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Chapter XXXV: Nightmares
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It Started When It Ended Chapter XXXVI: Argument
There are so many things in this world that one is afraid of. Fear drives people to do something absurd. For instance, if you fear losing a person, you’d do everything just for the person to stay with you. To some, fear helps them to transcend. These fears are seen as challenges for some to overcome it and discover oneself. For some, to be afraid is to try things out more to know if you can conquer it or not. To fear is to be brave. And to be brave is to fear. Fears. Phobias. Everyone has it. The fear of being alone, being in love, being in a crowded place, fear of certain animals, plants, and the lists go on. Even the weirdest fears like fear of a certain word, expressions, and colors. Whilst others fear these things, the one that I fear is myself. I am afraid of myself. I am afraid of the things that I can do and the things that I cannot. I fear that at the very end of everything there will be no one to blame but myself. That at the very end of all of these is that I am th
It Started When It Ended Chapter XXXVII: Terms and Condition
Life is like a rollercoaster ride. The thrills. The ups and downs. Nakakahilo. Minsan masusuka ka. But rollercoaster rides have different builds, mine had been down for a long time and in a constant 360 degree turn. Paikot-ikot. It’s like a journey using public transportation. You’ll have people at the beginning of the journey, some of them will leave you eventually, some will stay for a moment then still leave you after. By the end of your own ride, you’ll leave the vehicle because you’re at the destination you wanted – leaving some people behind that were physically there on your own journey. It has ups and downs like a beating heart on a lifeline. Because if it is straight, it only means one thing – death. Ako ang naunang sumuko sa titigan naming dalawa dahil sa pagpunas ko sa sarili kong luha. I turned my back to him but he grabbed both of my arms forcing me to face him. He stared at me and then without a word, he hugged me. I was stunned by his random actions. Sabagay pa
It Started When It Ended Chapter XXXVIII: Granted
Chris and I arranged all our belongings inside the camper van. It was delivered earlier after our conversation with one another. Of course Chris agreed with my terms and conditions. As soon as one of the three conditions were not met, he would immediately take me whenever I wanted to be dropped off. I also agreed to finish the list with him. Like really finish it. "We're good to go?" I nodded to his question. The interior of the van was now yellow, yellow gold, and white. It's appealing to the eyes and gives off a fresh look to the van. I can say that the mechanic and all those who helped to repair the van were really expert, not a single hit from the accident was evident. Not even a scratch would be seen. And if I don't know that this van has been used for almost a month already, I would say that it is brand new and this is its first time on the road. “So where is our next stop?” I am sitting in the passenger seat while Chris was of course – at the driver’s seat. His foot is not
It Started When It Ended Chapter XXXIX: Third Wonder
My mom said that hair is a staple for being a professional model and beauty queen. She told me that either you're bald or you keep your hair long. She said that the hair is essential to be kept and taken care of because it is our crowning glory. Someone’s appearance can possibly be changed for better or to worse depending on the looks of their hair. I never thought that cutting your hair and styling it the way it did not used to look like, would feel this empowering. I tilted my head and even turned around, feeling the looks of my hair. Madam Vannie and Chris were staring at me but I don’t care about what they are thinking right now. All I know is I love my look and I love this strange feeling inside me. “It suits you.” Commented by Chris. I bit the insides of my cheeks to stop myself from smiling. Chris talked with madam Vannie while I was sitting pretty at the waiting area. I was humming random Rivermaya songs, tapping my fingers on the chair, while watching my swinging feet.
