Fell in love, no, that wasn't the word. Grow, that's what they say love should be how it should start. It did grow. And when that happened, it went beyond what I wanted. The compromise was there and I to think hate compromising so much. What's the compromise, well, we both don't like each other PHYSICALLY. That's the compromise, as in we don't blend. I'm thin and I look tall and he's chubby and not tall so go figure.
We were FWB's actually. That was the only thing that connected us. Lust, carnal desires. I never planned on having an FWB but he opened my mind and I did need someone that time, he did too. Both of us were patching things up with the love of our life. I with the man I love for 5 yrs, him with his gf for 6 & 1/2 years. So we had this deal. Actually he was the one who said "We'll go out, but you're not allowed to fall for me." I mean WTF, I’m at the losing end here. Actually we met a month after (Sept2004) I broke off with my bf whom I’ve been with for a year and a half. (The reason, the love of my life's back then I’m tired of my ex's lust. He did raped me and basta, things happened till I couldn't take it anymore.)
I then agreed to the deal round January this year. Then we get to talk, share problems, thought, and get to know each other. We were just like that, until something happened to my life. What it was, well, I found out that the love of my life MIGHT BE married. I mean I was shocked. I've been fooled, played cahoots. I told him everything, well, since he knew my story with my ex, knew that I’m not pure, why not tell him? So I did, and he did something which meant a lot to me. It was this one time, when I was crying like hell, I’ve just no one to talk to, nobody knew, not even my best friend. Nobody even knew what happened to my life other than him. I told him that I’m crying, and he consoled me. It was that simple thing, but why it was a big deal, because he always tells me he hates people who cry and wail, he finds it pathetic but yet he did that... That did it for me, I have a best friend.
We met a week after that (Feb25), did it (of course) and we were so comfortable with each other. He showed me his new phone, his students, asked me if I knew these songs which I did, and that was an important bonding time, esp. that he's a music teacher. Then that was it, we went our separate ways, he even went AWOL for a while. So I was ok, so I thought... We didn't communicate for a while. Then I met someone, well, I very well need somebody's presence that time so I had a new bf (March10, just 13 days after)
Mid March2005 did he send me messages. He just came from
Then he just said ok, then I don't know some time passed. But I was bothered, I was like, I could make him happy, why d hell am I still with my bf (who has a gf for like 3yrs, and I’m like #2 and I just agreed since I need him to forget the love of my life) who's only using me?... (When I could be happy with somebody else?) So I met up with my friend, (cancelled the 1st monthsary date with my SO) we had lunch together, and we talked. He then told me what happened. His girl, was seeing someone else, for two years, without him knowing. (To make matters worse, the guy his girl's going out with is married (with kids) to add insult to injury, he was only a utility personnel in the same company where the gf's working.) I was shocked, all I could ever say was "Oh my God", "I’m sorry", and "Really?" I mean, he suffered more than I did and yet I wasn't there. I refused to be there because of someone who doesn't even care for me? I was really sorry, if only I could hug him, if nobody was there I could've hugged him, cry, and say "I'm sorry I wasn't there like you were for me". I just sit there, saying nothing. My heart sank when he told me, "Tapos dili dyon ka magpakita sa ako because you've someone na. That's minus one friend for me..."
We went to his place after that, he even introduced me to his aunt. (That meant a lot too coz his family knew what his gf did to him, his aunt just smiled at me.) We watched a movie we liked after that. We were just sitting sa couch, me leaning against him, him, putting an arm around me. We even straightened up and fixed ourselves (acted formal) when his aunt passed yet we returned to the prior position after that. And we talked after that. He even said, "When will we watch the next part?" I didn't answer, changed the topic? I don't really remember. Then when it was getting dark I told him I’ve to go. He still wanted to spend time with me after that but I told him I can't, I’ve to go to church with my bf. So he just let me go. But he kissed my cheek on the way out. It was funny coz even though we've had each other, that time was like the first time. We were like twitching, electrified when our bodies come in contact. That was something...
I broke up with my bf days after that... I then had dinner with my friend. I told him what happened, he just laughed, and said "TO THINK HE'S MUCH OLDER THAN YOU...” We talked but again, we were professionals. We were like observing each other. I told him that I find it so hard being alone, no dates that I’m so used having someone with me. He told me, you don't need to be with someone to make you happy. I insisted that we do, those ahmm you feel alone, u need someone who'll be there. Then he said you've friends. Yeah I said but a woman's friends are not like that of men esp. mine. We can't go out at night; they spend their time with their bf's, who will be there for me. He told me I had a point. When I asked him when he'll be in a relationship again, he said he'll give himself a 6months gap. Well, since they've been on for 6 years, I told him, "NO, YOU NEED A YEAR..." then I laughed. When dinner was through, he told me his vacant times when he walked me, saying his free on this and that (an invitation for a date? I took it that way...)
