For two days of staying here, we roam around New York City. It was the best days for me. I was with my family for those two days. I still can't forget what we did. We even ate at a fancy restaurant and we shopped in the mall. When we spent the third day here, we decided to help with Mamita planting on one of her plantations. We even fed animals who were always in their cabin.
The fourth day of staying here was exhausting. I was taught how to milk the cows. My grandfather has a farm here far from the city. We stayed three days there, It was quite exciting and happy. I learned a lot of things. We even bond like we don't have something to do once we go back to the Philippines. The important thing is that I am reunited with my family as usual. I was happy to be herr.
When we got back to Mamita's house, I immediately packed up because we would be back to the Philippines tomorrow. Maybe I'll just tour Grandma's village later.
I am in the Philippines now. I can feel my heart was as heavy as a statue. I don’t know why until now, I’m still bothered about what happened. It's been days since James and I talked but those words he said lingered inside my head.As soon as I get back home, I have locked myself for a whole day. They will just bring some food here. It was hard to accept it, that I rejected my 'friend' when he confessed to me. It was hard to tell him that I like someone else. And it was hard to accept that he will still wait eventhough he is not sure if we have a chance.I don’t know what James did to confuse me. It was hard for me to reject him eventhough I knew that I like someone else. I seem to be confused now because of his confession. I don't know why I am like this. It is clear to me that Zaine is the one I like but something is telling me to look back at James again and give him a chance.I now
I know who he refers to but it's different when it comes to Zaine. I did not know what to say to him, even though he spoke in a normal, calm tone. It was as if I didn't want to accept what I heard.But, come to think of it. I do have a chance to be with him now. I already have chamce to be with him. He just told me that he is tired of waiting for her to comeback. Does it mean I have the chance to replace her?I don't know what spirit possessed me that made me this kind of person and think this irrational thoughts. It just showed up immediately. It seemed that, because I liked him so much, I could do anything just to get his attention. I don't care anymore if I will hurt someone as long as I have him.I smiled at him.“It's okay, Zaine. You can move on. Trust me, I will help you.”He looked at me, bewildered."I
Zaine approached me, unable to identify the expression on his face. His forehead was furrowed and his medium-thick eyebrows almost met. The rest of our friends followed him and I can't read their reactions of their faces.“Let’s go. I will drive you home.” he said. I looked at Chelsea who was now staring at Zaine's seat before her gaze turned to me. She just nodded at me so I gave her a smile. I apologized to them for reasons I don’t know. I felt like I had to do that but they just gave me a smile and said it was okay.Zaine was already in his car when we got out of school. He took a jacket from inside before closing it back. He handed me the jacket as he approached. I looked at the sky for a moment to see that it was misting."Why?" LI lift his jacket."Before we go home, we will go somewhere else." Surprised, I just nodded as well. He left the car in the parking lo
We ate at a restaurant near Clifford University outside for an hour before he finally take me home. He is waiting for me to go inside the house. The car that he used when we went to school was parked outside. It's already 2 in the afternoon."Thank you, Zaine." I said with a smile.“Sure, no worries. I need to go. ”"Bye."He just smiled at me. He got into the car and I waited for him until he left. I entered when I saw Lenard at the guard house and was smiling at me."Good afternoon," he greeted."Good afternoon too Lenard." I greeted back to him. "I'll go first.""All right, ma'am." He replied back with a grin.My eyes immediately wandered to the suitcases at the main door when I entered our. The things are already boxed while other vases and decorations were left here. Astonished, I looked at
