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The Third Book Chapter 30: A Letter To Cela
“Are we all good to go for the viewing tonight?” Lora asked her team.“Yes, Ms. Lora. Everything is ready for tonight,” her assistant confirmed.“How’s the attendance?” Lora asked.“Only one has not confirmed. Nate Romero,” her assistant said.Lora sighed. She feels that the tiny hope is fading completely.“That’s fine. Our bosses are the important guests. Finally, this project will be over and we can plan for the next one soon,” she said.Cela’s entourage waits for her at the lobby of her place.“Wow, the gang is complete!” she said. “I’m staying here. We’ll wait for you to come back after the viewing,” Nanny Rita said. She’s holding her new born baby girl.“That’s a good idea. This cutie must take care of my place,” Cela said of Nanny Rita’s daughter. “Besides, your mother knows everything and beyond than what we are about to see in the viewing,” she said.“Good luck! Everything will be good,” Nanny Rita said.“How are you feeling, sis?” Rolan asked.“I’m okay. Everythin
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The blue sky with the setting sun and the cool breeze make a perfect late afternoon at the park. This is one of those moments when it is certain that nothing will ever go wrong. It’s like the answered prayer that finally came after years of waiting, longing, and enduring sadness.Anyone can stay in this moment forever.Cela looks at her picture from her phone. She smiles at how she looks on the picture taken more than a year ago on the day of the viewing of her last book that was turned into a mini movie aired on television. One of the guests snapped a photo of her while trying to collect the roses that fell on the floor after she tripped. The picture is not bad at all. She turned into a meme that is rarely seen as beautiful rather than funny. She feels good about it and the memory of that night becomes a constant reminder for her to move forward and get what she deserves.“Hello,” she picked up her phone.“Hey, I’m leaving my hotel now. I can pick you up from your hotel,” Nat
Last Updated : 2023-03-12The Third Book Chapter 1: We Need A Third Book
"Cela!!!" Ivy screams in excitement as Cela enters the room. She caught everyone's attention in that small space that fits only a few people.Cela waits for what Ivy has to tell her. Her face does not show any kind of emotion despite Ivy's obvious exaggerated greeting."Good news, good news, not-sure if good news," Ivy started saying. She can't contain her excitement.The lines on Cela's forehead begin to show. Nothing makes sense to her. "Just tell me."Ivy is used to Cela's lack of emotion. As her editor, she's mastered handling her so well."Your second book is selling faster than the first one. Only three branches of the bookstore have not confirmed the final sales yet as of 5PM today but the other seven already did!" she told the first good news."Really?" Cela asked in a casual tone but a smile shortly appeared on her face after realizing she's having a back-to-back success.The other people in the room are more expressive of their excitement than her."I just had a call wi
Last Updated : 2022-11-18The Third Book Chapter 2: Cedar Bench, Trees Park
"Finally home!" Cela said to herself as soon as she stepped inside her apartment. It's still bare but already messy. Papers are everywhere and trash cans are full of empty soda bottles, instant noodle bowls, and take out containers. The evidence of working almost non-stop prior to the release of the second book are still inside the house. She couldn't even find time to take them out.She sits on the sofa and tries to enjoy it this time. She wants to release all the tensions she had while visiting her old house. Both her brother and nanny were convincing her to stay for the night, which she didn't want to plus some familiar visitors came in late and all of a sudden, she was bombarded with the usual invading questions she didn't want to deal with. Here in her own nest she feels safe. No one can bug her here. She won't allow that.As she tries to enjoy the cozy sofa without having to think of the following day's activities because there should be none, her eyes saw the bag that Na
Last Updated : 2022-11-18The Third Book Chapter 3: Finding Nate
