Chapter 2 ~Chapter 2~ : Spilled Secrets

Oh no! Laura was in shock. She didn't think this would happen, ever. She had kept the secret from me for quite a while and she didn't expect it to come out. " You knew about this, Laura?" I asked, in clear disbelief. "Uhmm, n-n-noo no, I didn't... " She was fidgeting now. "You told me it was all a dream... "

"Huh, yes cause it was. He- he's lying to you Luna. Trust me, I'm your sister." She said, moving closer, attempting to hold my hands. Trust her? She's not one to be trusted. I knew her too well. She'd literally lie at every little chances. "No... " I pushed her away. "Now this all makes sense. I have always known you liked him too. And that's why you had the truth from me." I drew a few steps away from her. "No no, that's not true. I- I didn't... " "Stop lying to yourself. I've seen the way you look at him too, you never seem to lay your eyes off the things I like. And that's why you wanted him too, just cause I wanted him." I clocked her. She has always wanted what I wanted, even if she didn't want it from the jump - she'd just suddenly want it because I want it. " You could have at least told me, you knew how much I liked him, and you kept something so important from me!" I was upset. I had so many questions in my head that i couldn't put to words. How could she? Only she knew how much he meant to me. " Luna, no. He's not cut out for you. I mean look at you, and look at him; i didn't think it was right to raise your hopes high like that... "

" You keep saying that, stop it! Are you the one cut out for him? Since you think so lowly of me... " Her words betrayed her. "Uhm, no no, I didn't mean it like that." "Yes you did." This time Daniel spoke. " Luna deserves all the love in this world. I mean look at her, she's beautiful, smart, strong and ambitious. Who wouldn't want to be with someone like her?" I couldn't quite fathom if this wasn't a dream either. Daniel, saying all these about me? I looked up at him, his face looking calmly, and the same time, intensely at me. Laura stood there looking at the both of us, clearly defeated. "You came back for clarity? What do you stand to gain?" I tried to take a step back from him, but he grabbed my arm. I could feel the pressure from his grip. "You are the reason. I came down here to let you know how I feel. I may be going back, but I'm satisfied to know I told you how I felt before I leave." I could see the pain in his eyes. Oh dang it! Why does love have to be this tough?!

He took a step closer. "Luna, will you... " Then a large bang was heard. The lights went off.

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I had too much to pack for college. Mona and Danielle had packed the day before, now it was my turn to pack. I was engrossed with other activities that I forgot to pack.

"You could have done this yesterday, you know." Mona looked at me, clearly judging me. "I know, I know, I'm sorry I had too much on my plate, that I couldn't pack." I felt so sorry for keeping them waiting. "Give her grace, Mona." Danielle said, patting my back as if to console me. "She probably has a lot of boys in her dms to reply to." And then they both burst out laughing. "Not funny you guys. I'm clearly too stressed to be thinking about boys. Boys are of no use to me." I turned away.

They both knew where my mind went to. They moved closer to me. "So you haven't contacted him after that night?" I looked at them. "You guys, there's absolutely no way I'd contact him first. I mean, he should have done that by now. That night was a lot... " Danielle took my hands. "It was a lot for him too. Give him grace. Everything happened too fast. And the fire, that must have been horror for him. Everyone almost got hurt." "The least he could have done was call to make sure I was okay. It was too dark and we just... lost each other in the dark." I looked down, my heart breaking again. "You mentioned that he was about to say something, before the fire happened... any idea what that could have been?" I tried to think, but I just couldn't tell what that was about. "Can't say... it looked like he was about to say something important. I wish I could go back in time, maybe, just maybe we'd be together. But that's only happening in my dream. Laura's right, we're not cut out for each other... " They both looked at me in concern. "Aww Luna, don't be like that." " Well that's just the truth. And it's high time I face reality. We're going to college to start our new lives, we don't need any setbacks. I've moved on, and you both should do the same. I don't wanna hear a word about Daniel Antonio again, please." They looked at each other, and then at me. "Fine." Danielle said. "We'd never say a word about Daniel Antonio again." Mona added. I smiled dryly. " Thank you guys. I know you want what's in my best interest." And then we had a group hug. "Now let's finish up this packing!" I was enthusiastic about the new life I was about to start, I didn't want anything holding me back.

I got accepted into my dream university, and I couldn't be more excited. Ateneo de Manila was my dream school, and it was finally becoming a reality. Laura left for another school, fortunately for me. We hadn't seen or talked in two months, after she left. Somewhat a breath of fresh air, but I feel her absence sometimes. We're not the best of sisters, but we've had our moments. Times when we'd laugh at things together, get into conversations regarding college, or even sing karaoke together during Christmas. I miss those times. Argh.