"What are you talking about?""Nothing."I just shook my head. I lost my nervousness in those moments but when my older brother's car stopped at the big house in front of us, it immediately returned. I looked at my older brother when I heard him hemmed."Let's go, Jane. They are waiting for you."I got out of the car and followed my older brother who was now the first one to enter the house. The housemates greeted us while smiling to greet us. They greeted me happily but I still felt nervous. I could hardly step inside because of my knees' unstoppable trembling. I even had to hold on to my older brother's arms to get support."Good afternoon, Aunt Zandra." my older brother greeted the lady when we entered. Aunt Zandra greeted us with a smile and kissed us on cheeks."At last, you're here." she said. "Nice to see you again,
I was stunned at what I saw. I couldn't barely move my hands. My feet were stoned in my stand while holding a piece of paper containing a card.A wedding invitation of Cheska and James. It was clearly written on the paper with their names on it. The date of the wedding wasn't there but seeing their names made me shiver.I can’t determine what reaction will I have to the this sight. Will I be happy, surprised or sad? Two of my friends are getting married. We had no idea what was going on. This card is what Zaine is referring to. This is what Aunt Zandra gave him.I don't want to believe that this is happening. Maybe this is just a prank? Or something related to that than can made me believe that this thing is not true? Or do I need to have another proof just to believe in it.It was between me and Zaine only, we were the only ones who knew it. Our friends had no idea this was going
"Auntie, did you see Zaine?" I asked when I saw Aunt Zandra in the kitchen. She was busy doing something in front of her laptop. She looked at me with confused look. She always has those intimidating look just like mom. A very sophisticated woman to be exact.“No, Jane. You were together earlier, weren't you? ”“It was earlier afternoon, aunt. He just took me to the bedroom to rest. ” I answered."Maybe he is with his friends right now."I was a little taken aback. Aren't we going somewhere? Maybe Zaine had forgotten about it." Is that so? Ah, all right. ”I was about to leave when aunt called my name."Jane, wait.""Yes?"" Can we talk?"I approached her. She was still staring at me as
I felt my head was throbbing as I open my eyes. The first thing I saw was the white ceiling. I couldn’t stand the light coming from the light so I closed my eyes again. I felt someone was rushing to come near me but I can't seem to identify who they are."Call the doctor, Luke!""Jane?""She's awake now.""Call the others, Ethan.""Okay."I can seem to hear them yet I can only recognize some of their voices. The sweet voice of Chelsea, my mom and Ethan. I slowly opened my eyes and the first thing I saw again is my mother, looking worriedly at me. She leans forward and a bit teary eyed. Someone entered and started examining. I don't know what they are doing and they are just busy checking."Her vitals are fine, doc." One of the nurses said. The doctor looks calm and diverted her gaze to me. I can clearly see now her smile tow
Zaine’s POVI looked at the woman who was walking towards me. She was wearing a nurse uniform with a stethoscope on her neck. As she smiles brightly, I can see to her that she’s happy.I smiled. I can’t help but to admire her beauty. Those pinkish lips, her long wavy hair, her captivating eyes and her good personality. She has it all. The brain and the beauty, but what I really admire about her is her kindness and humbleness as she act and speak towards people.“ You’ve waited, huh?” she smiled. She put the stethoscope inside her big bag. I was just staring at her yet I can’t stopped smiling as I was looking at the woman I waited for so long.“ Zaine? You okay?” she asked. That was the moment I kissed her cheeks. She blushed as I gave distance to her. That blushing of her made her pretty and cute at the same time.“ Yeah…” I mumbled, staring at her. “ You’re beauti
I can’t believe what he just said. I was blinking numerous times just to sink that all in as my heart pounded so much. I can’t utter a word right now and was just staring at him, also confused to what I just heard.“ D-did you just confessed too?” I asked as I was stuttering to even say a word.He nodded. I felt his hand intertwined with mine that made my heart pounded even more. My heart was beating so fast.“ I know it’s still early but let me be with you,” he said. “ Let me be with you.” He repeated.“ Zaine…”“ I am willing to wait. At least now, I have the assurance that we have the same feelings.”I stared at him. I got his point. I want to be with him too and confessing it right now may change something in between us. But some things are bothering me that it I can’t decide right away.“ Are you willing to wait until our graduation?
