Photography In Love

Chapter 19

(Try to listen the video in the media while reading this)

Peony's POV

"Mark," Tawag ko sa kanya pero di siya tumingin.

"Hmm?" He said.

"I a-m going home." Sabi ko at tumingin na din sa malayo.

Ramdam ko ang pag-titig niya sa akin bago siya mag-salita. Tumingin din ako sa kanya and he nodded.

"That's n-ice." Sabi niya at ngumiti. Alam kong pilit ang mga ngiting iyon.

Natahimik kami ng ilang segundo bago ako nag-salita ulit.

"Dad's illness is getting worst, He wants to see me." Napahinto ako at tinignan na siya sa dalawang mata niya.

"But I'll stay if you ask me too. Just say that word, hindi ako aalis." Sabi ko at umaasang sasabihin niya yun.

"Pamilya mo yun Peony." He said looking directly to my eyes.

"Ye-s, You're right. Will you follow me then? Susundan mo ba ako pag umalis ako?" I asked hoping I'll hear the answer I wanted to hear.

"You know I can't leave my family." Sabi niya.

I nodded and I gave him a sad smile.

"I know, T-hat's why I'm giving you the choice." Napatingin siya sa akin na nakakunot noo. He looked at me as if I said it wrong.

"Pinapapili mo ko kung ikaw o yung pamilya ko?" I can see the sadness in his eyes that I can't even bare to look.

"Yes, And whatever your decision is," I stopped a moment para huminga ng malalim. My nose are getting runny and my eyes are red.

"I'll accept it without any grudge." I continued.

"Peony, Mahal kita.." He uttered.

"Alam k-o, pero hindi yan ang sagot sa tanong ko, Mark." I said.