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2021-09-14 19:02:54"Order of miss Calli."
Nang marinig ko na ang pangalan ko mula sa speakers ng café, tumayo na 'ko para kunin ang order ko. I gave my thanks to the waitress as I walked back to my seat, holding a tray.
I just ordered iced almond latté and glazed chocolate donut to satisfy my sweet tooth. Alas onse na at wala pa rin 'yong ka-meet up ko na kliyente namin. I really hate people who don't value time.
Habang kumakain, panay ang scroll ko sa iPad ko, tinitignan ang mga inihanda kong plates para sa kliyente namin ngayon. Our client's holding a surpise birthday celebration for her mother's 75th birthday and she wants us to take care of every detail.
Mahaba-habang usapan 'to dahil pag-uusapan pa namin ang venue, cate
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'I'll get straight to the point, Mr. Gamboa. I want you to do this job. Pagkatapos nito, hindi mo na ulit ako makikita pa kahit kailan.''Pero, Mr. Tavarella—''Please, call me Lev.''Lev, hindi ito ang sinumpaan kong tungkulin. I appreciate your offer pero parang paninira na ng buhay ang gagawin ko. I'm sorry, but I won't be a part of this.''Kumusta na pala si Erica? Sabi nila 'di na raw masyadong iniintindi anak niyo sa ospital dahil wala na raw kayong pambayad.''Huwag mo idamay ang pamilya ko rito!''How 'bout this, you do your part and I'll do mine with a little b
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I woke from the shift of weight on my bed. Slowly opening my eyes, the only thing I could make out in my room was the dimly lit lamp shade beside my bed… and a man's silhoutte."Almost flew from Manila to Muntinlupa just to get here ASAP. By the way, sorry kung nagising kita."Napaupo naman ako bigla. The bed shifted when kuya stood to open the lights. Hindi nga ako nagkakamali, it was really Kuya Felix. Naupo siya sa tabi ko at muling bumalik sa 'kin lahat ng nangyari.It wasn't just a nightmare, it really is real. Niyakap ko ang mga tuhod ko at nagsimula na naman mag-init ang gilid ng mga mata ko. Tinanggal ni kuya ang pagkakayakap ko sa mga tuhod ko at hinawakan ang mga kamay ko. He looked at me with such sincerity that I couldn't help but smile because I know that I'm not al
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Sa may dalampasigan ko siya dinala para wala ng makakita pa sa amin kung sakali man na magkatensyon ulit sa pag-uusap namin. Ayaw ko na madamay ang pamilya ko. Tama na ang kahihiyan na dinulot ko kanina. Ayaw ko na masundan pa iyon.Malakas ang hampas ng dagat at mahangin din kaya napayakap ako sa sarili ko. Tumigil na 'ko sa paglalakad sa harap ng dagat, dinadama ang pagtama ng tubig sa paanan ko. Ilang segundo akong nakatitig doon sahabang nasa tabi ko si Lev. Umusog pa ako ng kaunti para hindi kami masyadong magkalapit.His presence brought back a lot of memories. Fond memories of us that it was breaking my heart to be near him again. Maybe I was the only one holding so dearly to these memories, that the person I was supposed to share those memories with wanted nothing to do with me.