“ Hey.”I look outside just to see Ethan. He was smiling at us with a back pack clang on his left shoulder. I nodded at Zaine who was seriously looking at me as his eyebrows are furrowed.“ You can’t remember her but surely your heart will identify her.” I said to him before I went out leaving him inside. I smiled at Ethan when I made a way towards him.“ What’s with that expression?”“ He still can’t remember Cheska…”“ Is that really the problem?” he stared at me.“ No, but it still hurts when someone you like see you into another person,” I smiled sadly at him.“ I’ll talk to him.” I can see the worry on his eyes as he look at me.“ No need.”“ Let’s go?” I heard Zaine’s voice and he looked at us.“ What’s the prob, guys? ”“ Nothin
Zaine pick me up when Monday came. He has those bright face as he stares at me. I give him a smile.“ This is your new condo?” he asked as he looked at the building behind me. I simply nodded.“ Why didn’t you tell me that you will moved. I will give you a helping hand,” he said that made me chuckle.“ Even I got surprised too. It was a gift from my brother.”“ Why would he gave you a gift?”“ It was my birthday yesterday,” I simply smiled at him and went inside first in his car. He immediately followed and went to the driver’s seat with a shock face.“ Why didn’t you tell me?”“ I told you I am busy.” I answer him that made him frown.“ I thought you would just watch some Kdrama or the season 4 of attack in titan?”“ Wait how did you know that?” I ask referring to my favorite movie.“ Tsk, answer my question first.”“ I want to be alone when it’s my birthday. Even my siblings didn’t want to disturb me on my special d
It felt surreal that someone is fighting for you and knowing that he understands you more than anyone else. I didn't expect him to say that to them. I was left astonished by what he said and all I can do is to look at him with mixed emotions I am still wanting to stop.But I guess I can't. It just gotten worst because of what he just said. All of the words were as if a reminder to me that he really cares even though his memories were lost as for the moment.He was just seriously looking at them. He was standing but I can feel that he still respect whoever's in this gatherings.“ I gotta go, thank for the dinner.” Zaine said. I was about to stood up but he stopped me.“ They need you here. I will call you later.”I didn't respond. All I did was to look at his eyes who's full of confusion and disappointed. He never hide those emotions.“ Sorry. I didn't know.”“ It's not your fault.”
“ I don’t know.” What will I do to enlighten him about the fact that he maybe looking for Cheska? He can’t just take the trip without anyone with him. He can’t be really felt the contentment. The answers to his questions will never give it to him unless someone will really give him that.“ Let’s plan it after the school year.” I smiled to assured him that. He slightly smiled, a cheeky one which made him cute.“ Okay, I’ll take note of that.”He drove to our village. I am still living to them yet Zaine insisted that he will live in his condo from now on. He doesn’t want to be with his mother anymore. I know he despise his mother, he told me that when we’re in the hospital, but he just can’t enumerate the reason. He can’t remember it.I hope Zaine will remember as soon as possible as this set up will hurt him when that time will come. He is mad at me. I remember his face with so much furiousness that night that it can’t be easily erase in my mind. I
Months came and everything went to normal. It was as if we are starting from the beginning. The thought of it made me felt glee and at the same time, contentment.We’re already on half of the school and are still learning and coping for the new curriculum. It’s hard for me because of the new environment I came in. It’s also hard to cope up with the thing that are new and it’s very surprising at first. I’ve become more busy compare to the former years, being a junior high school student.I miss my friends. After that incident, they avoided me except for Ethan and Zaine. Nathan didn’t knew anything as he’s not here. But I am sure that one of us will tell him soon.I miss our conversations, our trips and moments that I cherished the most. It was the best for me. They become my light but it was not for eternity. It was just temporary and I think it is better that way.Zaine went back to school after he g
I was taken aback when someone suddenly caressed my cheek which caused my eyes to open and totally wake up. I immediately saw Aunt Zandra in front of me so I immediately got up on my seat.I fell asleep while watching and taking care of Zaine. I didn't realize the time when I suddenly felt my aunt's hand caressing my cheek."It's good you're awake, hija.""Good evening," I greeted. "I'll go now."I arranged my belongings and was about to leave when Zaine's mother called me. I don't want to be with her but I also can't be rude to a lady in front of me now. I can't still forgets the last thing she said before the accident. If it weren't for her, all this wouldn't have happened."I want us to talk about something." she said as she walks near me.I remained where I was and looked at Zaine who was sound asleep on her bed. He sleeps peacefully ye
I forced a smile even though I couldn’t understand what was happening. I didn’t know what to say, the right words to let him know that I wasn’t the ‘best friend’ he was referring to. He smiled as he said that as if he is not doubting his own answer.“Why? How did it happen?" Ethan asked next to me. Even him could trace the confusion and shock on his face. I think he didn't expect this to happen too. None of us expected this to happen.“Why? Did I say something confusing?” Zaine's muttered. He leaned against the headboard of his bed and looked at us and those eyes was the last thing that stares to me. He was also confuse, but neither of us can't give him the answer to his question."For how long did you remember Zaine?" Luke interfered. He got his camera and show something to Zaine. I think he was showing someone on that photo that caused Zaine to frown."Who's that girl?" he pointed at the ca