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BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 11
Chapter 11Marinel's POV AFTER class, I excused myself early from Andy and Enzo because I had work.When I arrived at the coffee shop, I immediately went to change into my uniform.“Those attention-seekers are so annoying!” Aira muttered loud enough for me to hear.I exhaled heavily and ignored her. Ever since she found out that Enzo and I are classmates, her irritation toward me only worsened. I just shook my head and stepped out of the kitchen to take some orders.“Can I have a cheesecake, please? And a choco moist coffee,” a familiar voice said as I approached.“Andy?!” I blurted out in surprise.He just grinned at me. He was with another guy, but I couldn’t see his face because it was covered by a newspaper— he seemed engrossed in reading.“Apple pie and plain coffee, please?” I heard the guy say.When I realized it was Enzo, I asked, “What are you two doing here?”“I’m a regular here— unlike him,” Enzo replied with a smirk, gesturing with his lips toward Andy.“Is it wrong to vi
Last Updated : 2025-04-17BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 12
Chapter 12Marinel's POV IT FELT like it was my last day in this world. I honestly thought earlier that it was the end for me. Everything happened so fast. The last thing I remember was standing by the edge of the pool, about to practice, when someone suddenly pushed me. My left foot hit the pool rod just as I fell, causing me to lose focus and drown. I didn’t even see who pushed me. I turned to my side and saw Enzo with his head down, holding my left hand as I lay on the clinic bed. I slowly moved my hand, which made Enzo flinch and look at me. “Hey? How are you feeling?” he asked gently while stroking my hand. “I’m okay now. Thank you,” I said, teary-eyed with gratitude. “Anyone in your situation, I’d help,” he said, his face filled with deep concern—which I truly appreciated. “I’ll ask you some other time about what happened, but for now, you should rest.” I nodded at what he said. “How are you, Ms. Universe?” Andy suddenly appeared from behind him. I tried to sit up
Last Updated : 2025-04-18BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 13
Chapter 13Calvin Enzo POVI WAS just finishing packing my stuff. Only Andy and Nel were missing.“Oh jeez!” I muttered and yanked the sleeping bag off the floor.“Andy, wake up!” I shook his shoulder. Just like he said, he’s now living with me.“Damn it, I’m still asleep!” he grumbled. I tugged on the sleeping bag harder.“For crying out loud! We’re already late for the medical mission!” I snapped. That got him up in a flash, wearing only his briefs.“Dude!” I laughed and threw a pillow at him.“Hey! I’m pale all over—including what I eat for breakfast!” he shot back, striking a pose. I held my stomach from laughing too hard.“That’s what I like to see from you, bro,” he suddenly said seriously. I threw another pillow at him and just shook my head.“Hurry up, Andy. Nel’s waiting,” I reminded him and left the room.I flopped onto the couch with all my strength. Suddenly, I felt really unwell.“Fuck,” I heard Andy curse as he rushed over to help and tilted my head up.“Ugh!” I groaned
Last Updated : 2025-04-18BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 14
Chapter 14Marinel’s POVWE set up tents to give shade while we assisted patients.“Hi,” my cousin greeted me while I was busy unloading antibiotics.I gave her a quick, tight-lipped smile, though I was clearly annoyed.“So rude of you, Nel,” she said bitterly.“I’m busy. Can we talk later?” I said, trying to stay calm.This was the first time we’d spoken since our argument. I turned my back to her, but she suddenly grabbed my arm.“He’s mine, Nel,” she said firmly. I shook off her hand.“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I replied and walked away again.She’s unbelievable! She has the nerve to say that when she practically threw Enzo away. I was so upset I decided to walk around. I ended up at a small strawberry patch.“Would you like some?” an old woman harvesting strawberries offered.“Yes, please,” I replied quickly.I picked one, surprised to see it was conjoined.“Huh? What’s this? Is this a Forevermore TV Drama or something?” I joked. Remembering the drama I used to watc
Last Updated : 2025-04-18BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 15
