DEEP FEELING (2)

"Well, let me read it." said Alvaro as he grabbed the letter in Luna's hand.

Holding his breath, Alvaro opened the letter which was still neatly folded.

Before reading Alvaro looked at Luna then looked at the letter with Zenita's writing that was so very beautiful.

"My dear Luna. Happy Valentine's Day and welcome to my and Alva's life. I'm glad you finally got to meet after two years of being apart. Both Mom, Dad and I miss you very much. Especially Alvaro he looks like he really misses you. You don't know that Alva's days are only busy with work without a life filled with love. It's been two years since my days have been colored with Alva's love. But then I know Alvaro's love is not for me, but for you Luna. I don't know should I cry or be mad at you? You must be wondering right? how do I know if Alvaro loves you? When Alvaro had a fever and was unconscious, I took care of him, I accidentally saw a tattoo engraved with your name on Alvaro's left chest. I'm sad Luna, I cried hard. Why don't you be honest with me if Alvaro loves you. Luna, you also love Alva right? if you love him, why did you give Alvaro to me? do you love me too much Luna? Thank you Luna for all your sacrifices. I'm sorry Luna, because my love for you is not like your love for me. I still keep Alvaro to be mine. I want Alvaro to marry me. And my wish has been fulfilled. Next week I will marry Alvaro. But, Luna is getting closer to my wedding day why do I feel like I will lose Alvaro. And for some reason, this morning I saw a very beautiful necklace. I bought it and want to give it to you. There are two necklaces I bought for you and for Alvaro. I accidentally put a photo upside down so you guys can remember each other and not forget each other. You two are still friends to me, and I want you to be okay. Luna, let's just say that these are my last words. Because after this I will never discuss your and Alva's past again, because I will soon marry Alva. Give this necklace to Alva, Luna. Give it to your dearest friend Alvaro. I hope you two will be best friends forever. I love you Luna. But I also love Alvaro. I'm sorry for being selfish, ZENITA"

Luna's tears rolled down her cheeks, how could Zenita keep her sadness. Even though she knows Alvaro doesn't love her, Zenita persists and wants to marry Alvaro.

"Alvaro? correct what i said? It's impossible for the two years you've been together, Zenita didn't know the tattoo on your chest. Were you two sleeping together?" said Luna with a sad look mixed with jealousy.

Alvaro took a deep breath and then looked up at Luna's face.

"Do you think at that time I slept together with Zenita? didn't you ask what happened to me then?" asked Alvaro in a trembling voice.

"I don't know, I'm just asking. And what happened to you?" Luna said with a flushed face.

"I already told you, I've never slept with Zenita. At that time I was injured while on duty. I was in the hospital a few days and Zenita took care of me. How can I know what Zenita did when I fainted." said Alvaro, not knowing what Luna was feeling or what was in her heart.

For a moment Luna's heart ached to hear that Alvaro was hurt and he wasn't by his side. But Luna quickly dismissed her sentimental feelings.

"As Zenita wanted, we will forever be friends. And we have to accept that fact." Luna said with heavy feelings. How can she forget her feelings of love by replacing feelings for a friend.

"It's up to you what you say. It's useless if I talk if you don't want to hear me." Alvaro said, unable to contain his limp body.

With the last remaining energy Alvaro got up from his seat to quickly get out of the room which made his chest feel tight.

"Alva, wait!" Luna called when she knew Alvaro had left his necklace.

"What's wrong?" said Alvaro stopping his steps with his eyes already dim.

"You missed your necklace." Luna said as she got up from her seat and approached Alvaro. Luna's brows furrowed when she saw Alvaro's pale face and droopy eyes.

"You just keep it, I don't want it." said Alvaro, he could no longer hold his body until he almost fell if Luna didn't catch him quickly.

"Alva!! Alva! get up! what happened to you?" Luna asked while touching Alvaro's forehead.

"Oh Lord! looks like Alvaro has a fever." Luna said as she carried Alvaro and laid him on the bed.

"Alva, wake up! wake up." said Luna with a worried look.

"What should I do? should i call the doctor? no! maybe Alva is just tired." Luna said while feeling some parts of Alvaro's body that were scorching hot.

Feeling anxious, Luna rubbed the back of Alvaro's hand repeatedly so that Alvaro would quickly come to his senses.

"Alva, wake up." Luna said looking at Alvaro's pale face. The sharp nose and hard jaw were still embedded in Alvaro's handsome face.

Luna can't deny that in her heart there is still a great love for Alvaro. Every second of her days in the North base could only recall faces and memories with Alvaro.

Remembering memories with Alvaro always made her cry. Guilt towards Alvaro always gripped her feelings.

"I'm sorry Al, I'm sorry. I had to hurt you to see Zenita happy." said Luna in her heart while holding Alvaro's hand.

"I know your heart must be hurt. And always ask why I hurt you so much. Everything I do is for Zenita's happiness. Since childhood Zenita lived with grandmother she did not get the love of Mom and Dad. As for me? get lots of love. I've got them all, but Zenita hasn't got them all. I want to give Zenita the happiness she once lost by giving her your love. Because Zenita loves you very much." Luna said as she gently rubbed the back of Alvaro's hand.

"I know everything, you sacrificed my love and your love for Zenita's happiness." said Alvaro who suddenly opened his eyes.