ARLENE MARIELLA's POV
"Hey, tell me! I want that too, the size of my eyes is big, I don't like it! I want it small!" I stopped walking and looked at her irritably. She's out now, puppy eyes!
"Do you want to know?" my response, challengingly.
"Y-Yes."
"You must cry for a week, just try huh? Just try, then 'if your eyes don't become narrow'. You should cry every day until you can't see anything," I said sarcastically, I sneered at her before returning to our place. I didn't see her reaction!
"What the fuck! I'm serious, Arlene!" she seemed to cry as she chased after me.
"I'm serious too! Who told you I was joking?" I struggled.
"That's bad, I'll cry for a week? Can it be two weeks for sure?" she asked once again.
"It's up to you, you want that."
"All right! I'll start tomorrow!" her determined promise, even blown in the wind!
Wait, is she really serious?
I gasped. I think I'm going crazy here with this woman, it's pure stupidity, you know. Here I seem to be infected with stupidity.
"Auntie is already looking for you downstairs, I said you're resting up here. Uncle is there, they're talking so I went up here too. Then I met another beautiful woman! Then she's sexy, it's just our age, it's unfair!"
I just ignored everything she said, I won't get anything out of it. I'll just repeat that to her when I'm interested again. I'm not upset right now, then I'll go to Stewart later. We'll count even if he's asleep!
I'm not the one who just leaves, especially if there's no good reason.
We lasted there an hour 'cause we were going down it was dinner time. We had dinner at a small table in Mama's room, there were only four of us. Manang did not go, because there was no guard in the house. Papa sent the other maids home because we weren't there. They also have nothing to serve, they will only get tired if they clean the house from time to time even if it is not dirty.
After dinner, I brushed my teeth before going to Stewart's hospital room. I caught up with Ciara who was leaving when I arrived, she was holding a tote bag and wearing shades.
"He's sleeping, Auntie's coming too. Just wait for them, before you leave. There's no one to watch over him eh. By the way, I won't be long. I need to go, sorry, I'm in a hurry, see you again soon!" She passed me immediately after saying that. I watched her leave before I decided to enter Stewart's room.
Ciara's right. He's already asleep, but if he's not asleep yet I might be able to come here later. I sat comfortably on the single sofa beside his bed and held his soft hand. I caressed it using my thumb while watching him breathing.
"Hi again, baby! I'm here again for a drama, I hope you can hear me? It's like, even if you don't remember me, you know I said goodbye to you before I left. I'm going to cut the rope that was alone with the two of us, I'm ready to leave you. You'll be happy with Ciara, won't you? I love you, you deserve her more than me. She always has time for you, every hour, minute, second, with her maybe you'll be smiling. It's a good thing you won't be hurt when I leave you. It's better that I'm the only one, maybe I can't handle the pain you're feeling at the same time." Tears dripped down my cheeks. I smiled bitterly.
"You can do everything you want with Ciara, please don't hurt each other. When the day comes for her to leave you, I'm still here ready to join you. It's not for us. It's time now, or maybe we're not the ones for each other. If destiny wants us to be, she will and will make a way for the two of us to meet again. "
Please, let it happen destiny.
"Always be careful, don't scold your parents, please? Don't lose too much weight, it's none of your business! I'll tell Ciara to make you fat so you can work harder. Take care, don't drive at night alone again, especially if you're not very professional, you might get worse again. Always pray, and thank God. Make your dreams come true with Ciara, of course. Invite me to your wedding, huh? Make me the godmother of your future child too! Oh my gosh, I'm excited!"
"'Those are just my reminders for you ... And oh, wait, here's another one.' Don't hurt Ciara, I love you two," I faked my laugh again and inhaled some air. My chest hurts.
"I-I Arlene Mariella Apostol, signing off for being your girlfriend Stewart San Jose. And now, you're officially free and not mine anymore. This will be our last." I stood up and kissed his forehead and lips gently.
This will be our first and last kiss, baby.
"Before I go, always remember that my love for you will never fade away." Those were my last words before I stepped out of his room.
I didn't cry anymore. I was just outside his room waiting for his parents to arrive, I bowed. Not watching everyone passing in front of me. I'm tired and dizzy. Maybe it's because of crying and waking up.
"Arlene?" call of a familiar voice. I immediately looked up and saw Uncle and Auntie looking at me anxiously.
"Good evening." I wish I could stand up.
"Good evening, why are you there? Don't you want to go inside?" Auntie looked at the door for a moment before looking back at me.
"Maybe I'll disturb Stewart's deep sleep. Besides, I'm leaving too, I'm just really waiting for you so that someone can watch over him." I smiled at them. "I have to leave, thank you very much, Uncle, Auntie. Always be careful," I greeted them both, and without hesitation, I turned my back on them. I walked away.