[b]CHAPTER 11:[/b] [i]An accident[/i] [quote]“Natahimik ka ata.” I said in a low voice. “You made me think kasi.” “’bout what??” “Wala yun. Never mind.” I didn’t answer anymore. I just smiled. “I still love you, kung alam mo lang.” Carl whispered to himself. “Are you saying something?” Playing safe. “Sabi ko, sayang naman siya kung titigil pa sa pangliligaw sayo. Mahal mo siya eh.” He lied. “You know, I think I need to confess something.” “Anu un?” “Something that I’ve just realized.” “Anu nga un?” “I think, I-I think I’m falling out of love…” Napatingin siya sakin for a moment. He gave me a straight face with a confused sight on his eyes. Well, definitely, I know the confusion in his eyes. That’s how I know him well. “Paano mo naman nasabi yan?” he had a serious tone this time. “Ganun ang pakiramdam ko. Oo nga, he’s courting me, but it’s as if he’s taking me for granted nalang. He doesn’t spend moments with me anymore, nung una, lagi kaming magkasama. Pakitang gilas pa siya kung gano na siya kasweet nun kesa dati. Pero alam mo yun, I realized that he really did not change that much. Siya parin yung dating Migs na nakilala ko, na minahal ko, na kinainisan ko. “ “So, what are you trying to say then?” “Gusto ko nang lumayo sa kanya.” “Tapos? Magiging Masaya ka ba kung yan ang gagawin mo?” “Oo. Magiging Masaya ako.” “Bakit? “ “Kasi anjan ka. You’ve always been there. Sinaktan niya ako, anjan ka. I accepted him to court me, anjan ka parin. I laugh, I cry, I got angry, pero anjan ka. Parang, hindi ka na nawala sa buhay ko. At parang, hinding hindi ka na pwedeng mawala pa.” The car stopped. Nandito na kami sa park na tambayan namin, I haven’t mentioned that earlier. The conversation was suddenly cut off. He opened the door for me, and we walked towards the swing. “Napapansin mo rin pala ako.” “Duh. Carl naman. Best friend kita, and you’re really special for me indeed. Hindi mo ba halata yun?” “I know that we’re best friends, and I know how special best friends are to someone, and I also know kung hanggang saan ang limitations ng isang best friend.” “Haaaayyyy. Let’s not talk about these things now. Baka lalo pang lumala ang sitwasyon ko, namin, at natin.” “Hindi naman ako damay dun eh.” “Damay ka.” “Hindi.” “You’re already a part of it, ‘coz you’re already getting half of my heart.” He stood up, and kissed me. D*MN. I can’t let go of him kissing me, but I tried so I did. I was blushing and I couldn’t look straight at his eyes. I can also feel that he feels the same. Maybe, he’s shocked. He didn’t mean it. He was just struck by his emotions. For a moment, we didn’t move from the place where we stood since that kiss we accidentally(?) had. “Sorry…” Carl whispered. “Sorry for what..?”[/quote]