Because of what happen to Abigail that day, her superior gave her a three days sick leave. She was with home only resting as Yshmael instructions.
She was pacing back and forth on her bed, “I felt so much boredom” then she sighed “I just didn’t eat that day because I have so many things needed to finish” then she closed her eyes like she wanted to sleep again. As she closed her eyes, she unconsciously fell asleep. For three days, she did was eat and sleep day after day so when her leave was already lifted she was very happy like a new person the next day.
As usual Yshmael fetch her to accompany until they reach their workplace, “Are you sure that you are okay?” he asked
She looked at him and smiled, “Please don’t treat me like a child” then she pouted her lips
Yshmael tapped her head, “I know that you are not a kid anymore but you always been reckless like a child every time you have so many things to work on” he smirked like an evil one
“Okay then, here’s your food” Celine was done preparing her food and put it on her small bag “Please eat your food in time, I double the portion in case you felt starving” she smiled
“Thank you Ma” she trying to make a smile but her mother smiled like she was worried and irritated at the same time
Celine picked up another small food container, “This is for you son” she gave it to Yshmael “Thank you for always taking care my daughter” she said gracefully
“We need to go Mom, we will be late for the first trip” she asked then she grabbed Ysh’s hands then picked up her bag and then go their way
On the way to their workplace, it seems that Abigail was still not fine that made him worried “Are you already fine? If not I can call your supervisor” he offered
She looked at him immediately, “No please” she answered “I don’t want to feel that kind of boredom again” she added
He looked at her suspiciously, “I don’t think that you are already fine” he asked like he was interrogating her
Instantly, she felt uneasiness and smiled a little “I promise that I will take care myself and I will eat on time” she said
In the bus terminal, Yshmael bought two sandwiches for them and milk for Abi “We will eat this while we are riding in the bus” he said when he saw that Abigail was looking at him
She sighed then they ride on the bus “You always treating me like a weakling” she said like she was sulking
“But you are my baby, right?” then he laughed sweetly
She made a disappointed face but she loves how Yshmael treat her. For her, he is like a soft blanket and a fluffy pillow that always gave the comfort that she needs.
“Hey, my childish queen” she poking her cheeks “wake up, we are already here” he added
She woke up and wiped her eyes, “Am I okay?” she asked him and get her mirror to check her face. She fixed her face and combed her hair a little
When everything was fine, they went down to the bus. Yshmael sent her to her workplace before he enters to his workplace.
Everyone seemed to be worried about Abigai’s health condition for three days so everyone greeted her that morning. Her supervisor instructed her to go to the company’s clinic and made a check up if she was totally fine. When the company doctor that she was fit to work again, she went back to her cubicle and start to work again. Since that incident, her officemates didn’t agree when she always answered them, “I will finish this and then I will eat after this”.
Everything was very fine and works well. They also planned for the engagement party in the weekends since they need some planning, they stayed in Abigail’s house for a night.
They sat down on the sofa in the living room with cup of coffee;
“So where you wanted to go next?” Eunice asked them while checking some list where they can spend their weekends
Abigail looked to the places from their list but it seems that all of the places there was visited in the past years, “You can choose, I prefer if where you wanted to go” she asked while checking in the internet where they can go
Yshmael seemed to be sleepy because he was continuously yawning.
Abigail smiled at him, “You can sleep now, if you wanted” she said
He yawned again and smiled back, “No, I’m fine” he stretched a little
The two smiled also and tapped his back, “You can take a rest, we can handle this” Eunice asked
Abigail looked at him and smiled, “We’re fine here, I know you are very tired this week because of your proposal” she said
He stood up and stretched a little, “As you wish my beautiful queen” then he kissed her on the forehead that made their friends a little bit jealous
“Oh my lovebirds, please don’t do that in front of us” Eunice said while her one eye was closed
Crissa just giggled and laugh a little, “It’s fine Eunice, I heard that someone was courting you at this time” she was joking around that made Eunice nervous
She looked very near to Crissa, “How did you know that?” she was very curious on how Crissa knew about that. She was very uneasy that her secret was exposed to the others, “It was not like that Crissa, he just a good guy for me” she wanted to redeem herself from any suspicion
“It’s fine Eunice, I will not angry at you because of that” Abigail smiled at her sweetly “You need someone to look for you after all, and also you Crissa” she smiled and stood up to get some snacks in the kitchen then Yshmael stood up
“What you wanted to eat guys? I will cook if you wanted something” he offered
The two looked at him and shook their heads, “Anything Ysh” Eunice answered then Crissa just smiled and nodded
Those words hit Crissa’s heart but after all she has a crush on Yshmael, in a moment Crissa felt gloomy to her words.
