After a few minutes, I finally managed to hail a cab and instructed the driver to go straight to the airport. I took one last look at Vince's house and still, there's no sign of him showing up. So I went in the cab and went to the airport.

I bought one ticket and waited for my flight. As much as possible, I don't want to cry and so I'm really trying my best to stop the tears from falling. But I guess, it's too much. The pain that I'm feeling is too much and so I broke down there at the airport and cried.

"Hey, don't cry. You're wasting your tears for something that is not worth it. Here, take this and wipe away your tears." I took the handkerchief and after wiping my tears away, I looked at the person who gave me that.

"You?!"

"Oops. It seems like you're not expecting me to be here to help you huh?" I let out a sigh before answering his question.

"Obviously. But thanks." He became silent for a while then smiled foolishly.

"So you know how to say thanks? How come I didn't notice that when we met in the airport before?"

"If you went all the way here to insult me then you better leave me alone. I don't need more headaches and heartaches." Both of us remained silent for a couple of minutes. We were back on our senses when I heard my flight. I stood up, grabbed my things and talked to him, hopefully for the last time.

"Thanks again for the help. I won't say see you next time or see you around for I'm hoping that this would be our final meeting. You've given me so much trouble already and I've given you an equal amount as well. Let's just pretend that we don't know each other. I guess we're better off that way." After saying those words, I looked up at him and he looked amused with what I said.

"Well, this is it. I have to go. Bye!" I smiled at him and left.

I gave my ticket to the person in charge of checking the tickets and started walking to go to the plane that I'll be riding. But before entering the final door, I looked back at the people in the airport, somehow still hoping that Vince made up his mind and went after me. He's not there. I guess this is really the end.

Why does it hurt so much?

Why does it hurt continuously?

Except for the fact that I can't see you anymore, and that you're not here anymore otherwise, it'll be just the same like before

Without a word, you made me know what love is

Without a word, you gave me your love

Made me fill myself with your every breath

Then you ran away

Without a word, love leaves me

Without a word, love abandons me

Wondering what to say next

My lips were surprised

Without a word, tears start falling down

Without a word, my heart is broken

Without a word, I waited for love

Without a word, love hurts me

I've become transparent, I've become a fool and I cry just by looking at the sky

Without a word, separation finds me

Without a word, the end comes to me

These words filled up my mind and my heart as I bid my last goodbye to the place where Vince lives. To the place where my heart thought it could be happy. To the place where my heart was broken. I know I'll never be the same without him but I'm hoping that I could start anew and that I'll find the person who would really love me in return.

I continued walking even if I think I heard someone calling my name. I pretended that I didn't hear a thing. My heart is too crushed and I don't think I could manage another heartache. The moment I sat down at my seat, my heart sank down as well. This is it. I just need to wait for a couple of hours and I could be a new Carrie. I'll let my heart heal and wait until this heartache ends. I know that I could do this. Just wait and see.

I think I managed to stop myself from crying during the flight. I just slept and wandered in dreamland. Hoping that my prince is there. But unfortunately, I didn't find him because I was awakened by something rather someone.

"Miss, the plane has landed. You're the only passenger left here. You need to go down now."

"Oh. I'm sorry. I'll be leaving now." I carried my bag silently and went down the plane.

Sure, it was a sunny day around here but I guess I can't enjoy this day like what I used to do. I walked inside the airport and waited for my other things. The moment I got everything, I hailed a cab and went straight to my apartment.

For some reasons, I wanted to go away from this place. Every corner and every little thing in this place reminds me of him but it seems that I just can't let go. I guess I'm on my way there. I'll take things one step at a time. Who knows, I might be over him tomorrow or the day after.

I dropped my bags on the floor and sat on the couch. Then I started thinking. Thinking of ways on how to move on and forget everything that happened in the past. Then I found myself calling people.

"Hey Claire, it's me Carrie."

"Hey! Wait. I thought you moved in with Vince?"