Chapter 15Marinel’s POVI WANTED to pull Nica's hair. She got in the car first and even sat beside Andy. She’s really losing it."Nel," Enzo, who was sitting beside me, called. Andy and Nica were sitting up front. I turned to him."Why, Enzo?" I asked. He let out a deep sigh."Is it still okay to hope for her?" he said seriously but in a whisper.I felt a slight sting in my chest. I thought he was trying to forget my cousin. Why does it feel like he’s still hoping?"There’s nothing wrong with hoping. There’s also nothing wrong with being confused. The decision is still yours, Enzo," I replied.I felt like my heart was struggling."I hope this will be better," he said with a smile.I sighed. Why do I always end up like this?WHEN we arrived at Andy's favorite resort, we all went to get our rooms. Like Enzo said, he paid for everything. He's the rich guy after all."Oh my God! Nel! Our room is so nice!" Nica exclaimed excitedly."Is that so?!" I replied, annoyed.We were going to sleep
Last Updated : 2025-04-19BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 16
Chapter 16Marinel's POV I’VE BEEN holding back my tears for a while now. I clearly saw my cousin holding Enzo’s hand earlier. And they looked so happy together. I grew more anxious. What if they’re really back together? What if everything’s settled between them? I took a deep breath. I also noticed that both Nica and Andy had been suppressing their emotions—anger, maybe—and I didn’t know why."This is so annoying! My God!" Veronica exclaimed. "This is ridiculous!" Andy added. "Andy, there’s—" I didn’t get to finish what I was going to say because Enzo suddenly appeared in front of us. Nica and Andy immediately went quiet."Can I talk to you, Nel?" he asked. I stood up."Of course, I also have something to say," I replied.I wanted to tell him everything before it was too late. I walked ahead and stopped in front of a small hut, just far enough from the others."Enzo, I just wanted to—" I was cut off when he suddenly hugged me."Nel, thank you for doing that for me. I really owe yo
Last Updated : 2025-04-20BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 17
Chapter 17Marinel's POV I’VE BEEN staring at the ceiling for three hours now. I don’t even have any tears left to cry. So this is what it feels like to fall in love for the first time. That kind of pain that consumes you just because you feel something for someone. What’s even worse is that he loves someone else. I thought love was supposed to be all happiness, but once you start to feel it—that’s when your suffering begins.“Nel…” I heard Nica call from outside our room.“Come in…” I replied hoarsely. Her eyes were teary, and she hugged me immediately.“How are you feeling?” she asked.“Like I’m dying. I want to move on already,” I answered. She suddenly hit me lightly on the head.“Move on? Move on from what? How can you move forward when there was never an us?” I chuckled a little at what she said. She had a point. That’s the painful part—because there never was an “us.” I leaned back against the headboard.“Nica, I don’t want to feel like this anymore,” I said.“You know what, N
Last Updated : 2025-04-21BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 18
Chapter 18Marinel's POV NICA and I laughed over our old memories. Andy joined in with our silliness too. But no matter how much I laughed and smiled, the pain was still there. I almost hugged Enzo earlier when I found out something bad happened to him. I’m such an idiot!"Nel, we need to talk," Enzo suddenly appeared in front of us."Uh-oh, Nel, Doc Arellano gave us another task!" Veronica suddenly said, dragging Andy with her."Hey! Why me too?" Andy protested.Nica just smacked him on the head, and they both walked away. Enzo quickly pulled me toward his car. His grip on my arm hurt, but I didn't say anything. We drove in silence. I was nervous around him."Nel, what did you do? Why did you do that?" he asked, clearly trying to keep his voice down."What are you talking about?" I asked, confused. He suddenly slammed the steering wheel, startling me even more."Will you please tell me! What's your problem?!" he yelled. That was it. My blood boiled."Is this about Moana again?!" I y
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BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 31
