"P'Sing.. Thank you for making our days together worthwhile.. I don't regret that I love you.. I regret that I let the days pass by without telling you and showing you the truth behind my lies. I should have been braver in facing my own feelings. Now, I have to set things right. Face the reality that no matter how much I feel for you.. I shouldn't bring you down with me. I'm sorry..", Krist whispered to the man whom he was watching in his deep slumber.

He doesn't know what is more painful. Hiding his feelings all those years to be able to stay with this man? Or finally knowing they have mutual feelings but now he has to say goodbye?

He slowly got up, not wanting to disturb Singto's sleep. He wants to peacefully leave and bring the good memories with him.

He left a note on the bedside table so that Singto will not worry when he wakes up without Krist by his side.

"P'Sing.. I'll be back.. Take care while I'm gone.. -Krist"

Back in the city.

"Are you sure about this?", P'Tae asked Krist once more.

She has been convincing Krist to do what she suggested but the lad is being stubborn in protecting his partner.

"Yes, P.. I am sure about this.", he uttered with determination.

Krist feels anxious as the moment for the interview is nearing. He is actually scared. Not for himself but for the impact it will cause to Singto.

P'Tae pressed Krist's shoulder as she gave him an understanding smile.

she reminded him.

Krist just nodded. He is fully aware of the consequences of his decision. But he feels that it is his burden to bare.

"You really don't have to do this. You can just lay low for a while and let the controversy die down.", she insisted.

Krist explained too.

The manager shook her head and sighed. It is evident that she can never change Krist's mind anymore.

she uttered.

Krist defended Singto then looked at his manager, smiling sadly.

"Hmm.. Forget I said anything.", she retorted, rolling her eyes.

The table where the press' microphones are placed is already set. The media are waiting for him to come out from the back stage and begin the interview.

Krist slowly entered the hall where everybody is. His heart began to race as he sat down in front of the press.

"Ah.. Right. This might be the last interview I will be in. My dream and my goals are slowly slipping away. But most of all.. My chance to stay with P'Sing.. I haven't even shown him how much he means to me.. It's gonna be over soon.", he thought to himself, feeling emotional.

"I know that someday we will eventually part ways. We will be our own person and we will live our own separate lives.. But.. I didn't expect it would end too soon..", he mumbled to himself as he gazes at the people present in the hall, eagerly waiting for his statement.

he asked while forcing a smile, speaking to no one in particular.

one of the media men eagerly asked.

Krist looked at the person who asked.

don't want to elaborate what she said. I respect her views and what she feels. I just want to say, if ever I hurt her.. Or offended her.. I am so sorry..", Krist answered politely.

another one asked.

Krist suddenly felt breathless. This isn't what he wanted. The thought of losing Singto is killing him right now. He is all choked upwith emotions but he needs to stay strong.

"He deserves someone better than me. I am now stepping out of the lime light.", he uttered.

He turned away from the cameras and immediately wiped his tears away which uncontrollably dropped. Then he faced the media again as if nothing happened.

P'Tae and P'Jane who are watching him from behind the stage, were both teary eyed. They didn't expect Krist would declare his resignation as an artist.

another media men spoke from the background.

he stood up and bowed to everyone, continuesly asking for forgiveness, suppressing overwhelming emotions as well as his tears.

"As long as I have your smile embedded in my mind.. Our memories of love will remain in my heart.."