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CHAPTER 6 REID
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2024-10-29 19:42:56MELISSA QUIZON
It has been two days since I was discharged from the hospital. I am always in deep thoughts. It was as if my head was going to explode with so many questions swirling in my brain. When the doctor told me the news, I don't know how to react or feel about it.Will I be happy? Or will I be sad?How can I raise this child if I am this young? I'm Only Nineteen.But, I know, it’s my fault. I was so overwhelmed with the thought that Wright and I would be forever. Maybe, forever’s just a hallucination.Even Grandma was cold to me. Although we are together under the same roof it feels like she is far away. I know I was a disappointment to her. I am not proud of what I did.I hope she is not blaming herself for all my wrongdoings.I don't want her to think that she failed to raise me well. She should not blame herself. I am to blame because I was the one who was wrong, I was the one who loves Wright and believed that hisRelated chapters
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MELISA QUIZONI was so stupid to give you all my attention. ‘Cause the way you played me. Exposed your true intention. ‘Cause one day I’ll have you beggin’ on your knees for me. Yeah, one day. I’ll have you crawling like a centipede. You mess with me. I’ll mess with her. So, I’ll make sure you get what you deserve. Yeah, one day! You’ll be beggin’ on your knees for me [Song: Beggin’ On Your Knees]"Victory!" Nadine shouted and then she gave us a high-five. "Hello everyone! We are CriMeNaL, we’ve set this stage on fire! Good night!"We are backstage now because we just finished our gig. I put my drumsticks in my bag and then put them on my shoulder. The name CriMeNaL is derived from five female names. ‘Cri’ stands for Crissa, our band leader and vocalist. 'Me' stands for Melissa, obviously, it's me, I'm the drummer. ‘Na’ stands for Nadine, the lead guitarist.
Broken Strings CHAPTER 9 SON
MELISSA QUIZON"Reid..." I continued to caress my son's back as he cried on my shoulder.He could not accept that he had lost. Until we got here to the house he was still crying. As his mother, I can feel my son’s grief. We sat on the sofa and because I was carrying him, he landed on my lap.I also don't know why Reid lost, but I can't tell him that the winner is really good, because I know he'll be more upset."I'm a loser!" He said between sobs."Look at me, baby," I said softly. I wiped the tears from his eyes and cheeks. Then I gave him a soft kiss on the cheek. "It's okay to lose, at least you made someone happy because she won. And She should even be sad because you cried a lot."He sniffed. "R-Really?"I pinched the bridge of his nose. "Yes, baby. Come on. Mommy loves your music."He hugged me again and buried his face on my neck. "I love you, mommy. I'll be better next time. I promise."I nodded. I start hummin
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MELISSA QUIZON His face is serious. "Tell me, the boy in the picture, is he my son?"I pulled hard on my arm he’s holding, then faced him. He looked at me seriously, remorse was in his eyes."Wait? Your son? I didn’t know you have one. Why are you asking me this, Mister Agoncillo?" I frowned. I lowered the picture frame I was holding to the table closest to me and then faced him again. "Didn't your stomach turn up when you said that?"I was sure he’ll feel insulted by what I said. I don't care. Why? After all these years, he has the nerve to call Reid his son? He must be out of his mind."Melissa..." He tried to reach me, but I raised my hand to stop him."Don’t take a step closer, Mister Agoncillo. Stay where you are." I have a hard time mentioning his name. "When you come, I'll hit you with all I can." I looked around and pointed to the tools. "I have a lot of choices here."He stopped and sighed. His jaw tightened. "Melissa, all I want to
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Broken Strings CHAPTER 14 WRIGHT
WRIGHT AGONCILLOMy hands were folded as I walked closer to my car. I was disgusted with myself because I could do nothing. I'm the wrong one. I'm the one to blame. I was the scared one. I couldn't bear the pain in my fist because of hitting the wall earlier, it was even more painful to see that my family was happy with that doctor. I just can't get close to them because it might get messy.I opened my car and quickly got in there. I gripped the steering wheel tightly. What do I need to do for my family to forgive me?I looked at a church I passed by. I manipulated my car and turned there. I haven't talked to Him in years. So maybe my life is like this because I have forgotten Him.I got out of the car, I immediately put on my dark glasses so no one would recognize me. I can’t pray properly if there are so many around me. I entered through its large door.I saw the pr
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MELISSA QUIZON"I like this one," I said while tasting the different flavours of the cake for our wedding."But, Baby, I hate strawberries." Wright's sweetly say as he caressed my thigh."But, I want this. Please? Just give it a shot. Hmm." As I extend the spoon to his lips.His face turned sour and he shook. I pouted and said 'please'. He sighed and ate the cake.Reid tugged my blouse to get my attention. "Mommy, I want to."I split the cake and put it on my saucer and feed it to Reid. I wiped the edge of his lip because there was the icing on it. I turned to Wright and saw him spitting the piece of cake in the tissue as I frowned at him."Sorry." Guilt is visible on his face.I raised an eyebrow at him. "Really?"Nervously he says "I'm sorry, okay? I don't like strawberries. But if that what makes you happy, okay fine. I can bear the taste."
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MELISSA QUIZONOne year later..."Reid, come back here," I called Reid when I saw him outside the resort house again."Just a second, Mom." He said while looking up. He was flying the plane that Wright had given him a long time ago.We are here at a famous resort because I have a meeting to attend. It was good and Reid was on vacation so I took him with me."Ma'am, you still have three minutes before the meeting starts." My secretary caught my attention."Thank you, Miss Clara."She left after I told her that. I went outside to Reid and leaned over to hug him."You are something. You're getting hard-headed.""Because the view here is beautiful, Mommy. It's nice to fly an aeroplane." He says while moving the controller.We have a high place and you can see the beautiful scenery of the
Broken Strings CHAPTER 37 NOTHING
MELISSA QUIZON"Mommy. Mommy.""Hmm?" I moaned.Reid waking me up early in the morning. I buried my face on the pillow."Mommy, Daddy's not in his room," Reid said as he keeps waking me up."Maybe he gets to work, Baby," I murmured."His clothes weren't in the closet either."It was as if cold water had been poured on me. I got up and ran to where Wright's room was. I violently opened its door.I opened his cabinet one by one. There was not a single garment in it. My knees are weak. I do not know what to think."I told you, Mommy. Where did Daddy go?""I-I don't know." I'm confused to say. I forced myself to smile at my son. "Maybe your Daddy left a note downstairs."we went down holding hands. There was a fear in my heart that he might have left us.The smell of flowers greeted us as we went down. Reid and I stopped when we saw the
Broken Strings CHHAPTER 36 ENOUGH
MELISSA QUIZON"Reid, where are you? I sewed your pants." I said as I looked for Reid in his room.I walked out of Reid's room. I heard a noise from somewhere so I followed it. The noise was coming from Wright's room. I frowned when I saw the two talking seriously. I hid by the side of the door and listened to their conversation again."But, Daddy, are you and Mommy okay? Why aren't you talking?" Reid's innocent question.Wright stopped tying his tie. "There are things you don't understand yet, son.""Daddy, are you going to spend the night at work again? We won't eat together again?" Reid's voice seemed tinged with sadness.Wright knelt in front of Reid for them to level. "I'll be home early because I'll miss you. I love you so much."Reid's face lit up and he hugged Wright's neck. I haven't heard anything from them yet. I took a deep breath and dared to knock on the door.Th
