“Mark… I have something to tell you. I’ve been keeping this to myself for a long time. I’ve been too shy to say it… afraid it might ruin what we have. But I can’t hide it any longer. Mark… I like you. Can we be together?”
“Yes, Maya… Yes, Maya. I love you so much. I’ve felt the same way for a long time. At last, we’ve finally said what we’ve both been hiding.”
We hugged. I felt the warmth of his arms and the fast beating of my heart. It was as if time stopped. Finally, my long-time dream had come true.
“MARK! SON! WAKE UP! YOU’RE GOING TO BE LATE FOR THE WEDDING!”
I jolted awake. It was just a dream…
That’s right—today is the wedding of my best friend. With every step I took toward the church, I felt the heaviness in my chest. Instead of me standing beside him, it was someone else. I should be happy for him.
Maya, Anghelo, may your life together be full of happiness. I’m happy for both of you… even if it hurts. Goodbye, my love. I’ll only hold you again in my dreams.[end]