Cela woke up effortlessly despite having very few hours of sleep. They say old habits die hard but it's a good thing that the early morning sky is worth waking up to. It's a treat."Good morning, Ms. Cela," Hyun excitedly greeted her on the phone while looking at himself in the mirror. He hates that he fell asleep without putting his facial mask on. "I'm sorry, I only saw your message this morning," he explained."Good morning, Hyun," Cela greeted him too. "I'm the one who should be ashamed for bugging you after I told you yesterday that you should ignore work related matters during this break.""It's okay, Ms. Cela. By the way, the team went clubbing last night and we had so much fun. You should join us next time," Hyun said."That's good to hear. You deserve to have fun. You should have told me about it early on so I could contribute," Cela said."I'll take note of that for next time. By the way, what is it about?" Hyun asked."Oh, actually I have a favor to ask from you," she
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Cela spent the entire Saturday afternoon browsing movies and series to watch on cable channels and streaming sites. She ordered and ate a lot of her favorite foods. She did everything she could to keep her mind away from the thought of meeting Nate for the first time after so many years. It's now past midnight but she's wide awake. It may be an old habit that will take more days to change. She wants to keep her phone out of her sight but that's another habit that will not go away any time soon. She hates the frustration brought by not being able to see Nate's profile. Like her, he keeps his account private. She wonders if he also tried even once to find her all these years and did he also get frustrated when he couldn't view her account? Will meeting her also bring him excitement like it does to her? Monday finally arrived. It's the most anticipated Monday in her life for as long as she could remember. She thought she just experienced the slowest Sunday in history wanting
Last Updated : 2023-01-03The Third Book Chapter 5: More Cast From The Past
"Hey, where am I? Why is it dark here? Am I dead?" Cela asked herself. "Oh, no, no, no…it can't be. I can't be dead. I still have so much things to do that I haven't even started yet," she continued talking to herself in the dark.Hyun nervously waits outside the emergency room. He just called Ivy and asked her to rush to the hospital. "Hyun?" Somebody called him but the voice is not familiar. He turned around and saw Nate."I followed you here as soon as I learned about what happened," Nate explained. "Where is she? Who's with you?" he asked.Hyun could not answer immediately. He is still shocked and confused at what happened.Another voice called him. This time, it's Ivy. "Nate?" Ivy asked. She too knew Nate from high school. She's just not sure why he's here."Ivy? You're here too?" Nate asked. "Let's talk about that later. Anyway, Hyun, please tell me what happened," Ivy asked. Hyun was about to answer when Rolan came rushing. He looks very concerned but is tryin
Last Updated : 2023-01-06The Third Book Chapter 6: Confusing Thoughts
Monday traffic starts to build up in the afternoon as office workers are rushing home. Nate is driving back to the gallery from the hospital. The things that happened that day were unbelievable and he can't get over them yet. The day started like any other ordinary day and never in his imagination that it would have this much happenings. He searches for good music to accompany him during the slow drive. The louder the better to distract him from thinking of things he's not supposed to entertain. While searching, he called Nina on the phone. "Hi, hon. Where are you?" Nina greeted him. "I'm on the road. It's traffic as usual," Nate said. "What else is new? How's your friend?" Nina asked. "She's okay now," Nate replied. "Please wait for me for another 30 minutes," he said trying to avoid the topic. "Oh, hon. I am actually with my high school friends right now. They came to the gallery this afternoon just after you left and surprised me with what they say is the first of the m
