Relentless (Full story is now in Amazon)

V-Vianna

I was planning on giving him a second chance, only, if only.

Deep in my heart I hoped that he would run after me. Actions speak louder that words, but he did not. He just let me run away from him. I thought he still loves me? Or was it just another of his broken promises?

I had nowhere to go. I didn't want to go back to our room. I was afraid Thirdy would see me crying.... I still wanted to protect George, after all, we are still married.
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I sat at the corner of the vintage-themed restaurant, the nearest in the resort and going there I think was a wrong decision. I saw a lot of couples, young and old exchanging sweet glances from time to time as if they were not in a public place and here I am ALONE, by myself, trying to control my tears. I tried to look for other things that would change what I feel and just like magic, I saw this mini water fountain near the restaurant's counter. It was like looking at a rainbow (the fountain has colourful lights that bring out the rainbow), more of a reminder that after a storm, something good will come out. I am not sure though if George and I would have the same fate. Will there still be a rainbow for us?

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Baby, I know the story
I've seen the picture, it's written all over your face
Tell me, what's the secret
That you've been hiding and who's gonna take my place?

Should've seen it coming
Should've read the signs
Anyway
I guess it's over

Can't believe that I'm the fool again
I thought, this love would never end
How was I to know, you never told me?

I was surprised with what the pianist has started playing. It was Westlife's Fool Again. I am not a fan of Westlife but it seems like I have come to like the band. Since last night, Ive been accidentally listening to their songs which only remind me of George and I.

The pianist continued playing..

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Can't believe that I'm the fool again
And now you thought you were my friend
How was I to know, you never told me?

Baby, you should've called me
When you were lonely when you needed me to be there
Sadly, you never gave me too many chances
To show you how much I care

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Yes. George has never allowed me to express how I feel about him. He is the one who would always be caring, and sweet and loving until we got married and 4 years after our marriage and just like that, I just felt him abandoning me for the remaining 10 years. Three months from now, we are supposed to celebrate our 15th year together. But will there even be a celebration? I don't think so.

I had to pinch my left cheek just to stop myself from looking back again. I wanted to enjoy my meal--- Kare-kare with Bagoong, one of my favourites and George's too. Again, I am thinking of George. George. George.

"Excuse me, is this seat occupied?"

I was shocked and so was the person who just approached me. Even if 20 years have passed, I will never forget how angelic that face is. Never.

"Adrian?"

"Vianna?"

"You didn't age at all! You are still my prom queen."--- My heart skipped a bit as I was brought back to Southville High where I spent my Senior High School. It was such a wonderful school, wonderful people, wonderful Adrian...

"Stop that. I'm .... ma....rried."--- Why am I startling? What is wrong with me?

"I know. But we are friends. Since then and forever."--- Yes. We had a promise. Yes. We do.

"So what brings you here? I guess its business again."--- I cleared my throat and asked him.

"Yes you are right. Old habits that I can't get enough. Just like.." ---- where will this conversation go? Where? Where?

"Just like what?"---- Why am I even curious. I am married to George.

"Oh.. nothing."

We both chuckled when we finally realized that we were still holding each other's hands. Old habits.

Day after day, time pass away
And I just can't get you off my mind
Nobody knows I hide it inside
I keep on searching but I cant find

The courage to show to letting you know
I've never felt so much love before
And once again I'm thinking about
Taking the easy way out

But if I let you go, I will never know
What my life would be holding you close to me
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
How will I know if I let you go?

Oh. It's Westlife again. Why does the song always have to be like this? The message. Oh. I don't get it.

Night after night I hear myself say
Why can't this feeling just fade away?
There's no one like you, you speak to my heart
Its such a shame we're worlds apart

I'm too shy to ask, I'm too proud to lose
But sooner or later I've got to choose
And once again I'm thinking about
Taking the easy way out

But if I let you go I will never know
What my life would be holding you close to me
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
How will I know if I let you go?
If I let you go, oh baby

"So can I share a table with you? Everything is occupied. We can do some catching up."---- For real? He was still waiting for me to say YES.

"Ahmm... You can actually stay here. I was about to leave."--- I lied. I know I just have to lie.

"Ahmm.. Is that so? Maybe I can send you to your room and meet your husband."

"There's no need for that."--- I smiled and left without looking back.

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Oaaah! That's 2 Westlife songs in a row. Hihihih. Yes. Yes. I am a Westlife fan so be kind to me. The story needs the songs anyway. I hope you enjoy reading and if you do, don't forget to share, vote and comment or PM me. I also have other ongoing stories. One is Filipino-English, And I Kiss Brian Goodbye, and the other is Wattpad adaptation of Ito ang Palad Ko Radio Drama scripts. You may catch me at https://www.facebook.com/elydia.reyes and https://lifethoughtsandinspirations.wordpress.com/. Thanks for reading. God bless you.

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