"Don't even remind me about that. I just called to ask if you know an apartment or a house that is for lease or for sale. I want to move out of my apartment already."

"Oh. Here's the deal. I know a perfect place for you which is actually near your workplace but the thing is, I need to know everything that happened. Well, if it's alright with you." I was hoping that Claire won't ask anything about it but I guess I need to blurt out everything that I'm feeling right now so that I could feel better.

"Fine. When and where are we going to meet?"

"Hmm. Are you in your apartment right now?"

"Yeah."

"Okay then. Wait for me. I'll be there in about 10 minutes." Then Claire hanged up.

After waiting for 10 minutes, Claire came and I told her everything. What's funny is that for an unknown reason, I didn't even cry when I told her what happened. Am I out of my mind already? For one moment, I'm crying my eyeballs out then now not even a single drop of tear fell down.

We talked and talked and after talking, she accompanied me to the house that she was talking about. It was fully furnished and I really find it very comfortable. I gave the payment to the landlady and went back to my house to get all of the things that I think would be of good use for my new life.

I thought everything would be normal. I honestly do. But I guess NOT.

"Carrie, could we talk?" Vince asked the moment he saw me.

"What's the talking for?" I asked back while trying my best not to let my voice crack.

"I want to explain. I want us to be together again. Please give me another chance."

"Guess what, you blew your chance away. It's too late now Vince. I don't want to waste another freaking second in my life wondering if I'm really important to you. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get my things."

"Carrie, wait."

"What?" I asked him. This time, my voice is louder and more annoyed.

"I love you. I really do. Please give me a chance."

"Stop it Vince. I can't afford another heartache. Waiting for you was never easy. It caused my heart to break little by little. But the mere fact that you can't show or tell me what you really feel for the past weeks caused my heart to shatter into pieces. I can't let that happen again. I'm sorry but I guess this is what's best for us. I need to go. Bye."

I opened the door of my apartment and closed it at once. I know I'll be falling apart any minute now. I sank down on the floor and started to cry silently. I honestly thought I could finally move on. Why did all of the heartaches come back in just a snap?

After regaining the strength that I need to fix my things, I gathered everything that I need. I put them in boxes and brought everything in my car. I know Vince is still there watching me from afar. But I just continued doing what I started.

The moment I gathered all my things, I started my car and met Claire in a restaurant. I know Vince is still following me and I can't manage letting him know where I'll be staying. I need to find a way on how to make him stop following me around.

"Carrie, why did you want to meet here? I thought we're going to meet at your new house."

"Ssh. Keep your voice low. Vince is following me around. I don't want him to know where I'll be staying. So here's the thing. I need to stay here for a while or stay somewhere else first before I could move in at my house." My eyes glittered as I look at Claire.

"Hey. Hey. I don't like what you're thinking."

"Claire, please?"

"Aish. Fine but just for a couple of days alright? You need to move out after finding your own place okay?" Claire said those words out loud. I know she's just doing it so that Vince would hear those things.

We just ate and talked for a couple of hours. I saw Vince went out of the restaurant and left. Claire and I left as well. We went straight to her house but I didn't bother removing my things in my car.

"You know what, I didn't know you're so mean Carrie."

"Me? Mean? Are you kidding? Hahaha." We just laughed away our, rather my, problems and after which we slept.

Days rather weeks have passed and I haven't since any glimpse of Vince. I guess that's a good sign. I moved in at my new house and I love every bit of it.

I guess I could say that my life is back to normal. I mean, I do what I love and I am happy. Jerry Choi is not bothering me anymore. I guess this is really the start of my new life.

Once again, I turned on the radio and listened to whatever song it has to offer. Look. What a surprise? I thought he won't be bothering me anymore but it's his voice that I'm listening to. But to be honest, I can't believe that his voice still makes my heart melt. There's really something about him that makes me like him even if we had an awful start.

"Ugh. Curse you Jerry Choi for making me fall in love with you."