Angelines POV:
It was after I had gotten to my room and got dressed...
I was sitting with my back facing the door , in my room.
'Oh. My. Lord. Carlo.....was right there...'
"I can't believe that actually happened!!ugh!!!"
Yes, as u can guess, I was in the middle of regretting my life.
'And it just had to happen right after I realized my f-feelings for him!!'
I hold my head in my hands and sigh.
"I wonder what Carlos thinking right now...."
Just then I hear a knock on the door. I feel a sense of déjà vu and nearly yelp out of surprise.
Carlo: hey Angeline, I didn't mean to startle you....but, you left your bag in the living room. I was planning on cleaning up the place before I take a bath, so Could you keep your bag in your room till then?
Me- huh? O-oh sure.....
I open the door, Carlo is standing there holding my bag in his hands.
.....we both stare at each other at a loss for words until Carlo breaks the awkward silence.
Carlo-...so, I um, wanted to apologize for earlier as well....I shouldn't have suddenly come out into the hall like that...
Me- what are u even saying? This is ur house too now, u can do whatever u please ...I was the one that walked outside of the bathroom wearing nothing but a towel, despite knowing that u were right in the kitchen...so it's actually my fault..... Sorry!
I look away from him as I apologize.
Carlo- ...pffft.
Me-.....pfft.
Carlo and me- hahahahahaha!!!!
Carlo and I burst out laughing when we finally realize how weird the situation is.....
Carlo- haha....*sigh....
Carlo wipes tears from his eyes as he continues..
Carlo- you know , something like this was bound to happen sooner if not later.....after all we are a teenage girl and boy living together.....it says so in all those shoujo mangas you read.
Me- Hey!! Who said you could read my manga collection?!....well I guess youre right.
I dry my tears as my laughter starts to die down.
'....I've always liked this about him...how he always manages to save the situation...how he's always so considerate of me and my feelings...it gives me the confidence that even if our relationship were to change, the way we behave around each other and this comfortable atmosphere will always be the same.'
At that moment, I make a silent resolution to myself.....
....:that I will definitely tell him how I feel.
He's loved me for so long now, yet he never forced me into accepting him.....even when I found out we were engaged, he let it be upto me to decide whether I should acknowledge it or not....even though he clearly had hopes for it.
He's always been there for me.....
'And.....i love him for that.'
I think I've loved him for a long time now.....even when I was with other guys.....He always occupied a small part of my mind....that may make me sound crude, but it's the truth.
'I love him..... I've always loved him.'
After finally declaring my emotions to myself....I realize that it's about time I tell the person in question....the person who's been waiting for those words for the longest time.....
Me- Carlo I-
...
I stop halfway....
......embarrassment takes me over!! I'm unable to say what comes next.
As I try to sort out my emotions and internal conflict, Carlo just stares at me curiously.
Carlo- Angeline? .....Ange??
Me- y-yes?!
My voice hitches as I reply.
Carlo looks at me for a second startled by the uneasiness in my voice.
Then a knowing smile slowly spreads across his face, and a glint of mischief crosses his eyes....
Carlo- anyways, for now could you keep ur bag in your room....I'm almost done cooking as well....I'll call you for dinner after I get out of the bath. I know youre hungry but, Sit tight till then, k?
He ruffles my hair....the gesture comforts me, and calms the storm in my mind.
'I love it when he does that.....'
I nod and take my bag from him.....and watch him as he walks towards his room.
Once he's out of sight, I shut the door to my room and sit down on the bed.
"*sigh*", I sigh as I place my bag down on the table next to me....
At that moment, I spot a piece of colorful paper sticking out of one of the pockets.....
Curious, I take it out and unfold it.
....there, i saw that something had been written In the cute little paper.
With My heart in my throat, I read its contents:
———
To my Beloved,
Time flies when I'm with you,
And time feels forever, every time i lay my eyes on you.
I'll never let you go,
And I'll never stop loving you.
Yours forever,
Carlo
———
"Carlo....."
'That's right, he's always loved me, and he always will..... I have nothing to fear, as long as he's by my side.'
"Thx Carlo...."
That must've been Carlos way of cheering me on.
'He must've already known this was gonna happen....
*internal sigh*, he's always one step ahead of me...isn't he.'
I giggle at my own thoughts as a carefully place the paper in my desk.
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