(PART 4) REEK OF HATE: INTOXICATING JEALOUSY

Yesterday is kinda a revelation. Why? I didn't know that Ali and Iya are sisters in law.

When I see her, Iya, my long lost friend and the person I loved and adored I confirmed that Im just fascinated with her. For she viewed and treated me very well.

But what I didn't expect when my heart sulk when Ali seems to drift away from me. She starts to distant herself to me.

ME(ACE) : Good morning! (I greeted them both with a smile.Iya smiles back but Ali pretended as if she didn't even notice me.

ALI: Big sis, I will be going now I got an early appointment today.

ME(ACE) :* Why I didn't know it? I'm her personal secretary. * ( So instead of sitting at the dining table to eat breakfast I follow her, Ali)

IYA: Hey!!! Ace!! Aren't you going to eat your breakfast!!??!!

ME(ACE) : Nope! I am not hungry Iya. Eat well there.

I didn't notice that the car already left without waiting for me. So I decided to walk up to the entrance of this subdivision.

ME(ACE) : SINGING A SONG INSIDE MY HEAD.

My hands tremble

i'm scared but i fall

with a feeling i try to hold

but it's shouted so loud and bold

i try to escape

what my heart gain are scrapes

you think i'm not hurt

but i am not one of those with cape

Chorus

Cold shoulder,

And an averted stare.

I'm not asking for more,

Just let me to chase

Yet who am I to ask?

I'm just a no one in mask.

Cold shoulder,

And an averted stare.

For others it may looks unfair

Yet I'll try to be here for you,

Even I know it's not me you wanted though.

Refrain:

I will look pass the pain,

I will walk through the rain.

I'll never try to complain,

Coz it's you that is my main.

Repeat Chorus:

Cold shoulder,(coming from her)

And an averted stare.(I'm here please care)

I'm not asking for more,

Just let me to chase

Yet who am I to ask?

I'm just a no one in mask.

Cold shoulder, (I'll try to bear)

And an averted stare.*(though you don't care)

For others it may looks unfair

Yet I'll try to be here for you,

Coz hat I feel for you is...... True.

ME(ACE) : *I know... I know... That what I feel for her is like this.. But what can I do!?! You can't control love. Yet I know.... A lot of factor why she won't even like me. * thinkin while sitting on a bus)

ON THE COMPANY BUILDING

ME(ALI) : I don't wanna talk nor spend time with her, Ace. So I ask the driver to leave even she isn't yet inside the car. Why?? Cause I don't want someone who is skimming.

ACE: Good morning, Ali.

ME(ALI): (I didn't try to greet back nor look and smile on her direction. Instead I texted her.)

ACE: (As she see her phone she storm out of my room.) *It's better this way. Than to deal with this emotion I have which is hard ro explain.*

OUTSIDE THE BUILDING

ME(ACE) : I don't want this. I wanna escape. I want to hide in this pain. I know... She is next to never. How can she fall for me if she is a perfectly successful, beautiful and smart girl?? Worst... A very straight one.

I wanna have a breath of fresh air.

IN SIERRA MADRE

ME(ACE): Here I am... In Sierra Madre mountain range. Though I'm not ready to hike I come up to spend my time here. Why?? I am asked by her, to take a leave or vacation.

I am not naive or idiot to know.. That she doesn't wanna deal with me nor see me.

You know guys... The trail in here is kinda dangerously stiff. But who cares. Even I don't wear hiking shoes I still wanna climb the peak..

KRING!!! KRING!!!

ME(ACE) :, Jeez... Who can this be!? (my pone fall because of my hurrying. I try to pick it before it totally falls to the feet of the mountain. But no avail.... Im brought by it down as well.

FLASHFORWARD

ME(ALI) : Its been weeks since the day I texted her. Leave us alone.... Don't ever corrupt Big sis nor me... You don't have any chance...

She went away without any trace yet all her things are here. She is unattended too not also in social media.

*I know I should not to worry since I'm the reason she went away. But I kinda......... Hmmpp..!! *

BIG SIS(IYA) I think let us go somewhere else. You need to relax. We need to relax so we can think of a way to find Ace.

TWO HOUR TRAVEL

ME(ALI) : We decided that we go to our rest house near the feet of a mountain.

But I didn't expect what I see. The person I long for. Who keeps on bothering my mind and feelings. Yet there is something off.

ARTEMIS(CARE TAKER): Goodmorning, mam. Let us help you in carrying your belongings.

ME(ALI) : Who is she!? That girl who I happened to see??

ARTEMIS(CARE TAKER):She is someone I find when I am picking woods to use as fire woods. She lost her memories. She doesn't have anything with her mam. So I don't know how to contact her family.

ME(ALI):* Is that what happened? I shouldn't done what I did that time. I should have face what I feel.*

*But is it too late now?!? *

ACE: Art, where I will place this stuffs?

ARTEMIS(CARE TAKER):Just place it thereon the room adjacent to the stair. Is it okay, Ran?

ACE: Yes, langga( means love in Ilo ilo, Philippines)

ARTEMIS(CARE TAKER):  Hey, I'm your lil sister why you call me that in front of others!?!

ACE: Sorry...

ME(ALI) (looking at her and intently following her moves.) : *Now, I know it is too late now. I hope you are happy now Ace(Ran)

A. N.

"***A given chance once let slipped, won't ever have another chance to correct and have it back into your arms again." \- Ali

\*\*\*\*Seize the day \(Carpe Diem***\)

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