I smiled as I watched the flower Icarus gave me. I am so happy today, I feel my heart leaping with joy.
It's really nice to feel like receiving a flower from the person you love.
It was three in the morning but I still couldn't sleep, because I already felt hungry so I went to the kitchen to eat.
I slowly opened the pot because they might wake up but I didn't realize that I had pushed the pan to my side so it fell.
I quickly picked it up and put it under the sink. When I stood up, Icarus was in front of the door, leaning over and watching me.
"I'm sorry, did you wake up? I was suddenly hungry so I came here" I calmly explained then smiled hard.
He looked at me deeply before sighing. I fully thought he was going back to sleep but I was surprised when he suddenly approached me and took the vegetables and meat out of the basket.
"A-what are you going to do?" I asked in astonishment. He didn't look at me and just continued washing the vegetables and meat.
"Sit there first, I'll cook for you" was its serious language.
My eyes widened at what he said, I immediately snatched the vegetable from him.
"It's me! I know how to cook!" I said confused. It's embarrassing if I cook for him.
He looked at me deeply and took the vegetable back from my hand.
"Don't worry, I know how to cook. Sit there and wait" he replied and resumed what he was doing.
I could do nothing but sit and wait at the table.
I stared down as I silently watched him. I couldn't help but smile, it was nice to see him while cooking.
After only a few minutes he was able to cook, he cooked stewed pork.
He slowly laid it on the table and placed the bowl and spoon in front of me.
"Taste it, I hope you like it" he said then averted his eyes. I smiled and tasted it, it was so delicious! This is probably the best pork stew I have ever tasted! De charot lang inlove lang ako kaya ganun HAHAHA.
"Hmmm! You can get married!" I joked to him. He smiled at what I said. He became even more handsome in my eyes.
"Who did you learn to cook from?" I asked while eating. He took a tissue and wiped my mouth.
"My mother taught me before she left" she replied.
"Ah, is that so? Eh where is he now?" I asked again. He stopped and sat down properly.
I looked at him while waiting for an answer. Before he answered, he poured water into my glass.
"No more, he's dead" was its reply. I let go of the spoon I was holding, immediately picked it up on the floor and laid it on the side of the table.
"Sorry, I don't know" I apologize. He smiled and touched my hair, then gently ruffled it.
"After you eat, rest, and go to sleep" he smiled and left the kitchen. I hastened my meal and went to the bedroom.
We are still here in the hut tomorrow we will also leave here and look for a bigger house.
This house is too small for us.
"We're leaving again, it's tiring" Aubrey said sadly as she folded her clothes.
"There's nothing we can do, aren't you used to it?" I answered while putting my clothes in my bag.
I also arranged Icarus' clothes, during the time we were together I always arranged his things.
"I'm used to it, but it's still tiring" was the reason and went to the window.
"You know, Simoun has been cold to me lately" she said while looking out the window.
I stopped what I was doing and approached her.
"I don't know what his problem is, when I ask him he says he's okay" was her sad tone.
It sighed and looked away.
"he seems to be moving away from me, you know the feeling that anytime she seems to be separated" there was pain in the tone of her words.
"Maybe he's just tired" I replied so he wouldn't worry.
"No, he's different now. It's like he's moving away from me, it's like he's just being forced to live with me" he said tearfully.
"What! We all know Simoun. he love you so much! Don't think like that, it's an art!" I answered with a joke to make him laugh.
she tried to smile and nodded. I didn't know that something like that was happening between the two of them.
I thought there was no problem in their relationship, but based on what Aubrey said, it looks like they have a problem.
I just hope they fix whatever it is. I don't want to hurt my sister and go home crying, even though her mouth is flirty and has no brakes, I still love her.
We traveled again to find a nice place to live.
In the middle of our journey we had something we did not expect to encounter. Almost all of us were surprised especially Raphael.
Over the years she became even more beautiful. I didn't think that short hair would suit him, it turned even whiter and got a little taller.
She was wearing a black dress that was only thigh -short. She's so beautiful, she's even more beautiful!
Aubrey immediately ran to hug her, they almost fell to the floor and Athena pulled Aubrey so they wouldn't fall down.
"You witch! The thickness of your face! You haven't shown up for a long time girl, we thought you were dead!" Aubrey's joking but tearful promise.
I can’t believe we’ll see Vera again. "Your art is still there! Do you think you're beautiful? You're embarrassed" Vera joked back before parting her hair. I also ran to him and hugged him tightly.
"I miss you so much! Thank you and we meet again!" my tongue was tearful while I still hugged him.