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The blue sky with the setting sun and the cool breeze make a perfect late afternoon at the park. This is one of those moments when it is certain that nothing will ever go wrong. It’s like the answered prayer that finally came after years of waiting, longing, and enduring sadness.Anyone can stay in this moment forever.Cela looks at her picture from her phone. She smiles at how she looks on the picture taken more than a year ago on the day of the viewing of her last book that was turned into a mini movie aired on television. One of the guests snapped a photo of her while trying to collect the roses that fell on the floor after she tripped. The picture is not bad at all. She turned into a meme that is rarely seen as beautiful rather than funny. She feels good about it and the memory of that night becomes a constant reminder for her to move forward and get what she deserves.“Hello,” she picked up her phone.“Hey, I’m leaving my hotel now. I can pick you up from your hotel,” Nat
The Third Book Chapter 30: A Letter To Cela
“Are we all good to go for the viewing tonight?” Lora asked her team.“Yes, Ms. Lora. Everything is ready for tonight,” her assistant confirmed.“How’s the attendance?” Lora asked.“Only one has not confirmed. Nate Romero,” her assistant said.Lora sighed. She feels that the tiny hope is fading completely.“That’s fine. Our bosses are the important guests. Finally, this project will be over and we can plan for the next one soon,” she said.Cela’s entourage waits for her at the lobby of her place.“Wow, the gang is complete!” she said. “I’m staying here. We’ll wait for you to come back after the viewing,” Nanny Rita said. She’s holding her new born baby girl.“That’s a good idea. This cutie must take care of my place,” Cela said of Nanny Rita’s daughter. “Besides, your mother knows everything and beyond than what we are about to see in the viewing,” she said.“Good luck! Everything will be good,” Nanny Rita said.“How are you feeling, sis?” Rolan asked.“I’m okay. Everythin
The Third Book Chapter 29: One Rose
Nate could hear Auntie May’s laughter from outside the gate. He thought she’s having another lunch with the ladies from her group in the church. To his surprise, she’s only having coffee with Dina. The two have grown closer these days.“How come you’re back already?” Auntie May asked as he's getting out of his car with those still fresh yellow tulips in one of his hands.Nate smiled at them but held back a little. After the small tiff with Dina last night, he’s not prepared to see her as early as now. “There’s something in my stomach. I had to rush back,” he said.“Those are beautiful flowers,” Auntie May said upon noticing the flowers.Nate looked at flowers with disappointment. “I wasn’t able to give them away,” he said.“You left without meeting your friend?” Auntie May asked. Dina quietly listens to the conversation. She too wasn’t expecting Nate to arrive around this time.Nate shook his head. “I couldn’t but I called her. I told her I couldn’t meet her today,” he said.T
The Third Book Chapter 28: Safe Distancing
Nate looks behind to check on everyone who suddenly becomes very quiet. The children are all sleeping. They’re all tired but happy from a day of activites in a different parish. Dina watches the road while a kid sleeps on her lap. Nate finds the scene very calming.“What is it?” Dina asked.“Nothing. You look so calm back there,” he said.“Hey, talk to the driver,” she said.“It’s still early. He can’t sleep while driving at this hour,” he said.“Look at these kids,” she said.Nate smiled. They’re like a married couple travelling with their kids.“Auntie May’s calling. I’ll put her on speaker,” he said.“Why are you two not answering my texts?” Auntie May asked.“I’m sorry, Auntie. We are on our way back. What is it?” he asked.“Tell Dina to come here after you bring the kids home. Her mother’s joining us for dinner,” she said.Dina agreed. They arrived just in time for dinner. Nate started browsing his messages. He couldn’t check his phone earlier.“Anything wrong?” Dina a
The Third Book Chapter 27: Short Messages
The morning breeze entered Cela’s room and woke her up gently. It’s a new way of waking up in the morning and so much better than waking up with the annoying sound of her phone’s alarm.She realized her phone’s battery was drained all night that made it easier for her to get better sleep.A beautiful smile quickly showed on her face the moment her phone opened. She carries that smile the whole morning.“Do you think they’re now talking?” Lora asked Hyun.“She’s not saying anything,” Hyun said.Both speak in a low voice as they watch Cela type on her laptop.“Is she hiding this thing from you now?” she asked.“It’s probably to avoid the jinx. By now, I know her well. She’s trying not to expect a lot but inside she does,” he said.“But she keeps looking on her phone. Is she still meeting me? Am I waiting for something here?” she asked.“I’m really sorry, Ms. Lora. She’s been losing her focus these past few days but you know….,” he said.“I understand and I want to be more understan
