I saw her. I saw Ian and the guys by the shore. I heard her screaming and I ran as fast as I could but when I heard what she was screaming, I knew that I would only hurt her further if I went near. So, I stayed where I was and watched our friends comfort her. Alam ko naman kung anong dapat kong gawin para hindi na sya masa

ktan, pero hindi ko kaya gawin. Hindi ko kaya na tuluyan na syang mawala sakin. Kaya ko maghintay hangang sa maging okay na sya. Kahit pa ilang taon akong maghintay sa harap ng bahay nya, gagawin ko. I know that she still loves me. Letting her go once was a huge mistake... Letting her go again will be plain stupidity and a mistake I will regret for the rest of my life. I love her way too much that I can't let her go. 

I kept watching Ian and the guys from afar. They sat there and waited for the sun to rise. Ian rested her head on Trey's shoulder. Next to James, she's closest to Trey. Ali stood up and carried Ian. She's asleep. She must be really tired... And it kills me that I'm not the one taking care of her. It kills me that taking care of her would also hurt her. It kills me that even just the sight of me hurts her. But not loving her would also kill me. I watched them take Ian back to the house. I have to leave. I have to give Ian a chance to rest. I have to give her more time to heal. I have to give her time to be okay and to finally give us a shot again. So, I went back to my room and packed my stuff. I have to leave this island so she can have her peace. When they go back to Manila, I'll do whatever it takes to be her Robin Hood again. 

I was about to step out of the villa when Audrina saw me. 

"Robi. Are you leaving? Bakit" She asked.

"I need to give Ian her peace." I told her.

"Does this mean you're giving up on her?"

"No. Of course not. I just need to give her time. I know what I've done and how much I've hurt her. I'll wait for her. Even if she begs me to stop waiting, I'll still wait. If staying away from her for a while will make her feel a bit better, then I'd be more than willing to keep my distance. I have to let her go to make her come back to me. So, I'm not giving up. I'm just waiting- waiting for her to fall happily in love with me again."

"I know recently lang tayo nagkakilala talaga, but I'm rooting on you Robi. For Ian to be hurt like that, she must really love you. And for her to love you so much, baka nga para talaga kayo sa isa't-isa. Hang in there Robi. Malay mo konti na lang pala babalik na sya sayo. I remember the band talking about miracles. A year ago, Zach told me that they asked Ian to just give up on you because there are other miracles. And you know what Ian told them? She said that you're the only miracle she wants. Too bad that the miracle happened the day she finally gave up hoping... Robi, don't ever stop hoping and waiting. Don't let the miracle go just because it's taking too long to happen. Malay mo, konti na lang pala mangyayari na. Wag mo hayaang mangyari ulit yung nangyari noon."

"I won't... Even if it takes a life time, I'll still wait for her... Thank you, Audrina."

Then, I left the island. I went back to the real world. I went back to the corner where I first saw her. 
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3 weeks after James' wedding, we were already working our asses off. Rika got us to sign for another album with Revert Records. She told us the news as soon as James stepped out of the airport fresh from his honeymoon. The band didn't come back with Ian. They said that she wanted to stay there for a while. I also heard from Rika that Ian's the band's stylist again. I'm happy that somehow I can still be near her. 

"Asan na ba si Ian? She's supposed to be here an hour ago." Rika panicking.

"Pangga, chill. She'll be here. Tinawagan na sya ni James. She just got caught up in traffic." Anton tried calming Rika.

"I'm here na! Rika, I'm sorry!" Ian was running with shopping bags at hand. "Promise, I have a really good excuse... But, before that... Boys, get your clothes here and get dressed."

"I'm so glad I don't have to shop for my clothes again. Thanks, Ian." Zach took the bag with his name on it. 

"And I'm glad Rapah won't have to dress me up. All she does is buy me boy band clothes. I miss looking like a rockstar. Thanks, Ian." Ali took his and went to the dressing room.

"Just be on time, sa susunod. You're gonna give my wife a heart attack. You know how much of a control freak she is pagdating sa schedule." Anton said in a hushed tone. 

"I'm sorry... James!" Ian exclaimed when she saw James enter the room. 

She ran to him and hugged him. I know he's already married and that they're bestfriends, but this green eyed monster in my chest just can't help but feel like exploding. 

"You're back. Pasalubong ko?" Ian asked.

"Nasa bahay. But, eto muna for now." James said and handed her a pack of gummy bears and Chuckie.

"Thank you..." Ian kept the pack in her bag and gave James his clothes. 

James looked at the bag left on the table with my name on it. Ian was silent.

"Do you want me to give it?" James asked her.

She took a deep breath before she answered.

"No. I'll do it. I have to be professional. I work for you guys, remember?"

"You don't just work for us. Pagkakaibigan bago ang lahat, remember?" James messed he hair. 

"Yeah. Pagkakaibigan bago ang lahat. Sige na. Bihis na." Ian said and grabbed the last bag on the table. 

She walked towards me and handed me the bag.

"Here're your clothes. Hurry up. You guys only have 30 minutes left before the press con. I know it's my fault 'cause I'm late, but it won't excuse you for moving slow. Move." She said snobbishly and turned away. 

"Thanks for these." I muttered and went to get dressed. 

When we finished dressing up, I was surprised to see Ian talking to Rika with a guy beside her. I think I've seen him before.

