Attempt (GxG) [ON HOLD]

Chapter 2

"Leith???" "Zariah!!!"  We said in unison

"Oh my god! It is you!" Leith exclaimed in excitement, bringing me into a big tight hug.

"Leith, what are you doing here??? At a place like this?! Kaylan ka pa lumuwas and sinong kasama mo???" I said without stopping to even breath first.

She looked at me with disbelief. "Pwede ba zariah, ang ganda ganda ng pangalan ko! How many times do i have to remind you, my name's not just leith" she said while rolling her eyes at me.

"Chantria leith! Tria for short!"  She said emphasizing her first name and her nickname. I just chuckled and shook my head.

"And how many times do i also have to tell you that it's Zel  and not zariah, Tria" i said with a tone of sarcasm at her name, mimicking her eye roll earlier.

"So, care to answer my other questions?"

"Kakaluwas ko lang kahapon. I was planning to contact you, but unfortunately i lost my phone on my way here yesterday and i just got a new one today. And to answer your other question, i traveled alone and I'm here to meet up with my boyfriend because he works around this area---" her phone cut her off when it started ringing.

"Zel, i would love to catch up with you right now but i really have to go na. I'll message you when I'm free, okay?" She said looking panicked again 'seems like someone's late'

I laughed "yeah sure! Mag i-ingat ka, okay? Let's catch up next time" giving her one quick final hug before parting ways.

As i entered the house, i was welcomed with loud voices. 'again?'  i thought to myself. 22 years of existence, halos pag tatalo nalang nila ang naaalala ko simula pagkabata. I can't tell if they just love each other in that kind of way, or maybe---

"ILANG TAON NA TAYONG NAG SASAMA! MAY DALAWA NA TAYONG ANAK PERO HINDI MO PADIN MAAYOS YUNG SIMPLENG PAG LULUTO?!"

"Hindi ako kusinera. Anong magagawa ko kung hindi ako kasing galing ng nanay mo na laging mo nalang ibinibida sakin?"

"Alam mo, mabuti pang bumalik ka nalang ng Japan. Dun ka nalang sa mga naging kabit mo tutal wala ka namang pakinabang at kahit mga anak natin hindi mo man lang maasikaso"

"Naririnig mo ba sarili mo? Ako ba yung unang nag loko? Sino bang may kabit sating dalawa hanggang ngayon?" Malumanay pero mapanganib na sagot ni mama.

Dali dali akong umakyat ng kwarto at pabalagbag na isinara ang pinto bago ko paman marinig ang mga susunod nilang sasabihin. Agad ako pumunta ng banyo at nag patugtog sa cellphone ko bago buksan yung shower. 'i am so damn tired'. I let the cold water run through my skin as i try my best to calm myself down but i failed. Uncontrollable tears streamed down my face once again. I felt myself tremble,  my nails digging deep into my palm as i clench my fist as hard as i can. Covering my face with my hands, i saw the marks on my wrist. 'no. Ayoko na' I've been clean for a few weeks already and now my urges are coming back. Flashbacks from when and why i started hurting myself came back all at once.

My thoughts were interrupted when i heard my phone ringing.

*Ate brian calling*

I answered the call without uttering a word. As much as I don't want to accept calls right now or to even talk to anyone, i still did because it might be important.

"Eos, mom called me asking if she could sleep at our house tonight. Did they fight again?"

"Nothing's new, ate." I responded.

I heard her sigh "I'll let her stay here for the mean time, and ikaw na muna bahala kay papa. Stop crying na, okay? I can hear you sniffing and it's obvious on your voice. Ate's here" she calmly said that made me want to cry again.

We ended the call and i continued finishing up my business here. As i went out, i saw tria's message.

Chantria leith:
"Zeeeel! May jowa ka na???"

"Are you serious?'"
'what the heck? Have you forgotten i told you i just came from messy break-up???''

"I'm serious, dude."

'wow, bilis mag reply ah''
" Wala. Why'd you ask?"'

"Feeling ko nireto kita:')"

"WHAT?! KANINO?!"
i replied faster than lightning.

" Sa friend ko. She said your cute"

"For Pete's sake, tria!
It hasn't been 3 months since i had
my recent break-up"

" Come on! 3 month rule
are only for those who had
a decent break-up. Besides,
your ex isn't even worth the respect.
kayo palang noon pero mukang pinalitan
Ka na"

I stared at her last message for a couple of minutes, realizing she has a point.

"Okay fine. Just atleast
be friends with her, she's even a
close friend of mine so you don't you
have to worry."

" She's super kind, very loving,
and she's just around your age."

Sumasakit talaga ulo ko dito sa babae na minsan eh.
" I'll think about it."
I replied and turned off my phone.

This is such a tiring day...

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Sorry for the short chapters>.< Nangangapa pa kasi ako. Hope y'all understand:> I'll try to upload the next chapter tomorrow. Have a goodnight! 🖤