KAYLEIGH'S POV
"WHERE'S Selene?" It was her cold question before looking around, looking for her best friend. My brother has mentioned this to me before. He also seemed surprised when he found out. “I’m here because I know something bad is going to happen,” she added as she puffed her cigarette.
I immediately started coughing because of the smoke so she moved away from me.
"Ate Jane, don't smoke. It's bad for your health. You'll die early, you know," I threatened her.
In fact, she was lucky because she was not sick. Because destiny does not torment her. Unlike those two.
I looked at my brother and sister Selene. I just gasped. Until now, I can still feel their sadness.
"Damn. I'm not afraid to die."
She was not afraid of my threat and just stared at me. I'm used to Jane's behavior. Jane never smiled at anyone else, except for Selene... and Kent.
Before.
"After all, it's like I'm being killed when I see them both hurting," said Jane coldly before she averted her gaze from the two.
But when I tried to look into her eyes, I saw there that she was very sad about what she was going through.
I don’t know the whole story of their lives but I’m only sure of one thing, they’re equally hurting now. All of them were hurting.
"I feel pity for them," said Jane as she looked at Selene and Kent. She's trying hard to be tough, but it's obvious to her that she's about to break down and she's just holding back.
"I feel pity for you," I said back.
It was true. I feel sorry for Jane. In fact, people like her are exactly the same as Kent. They tend to be strong, but deep inside, they're fragile. Only Selene wasn't afraid to tell us what she really feels.
She gave me her infamous death glare and cold stare. "Don't have mercy on me, Leigh."
People like them don't want other people to feel sorry for them.
I just don't talk anymore. I felt cold at the tone of her voice. She looked like a bucket of ice was surrounded all over her body. But after a while, I see something different in her eyes, and if I were to describe it in one word, I can only say that I see one thing in her.
Longingness and pain.
"I'll take Selene away from Kent. And you," she pointed at me at once. "Keep Kent away from here. Either way, do everything, just don't let them meet."
I turned in her direction when she said that. Huh? What is she saying? Does he hear what she is saying? How ridiculous.
"Seriously? Will you let your best friend get hurt?" I asked as I couldn't believe what she had said. "What are you thinking?"
But I was not expecting her answer.
"This pain will make them stronger, trust me," she said with conviction. "If this is the only way I can carry out my plan, I won't hesitate to do it."
"What are you up to?" I asked a little annoyed. I can't believe her. She leave Kent before without even telling us the reason why, and now, she's going to hurt him for the second time?
I couldn't even breathe properly because of the pain they needed to suffer from, yet she is still thinking like this?
"Don't you dare use that tone on me, Leigh. You know me."
"S-Sorry," I apologized. I was immediately scared.
She approached me and whispered his plan. My two eyes widened but I also recovered immediately. I was just surprised because of her plan. I never expected that to be what she wanted to happen. I even judged her in no time.
"Are you sure about that, ate?"
"Yeah." She nodded. "Someday, you'll thank me because I did this," she replied before she walked away from me.
I guess so. I wish. I hope so.
That is if she can do the plan she is planning properly.
Ate Selene, kuya Kent...
"Please forgive me after this," I mumbled before I walked away from them.
SELENE'S POV
"Miss Perez, are you really okay? I have always been impressed by your performance, but it's the first time you get 9/20 on my quiz. Is there a problem?" Ma'am English asked me in a worried tone.
I am here in our room today with Ma'am English. It was lunchtime now, and I was about to leave for the canteen but ma'am told me to stay here as she was going to say something. This is the reason.
I said I wouldn’t give up my studies, but I don’t know why I’m not in the mood now. I just wanted to rest, but I had to go to school for my attendance.
"N-No ma'am, maybe I just need to rest," I answered honestly.
"Okay. I'll let you stay in the clinic and rest first. I'll be the one to tell your class president," she said. "But before that, eat first. You look pale."
"T-Thank you ma'am," I even stammered as I said that.
Ma'am just smiled at me and left. And just as the door closed, I fell to the floor and buried my face in my knees.
And my tears started to flow again.
Selene, aren't you tired of crying yet? You're always crying for Kent, aren't you tired yet?
All I had was a question in my head. Just a damn question. I couldn't find an answer for it.
"I don't want to. I don't want to think about it anymore. I think I'm going crazy," I whispered to myself as I lay on the bed here in the clinic.
It's been a week since Kent and I last spoke. I never tried to go to their house again after that day.
He doesn't want to see me anymore. It might only make his condition worse if I showed up to him. And also from that day on, I found out that he had dropped out of school.
Was it because of his illness that he dropped out?
Or because... of me?
Many people are wondering because I suddenly lost a lot of weight and my eyes are always swollen. I also lost my jolly nature. I don't spend much time with anyone, even jane, anymore because I don't have the energy now to socialize with other people.
This is how hard it is when you fall in love. When you are hurt, your whole being is affected.
I cannot take it anymore.
If this is also going to happen, why did destiny allow us to meet?
Why did he even let us be so close to each other?
Why?
There are so many questions in my brain right now, and I'm also tired of finding answers to my questions.
I'm getting tired of crying. But it's only here that I can release all the sadness I feel when I cry.
I'm a fool because... Why else would I hope?
Why else would I hope that we would have a fairytale-like story with a happy ending?
"You idiot, Selene. You idiot," I whispered as I beat myself up.
This is enough.
Too much expectation hurts.
I wiped away my tears. "Accept it, Selene. You're a big fool, especially in love," I said before I finally left the clinic. I would only go crazier if I just stayed here.
"IT'S boring here outside the room. Jane isn't here. Tsk," I whispered to myself as I lay here outside our room.
I'm fed up with the school garden. I hate the rooftop even more. I just remember him there, and it only hurts me more. When I want someone to talk to, Jane isn't there. It was only then that I appreciated her presence more... that I often took for granted because I was used to her always being there for me.
I was about to enter our classroom, but the three students who were gossiping in the corridor caught my attention. I stood in the corridor as well, a bit far from them but I could hear what they were talking about.
I'm not in the habit of listening to someone's conversation but... I heard Kent's name in their conversation that's why I'm here. Why are they talking about Kent? Did they already know here at school about his illness?
"Is that true? Our Kent will leave us anytime soon?" said the woman in the pink headband.
Our Kent? Wow. He wasn't ours in the first place. He's no one's property. I wanna strangle this pink headband girl.
"Yes. I was told that he's going to migrate to the States." said the woman with too much lipstick.
"And my source said, they're living in the states for good," said the woman with curly hair.
"So it means they won't come back here? They'll really live there?" the woman in the headband asked again.
"Yeah. Kent has already said goodbye to his friends," the curly haired-girl replied.
"My gosh. I'm going to miss our Kent."
I feel like I am deaf because of what I heard. What did they say? Is Kent leaving? To the States?
"Shit."
I immediately ran out of school and dialed Kent’s number while I waited for a taxi.
"The number you are calling is currently not available. Please say your message after the beep."
I immediately shouted when I heard that beep.
"Kent, are you crazy, huh?! You're leaving without letting me know?! I know you don't want to see me anymore but..." I sighed, "is that how you really hate me so you're leaving now without me knowing? After all, who am I to say goodbye to you, right?"
When a taxi pulled up in front of me, I immediately got in there.
"At the airport, please," I said, and the driver immediately nodded before pulling over the car.
I need to see Kent.
Even for the last time...
Kent, don't go. Please, don't go. Don't leave me here alone. My heart won't be able to take it.
"Kent, please..." I whispered and after a while, my tears started to flow. "Don't leave me."