Chapter 31Marinel's POV I COULDN’T stop crying when I got back to the apartment I was renting. It’s only now that everything Andy said about the marriage between me and Caldwill finally sank in. I couldn’t accept that they actually pulled this stunt. I was insulted by what Caldwill did, and even Nica—my best friend—kept it a secret from me. I didn’t have the slightest clue this would happen. It’s so painful to think… Why this way? I’m not that desperate to find someone to love me. They took away my right to choose who I would love.With a heavy heart, I pulled out the laptop from my drawer, along with the tape Andy gave me. I didn’t know what it contained, but I had to watch it. I inserted the tape and waited for it to play. I stared at the monitor for a few seconds, wiping my tears. My hand flew to cover my mouth when I saw Enzo’s room on the screen. I couldn’t hold back my tears again. He looked alive right in front of me. I missed him so much. The pain of losing him came rushing
BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 30
Chapter 30Marinel's POV I SLAMMED myself onto my bed. Mrs. Pipay was at it again."Hey Nel! Pay your water bill! I’m about to get cut off because of you! And your rent too!" she nagged.I ignored her since I was still changing clothes. But I suddenly paused—Mrs. Pipay had gone quiet. Why did she suddenly stop? I shrugged it off and fixed my hair.Once I saw in the mirror that I looked presentable, I walked to the door and opened it without much interest. I frowned—Mrs. Pipay wasn’t outside my door."Hi handsome!" shrieked one of the tenants—someone I knew to be a flirt.I looked down the stairs and was shocked to see Caldwill being swarmed by our neighbors. From what I could tell, he was even chatting with that flirt. I immediately ran downstairs and got between them."Enzo... I mean, Caldwill, what are you doing here?" I asked, confused.He smirked and sneered at me."There you go, my sunshine! I've been waiting for you to come out," he said, pulling me close. I clung to his arm—hi
BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 29
Chapter 29Marinel’s POVMY JAW dropped at what I heard from Enzo. Enzo has a twin? But Enzo never mentioned having a twin while he was still alive. Even Andy never mentioned anything like that. I didn't even see him attending Calvin Enzo's burial, only his parents but I didn't even get a chance to meet them as well.“You’re really his twin? As in, you’re not a ghost?” I asked again.I just wanted to make sure it was true that he was Enzo’s twin. I was overjoyed earlier when I saw him alive, but at the same time, I was filled with fear. My emotions were all over the place the moment I saw him, and that’s probably why I suddenly fainted. When I saw him, all the memories I had with Enzo came flooding back. The happy days we shared, and even the pain of his loss, all hit me at once. Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked at him. Even though his brows were furrowed, I couldn’t deny that they looked exactly alike. Even his stance was the same. His hair may have been longer, but it didn’t t
BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 28
Chapter 28Marinel’s POVI QUICKLY got out of bed. I’m always so slow to get moving. I almost tripped in my hurry. After I finished everything, I immediately went out of the house because Mrs. Pipay was going to collect payment for my water and electricity bills again.I quickly called a taxi. "Stop!" When it stopped, I quickly got into the taxi, feeling like I was about to leave my soul behind. The driver was as handsome as the one I rode with the other day.He smiled widely at me. If before, I was worried about my bra breaking, now it seemed like even my underwear might rip. I grimaced as I gawked."Where to, Miss?" he asked, and I felt a shiver of excitement.He spoke with a British accent, clearly still learning how to speak Tagalog. I wiped the sweat off my forehead. It was dripping!"To the… cemetery… near Makati… the big one..." I stammered, unsure if I gave the correct address. Those deep, glowing eyes of his were distracting."Alright then..." he replied and quickly drove of
BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 27
Chapter 27 Marinel's POV SEVERAL hours have passed, but I just can’t settle in my seat here inside the taxi. He’s been glancing at me through the rearview mirror for a while now. It feels like I'm on the hot seat. But wow! The driver is so handsome. He looks like a model, and he's tall too, judging by the muscles in his arms."We're here," he suddenly said."Huh? Oh, okay! How much is it?" I hurriedly fumbled in my pocket for money."It's free. Go on," he said, smiling as the door automatically opened."Free?" I asked, still surprised. He nodded and couldn’t stop smiling at me."Thank you so much," I shyly replied and got out of the taxi. The door shut, and he just smiled sweetly at me before driving away."Hey Nel! You're in a daze!""Ah! He's so handsome!" I squealed while pulling Amelia’s hair."Ouch! You really know how to pull hair! What’s so handsome about him?" she asked, annoyed, while trying to block my hand."The taxi driver I rode with! Amelia, he’s so handsome!" I said,
BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 26~
Beginning of Book 2...Marinel’s POVONE YEAR later...I GENTLY stroked Enzo’s gravestone while sitting on the thin mantle I laid out. I smile every time I remember his smiles, especially when he used to call me "Ms. Universe" whenever he’d be affectionate with me. "How are you, Enzo? Are you happy up there?" I looked up at the sky and then lowered my head again. "I'm sorry, Enzo. I still haven’t passed the board exam. The review center is so expensive. I’ve taken it several times, and by the way, I always fail." I wiped away the tear that fell on his gravestone. "But I have some good news for you. I no longer feel the pain I used to whenever I remember you. And the bad news is, no man has crossed my path yet." I chuckled softly. "I think there’s only one thing I’ve accomplished, Enzo—surviving all of this." I hugged my knees. "I miss you so much, Enzo. It’s so frustrating that you didn’t even visit me in my dreams," I said with a hint of a pout. Then my phone rang. I read the t
BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 25
Chapter 25Marinel’s POVANDY and I were both sitting in the waiting area. I had been crying nonstop. Enzo was still inside the ER.“I’m sorry, Nel,” Andy said sadly, crying too.“I should’ve taken better care of him.” He blamed himself. I shook my head and rubbed his back.“No one’s at fault, Andy.” He composed himself and wiped his tears.“I’ll call his parents,” he said and went to the information desk.Then the ER doors opened and the doctor came out. I stood and approached him.“How is he?” My knees were trembling in fear.“He’s stable now, but I’ll be honest. There’s nothing more we can do about his illness. I’m sorry. You can discharge him anytime. Excuse me.” I slumped down in shock. I covered my mouth to muffle my sobs.“Nel…” I looked up.I stood without hesitation and hugged Andy tightly.“Andy… What now…” I didn’t know what to do—whether to scream or collapse just to ease the pain I felt.“Make him happy, Nel. Please!” Andy begged through his sobs.I shut my eyes tightly.
BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 24
Chapter 24 Calvin Enzo POV WHAT a damn day! I’ve been cursing while walking out of campus. I didn’t want to fight with Nel, or make her mad. “Babe!” Moana called. She clung to me as soon as she reached me. “Let go!” I pulled her hand away. “Did you do it already?” I clenched my jaw and teeth. “What do you even know about me!?” I gripped her arm tightly. She threatened me to leave Nel like she knew my illness. For God’s sake! I wasn’t ready to tell Nel the truth. I’m terrified of making her miserable. Now I’m just confused! “Enzo, you’re hurting me!” I gripped her arm tighter. “Now what!?” She started crying, so I let go. “Fine! I don’t know anything! I just want you back! I want you to come back to me! Please Enzo, choose me again! Me, please!?” I got angrier at her for saying that. “That’s bullshit!” I snapped and turned away. How stupid was I to listen to her! I headed straight to my car to go after Nel. I wanted to apologize and explain. I drove as fast as I could. Once
BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 23
Chapter 23 Marinel’s POVWHEN we got to the parking lot, I was gripping my pencil so tightly I almost snapped it. What is she doing here?! I froze mid-step, causing Enzo to stop too and look at me. “Nel, I’ll explain later.” I didn’t say a word. I just walked straight to the car and sat in the front seat, silently.“Morning, cousin!” Moana greeted me cheerfully. I didn’t respond and turned my gaze outside the car. Enzo got in and started the engine.“Good luck on your exam, Babe,” Moana flirted with him. Even though I wasn’t looking, I noticed Enzo didn’t respond. I bit my lip hard. I was fuming. I wanted to cry at everything happening. Is this what he meant by ‘nothing important’? Well, it’s important to me! What did she do this time to get Enzo to give in again? I took a deep breath. I know I don’t have the right to act this way because Enzo and I don’t exactly have a label. We agreed that love isn’t defined by status. But still—there’s something about having a clear hold on some