"Lah? Your drama, you haven't changed anything, tsk" she replied and we laughed.
"You still haven't changed Vera, you're still temperamental" Athena said with a smile then approached Vera and hugged her.
"Awful! You're pregnant? Wow, they're already pregnant" Vera laughed and then touched Athena's stomach.
"I'm motherfucker" she added. Vera did not yet know that Jacob and Athena were separated, nor did she know that Ishmael was the father of Athena's son. I'll just explain to her later, for now I want to take this opportunity first.
"Good to see you again" Ishmael said smiling. Vera looked at him and her eyes widened.
"brother !!?" Its shocking language. Ismael laughed and held out her two hands, Vera immediately ran closer to him and hugged him tightly.
"It's the size of my youngest" Ishmael said softly while stroking her hair. It disappeared from his embrace and faced him.
"We haven't seen each other in a long time! You're even more handsome! Are you married? Introduce me!" he replied happily and then punched Ishmael lightly in the stomach
Ishmael laughed and messed up his hair.
"I'll introduce you to her later." Almost all of us were happy, Icarus was just quietly beside me while Raphael was still unable to move from where he was standing. His whole body was also sweating, his eyes were teary as he looked at Vera.
It just blinked when their eyes met. Vera smiled at him and approached.
"How's Raphael?" its smiling language. Raphael's mouth dropped open and he couldn't answer.
"Hahaha, what kind of look does that look like? It's only now that we met like that" Vera laughed and then turned to face us.
"Come to our house first, I know you're slums and homeless." offering it. Aubrey's eyes lit up and she hugged Vera again.
"Yes! I'll be with you again! It's disgusting to listen to but I missed you so much gaga!" Its a happy harvest.
The house is big and their furniture is pure gold, there are also many pictures hanging on the wall.
But what surprised us was the photo of Vera wearing a white gown and holding a flower next to her with a man in formal attire.
When I glanced at Raphael, he was just stunned by that photo and there was pain and remorse on his face.
"When did you get married?" Raphael asked without emotion. Vera looked at him and smiled.
"The day you rejected me" From the emotionless face it was replaced by a gentle face.
It immediately averted our gaze when we noticed that her tears were about to fall.
Vera took us to our rooms, we talked a lot. We have also told him what happened between Jacob and Athena.
she said she understood that and it was only right that they separated, so that none of them would be hurt.
"Is your husband handsome? Where is he?" Aubrey said while lying on the bed, Vera was sitting next to her.
"Wouldn't your husband be angry that we're here?" Athena asked worriedly. Vera shook her head and lay down next to Aubrey.
"No, he knows you're my friend. He doesn't know how to complain" she replied. We took a deep breath after the long story we ate and rested.
From what I can see now, Vera is happy with her life, she got married kindly and responsibly. I am happy for her but I am sad for Raphael.
I know that until now he still loves Vera, but they can't because Vera is happy and married. It is sad to think that they are going through the same thing that Jacob is going through.
They were the first to be loved but they were not the last to stay.
"Vera" I call her.
she turned her attention to me and refocused on putting away the plates.
"Did you talk to Raphael?" I will ask.
"We don't have anything to talk about, then I greeted him earlier, didn't I?" he replied while still busy laying layers of plates.
I approached her and helped her.
"It's better if you talk again and have a closure" I explained.
she walked to the sink and put the plates there.
"We had a closure the day I was left at my parents' house"
I approached her and helped him wash.
"I'm happy and you're happy with your life now, but it's better if you also help Raphael get rid of your past".
she stopped and looked at the wash.
"He was the first to set me free, how could he be imprisoned in our past?" Its poor droning.
"You wash there, I'll gossip Aubrey" when she changed the subject and walked out the door, but he also stopped and faced me.
"You're blabbering on now, you're on camera like Aubrey, tsk" she said then smiled.
I was offended by what she said, I just wanted to help. Hays! Is it true that I'm already infected with Aubrey !? No! No! No! Please!
After I washed, I went to my room to fold my clothes, because I hadn't arranged my things yet.
Icarus and Raphael's equipment was my first concern. I started to take off my clothes and folded.
"Help me" said a familiar voice. I looked at it, it walked towards me while carrying a tray containing a glass of water and fruits.
"I'll just eat" I said while looking at the fruits he brought. He set the tray down on the side table and took out an orainge.
He started peeling it, maybe he was still hungry. I'm too feeling to think that's for me. Nakakahiya tuloy.
"Eat" he said as if ordering me. He showed me the orange he had peeled.
