The Man I Chose To Let Go (Under Editing)

Chapter 25: Lose

Pagod mula sa seminar at occular visit si Fred kasama si Hans nang imbitahan sila sa garden patio ng lola niya.

She prepared a dinner for them sabi ng staff.

"Alright, I'll just pick up Amanda." He was about to walk away when the staff said that Amanda was already there.

That's a relief. His girlfriend was already invited. She must have been so bored. Babawi na lang siya mamaya dito. He did prepare something for her, too.

"There you are!" Sinalubong siya ng Lola at binigyan ng halik sa pisngi habang ang mga mata niya ay hinahanap kung nasaan si Amanda, "Have a seat, Eric. Go, sit with Bianca."

"Where's Amanda?" He settled himself down, "The staff said she's here." Hindi iyon nasagot ng lola niya dahil dumating si Sabrina at Florence.

"Thank you for joining us tonight," sambit ni Lola sa mga ito. He got his phone and sent Amanda a message.

"Thank you for inviting us, Madam." They smiled at them. Bianca opened a conversation, which is purely on the plan to build another villas on the west part of the farm.

"That's a good idea, Eric." Bianca said professionally and took down some notes, "I think Scandinavian design is fit on these villas. Also, budget wise it is more cheaper but still effective."

"The food is here!" Nabalik ang atensyon nila sa hapag at doon siya natigilan nang makita si Amanda na naka-uniporme katulad ng iba.

She avoided his gaze. She knew what it would made him feel. Akma siyang tatayo ay pinigilan siya ni Bianca at hinawakan ang braso niya, "So, what are you busy with these days outside the farm?"

Hindi naalis ang tingin niya kay Amanda. Tinawag ito ng Lola niya para mag-serve ng inumin, "Oh, I want some wine, too!" Tinaas ni Bianca ang baso at sunod na sinalinan iyon ni Amanda.

"Hey," He reached for her arm, "What are you doing? Sit beside me---"

"Excuse me, Sir." She politely stepped back, "May kailangan pa po ba kayo?"

Nagkatinginan sila ni Sabrina, she's giving her the look. Ang tingin na ang ibig sabihin ay 'do something!'

He stood up and held her arm once again. Kinuha niya ang bote dito at nilapag iyon sa mesa nang biglang matabig ni Bianca at nahulog sa paanan nito.

"Oh my god!" Nasugatan si Bianca pero agad siyang inilayo ni Fred. "Eric!"

Fred walked out the garden with Amanda on his side, "What are you doing there, Aims?"

Hindi ito nagsasalita bagkus ramdam niya ang paghigpit ng hawak nito. They got into their villa and that's where he let go of her hand.

Nakayuko lang ito. Hindi gumagalaw sa kinatatayuan. Then he saw her shoulders move. She's crying.

Fred followed his instinct and embraced her tightly, "I'm sorry, Love..." He murmured, "I'm sorry,"

Hindi tumigil ang mga luha nito kaya naman kinulong niya sa mga palad ang mukha nito. Pinalis niya ang mga luha ni Amanda sa mata, paulit-ulit dahil hindi pa rin tumitigil ang mga ito.