Eunice looked at her, “Are you okay?” she asked her knowing her secret
She looked to Eunice with a teary eye, “I’m fine sissy, don’t worry about me” she answered making herself to feel well, and then she sighed deeply
Eunice wanted to sympathize but she knew that it will be burden for her if she will show sympathy, “What do you want to eat? I will ask Abi for a delivery” she asked ignoring the tears in Crissa’s eyes
Crissa stood up, “Eunice, I wanted to be alone for a moment” she trying to hide her tears “Please call me if the food was ready” then she walked towards the door, she about to open it when Crissa ran towards her
“You wanted me to accompany you?” she asked try to understand her feelings
Tears flowed to her cheeks, “No, I’m fine” she tried to hide it more “I just wanted to be alone for now, and please don’t tell this to Ysh or even to Abi” then she went outside and go to some place to be alone
Walking towards from somewhere, “My sleepless nights was not ended here, because the only man I loved most will be married to the friend I loved most” Crissa have this though while walking towards her favorite place not so far from Abigail’s residence. She sat down on the swing while crying, “What will I do now?” she thought what will happen next after this night.
------Crissa’s POV-------
I’m Crissa, one of the closed friends of Abigail since we are in elementary school. We used to share everything we have with Eunice, and even in the worst time of our lives we share the sadness. Everything seems to be normal the day we transferred to a new school to start over again, to restart our miserable life to a new one and then we met Yshmael. He is a gentleman and didn’t gave up even our Abigail was very cold towards him. I am the first among us who met him in an ordinary day, he has a warm smile that welcome us. In our first meet, I am hoping that he likes me because of who I am but in reality he was very nice to me because of Abigail that captivates his heart from the day he saw her cold eyes. When the time Abigail decided to be friend with him, I am very happy because I will be with the man I admired most. I always by his side and support everything about them. I can’t blame anyone about how depressed I am now but only myself because there were many chances that they will broke up but I still help them to clear up all their misunderstandings. And now, they will get married soon and make a family that they dreamed off since then.
------End of POV----------
Crissa was still in the place nearby, silent and just listening and felt the hum of the cold breeze. After a few minutes of crying out loud because of so much, she still sitting on the swing and sway it with a little effort. The cold night air gave her chills but she wanted that kind of feeling at the moment then suddenly someone put a jacket on her back that made her shock;
She looked back, “Abigail, why are you here?” she was a liitle bit nervous if she will notice her red teary eyes “I wanted to be alone for a moment so I went outside” she reasoned
Abigail sat down on the other swing, “You’re “for a moment” made an hour” she smiled and looked down “We were very worried about you, I asked Eunice to call you but your phone keeps on ringing only that made us more worried” she added
She tried to smile, “I’m fine now, and I just wanted to feel the cold breeze outside” she said “By the way where’s Eunice?” she asked while looking around
“I told her that she will stay in the house and rest” she answered “even she was very worried about you, I told her that I can find you as soon as possible” she added
“Can we go back now?” Crissa said then she stretched like nothing happens
Abigail raised her head and looked to her with a teary eye, “Is there any problem Crissa?” she asked
In a moment she felt so much nervous because she didn’t want her to know the truth, “Nothing, I’m just a little bit sad that you will got married and you will leave us” she lied
“Is that the real reason?” even she was a little nervous she need to speak it out
Crissa walked towards her and grabbed her hand, “We need to go back before Auntie will notice that we are not in the house at this hour” she tried to smile but eyes can’t lie and her tears proved how sad she was.
As Abigail saw her tears, she can’t deny that she was experiencing a sadness that she didn’t tell her and she just assumed that she didn’t protect her little sister since they separated their ways. She hugged her so tight, “I’m sorry if I can’t protect you anymore” she starting to cry “I’m sorry if I need to leave you two” she keeps on apologizing to the things that will happen in the future. The bond that they have since then and the friendship like a real siblings will about to end in a different way.
Crissa was crying on her shoulders and thinking things will be alright if Abigail will not know anything about her feelings to Yshmael, soon to be her best friends bridegroom. “I love him but I love you the most” she said to her mind while she was in Abigail’s arms.
The night ends with a reconciliation with Crissa’s broken heart and a clearer thoughts about Abigail’s concerned for her sister - like friends.