“You look too beautiful, Astraea.”
“Thank You, Sky.”
“Need help, Traea?”
“Thanks, Sky. But, I got this.”
“Call me if you need help, I’ll be right back.”
I like Astraea. She is the perfect example of someone who acts so simple yet looks so elegant. Her eyes always look magnetizing, you know I can always stare at her eyes for hours. She looks so innocent, that you wouldn’t even think that she can be capable of doing devilish things. Her movements, her actions too subtle. Whenever she’s doing something, she does it gracefully. Her soft features suit her so much. And her personality, this is something that I adore from her. I admire her kindness to others. I can’t even do that. People annoy me too much. I just don’t like some of them. Too annoying, too fake.
“Sky, are you busy?”
“Oh, hey Traea. I’m not busy. Need something?”
“Well, I really need your help. I want to ask you which illustrations look good between this two. This one, or this?”
“Both of that, look nice. You drew them?”
“Yep.”
“They’re lovely. Love roses too much, huh?”
“Roses have always held an intense fascination for me, Sky. Every time I look at them, can’t help to be instantly drawn to it.”
“Your charmed, Traea.”
“Well, I guess I am. So, what’s your choice between these two?”
“This. Because this red rose looks enchanting.”
“Nice choice, Sky.”
“My choices were always great, Astraea. Remember that…”
With each passing day, my feelings for her grow deeper. That I can’t stop it anymore. I can’t resist her, she’s too tempting. Too beautiful…”
“You look like you’re in deep thought, Sky. Care to share what it is?”
“My thought is… It’s a secret for now. Why don’t you take a guess, Traea.”
“You trickster… Fine, just keep it for now.”
Damn, she smiles again. Does this girl know that every time she smiles, she makes my day even brighter? Astraea’s smile is always captivating. Her smiles is something that makes her look more beautiful.”
“Earth to Sky. You’re zoning out again, Sky.”
“Sorry, Traea. But, it is your fault though.”
“Wait.. What? You’re teasing me again”
“My day won’t be complete, if I don’t do that to you.”
“Skyyyy….”
“Why are you blushing, Traea.”
“I’m not…”
“You are, why are you denying it?”
“I am not blushing, okay? I put some blush on.”
“Come here…”
“Uhmm, why?’
(wipes the cheeks with a hankie)
“You’re not wearing any blush on, Traea.”
“Well, this is just my natural face. Enough of the teasing, Sky. I’m hungry.”
“My baby’s hungry, what do you want to it?”
“I’m craving some Chinese foods, Sky.”
“Okay, we will buy some.”
Days and months had passed like a bliss. Wonderful moments were spent with her. Not until…
“I am breaking up with you, Sky. I can’t do this anymore?”
“What do you mean you can’t do this, Astraea.”
“I am tired of this, Sky. I want us to break up.”
“Traea, we can fix this. We can. Tell me what’s the problem?”
“Enough, Sky. I had enough. I want to be free, free from you. So, please respect my decision.”
“I will let you go, Astraea. But first answer this question of mine. What is the reason you wanting to break away from me? Tell me what it is, Astraea.”
“I don’t love you anymore.”
“That’s it? Love doesn’t fade away that easy, Astraea. You said we’re on this together. So, why give up on us?”
“I am sorry, Sky. The feelings that I have for you, I don’t feel all of it anymore. I feel nothing for you.”
“Thank for answering it, Astraea. Wishing for your happiness, always. Goodbye.”
“Goodbye, Sky.”
(I am so sorry, my love. I need to let you go. This is the best for the both of us. You will be safe, safe from the harshness of my family. I cannot bare to see you get ruined by my own clan. I just can’t let them cause you downfall. I am so sorry, Sky. I love you more than anything else in this world and I am willing to sacrifice for your own good. This is the best decision for now. I hope someday, I will see you again. Goodbye, my love…)
“Are you ready, Astraea.”
“I am, brother…”
“I am sorry, in behalf of our family. They did it to me, and I can’t believe they’re doing it again with you.”
“It is okay, brother. For Sky’s protection, I am willing to do anything. As long as they won’t do anything to harm him.”
“Does he know how much love you have for him, my sister?”
“No. My words hurt him, brother. But I think it’s better to end it that way. Knowing Sky, if he knows about the truth, he will do anything to save our relationship.”
“Don’t you want to see his face before leaving, my sister?”
“As much as I want to see him, I can’t. I probably contemplate about my decision when I will see his face.”’
“Take care in Atlanta, my sister. Call me when you need anything.”
“I will, brother.
“Astraea, someone is looking for you?
“Do you know who is it”
“I don’t know, but he said you know exactly who he is.”
“Huh? Okay, I’ll just clean this and I’ll go there.”
“Okay, I’ll tell him.”
“Uhm, Hi-ii. Sky? Why are you here?”
“Why did you lie to me, Traea?”
“I-I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“Gideon told me everything… I know everything now, Traea. The lies you’re about to say will be pointless. Why did you hide it from me, Traea?”
“I did it for you, Sky. And that is the best reason I can say to you so you’ll let me go.”
“Do you know how your words made me feel miserable? I questioned myself a lot, Traea. And when your brother told me everything, I blamed myself. I blamed myself because, I can’t even let you tell me what happened. That you made me hate you for the wrong reasons.”
“I am sorry, Sky. I am deeply sorry. They’ve threatened me, Sky. I-I was afraid that if I won’t follow them, they’ll hurt you for real. I did what they want me do to, even when my heart tells that I shouldn’t do it. I hope you can forgive me Sky, for the pain that I’ve cause you.”
“If you’re really sorry, Traea. Let me fight for you, let’s go back to the Philippines. Let’s face your parents together. I can’t live life anymore without you, Traea. So please, let’s fix this…”
“You look too beautiful, Astraea.”
“Thank You, Sky.”
“We did it, Traea.”
“We’re marrying each other for real, Sky.”
“It’s a dream come true. Are you excited for tonight, Traea?”
“Silly, hahaha… Well, I am…”