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2021-12-21 16:16:46Rylle
I always think everything in life is pre-destined. May magbago man dahil sa mga desisyong ginagawa natin, those would always lead to the things meant for us. In a twisted way.
That's what I believe growing up. I learned to live with the expectations or people from me. My parents expected us to follow their steps and I've got no problem with that. Maybe because I like what they want us to do too o hindi ko lang talaga alam kung ano ang gusto kong gawin.
But when I met Eirene, that belief changed gradually. She is so sure of herself, her decisions and her passion. I have never met anyone before as passionate as she is. I remember the first time I saw her, she was crying while hugging her sketchpad.
It was around six in the evening and a friend invited me at his house to play videogames. Nasa dulo ng subdivision ang bahay nila at may madadaanan pang maliit na parke. I stopped when I heard soft sobs from the children's park.
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mellomartinezHi loves! I can't believe my first baby here in goodnovel just ended. Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng nagbasa at sumuporta. Thank you for coming this far. Sana kahit papaano may natutunan kayo kina Rylle at Eirene. I will be doing Passionate Mistake next at sana gaya ng pagsuporta niyo kina Eirene at Rylle, suportahan niyo rin sina Cianna at Santi. See you there! I love you all! - mello
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