Chapter 26: See You Later

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Colet's POV

2 years passed, everything's fine until Jhoanna became busy. At first, I thought she's just busy with her career. I don't have nothing against it. I'm actually supportive to her. Despite my busy days, I'm always trying to make sure to do my job as her girlfriend.

I understand that she's trying to protect her name and fame. I've always been an understanding girlfriend not until ...

She started to forget important events in our lives.

She started saying no to our dates.

She started acting not interested whenever we talk through videocall. Her attention was always on her phone while we're still on call. She sometimes can't stop looking at her phone, typing or messaging someone I'm not aware of.

I pretended to not notice changes from her but one time, I decided to visit her house because I wanna cook something for her. And there! My eyes witnessed my Jhoanna going out to Taneo's car. I looked at the two of them as they talk and exchanged smiles. They seemed happy. It looks like things around them doesn't matter.

I locked eyes with her but I didn't wait for her to react. I chose to go away from them hoping that she'll reached out. But she never messaged me.

I feel like I'm slowly losing her and the painful part is, I don't know what went wrong. Did I do something? Are we still together?

I'm lazily lying on my bed, I don't have the strength to do my work or even take a bath. I heard my phone beeped so I reached it to the bedside table.

A message from Jhoanna.
'Babe, can you go to my house?' she said. And with that, my energy went back. I immediately took a shower and put my fancy clothes on. I must be overthinking a lot. I should've known better. Besides, I trust my girl.

I entered her house wearing a wide smile, my hand is holding a bouquet.

"Hi babe!" she greeted and hugged me.
"You look stressed, are you okay?" I worriedly asked. She shook her head and forced herself to smile.
"Silly! I'm okay." she laughs, there's something wrong with her laugh and her smiles didn't reach her eyes.

She went to the kitchen to prepare our food. I'm casually sitting here while watching my favorite Tom and Jerry. She left her phone on the table beside me. Jhoanna doesn't mind me opening her phone so I reached and opened it. I saw notifications from her instagram, facebook, twitter, and even on her tiktok account.

But what made me curious about is this one message from Taneo.

'I'm glad no one's following us last night.' I felt a sudden pain in my chest. I cannot breathe properly. My hands are shaking and I'm sweating cold.

Though, I'm feeling weak, I found the strength to get up to my seat and approach Jhoanna. She's still setting up the table while singing along to the music she's playing.

I stared at her, not knowing what to say or do. When she noticed me looking at her, she immediately read my mind.

"What's the problem, babe?" she asked sweetly.
"Jho..." I started, but I can't continue my sentence. I felt my anxiety rising up.
"Hey! Why?" she came closer and held my chin.

Before, she can easily calm me just by being this close. Now, it's different. I feel nervous. I wanna run away from her. Run as fast as I could. But I wanna know the answers.

How can she do that? Acting like a sweet girlfriend when she's actually doing something behind my back? I thought we're okay. I thought she'll not do something that will make me feel bad.

"Are you happy?" I weakly asked.
"Yes, because I'm with you." she answered and gave me a peck. I shook my head, not convinced with her answer.

"Are you happy with him?" I asked again.

She stiffed. Her expression was blank. I can't read her face.

"Babe, I saw Taneo's message. Why? Why didn't you tell me? I don't understand." I started crying. She hugged me and heard her sobs. We're crying right now while hugging each other.
"I'm so sorry, Colet." she said in between her sobs.
"Please tell me what's happening." I pleaded.
"Nothing. Nothing's happening. I love you." she whispered.
"Please, I'm begging you, Jhoanna. Tell me what's really happening. Are you cheating on me? Are you with Taneo?" I asked.
"I have nothing to say. Please, let's just eat. I prepared food for us." she forced a smile and held my hand but I refused to her.

When I didn't get an answer, I kneeled and hugged her thighs.

"Jhoanna, please. I'm begging you. Tell me the truth." I'm still crying. I waited for her response but she decided to remain silent.

"I deserve to know the truth. If you'll tell me that you're with him and you're happy, I'll let you go." I begged, shaking her thighs as if it'll convince her to speak. I'm now crying like a child. I feel devastated.

"Col, let's break up." she finally said that broke my heart.

"Babe, I can forgive you. Let's fix this and forget everything. Please." I begged.

I waited and waited and waited for her response but all I got was a cold stare. In her silence and cold stares, I found my answer.

I smiled bitterly and get up from kneeling. I looked at her straight to the eye.

"Please take care of yourself. I love you so much." I whispered and gave her a one last kiss before leaving her house.

Maloi's POV

"Soloist Jhoanna and Alamat's main dancer Taneo went to Paris to spend Valentine's together. The couple seemed happy and in love!" News are all over Jhoanna and that guy Taneo. I turned off the television with a heavy heart.

What kind of bullshit is this?

When Colet told me that Jhoanna broke up with her, I witnessed my friends hurting too. We all canceled our appointment that day just to be with Colet. Sympathy. We cried with her.

What hurts us the most is that, Colet changed.

She's a lot different than she was years ago.
Sure, she's serious and shy but she's really sweet and caring. Looking at her now, I barely recognize her. The incident changed her so much. And I feel sorry for her.

When Colet lost Jhoanna, we lost her too.
I miss Colet. I miss my best friend.

But I have faith with them. I know they will find each other soon. When the time comes, I hope they can start again.

Their lovestory was and still is my favorite.

And maybe, time wasn't in their favor yet. I hope it wasn't goodbye but just simply see you later.

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Sorry na agad, blooms! 😬


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