So it was like that, but I didn't like took the offer. It’s this stupid ego of mine and I was thinking he just might be into me because he's alone, he's been dooped just like I did. The love of my life kept calling me after that. Saying what I heard wasn't true, and so I ran to my friend again. I told him that I feel so alone, I’m like in the verge of getting back with my ex. He told me (he was joking first) "IM HERE, I'LL BE
So days passed, and since I was scolded, I didn't bother check up on him again or give hints I want to see him. I followed his advice ("YOU DON'T NEED TO BE WITH SOMEBODY TO BE HAPPY") and respected the gap he mentioned before he'll be with someone again. It was the end of April when I txt him, asked if he's free, asked him out. His response came way late at night. I finally got a hold of his friendster account and horror of horrors; you won’t believe what I saw... "IM IN LOVE AGAIN!" it said sa bulletin. I was shocked, wide eyed... What does that mean? I asked him, he spilled the beans.
He has someone na. I was mortified. I was asking myself "Wha..? How? He said...” I asked him, "What about me? I thought..." He said "Its ok, you'll find your own..."
Down? Hurt? Words could not equal the pain I felt that time. I had him... I was holding him. He was in my grasp... I just said, "I’m happy for you" I can't fight. I've no right. I've no, nothing...
Saw him with the girl weeks later. If only I could run, I would. But they were right in front of me. I just looked down, and then looked up when we were near. I just held my chest when we passed. I was having a difficulty breathing that time. Ouch! So this is how he felt... I then texted him, "Snob kau bay, salig ky uban iya gf..." He replied some time later, it said “I didn't snob you; you just weren't looking when I looked at you." I then told him "Hey you look good together. You look happy, I'm happy for you." He said "I am... She's everything and all my gf never was. I'm so happy with her." I replied, "Ouch! My loss huh? =) You do look good together with your arm around her coz if it was me, it'd be the other way around." He said "She could also put her around me y'know. Really, I didn't snob you." Chuckled, I told him "I was stressing about the height silly! =) Ey, don't forget to invite me if ever you'll get married k? At least man lang let me witness." He said "Marriage is still a long way for me, but I m considering it. Maybe that's why my last relationship f*cked up because I wasn't thinking about it. Besides she's still 19, maybe after 5years from now. Take Care"
That was it, the last message we ever shared. We never communicated after that. (except one time when I texted him if they'll play sa punchbowl, he said they won't be, their guitarist can't make it) Our paths crossed just last July 31, I was walking sa mall when I had that being looked at feeling. It was him, he was looking at me, kinda a hesitant look, indecisive, looked liked he wanna say hi, but he moved to the side and continued on his way when he saw that I was talking to someone on my phone. I then saw him, kinda said "Oi...” I was hesitant to cut the line line, I turned around, decided to try talk to him but on of the three men I’ve been in the jeep with (they we're following me) quickly approached him (must have sensed I know the guy, I think he tried to ask for my num from him) so I just looked at them, still talking on the phone and waited. But they talked there for a minute and I was kind of ashamed, I didn't have the guts to face him (the timing was off, someone stopped me just when I mustered the confidence) that I kind of walked ahead then I was quite far, I then decided to go on my way.
Was that fate? I mean was it fate that stopped us to talk again? I told my officemate, she said "You just weren't meant to talk that time." But that look, it was like dumbfounded, kinda like he was walking then something held him back, there was a force, I saw his body nudge. It was an opportunity, his gf wasn't there, at least exchange “Hi”'s, mangumusta and stuff. I just miss my friend; I have so many things to tell him, I’ve things to ask him. He looked different, improved, he now looked cute. Nagpa"CHUY" and kabaw =) he wasn't like that, never like that. His gf must've changed him, inspired him. That was good, but he was my one that got away. I just want to tell him that.
Well, so goes my story. My one that got away story. I’m happy for him though, I’m just puzzled why we can't be friends and change views like we did before. Does the girl know bout us? Did he ever tell her? I don't want to break them up. He's happy with her, I do acknowledge that, I respect that... But he was my friend, my best friend once. Why not let it continue? I hope time will come for me to know is reasons. I just want to let him know that I miss him and that I did loved him and that I’m sorry for not noticing it, for letting him go by. I’m just plain stupid, it's because I’m afraid. Afraid to get hurt, afraid to love... Time, please heal thy wounds....
Clark