I accept his offer and he and Eden start walking with me. Once we reach my apartment, I open the door and thank Day and Eden for walking me home. Eden starts walking away and I start to head into my apartment, but before I get in, I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn around and it's Day who is still there.
He looks at me and says "I really think I know you from somewhere. I just can't place my finger on it. I would really like to get the chance to get to know you though. Will you join me for lunch tomorrow, yeah?" I suck in a breath. I don't know if I can do it. Will he be the same person I met on the streets twelve years ago, or will he be a completely different person? Will talking to him again be good for me, or will it just trigger the painful memories again? There is only one way to find out. I exhale.
"Yes," I say. "That would be wonderful. What time should I be ready?"
"I'll come pick you up at noon, yeah? Does that work for you?" Day says. I smile at him.
"Yes that would be wonderful. Thank you," I reply. Eden comes back down the hallway and looks at Day quizzically. Day gives him a wink and Eden nods understandingly. He goes back down the hallway, leaving Day and me alone. He looks at me and I can see in his eyes that he is trying to remember where he knew me from. "Have a good night, June. I'll see you tomorrow, yeah," Day says.
"Bye Daniel," I say. He waves as he turns to go. I watch him as he walks down the hall and out of sight.
BINABASA MO ANG
Life After Champion
Teen FictionAt the ending of Champion by Marie Lu, June and Day meet again as adults but Day still doesn't remember June. In this short, their story comes to a more completed end as June tries to get Day to remember who she is.
