Mitsue's Pov

I let him go. Even though it hurts, I let go of the girl I love so much. Even though I know I can't handle it myself, I try to handle it just to make him happy.

I still remember when I courted him. He was just crying in a park and I was walking at that time. I approached him and asked.

"Miss, are you okay?" She just shook her head and her tears continued. I watched her, she was very beautiful. It's like I suddenly had a crush on him even though it was the first time I saw him.

"Tell me, why are you crying?" He just shook his head and looked away.

"What's the use if I tell you? Will you understand me?" I even saw him laugh sarcastically.

"Maybe, maybe not. But, do you know that you can feel better if you tell someone how you feel so that you can somehow breathe"

"What's the purpose? I'm not going to meet you in the future anyway" and after that, he left me. Silence enveloped me for a moment.

I raised my head to the sky.

Lord, how is Clare? May he be happy with the decision I made. Please don't let him go. I know that he was not happy with me, so I hope Lord, with the decision I made to release him, I can give him the satisfaction that he has never experienced with me.

I closed my eyes. And then I went.

Maybe, this is the last time I see her and I'll cherish the moment I have with her forever.

Good bye Clare Victoria Ruiz

Clare's Pov

Weeks passed after our break up. Maybe, I was selfish because I let someone else get hurt. I let it go, someone has to endure.

"Clare..." I immediately turned around at the question that called me.

When I saw his face I was suddenly stunned. I didn't expect to see him here.

"W-why are you here?" I saw her smile and she was holding a bouquet of flowers. He approached me but I just stayed away from him.

"To court you" I just shook my head at what he said.

"Just go home. The Philippines needs you more. Leave here in Japan" I shooed him away. I turned my back on him and was about to take a step when he suddenly grabbed my hand causing me to look back at him.

"How can I do that if my heart is struggling to come here to Japan to follow the girl I love so much"

I laughed sarcastically at what he said and I just tormented him. "You're kidding, right? Who would believe you?" and I turned my back on him.

"Maybe nothing. But my heart hopes that you will believe" when he said that it was like something suddenly pinched my heart. I just bit my lower lip to somehow stop my tears from falling.

"What if I tell you that I will never believe your lies?" I kept my back turned while saying that. I don't want him to see me holding back my tears.

"I still won't give up. I'll do everything just to make you mine again" I laughed sarcastically at what he said. I faced him and gave him a strong slap on his right cheek and I made sure that it would make a mark.

"Are you crazy? Not even once, we have never been. If what you say is what is in the contract, it's useless like you" I feel my eyes getting hot.

"Is that what you really think of me?" he asked gently. I don't know if he was just acting or if he was just trying to prevent his tears from falling.

"Why? Didn't you? Not even once? Did you appreciate me? Didn't you?"

"I know, I hurt you. But you know I suffered for a year. I missed you for a year. I thought Annika was the answer, but I was wrong. I didn't even see the person in front of me so when I looked for it I can't catch him" this time her tears fell one by one. So even I couldn't stop my tears from falling.

I slapped him and punched his chest. He just tried to hold my hand. Until then I stopped punching his chest, and he suddenly hugged me.

"You're worthless AJ. You're worthless. I loved you, do you know that? I've come to the point of hoping that we'll be real, if we're real, I made a mistake. You're numb"

I just keep crying while he keeps hugging me and kissing my hair.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry" was all he said.

"You're worthless. I hope you're not the only man I've ever loved."

I know I hurt him but what now? It's all his fault, so even if he gets hurt, he needs to know.

"Come on Clare, I love you" I suddenly realized what he said. So I immediately walked away from him and violently wiped my tears. I saw the shock on his face because I suddenly walked away from him.

"Everything is over. Everything is over for us AJ. You've already lost your chance" and after that, I left him.

I know on my own I can't move on yet but I know in time I will forget.

I will forget you too AJ.