"Why did you do that? You don't have to." I asked and said when I cooled down. "I know what you are doing, Ice. You're driving her away. S-sorry. I invaded your privacy and the confidentiality of your condition." Kumunot ako, biglang napaisip."What do you mean? W-what are you talking about?" "I followed you the day you had a consultation with your Doctor and the day you learned the result, too. I'm worried that's why I did that." Natahimik lang ako. "If you want her to really give up, you have to make her believe that the thing she's holding up is no more. You can use me, Ice. It's my pleasure to help you. And I won't accept a no for an answer. Just on this, let me." [AVRY VALERI BLOSSOM]"Ma'am.. O-okay lang ho kayo?" I heard a female voice. That's the bartender, I guess. Alcohol was the first thing that popped up in my mind after my heartbreaking encounter with Ice earlier, so I ended up here at a bar again. And I think that would be the last time I will be seeing the love of

[ICE QUEEN SAMSON] "Ice.. Ice!!" I was stunned sa biglang pagtaas ng boses ni Rocky—Nasa loob kami ng kotse niya at pauwi na. Sinundo niya ako kanina after ng klase ko. "S-sorry. What are you saying?" Tanong ko ng makabawi ako. Wala pala kasi ako sa sarili ko. "Okay ka lang ba? Kanina pa ako nagsasalita hindi ka naman pala nakikinig." "Sorry." "May masakit ba sayo?" Umiling ako sa tanong niya kasabay ng," Wala. Okay naman ako. Pagod lang siguro." "Are you sure? Sumasakit ba ulo mo?" Nag-aalala nanaman siya. "Gusto mong magpa check up tayo?" Dagdag pa nito. Panay ang tingin sa akin tapos babalik sa daan. "Relax.. Walang masakit sakin. Paranoid ka." Natatawang sabi ko. "Nakuha mo pa talagang tumawa. I'm being serious here, Ice." Hinawakan ko siya sa may braso para kumalma. "Okay nga lang ako." Pinanindigan ni Rocky ang pananatili sa tabi ko simula ng malaman niya ang tungkol sa sakit ko. Maliban kay Mommy, Ate Izzy, lolo, si Rocky lang ang may alam. Siya nga ang unang nakatu

"Oh no. It's the same course." Magsasalita sana siya pero nag ring ang phone ko. Shit! Si Rocky. "Hello.. Rocky. Sorry on the way na ko ng bahay." "Ah ganun ba? Sorry, natagalan kasi ako sa meeting. Bagong investors." "Sorry.. Biglaan. Mukhang uulan na kasi." Pagdadahilan ko pero umuulan na din naman talaga. "Okay lang. Wala pa naman ako sa Samson kaya mabuti nag taxi ka na." Sorry Rocky. Wala ako sa taxi. Kasama ko siya ngayon. "Ingat ah. Chat mo ako kapag nakarating ka na." Sunod niyang sabi saka nagpaalam at pinutol na ang tawag. Sinulyapan ko naman ng palihim si Avry. Madilim na ang mukha nito. Hindi na katulad kanina. "Si Rocky pala sundo mo." She said in a monotone. Nasa daan lang ang focus niya. "Ah.. O-oo." Bakit ako nauutal? Ilan sandali pa nakarating kami ng bahay. Inalok ko siya na pumasok na muna. Nagalak naman ako ng pumayag siya kahit tila pangit ang timpla. Simple lang ang bahay namin pero maayos naman. "Ate Izzy.." Yumakap ako kay Ate kahit medyo nabasa ako

[AVRY VALERI BLOSSOM]Since I bumped into Ice, my mind seemed to storm out. I can't get her out of my system once again. It's starting to alarm and distress me even though she does nothing. "Ma'am.."My student was busy now with their activity while I was preoccupied with so many things that it gave me such a headache. I guess it was a wrong move going back. "Ma'am!" "Yes? Mr. Pascual?" Ano bang problema ng batang to? Early in the morning. "Can I excuse myself for a moment po?" "And why is that?" I asked with my stoic face. He's the guy from the last time who was talking with his pals about Ice. "Kikitain ko po kasi sa labas si Ice." My ears seemed surprised, and so did I when I heard her name. "For what?" I stood up, approaching him. "May pinaa-abot po kasi sa kanya yung pinsan ko," I remember.. Ka-block ni Ice ang tinutukoy nito. "I can get it for you-" "Hindi na po." My brows creased. "Gusto ko din po kasing makita si Ice." "You can't, Mr. Pascual. Focus on the task." I

[AVRY VALERI BLOSSOM]The rest of my day just ended as if my mind was traveling somewhere else. What happened between Ice and me earlier in my office doesn't seem to leave my fucking mind and soul. I felt her kiss and touch. It's not just simple lust. I don't know, but I can't help thinking there's more to it. Am I really that stupid? After all that takeover in the past? She loves Rocky. Why it's so hard for me to accept the truth that she's no longer mine? Why do I keep on sticking to things that are no longer real? I hit the steering wheel in frustration while on my way home. My brain is a mess. Even my heart is driven off. I'm unstable. I'm not like this. I already have Quinn, so why am I acting this way towards Ice? Six years have passed. I proposed to Quinn because I knew I had forgotten about Ice, but why is this? Everything seems to be back. What will I do? Quinn and I should return to Paris because I don't know what will occur if I stay here, near Ice.It's starting t