It Started When It Ended Chapter XL: Captured
My feet were hurting. Joe was right, we did not cross any rivers nor went for the tenth mountain. We just crossed rice fields and plains. It’s not that hard to walk at, unlike when we went to the cave at Tiana. But still, the two hours of walking made my feet hurt. A smile on my face appeared when I could finally see the small village where people were waiting for us. As soon as they saw us, the children jumped in joy and the elderly waved at us. Joe and the other old volunteers have been doing this for three years now. It’s a dedication for them which happened to start as a joke but his group of friends loved the idea so they made it all true. The villagers welcomed us warmly, the smile on their faces signifies how happy they are that we are here. It made me think that Joe’s group was really doing a great job. Most of the children already knew them, they hugged Joe and Fiona – two of the seven original volunteers. The women asked the children to go home because we had already a
It Started When It Ended Chapter XLI: Light
All of us gathered for lunch. I already took a lot of photos and had so much fun to the point that I think the SD card was full. There are so many precious moments for me and so I took each and every one of them. Inikot ko ‘yung buong village, the area where there is an on-going medical mission, those who are preparing for food. All of them smiled and posed whenever I came near them. They give it their best expressions – the volunteers, the children, the elderly. Chris’ eyes never left mine. After taking a picture of them while cooking, his eyes started following me. It’s weird but I neglected him because I am really in a good mood. It’s past twelve when Chris called us and announced that the food was ready. Just like yesterday, the food is placed on the banana leaves. Since everyone would eat, they prepared four long tables so we could all eat together. I gave back the camera to Anthony, “send them to me, please.” He agreed and asked where he can access me online. I gave him my d
It Started When It Ended Chapter XLII: Reason
I cannot remember when was the last time that I felt so proud of myself. No matter how many medals, certificates, and ribbons were given to me I felt like it was just an enough payment because I did a hard work to attain those. My parents were telling me that they are proud of me because of that, to the point that one day it got me thinking that, “what if one day I won’t receive any medals, certificates, or ribbons, anymore. Are they still going to be proud of me?” Because no matter how many awards were given to me, I was never proud of myself. I did not receive any direct answers from them since I did not ask them. I kept it to myself but their actions screamed the answer. Chris was just staring at me, giving me the odd feeling again that I cannot expound. Siya na ang naunang bumitaw ng tingin, “it’s late. You’ll be demonstrating how to do it tomorrow so you have to rest.” I nodded. He’s right. Although I cannot feel any weariness, my eyes are already heavy. Pakiramdam ko’y wala pa
It Started When It Ended Chapter XLIII: Gift
It was surprising how I survived two days with less thoughts of taking my own life. Maybe because I am too distracted to even think about myself right now. As I see the lights that we made I feel like crying. As if every piece of bottle shares a fragment of me, leaving it here as a great memory. “I love seeing your genuine smiles. I love hearing your laughter.” I pretended that I did not hear what Chris said and just looked at Datu Mansod who was dancing while the villagers were all chanting. The night continues to be better. The group of children that I took a bath earlier pulled me to dance. “Tara na ate. Ang ganda ng mga ngiti mo sa bawat indak ng sayaw.” I laughed with their deep words. And so the dancing continues. When it was almost midnight, everyone was starting to arrange the things that they used. The children were already in the houses, taking a rest. All that remained were Chris and I and the other elderly along with Datu Mansod. “Ramdam ko ang bigat at kaguluhan ng
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It Started When It Ended ISWIE LINKS
Congratulations if you come to this point! You reached the end but this is also a new beginning of something wonderful that is yet to come! Written below is the list of the links where I got some of the information, trivia, and concepts that are part of the book. GLOWWORMS: > https://www.realnz.com/en/blog/glow-worms-facts/ CORPSE BRIDE: >https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpse_Bride LITERS OF LIGHT: > https://www.instructables.com/Day-and-Night-Time-Lighting-for-Developing-Communi/ > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQCHvO2H0_0 ABOUT ECLIPSES: > https://www.space.com/15584-solar-eclipses.html > https://www.britannica.com/science/eclipse/The-frequency-of-solar-and-lunar-eclipses BUTTERFLY EFFECT: >https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butterfly_effect STRAWBERRY FACTS: > https://blog.aghires.com/25-strawberry-fun-facts/ > https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-are-differences-between-different-types-strawberries WEAVING: >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8qvz93B_2c ABO
It Started When It Ended Epilogue
This trip is getting more weird, exciting, and mysterious. Starting from when we reached the village at Cinderella and the time that we reached Auradon. It’s just that Chris and I kept tracing the mystery people who have the same names as us. Another thing is the pictures that we’re at the village in Cinderella. Those old photos that almost faded, they said that it is someone named Leira and Chris who traveled there along with volunteers who used to help them. Leira told them about the liters of light which they still use until now. There is one photo that caught my attention, the one who resembles Chris a lot which was named Chris too. The man is shirtless and he is holding an axe. According to them they were all shocked when they saw us. They thought that it was too impossible for us to retain our young features that well and there is no such thing as incantations and magic that could do that. “Chris? What do you think about all these coincidences? The names of those two travele
It Started When It Ended Chapter CXXIII: Mirrors
