Calypso's POV
I opened my eyes and the ceiling fan of the room opened up to me.
aa-AaaAa!
My eyes just narrowed when a sudden headache struck my head. I sat down and closed my eyes while massaging my own head.
A few seconds before I felt a bit of relief, I started to open my eyes. My vision became blurry at first and immediately became clear. I saw the bedroom door.
Haaays... should I go out there?
I lowered my two hands, touching the mattress of the bed.
I still remember what happened last night. Sure enough to this day, Finn is still mad, there's something in my conscience because I admit I've been selfish and I admit how I feel for Lyrie. But maybe that's what alcohol did to me, it gave me courage and I ignored what they would feel about it. Losing the right mindset.
"Haaa..." just took a deep breath.
One more thing, I can't get Lyrie out of my mind either. What she said puzzled me..
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"I know"
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Her expression, tone of voice, it all confuses me and I have no idea how she felt.
All because of my drunk self.
I wiped my face.
Tss. It's funny that I'm just thinking of locking myself in here to avoid anything or anyone outside. I don't know what will happen next now but I know I have to face it.
I slowly stood up and walked closer to the door. I touched the doorknob and was just so nervous staring at it.
...
Hay...
I opened it and s;lowly looked outside. There I saw James, Ralph, and Kent, eating side by side at the table.
"Hey bro, you're awake, come here... let's have breakfast first" James immediately noticed me.
Is Finn still asleep?
I simply toured my eyes as I approached them until I was seated. Kent handed me the plate of tocino. I smiled sparingly as I reached for it. A strange silence surrounded us as I transferred the dish on my plate so I thought about asking.
"Where's Finn?"
"Went home already"
Ha?!
I was stunned as I looked at Ralph. He was looking at his phone while drinking from his cup. He looked at me and lowered the cup down the table,
"He came home to Manila earlier this morning, we just saw when Kent woke up, he said he didn't found any of his stuff inside his room"
I looked at Kent. He nodded at me in confirmation of what Ralph was saying.
"He traveled alone, he didn't use Kent's car," James added.
"We'll be going next later so make sure we won't forget anything, Finn also stick a note to the fridge" he took from the side of his plate and Kent held up a white sticky note,
"... the caretaker will be back here before we leave so he will take care of it " Kent read the note.
I laid the plate of the dish down in the middle of the table.
"C-Cal, maybe what I found out yesterday should be clear to you-" James said and Ralph cut him off immediately.
"Can't we just talk about that in Manila?"
"No, we have time now," James refused, then he turned to me.
"The truth is-"
"That old man just turned us around. What I was saying is Finn and I are together looking for you because it's getting late and you haven't come home yet, I saw this old man so I asked him if he saw you somewhere, he then asks if I have a picture of you, turns out .. you have something to deal with him, gives him an idea to beat you somewhere " he began to told me while disappointingly shaking his head.
"When Kent confronted me, I found out that old guy is blaming me for his sh*t" he smiled and looked at James for a moment.
...
"And this one's just giving his cut ended news hahahaha"
James turned to him annoyingly.
"We went to the jail again, the old man confirmed that he only did that to confuse our minds, probably they've seen you already coming home so they were waiting for you. I'm sorry I didn't mention the matter to you either, I thought we wouldn't have any problem about that" Kent added.
"That one's a crazy guy, waiting for me to punch his face before completely telling the truth " Ralph said suddenly annoyed.
"It's all settled, we have nothing to worry about in his case" Kent turned to me,
"The problem here is between you and Finn. That's what you'll fix when we return to Manila"
Lyrie's POV
It seems like nothing ever happened. I don't understand why I was so affected by their departure. Yes, we built something for those past days, but it's just sad that because of what happened they left as if they didn't know me.
I simply peeked outside. I can't help but do that. Maybe I'll see them one last time. It is not impossible for me to see his car pass by because this is also where they will pass through. But... It's already noon. They may have left earlier in the morning or they are just leaving.
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"I like you"
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I will never forget what he said. I also thought that part when we were still together, but it was still surprising to hear that from him. For so long that I tried to calm my chest, he was already standing and turning his back on me at that time.
I am also confused.
