Can We Still Be Friends

Part 2

Bamboo Boracay Beach Resort 
March 13, 2009 
Friday, 8:00 pm 

That Friday the 13th was full of love and forgiveness. I was carrying a bouquet of white roses. On that moment, I found Nica sitting beside the shore waiting for someone. As I came nearer to her, a tall and skinny man carrying a guitar drew closer to her. I stopped in walking. I was happy for them. Though the years of Edward’s life could be counted by two or three fingers, Nica’s love for him was still infinite like the countless stars over the sky. I knew that Nica would make Edward’s remaining days like precious sands. 

As I watched the two lovers, there’s someone touched my shoulder. I faced to her. I saw forgiveness to her eyes. All of her burden had gone just like waves tossed in the ocean. She already forgave her stepfather who raped her last month even though the wound still lived on in memory. I was ready to take care of her and to be father of her child. I knew we would be a good family. 

I sensed that Nica was watching me when I gave the flowers to Jenny. I was sure Nica was also happy for me and Jenny.