The Break Up Planner (Published Under Pop Fiction)

{ TBUP -12: F.O }

“Liar.” Carmeen said. Yes, she’s right. I’m a liar, a great pretender.

All this time, I’m forcing myself not to fall in love with him –with Psyche. Inilalayo ko ang sarili ko sa kanya, ayoko siyang mahalin because… because I still believe that someday, babalik sa akin si Chron.

I don’t wanna fall for him, I don’t.

“I don’t wanna love him Carmeen, I won’t, I can’t.” I sighed.

“Why not?”

“Ayoko lang. Ayokong siya… natatakot ako.” I’m scared, scared because I know he loves Selene and only Selene. Damn it! “Ayokong masaktan.” Then suddenly, water fell from my left eye. I caught myself crying over… Psyche.

“Ericka, how can you prevent yourself from falling in love with your ex’s brother when you already fell?” Said she.

Nung sinabi ni Carmeen ‘yun, para akong tinamaan ng kidlat. Para akong isang kriminal na napatawan ng guilty sa korte. Para akong magnanakaw na na-caught in the act. Parang totoo…

Totoo kaya?

Did I already fell in love with my ex’s brother?

“Sa tingin mo, totoo kaya?” I asked Carmeen. Natatakot ako sa sagot niya. But I have to know the truth.

“Sa inaasal mo ngayon, oo. Ericka, learn to face the truth.”

“Hindi Carmeen. I’ll prove you, mali ka. Hindi ako in love kay Psyche at hinding-hindi ako mai-in love sa kanya. Nakay Chron pa rin ang puso ko, at wala akong balak bawiin ‘yun.” I said coldly. Si Chron pa rin ang mahal ko, alam ko ‘yun. Mas kilala ko ang sarili ko kesa kahit kanino pa man.

“Tss, bat ka pa nagtanong?” Tapos inirapan niya ako, “But what if his brother snatched your heart from him?” Tanong sa akin ni Carmeen.

Oo nga, paano kung… pucha. Bakit ko iniisip? Kakasabi ko lang, hindi ako mai-in love kay Psyche!

“Tigilan na nga natin ‘to! Why are you dissecting my love life like dissecting a poor frog, anyway?!” Complain ko sa kanya, “How about yours?”

Nanlaki ang mga singkit na mata ni Carmeen sa tanong ko. Hmmm, I guess my bestfriend is hiding something, “Come on Carmeen Tan, spill the beans.” Then I smirked.

“I’ll be spilling nothing ATHENA.” Psh! In-emphasize pa ang Athena huh?