I felt a hand grab my arms at pinaharap ako. I glanced at him with tears in my eyes, guilt flashed in his eyes. Inalis ko ang mga kamay ko sa kanya. I want to punch him and yell at him but I have no energy to do that. I am drained. I wiped the tears away at tumalikod sa kanya.
"H-Hope," He stuttered.
"B-bakit dito pa sa bahay? Wala ka na ba talagang respeto sa akin, Red?" I asked painfully. I didn't expect this to happen. Sobrang sakit talaga, parang pinipiga ang puso ko. I just want to leave and never come back. He was silent and I took this cue to leave at hindi na niya ako pinigilan. I sobbed and went to the nearest hotel.
I didn't sleep that night, it was only me and my heartbreak.
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My Mom called saying that there was a gathering again but this time, it was my family and Red's