I smiled and accepted it. He stood up and stood beside me, I was surprised when he started to fold.
I immediately snatched the dress from him that he was going to fold.
"I can do this! All right, you can leave" I said confused.
"Why don't you want me to move? Why are you sending me away too?" He frowned.
"Eh, why are you doing this. You didn't do it before" I reasoned. It looked away from me, it was also slightly pale so I was worried.
"O-are you okay? Are you pale? Aren't you drinking blood?" I asked hesitantly and then touched both of his cheeks.
He was just looking straight at me, I could see it in his eyes as if he wanted to say something but he couldn't say it.
We stared at each other for a few minutes, still holding my two hands on both of his cheeks.
"Aicah Ysabella" its weak droning. I was surprised when he suddenly called my full name ..
"Will you still love me if I tell you that I have killed many people?" its a cold question.
I let go of holding him, I don't know but my chest suddenly tightened.
"Can you love me despite my sinfulness?" no emotion could be seen on his face.
"Icarus .." I said almost in a whisper. I can't speak, I don't know what to answer.
It was as if my brain had gone blank. He waited for a few minutes but I could not answer.
He drew a forced smile on his lips, he looked at me and I could see the sadness in his eyes.
"Thank you for your answer" he said and stood up but before he left he kissed my forehead and pressed our foreheads together.
I felt hot liquid dripping from my eyes. Why am I crying? Why do I feel this way? Why do I seem to be hurting? Why?
for a few hours I was stunned as I just let the tears flow down my cheeks. Whatever I do I can’t help but cry.
I woke up when I felt someone hugging me. I was tilted so I couldn’t help but wonder who it was. But I also immediately recognized it because of its smell.
I just let him hug me, I could also hear the depth of his breathing. It seems like there is a serious problem.
"Are you really okay?" I then asked to face him. He was surprised and removed his hand from my waist, He was also slightly backward.
"Why are you here in my room? You'll miss me right away?" I'm joking. He smiled sadly and approached me again. He hugged me again and pressed his lips to my forehead.
I also hugged him back and we stayed in that position.
"I love you no matter who you are" I said softly. He looked at me and I could see the light on his face. He seemed to live by what I said.
"I love you, Icarus" I said smiling. I close my eyes when I feel his soft lips. I am so happy, now I am sure of my decision to love her wholeheartedly.
That night it was to him that I gave my whole being. He is the one I see I can be with in life and he will be the father of my children.
Aubrey's POV
"What are you saying Simoun, I know you're just tired. Go ahead and rest first" I tearfully promised.
I pushed him softly out of my room, but he was deliberately strong and he remained standing. It looked at me without emotion.
"I don't want to Aubrey, let's stop this" was its tough language. I try not to cry, I don't want to! I don’t want to look weak.
"Honey, p-you're just tired, w-what's your problem?" I asked stunned.
"Let's split up, I don't want to!" Its a strong answer. I turned my back on him and there my tears flowed.
"S-you said m-I love you" I promised with difficulty. "Simoun, don't do this to me!" I spoke with a tone of pleading.
"I'm sorry, but I've never loved you" was its cold language. I immediately turned to him.
My eyes are also dimming because of the accumulated tears here.
"What did you say?" Poor question I have. Pretend I just misheard. But he repeated what he had said before.
I gave him a strong couple slap. My hand was also very numb from slapping him. I feel no other pain but the pain in my heart.
"How can you tell me that!" I asked weakly. "I don't love you, I can't love you" he said while looking down. I just sat on the floor and put my arm on my knee.
I bowed my head and there wept in tears.
"I love you Simoun, don't leave me" I begged. "I'm sorry" was his last word before leaving my room.
I was still crying when the door opened again, I was very encouraged to hope that Simoun would return but when I raised my head it was Vera who exposed me.
shw immediately approached me and hugged me, I also hugged her tightly and felt relieved.
"V-Vera, he doesn't want me anymore" I complained to her while still hugging her.
"What am I going to do Vera, I can't afford to lose him to me" I added crying. she let go of my hug and touched one of my cheeks.
"You can do it, just trust yourself. I know it hurts but you have to cope, if I can handle it alone, can you?
Here I am, here we are, we will not leave you "she encouraged me.
she hugged me again and I leaned my head on his shoulder.
"Is this what you experienced with Raphael?" I asked crying. sge didn't answer and just kept listening to me.
"Forgive me, I was not by your side during the times you were suffering" I sincerely regret.
she turned to me again and I saw a few tears running down her cheek.
