“IT’S TOO LATE”

By Rachell F. Danosa

I'm a girl; a very typical girl who is hopeless romantic, who believes that Prince Charming, fairy-
tales, ogres and happily ever after for real. But then time came that I fell in love... love? I think
so... but he just broke my heart. He was my first love, my puppy love. Years later, I met this guy,
his name is Prince. Yes, that's his name. It's kinda weird, but for me it's the coolest name, though
not unique, but still the coolest that I've ever encountered so far.He also loves to read. I treat him
as my best-friend, my guy best-friend."Hey, Ella, how are you?" he said while closing the book
he read when I came."Broken-hearted again?" he asked. I nod. Maybe for me, it's like a mission.
Finding the one for me, my soul-mate. I still believe that there are such things. But the one for
me, I think, is hiding. No matter how I try looking for him, he's nowhere to be found. He sighed.
Then said, "Okay, let's make a deal. Since I'm your best-friend, and the only one who will not try
to break your heart." I listen to what he said. "Well, why can't just we try dating?""W-What?
Prince, what if this is not a good idea?" I ask him. It's not that bad actually, since Prince is good-
looking, fun to be with, and my best-friend. So why not right? He's the one who offered it
first."You and I is only going to date for two months. So that you'll be away from those pervert
guys you've dated." he said seriously. I laugh."Okay. Two months will be fine, I think.""Alright
then. We'll start tomorrow?" he said smiling, showing his perfect white teeth.I think this is going
to be fun. My best-friend is going to be my date for two months. But a little bit afraid because the
Friendship we have is fantastic, and I don't want to ruin it. Yet, I also want us to try the next
level. We went on a Picnic by the lake. It was so fun. It's a very lovely Saturday morning. He
bought flowers, chocolate and a teddy bear for me, with a note;"My Ella,I will make this two
months, our two months an enjoyable and memorable one for the both of us. Be faithful okay?
You're only mine for two months ;)Yours, Prince"I nod. And read the letter"My Ella, My
Princess,Our two months is almost over. I had so much fun with you all those times. Although
there are times that we argue, we acted like just best-friends do, except for our first kiss. Hehehe.
That's just the sweetest. I want you to know that you're amazing. And I want to be with you
every day, every single day. I want to be your boyfriend, your Prince Charming, until the time
that I can be your King, the time that we'll decide to get married. I am just hopeful I do love you
babe so much, even the first time I saw you. You treated me as your best-friend but I love you
already. Sorry for hiding that. But can you be my girl-friend for real? Please?I can't help my tears
from falling. So he loves me even before the dating game. It breaks my heart."Prince, My Prince,
did you know what wish I made when we saw that falling star? I asked God to let us stay forever,
for us to be together forever, every single day. We haven't finished our two months, so please
don't leave me. Yes, I can be your girl-friend Prince. I love you. I love you, too." I sob.But there
are wishes that can't come true..not all wish can come true. That's reality. As the clock strike to
12, my Prince's heart stop beating. It's our second-month. But now, he's gone. I hug the teddy
bear he gave me, I hugged it so tight, I was shock when the bear says , "I LOVE YOU." It made
my heart torn into pieces even more.