My plan after graduating is to look for a job while working at the cafe that Patricia and I started. It would be as simple as that. If given a chance, I would want to come to my mom’s medical missions in the remote areas of Disney Republic, to help her and the residents that we would encounter with the degree that I’ve finished. Probably propose efficient interior house designs and then coordinate with different engineers and architects, find a funder for the project, and implement it. Mom and Dad loved the idea. But it was a too generalized plan and I have to narrow it down. I have to blend in with the locals and make sure they would love the design that I would propose as it is still a reflection of their culture. But for now, I will be away for a month. “You okay?” Chris asked as he held my hand and gently squeezed it. “Yeah. A bit excited actually.” I told him. Today is the first day that we will travel. He asked for my parents permission even after graduation, that’s why they
It Started When It Ended Chapter CXXII: Deja Vu
The days passed by quickly. And just like how our lives move at a fast-pace, Chris has been hitting on me expeditiously. It’s seems like yesterday since he thought that I was going to kill myself at the pumpkin bridge but it was already three weeks ago. And that three weeks had been eventful. Of course I consulted my best friend by that time and I’ve got Chris’ note on my note app. I screamed so loud that night and muffled it all by hugging my pillow since I don’t want to wake up my parents. Patricia was screaming with me. She said that I should just wait a bit – like for an hour before responding to Chris, “so that you won’t be too obvious!” She reasoned out. And I followed her because she’s my best friend and she’s my great advisor when it comes to theses things But this one is really different. Surely I had crushes and the feelings got reciprocated but I don’t go any further than that. It’s like I am looking for something else and I am waiting for it to come, for it to be found on
It Started When It Ended Chapter CXXI: Night and Note
Chris chuckled at me, he said that his mom loves old and odd names that’s why his name is Crisostomo and his sister is named Odessa. “It’s not that weird though. My name is just the backwards spelling of Ariel, since my mom and dad met there.” I explained with a smile. After I was born at Ariel my mom and dad decided to live here in Cinderella. I grew up here with my neighbor and best friend Patricia. I had the best life with my caring parents, understanding friends, and living my life to the fullest ever since. I didn’t know what I did to deserve this kind of life but I am grateful for the life I have now. I believe my parents made me become who I am right now and all these are the product of my everyday choices in life. Chris stopped walking when we got near Octavius Subdivision, “you’re living near here?” I nodded, “then we’re just one subdivision away! I just moved here recently.” He was surprised and even told me that he’s happy he chose that subdivision. My brows raised, “you’
It Started When It Ended Chapter CXX: The Aftermath
I walked straight to my favorite eatery that resides at the end of the pumpkin bridge. Gosh! Tita Q must have been waiting for me. I had to go to Patricia to bring her the gifts from our family outing. And there I spend a little too much time at Patricia’s house. Patricia was so happy, contemplating how the hell am I able to go out on an outing when it is our final week and we would be graduating in less than a month from now. I went inside the eatery. Like usual, there were lots of people that were eating and everyone was enjoying their meals. Tita Q greeted me with a tight hug, “saan ka ba nanggaling na bata ka?” She held my hand and pulled me to a seat. “I prepared your take-outs na. Hindi ka ba kakain muna dito?” Tita Q is one of the best women I know, aside from Patricia and my mother. She has two kids which she raises alone but she’s great at doing that. She focuses on her children and hands-on with them even when she has to handle the eatery alone. When it is my free-time –
It Started When It Ended Chapter CXVIX: The Other POV (15)
Leira is the kindest girl I have ever known. Although she says otherwise, I could see her heart that isn’t selfish. By the time we were at the village, I felt that it was the real her. She had become her true self. She teaches children, she lets me court her, she communicates with us, and shares her life. I was able to see her carefree self again and swear, everytime she let people in her life and connect with them – I feel more so happy. I haven’t felt this happy and proud just because of someone’s happiness. Then we had to leave and face the problem we left. I had a bad feeling because of the storm. I didn’t wanna leave the village and if possible that we could just stay there – we would. But I know Leira, as kind as she is – she wanted to face the mess that the other Chris had made. The storm intensified my bad feeling. More when we have to find Dr. Carval and Levy only to find Dr. Carval and his lab alone. She even did a great sacrifice of pushing me away to burn down the lab.
It Started When It Ended Chapter CXVIII: His Story (17)
Seeing her in this situation has brought so much emotion to me. It was more than just a dream. She’s here. In the middle of darkness was her soul, standing in front of me. I don’t know what to say. My tongue got tied. As I let go of the hug, I didn’t know why she told me to just forget her. Unlike me, she doesn’t seem happy. She just stood in front of me. She wore the same dress on the day she died. Her body is glowing – emitting a blinding light – but I don’t care as long as I can see her. “Leira?” With a confused look, I asked her. I wanted to get near her again but she didn’t let me. Although her body appears like a soul, I was able to touch her. It feels like a dream to see her – the real her. “Let me go, Chris.” She’s pleading. Her voice had become that sweet voice that I could hear of everytime we would have an argument and she would use that mellifluous voice in order to deceive me and get whatever she wanted. I looked at her, wanting to talk with her. Like how she is,
It Started When It Ended Chapter CXVII: Meeting Place
Fvck him! I don’t need saving but he’s proving to me that I do – that I just cannot admit it to myself but everything about me screams for a six feet under help. “Are you listening?” He told me about his plan. My father contacted him a while ago. He’s now with Dr. Carval and Andrei. They were trying to see if the other Chris was gone. “Are you alright? Did he hurt you?” I shook my head as if he could see me. “Leira…” His voice is pleading for me to answer. “Yes.” From all the shouting and what I told my father, I felt like my throat was now dry and I couldn’t speak anymore. My father wanted to meet Chris so he could exchange my freedom for Dr. Carval. I said no to Chris. That Dr. Carval’s life is more important than mine. But he told me that life is equally important for all, I wanted to rebut and told him that our case is different. “Hush. Just listen to me. Everything will be alright. You’d be free – the freedom you wanted. And I would witness that.’’ I felt him smiling at me