I was too sent by what was happening, what they were showing me. I'm disgusted with myself because of that. I was carried away by the look that first caught my attention, that look of Finn.
Tss, made me fight with myself mentally.
But...
It was weird when I got to know Cal better. Every expression on his face, smile, laugh, look foolish, and his little chatter. I found him more real, simple, and fun to be with. He looks like a smart person.
...
Maybe I'm just sad it ended like this, plain day, I don't know if they had any plans to pass by and say goodbye.
* ...fuurshhhh*
My eyes widened.
I immediately got up from my seat when I heard that familiar car sound. I slowly walked out of the store and there I immediately saw their car passing. I felt more weak, followed by a look. When I finally passed, I walked out and there I saw their car again... leaving.
Get away from where I stand.
I don't know how I will feel.
Calypso's POV
Kent turned on the machine and for a moment kept it that way. Eventually I felt the car pull back.
I just bent down and looked at my feet.
I don't want to see anything from outside. I know what's there, but even my own mind is imagining it, I'm trying not to see it with my own eyes.
The car advanced and continued to move. I felt it jump slightly because of the pothole of the road but I still tried to keep my eyesight down.
"Are we really not going to say goodbye to Lyrie?"
I was devastated to hear James say that.
"Tss, let's just play some music" I heard Ralph say annoyed. I even heard him turn on the radio.
~I should've stayed at home...
'Cause right now I see all these people that love me, but I still feel alone...
Can't help but check my phone~
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~ I could've made you mine... ~
Tss...
~ But no, it wasn't meant to be and see, I wasn't made for you, and you weren't made for me
Though it seemed so easy~
Haaa...
~ And that's because- ~
I looked up.
~ I wanna be your favorite boy .. ~
Yeah...
~ I wanna be the one that makes your day
The one you think about as you lie awake .. ~
I smiled and looked out the window.
~ I can't wait to be your number one .. ~
Out of consciousness, I looked back. There I saw her, looking at us from where she was standing.
~ I'll be your biggest fan and you'll be mine
But I still want to break your heart and make you cry .. ~
I was stunned.
"W-Wait" I stopped Kent. His forehead was furrowed, immediately stopped the car. I simply smiled and immediately opened the car door.
~ But won't you wait ~
I could still hear the audio of the car as I cradled my foot and finally got out of the car.
And faced where she is.
~ You know it's too late... ~
She looked at me in surprise.
I started walking until I could hear the song getting weaker and weaker. I just walked straight to where she was. Looking straight at her while still walking on tiptoe.
Just a few steps.
Three.
Two.
One.
I'm now facing her. She was shocked and couldn't take that look away from me. I smiled.
Gradually her expression changed and it softened. Her eyes became very sad.
"I'm sorry, we didn't say goodbye"
She frowned slightly and lowered his snout. Her eyes looked--WHAAA!
She hugged me!
"Yeah, you've forgot about me quickly"
My eyes widened.
The dullness of her voice.
"S-Sorry..." that's all I can say. I bowed slightly while still letting her embrace surround me.
"I thought you'll just keep going... as if you didn't know me" she uttered.
I had nothing to say, I was so shocked and my heart was beating so fast I couldn't speak.
She let go of the hug. She simply used the back of her hand and used it to wipe something on her right eye. Then she forced a smile,
"Be careful"
I couldn't help but just look at her face.
Is she crying?
"Tell Finn, he's crazy, he shouldn't play with women...tss" she said jokingly.
"Tell them too..." she pointed behind me where James, Kent, and Ralph were.
"I'll miss them, I'm glad I met them even for a moment" simply I smiled at her and nodded.
"You..." she turned directly to me.
I was swallowed.
"You made me think too much last night..."
She looked at me for a while.
"Often, you do that often .."
I was stunned and did nothing but smiled. There is no room for joy in my heart. I stepped on my crutch then reached out to hug him with my left hand. My brain couldn't process what she said but my heart responded so fast.
From here I could see the whole place. The sky is orange again. This is exactly what the place looked like when we first arrived here. I'm so amazed at how beautiful it is, I feel the same way, but I think it's caused by the woman in front of me now.
I didn't imagine that this place would bring me so much happiness, especially this girl in front of me.
I'm sure gonna miss this place.