More Than a Maybe ✨

Kabanata 22

Samantha’s POV

“Kaya Ko Nang Hindi Siya Hanapin — Pero Bakit Kahit Gano'n, Nararamdaman Ko Pa Rin Siya?”

There’s something about silence that teaches you what noise tried to hide.

I used to fill my life with Gavin.

His laugh. His moods. His presence.

I memorized the rhythm of his footsteps, the pause between his words when he was unsure, the way he looked at me when he needed someone — but never said so.

Now, he’s quiet.

But ironically, that’s when I feel him the most.

I’ve been spending more time with myself lately.

More coffee shop mornings, design sketches, late-night walks with my headphones on.

There’s peace now — not perfect, not painless — but real.

And Lucas?

He’s nice. Present. Gentle.

But he’s not Gavin.

He doesn't make my heart race.

But maybe that’s the point.

M