"He's the reason why I got caught up in traffic." Ian told Rika. "I was having breakfast at Mc Donalds when this guy just sat in front of me and took the book I was reading. I almost punched him buti na lang nakilala ko sya agad. He's the guy I was telling you about..."

She looked excited and I couldn't contain myself.

"Sino sya?" I blurted out of nowhere. Even I could here that obsessive and protective tone in my voice.

They turned to me. Ian's smile was suddenly wiped away. 

"Caleb. He's name is Caleb." Ian said. "He's in a band called The Pastels."

"Yeah... Kasi... Ano... Revert Records has an open slot for a new talent and they want another band under the label. Ian suggested Caleb's band." Rika explained panicking.

"Oh. Okay. A brother band. That's cool. Caleb, I'm Robi." I introduced myself.

"Nice to meet the man who can't be moved." He said as we shook hands.

"You'll love the perks of being under this label. You'll have your own road manager, your own van, your own place to jam, your own PA's and even your very own stylist. Too bad YOU WON'T have the chance to be dressed up by Ian. She's the best among the stylists here. Neon's consecutive best dressed band awards serves as a proof of just how good she is. AND, she would only dress US- NEON." I said as if threatening Caleb that I would happily slit his throat and burn in hell than see him with Ian.

"Robi... ano ba..." Ian hissed.

"Bro, mag-o-audition pa lang yung banda ko. Relax ka lang." Caleb said.

"Hindi dito yung audition studio. Sa studio 3 yun. Gusto mo samahan pa kita eh. Tara na. Nakakaistorbo ka lang dito." I lead him towards the door.

"Robi, ano ba?!" Ian shouted. "Stop bullying Caleb. At pwede ba, stop acting like a pre-school. Nakakahiya ka eh..."

"What's wrong?" James entered the room. 

"Wala. At kung meron mang 'wrong' dito, it's your tie. AGAIN. Honestly James, when will you learn to tie your own tie?" Ian said irritatedly.

She walked towards James and fixed his tie. This is so unfair! Bakit nakita nya agad yung tie ni James, samantalang yung sakin hindi nya napansin. Sinadya ko na ngang hindi itali eh. Sinadya ko na din na hindi i-butones 'tong shirt ko.

"Pwede ba, tigilan nyo na nga yang bestfriend moment nyo. Asan ba si Irish? Diba sya na dapat yung gumagawa nyan para sayo?" I asked James a bit pissed off. "Hindi lang ikaw ang kailangan asikasuhin ni Ian."

James just grinned while Ian glared at me as she continued fixing his tie.

"Hmmm.." Ali entered the room. "Smells like jellybeans dito. Sino ba pinagseselosan ni Robin Hood? Letter A, si bespren James? Letter B, si Mr. Whatever his name is?" Ali referring to Caleb. "C, naiinggit lang kasi hindi sya pinapansin ni Ian? Or, D, all of the above."

"Mukang all of the above ata." Anton whispered.

"Tumigil na nga kayo. Ang tagal nyo mag bihis. 10 minutes left and you guys are still a mess. No wonder you lost the best dressed band award last year. Ali, come here, ayusin natin yang polo mo." Ian ordered.

"Ano ba?! Hindi mo ba ko papansinin?" I yelled. "Kanina pa ko nagpapapansin sayo ah."

"Ali, may naririnig ka ba? Para kasing nabibingi ako eh." She ridiculed.

"Huy... Tumigil na nga kayo. Para kayong bata eh. Tama na yan." Ali said worriedly.

I just felt like grabbing Ian's hand and drag her away from everyone. And, to my surprise, I did just that.

"Robi, ano ba?! Let go of me!" She yelled. 

I stopped walking and carried her on my shoulder. She kept slapping my back but I didn't feel a thing. All I could feel was that rush of pain in my chest. I took her to the instrument studio. I locked us up. 

"What do you want?! Why are you doing this, huh?!" She yelled as she slapped me in the face.

I just want to be with you!" I grabbed her wrists and pinned her on the wall. "Gusto ko tignan mo naman ako... I want you to let me exist in your world. Kung hindi mo pa kaya, okay lang. Pero sana wag mo na ipakita sakin yung pag-aalaga mo sa ibang lalaki."

"I'm just doing my job. Trabaho kong asikasuhin yung banda! Mga kaibigan ko sila, at may mga ASAWA na sila! Pwede ba, pigilan mo yang pag-kitid ng utak mo!"

"What about Caleb?!"

"Huh! Caleb is my schoolmate back in college. I'm helping his band to make it because they are really good! Caleb is a nice guy! He deserves to be helped! At ano naman sayo kung magustuhan ko sya!? Wala ka ng pakialam sakin! You don't own me, so you have no right to dictate what I want to do! Let go of me!" Ian pushed me.

"Ian... please... tignan mo naman ako." I couldn't hold back the tears. "Please... Akin ka na lang ulit... Mahalin mo na lang ako ulit... Please..."

Then, her tears started falling too. She sobbed.

"Shhh... Please don't cry... Wag ka na umiyak, Ian..." I hugged her. "Am I hurting you again?" I asked.

"Yes..." She whispered.

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry..." Then I let her go. I stepped back and let her cry. "I'm 
sorry..."