I like you, King. I really like you..." He smiled at what he said. He feels that his liking for her is genuine.
"But he is more dominant, Aly. He has a bigger part in your heart. I love you so what I want is your happiness, the children," he said seriously, "Do you know I regretted beating him, Aly? " He felt her staring at him.
"He let me beat him. He could have fought back, he could have retaliated against me. But what did he do? He let me as if he was giving up, Aly. And did you see? Did you see his reaction while you were with him? I?" he says. Even though he was busy hurting that man, he still saw his emotions.
"He's hurting. He wants to be close to you, as if he wants to say something but he keeps his distance from you. Aly, I know how hurt you are... But he's just like you... There's no perfect person in the world. All of us is making mistakes. We can't avoid that, we can't avoid making mistakes. He only made a mistake once, Aly. He deserves a second chance. You just try...but if not really. "You stop there..." he added.
It hurts so much to let go of the girl he loves. This is his first love but it turns out that he is destined for others.
He can't do anything but...let it go...
I am now here in Bora. After talking with Jade and my sister, I suddenly left my condo without telling my parents.
I just want to leave and go to a place where they don't exist. I wanted to forget for a while and I chose Boracay.
Quiet and just sitting on the beach. I could hear the strong waves hitting the sand. My feet were reaching so I could feel the cold and tickling sea.
On my right side are the three beers that I bought that even though I finished it, I didn't even get drunk or even forget the pain I was feeling at this time, but nothing. My spirit remained awake.
I need a sign...
Just one sign that I want to move on... I hate this feeling anymore...
I just smiled bitterly and in the middle of my silence, the ringtone alert of my cellphone rang.
I didn't reach for it myself and I received a text message from an unregistered number. I frowned but still read the message.
From: +63 9*********
Is this number of Ms. Neerfa Urzello?
I just dropped my phone on the sand again because the wrong number was sent and the owner of this number was wrong.
I just ignored it but my phone rang again. I lay down on the sand and heaved a sigh.
I glanced at my phone. I don't know why I have this urge to check my phone again and read the message.
I sighed again and reached for it again.
From: +63 9*********
Mrs. Neerfa Urzello? This is Mr. King A. Please, save my number.
I licked my lower lip and I found myself hitting the keyboard to reply to his message.
From: +63 9*********
Wrong send.
That was my only reply to him and I thought he wouldn't answer anymore...or not at all but he called.
I was stunned for a few seconds and just stared at the caller.
+63 9********* is calling...
Because of the sudden nervousness that I feel, I accidentally hit the decline button, which made me go down hard.
+63 9********* is calling...
"Shet..." I don't have any choice but to accept the call so that he knows that he just got the wrong number.
"Hello," I answered.
"Ms. Neerfa? Are you playing with me? I know I was rude to you when" before he could finish his words, I cut him off.
"I'm Nica, not Neerfa," I said seriously and the other line went silent. I thought he had already hung up.
I admit that when I was listening to the voice and said by the man on the other line, my heart beat faster. I was so nervous but I just shook my head.
"I'm sorry?"
"Wrong number, Sir. You need to check the number you dialed," I said and hung up the phone.
A few minutes later I received another message from the same number.
From: +63 9*********
I'm sorry, I just made a mistake in the last digit. It was number two not one.
I shrugged my shoulder and didn't reply.
I took a photo next to me and I smiled when I saw his face again.
He's so handsome and I love him so much...
I was holding the picture of Jade and I when suddenly the wind blew and to my surprise the wind blew it away.
I was even more confused when I saw that the wave also swept away my picture with Jade!
"Damn it!" I cursed and didn't hesitate to stand up to get the picture.
I don't care if I get wet, I'll just get it! Our photo is very important to me because it was taken when Jade and I became friends!
Even though I know he still loves...my brother "No way..."
I'm so stupid that just because of one photo I'm desperate to get it again.
Because of my fear, I didn't realize that there were tears running down my cheeks.
"No. "Fuck!" I was shocked when someone cursed behind me and at the same time his arms wrapped around my waist.
And when I didn't expect it, my heart beat faster. Especially when I felt his hard and wide chest on my back. He was also trying to lift me out of the sea, which I didn't realize was up to my waist.
When we were on the sand, he immediately let go of me and I faced him "Do you think suicide is the solution to your problem?!" he asked me coldly and his voice seemed to be angry at what I did "Don't you know that there are many people who want to live who are not lucky enough to stay in this world?!" he still yelled at me.
My forehead was wrinkled. Why would I kill myself? What is he saying?
It turned out that the sky was dark and the wind was getting stronger, but with the help of the shining moon, I was able to shake the man who thought I was going to end my life even though I didn't have that in mind.
I just want to get my picture, eh...
I'm still in awe of this man when he knelt down just to...turn out he just took something out of the sand and it was his phone.
He tapped his cell phone and a few seconds later we both heard the familiar ringtone not far from where we were Unconsciously, I looked at where I was sitting earlier and my phone was ringing at this moment.
Who is calling?
But my gaze returned to the man when I noticed that he was staring at me again. My phone rang repeatedly.
"You are Nica..."
I don't know why he knew my nickname but when I realized it, my lips parted in shock.
I asked for a sign... Just a sign of how I could forget my feelings for Jade and I didn't think it was given to me so quickly The first one is the one that was sent wrongly...he is Mr. King A. He made a mistake with the last number called and ended up with my phone number The second is the picture of Jade and I, that's a sign that it wasn't just blown away by the wind but also by the waves. Meaning no'n I really need to forget Jade and that will start with the things that she can remind me of.
The third...is the man in front of me at this time why...my heart is beating so fast that I can only feel for Jade.
Three signs...
The noise on my cell phone has disappeared because he has also stopped calling. I stepped back as he stepped closer to me.
I don't know why my heart beat faster but when I saw his face something came out of my chest.
Except for Jade, who I loved too much. I admire only one man. In its facial appearance and behavior.
But except for him, Jade. There is one more man I admire that surpasses my admiration.
He's so handsome, even though I can't see any emotion on his face. His cold eyes. The way he looked at me made my knees weak.
His eyebrows are thick as if they were just drawn, his eyes are black. Pointy nose and thanks to the moonlight I saw how his jaw tightened. His lips...it's like a good kiss.
I mentally shook my head. What kind of thinking is that, Gennica?!
When have you been like that to a guy?! I thought you were loyal to Jade? You just saw someone more handsome than your Jade, do you want to kiss someone else?
"You're Nica? The last three digits, 937?" he asked me. His voice is cold as ice. I nodded in response. I think the drum in my chest got stronger when he suddenly hugged me.
It was so tight that he didn't want to let me go. Or as if someone will snatch me from him. It seems I'm just a thing...
Because of the contact of our bodies, I can feel his warmth. I feel safe? It's like in his arms...it's like he's cradling me in the clouds.
He was also so tall that I just leaned on his chest. It's funny, both of our hearts beat fast. Mine is like this.
"If you want to talk to someone, I can be your listener. If you want to cry, I can lend you my shoulder to cry on. If you were hurting... I won't leave you here... I' ll stay with you... Until you find your peace in your heart..." he said, the coldness disappeared from his voice and it was replaced by tenderness.
Why...why is he doing this? He doesn't know me. But because of what he did, my heart calmed down and it was as if for a moment I forgot the problem I was facing That night, I found my comfort zone. The stranger that I didn't even know his name.
I just woke up the next day and I was in an unfamiliar room. It's not my hotel room because it has a manly room and a strange smell.
To Be Continued...