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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.
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-26BUT 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
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-26BUT 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,
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-27BUT 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
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-28BUT 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
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-28BUT 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
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-28BUT 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
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-29BUT ONLY LOVE CAN TELL (ENGLISH VERSION) Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Marinel’s POV"Ah!" I exclaimed."Miss, are you okay?" he called out to me.I stood up from where I fell. Stupid Marie! He bumped into me."Miss?" he asked again.I straightened myself up and brushed off the sand from my clothes. Then I looked up at him."I'm okay… abs… I mean, absolutely f-fine," I replied, giving him a smirk while admiring the beautiful view.Stupid! Wrong move! But...The view is really beautiful!"Miss, are you sure?" he asked with concern.I found myself gaping while shaking my head. Damn! He's so macho!"Sorry about that. I got to go," he said, excusing himself.I nodded absentmindedly. I just watched him walk towards the sea to go surfing. Wow! He's not just macho, he's sporty too."Idiot!" My friend suddenly tapped me on the head."Ouch! That hurts!" I complained, rubbing the spot where she hit me."You're busy staring at random guys. You should be focusing on the kids."I winced at her tirade. I turned to face her and pointed to the guy who bumped i
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-07
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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
