Our Fallout: A Second Chance

Twenty Five

Chapter 25:
A truth from the past

I liked what happened but I can't help but feel nervous knowing her mother saw us naked on her bed.

Shit.

I tried to shoo away those thoughts but I just couldn't. And now I am 20 minutes late for my class. Nagulat ako pag pasok ko dahil mukhang wala silang ginagawa, wala din teacher.

Okay. At least, I am safe.

Everyone started clapping as soon as they saw me. Wait. What's happening? "Ang pretty naman, Kirsten!" sabi ni Kylie ang isang classmate ko ng may makita akong malaking bouquet sa upuan ko.

"A surprise for you." bungad sa akin ni Sam. "Kanina ka pa hinihintay pero class time na. Malas lang niya dahil may teacher sila ngayon." dagdag niya ng tignan ko ang card.

Did Isla prepared this for me?

My dearest Kirsten,

I know it's been weeks and days since the last time we talk but now I think I am ready. Forgive me for making you wait for too long. I hope I'm not too late. I just wanted to process everything, not because I was angry or what. No. I've been doing a lot of thinking and there's an important thing I wanted to say to you.

Please meet me at our favourite place in this world.

I love you forever. And as always.

-Aaliyah

I smiled as soon as I read her letter. I missed her so much and I can't wait to talk to her so I texted her.

Me: I got the flowers. Thank you! It smells so good. See you later, Ali! I missed you. So much!

At dahil ayokong sabihin na may surprise din ako sa kanya.

Aaliyah: Always welcome. Won't be able to see you at lunch. We have a meeting for the upcoming graduation ball with the cheering squad. I miss you more!

It's time for our second subject but there's still no sign of Isla. "Where's Isla?" tanong ko kila Sam pero nagkibit balikat lang sa akin.

I tried texting her but she's not replying. I hope she's okay.

Time went by and Isla's still not replying. I'm starting to get worried about her. "Sa meeting place niyo na lang daw kayo magkita ni Aaliyah, kakasabi niya." sabi sa akin ni Jasmine at tinanguan ko.

"Naka usap mo na ba pala si Isla?" biglang harap niya sa akin na tila naalala niyang itanong.

"I can't reached her. Ikaw?" tanong ko pabalik. Sinabihan ko rin si Sam na tawagan siya pero hindi rin daw sumasagot sakanya.

"Gosh! All of our plans for the graduation ball can't be finalised without her. Akala ko nga tinakasan kami eh pero nung pinuntahan namin ang office ni Dean. Wala din siya. So maybe we thought they had a family thing." pagkwento niya habang inaayos ang gamit.

"If ever she call you back. Please tell her to call me ASAP for the graduation ball. Thanks! Una na ako." at tuluyan na siyang umalis.

I was already done preparing when I tried to call Isla for the last time. Should I drop by in their house for a minute? Maaga pa naman.

I gave myself a one last look. Hindi ko tuloy maiwasang kabahan sa kung anong mangyayari mamaya. Ano ba yung sasabihin sa akin ni Aaliyah? Gosh! I should probably go now. I don't want her waiting for me.

Paalis na ako ng bahay ng may tumawag. I quickly answered it hoping it was Isla. "Hello, Kirsten?" boses pa lang niya alam ko na kung sino.

It was my father.