"You don't have to apologize. I'm fine now, I'm even stronger because of the pain it caused. Look at me now, I'm happy with my life. And I know I'll be happy with your life, I'll be with you in everything of time, I promise that "was its tearful reply.
When I woke up, I immediately looked for Simoun but I could not find him. I also asked my brother Ishmael and he said he just went somewhere.
It didn't say where, I still hope we get along. Maybe he was just tired that night so he could say those things. I also feel guilty because I slapped him, that's not what I can do if he doesn't say that.
Grabe kaya! nahurt ako no! I went to the kitchen to help Vera cook.
I caught it starting to cook, soon after Athena arrived, her stomach was quite big and her face was also swollen. she looks like a siopao now, but she's still beautiful.
I'm just better, she said she wanted to help cook but Vera didn't agree.
Maybe it's because we get sleepy when she tastes the dish, of course she's right, that's what many people say. Aicah came last, looking wide awake because the bottom of her eye was turning black.
He looks like a zombie again, HAHAHA.
"Good morning Aubrey! Don't visit me!" its language annoyed when she caught me looking at her while laughing.
"Early morning is the heat of your head" Athena laughed.
"It's like Aubrey's face is smirking" she was irritated because of this.
"Lah? How are you girl? I'm keeping quiet here" I defended.
"My, it's hot -headed! It's like she's having a baby" Vera teased.
Aicah blushed and looked at him badly.
"Athena, you're best friends, soon to be motherrrrr !!" Laughing at its promise. We laughed even though I didn't like what she said.
Aicah, on the other hand, was already bent over the table, embarrassed. What's going on? Bat in nature! Am I getting caught up in the gossip! Gosh it's not me!
Vera approached Aicah and gave her a cup of coffee.
"Oh coffee first, you were so tired last night" it said meaningfully. she immediately pinched its side.
"Why did he do what he did last night?" my innocent question. Vera looked at me foolishly before looking at Aicah.
"Nothing, Icarus and I are just exercising" she said with a smile. Athena laughed.
I was wondering what's funny there.
"Are you laughing? Wait, I know! HAHAHAHA I get it !!!" Laughing too I said. Aicah looked at me blushing.
"AHAHAHA you're laughing because they exercise at night! Eh in the morning you should do that right? HAHAHA gets kona!" I added laughing.
Vera stared at me and gave me an insulting look.
"Why? Is it wrong?" I asked in astonishment. "I don't know about you, you idiot" was her shaking answer and the dissection continued. Lah? Muntanga people here.
After we cooked we ate together. I noticed Aicah's sudden silence, as if she wasn't comfortable in her seat.
I looked away when I saw Icarus translating his food.
It's inside to play, pretend. Older brother Ismael, on the other hand, is tearing Athena with fish, as well as Raphael with Vera. Wow! So now I don't have a partner! putek na yan!
"That girl is married, just slowly" I whispered to Vera. He raised an eyebrow at me and looked at me. Tsk, I'm suing your wife.
"Is there anyone else you want to eat?" older brother asked softly. He was really very careful with Athena, just like Simoun.
Athena smiled and shook her head. After we ate, it was my older brother and raphael who offered to wash, so we just let them go.
I waited all day for Simoun but he did not come home. I'm very worried because maybe if he succeeds, my older brother will look for him but they can't find him.
I was crying again so I just went into the cr and turned on the faucet.
I started to cry until I started to cry.
Is he so desperate to lose me in his life. So he left and never showed up.
Months passed but he still did not come. I did not despair and patiently waited for his return.
But Athena gave birth to everyone but not even his shadow came.
"That's enough, you're just torturing yourself. That won't come back" Vera said while reading the book.
"You're right, maybe that won't come" I answered sadly.
"Tsk, you're pure like that, later you'll cry again in cr. Cr is a witness to your misdeeds" he said annoyed.
I laughed there, she was right night after night, every day, I cried in the cr because I knew no one could hear me. But she knew what I was doing there, she was really my friend.
"You're flirting with Raphael again! We are witnesses to your infidelity to your husband" I retaliated. she threw a pillow at me, it hit my face right. Bwiset tong bruhang to !.
"We're just friends!" Its defense. I threw the pillow back at him.
"FRIENDS? You sure? You're so annoying when you face him! You're a fragile girl?" I'm still teasing. We both laughed, even though our problems were serious, we'd better just let everyone laugh.
"What are you! The boy is sleeping in the other room! The noise is your noise!" Aicah's almost whispered language. He is now in front of the door of Vera's room.
"I'm sorry" I replied. Vera just kept reading