The Third Book Chapter 26: Longing
“Hyunnnn!” Hyun heard the loudest greeting from Cela that morning.“Ms. Cela, calm down. Tell me happened. Should I go to your house or to the studio? Should I call your brother? Ms. Ivy? Wait…what’s really going on?” he asked almost non-stop.“You’re so overreacting,” Cela said.“Alright, alright. I overreacted but what happened to you?” he asked.“Nate sent me a message this morning,” she said with so much joy in her voice.“Really? What did he say?” he asked with excitement.“Well, it's just the usual greeting for now,” she said.Hyun is a little disappointed but he doesn’t want to let Cela feel it.“Did he say he’s calling you any time soon?” he asked.“Oh, dear. I shouldn’t expect that but I will wait,” she said. “Surely, you can wait,” he said to himself.“What’s that? Did you say something?” she said.“Nothing, Ms. Cela. I’ll meet you later in the studio,” he said.Hyun is still in awe at Cela’s change in behavior. She’s acting as if she were a teenage girl who just sa
The Third Book Chapter 25: Spring
Cela’s hands are shaking in excitement. She just received the best news she’d been waiting for the longest time.“He contacted you?” she asked Lora repeatedly.“Yes. He replied to my message that I sent last year. I called him to be sure it was really him who replied to me,” Lora said. “You did? How’s he?” Cela asked more excitedly.“Well, it was a quick call and the reception’s not good. I thought he looked almost the same the last time I saw him,” Lora said.“Where’s he now?” Cela couldn’t stop asking questions. “He’s back from the Pines City just yesterday. He stayed there for close to 5 years,” Lora said.“Pines City? He’s been here all this time? Where exactly here?” Cela asked.“I wasn’t able to ask but maybe you could ask him. I took the liberty of giving him your number?” Lora said.“Oh my God, he asked for my number?” Cela asked.“Ah….I was very excited, I just gave it away. I’m sorry,” Lora said. “Oh no, that’s fine,” Cela said.Hyun and the others are glued to her
The Third Book Chapter 24: Refuge
The rain pours down heavily, and it looks like it’s not going to stop anytime soon. Only a few tourists visit the Pines City during the rainy season and it’s perfect time for those who are seeking peace and quiet away from the noises in urban cities.Amidst the cold weather, Nate took a long stroll from the main road to the foot of the mountain where the main entrance to Pines City is. He had to stop somewhere to let the rain pass. From a distance, he discovered an old building that looks like a chapel. Later, he realized that it is the chapel of the seminary that is standing right behind it.“Good afternoon, Sir. May I still enter?” he asked the staff who is closing the chapel’s main entrance.“I’m sorry but the last mass was already finished. We have the first service tomorrow at 6AM,” the staff said.“I understand. Thank you,” Nate said. He looks so tired.“Wait. Don't you have an umbrella?” the staff asked.“That’s what I forgot,” Nate said.“Can you wait here. I’ll get
The Third Book Chapter 23: Hope Floats Again
One year quickly passed leaving tons of questions and dramas, the TV adaptation of the first book of the three-part series is finally shown and it's immediately trended on social media. "Congratulations, Ms. Cela! You are now a certified blockbuster writer," Hyun said."Thank you but I'm hardly a blockbuster writer so please stop saying that. Also, I don't want to hear those compliments that may lead to more work," Cela joked."Got that," Hyun said. "But now you have no reason to decline blind dates and speed dating."Cela sighed. "Dear, you know how I feel about being pressured," she reminded him."Oh no, no, Ms. Cela. That's not my intention. All I wish is for you to never totally close your doors to these things. But please take your time," Hyun said. "It's okay, Hyun. I understand you. But yeah, I will take my sweet time. I don't feel there's a reason to rush. Besides, I am so freaking tired. Don't worry, I'll get there naturally if that's meant to happen," Cela explain