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To everyone who supported this story, Calli and Lev, and most especially me, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. I cannot express how happy I am because of the unconditional love and support you've given me. Re-writing this story definitely had its up and downs but because of your never-ending love, I've been able to reach this story's end. Though we've reached the completion of this story, rest assured that Calli and Lev's story doesn't end here. Their love story will go on until the end of time. Always. 'Til next time, my lumielles! xoxo,elle
Ups and Downs of Love SPECIAL CHAPTER
Since I was a child, I've always wanted a fairytale love story. A prince charming coming to save a damsel in distress, eventually falling in love and living happily ever after. But growing up, I've realized that love doesn't always come dressed as rainbows and sunlight, that despite its vibrancy, a dark feeling resides with it and that feeling is pain. You can't say you've loved someone if you haven't experienced pain. I know that love has two faces, two personalities, but I didn't know that it would bethatdifficult to experience. My first major heartbreak was with Pierre. I thought he was the one, like most people who fall in love think. But whenthatnight happened, I thought I couldn't love again. I can't bear the pain I went through anymore. But if you know me and Lev, you'll know thatthatheartbreak was just a heads up for what's about to come. “Ang tahimik dito,” saad ko nang muling win
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Ups and Downs of Love 30
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Ups and Downs of Love 29
Warning: R-18 scenes ahead. Read at your own risk.I woke with an arm draped over my waist. Despite the roaring thunder and heavy pouring of the rain overnight, I slept through it all in peace. Dahan-dahan akong umikot para harapin ang lalaki na katabi ko ngayon. His face resonated warmness that I’ve never seen in a long time. Hindi ko napaigilan na mapangiti dahil sa nararamdaman ko ngayon.Alam ko na maaayos namin lahat ng nangyari. Hindi magiging madali lahat sa una pero alam ko na kakayanin namin ito. You never know you’ll have the strength and courage to fight for that special someone in your life. Us against all odds ika nga nila.Bumaling ako sa bintana nang mapansin na wala na ang malakas na ulan. A small amount of sunshine entered th
Ups and Downs of Love 28
Pagkadilat ko ng mga mata ko, nagulat ako dahil madilim pa rin sa paligid ko. Madaling araw pa lang ba?Rinig ang lakas ng ulan at hangin mula sa labas. Kaya naman pala makulimlim at nakidlat kasi may bagyo at sa tingin ko nandito na ang bagyo. Inabot ko ang cellphone ko at nakita na alas siete y media na pala ng umaga pero parang alas kwatro pa lang ng madaling araw.Nag-unat ako at nagtungo na ng banyo para mag-toothbrush. Pagkatapos, nagtungo na ako sa may kusina at nakita na nanonood ng balita sina Mama at Papa. Paniguradong tulog pa si Meiz."Oh, gising ka na pala, anak," saad ni Mama.Tumabi ako sa kanila at nakinood na muna. Signal #2 na rito sa 'min at hanggang bukas ng madaling araw tatagal ang bagyo.
Ups and Downs of Love 27
Isang linggo akong naghintay na magpakita si Lev. Ang tanga ko, 'di ba? Ako 'yong nagsabing tapos na kami pero naghihintay pa rin ako sa kanya. Para saan? Para ipamukha ko sa sarili ko na niloko't ginago niya 'ko? Was the pain I feeling not enough?Maybe I was so deep in his love that a part of me believes that he wasn't lying. Well, for his kiss, promises, touch, I thought those were real. Pero gano'n naman ang plano niya, 'di ba? Paniwalain ako na mahal niya 'ko.Right now he's probably thinking that I still love him despite the hell he put me through. Maitatanggi ko sa iba pero sa sarili ko hindi ko kaya. Siguro tanga talaga 'ko pagdating sa mga ganitong bagay. I never really learn.Nang sumapit ang ika-dalawang linggo nang 'di pagpapakita ni Lev, dito ko napagtanto na tapos na ang
Ups and Downs of Love 26
Sa may dalampasigan ko siya dinala para wala ng makakita pa sa amin kung sakali man na magkatensyon ulit sa pag-uusap namin. Ayaw ko na madamay ang pamilya ko. Tama na ang kahihiyan na dinulot ko kanina. Ayaw ko na masundan pa iyon.Malakas ang hampas ng dagat at mahangin din kaya napayakap ako sa sarili ko. Tumigil na 'ko sa paglalakad sa harap ng dagat, dinadama ang pagtama ng tubig sa paanan ko. Ilang segundo akong nakatitig doon sahabang nasa tabi ko si Lev. Umusog pa ako ng kaunti para hindi kami masyadong magkalapit.His presence brought back a lot of memories. Fond memories of us that it was breaking my heart to be near him again. Maybe I was the only one holding so dearly to these memories, that the person I was supposed to share those memories with wanted nothing to do with me.
Ups and Downs of Love 25
I woke from the shift of weight on my bed. Slowly opening my eyes, the only thing I could make out in my room was the dimly lit lamp shade beside my bed… and a man's silhoutte."Almost flew from Manila to Muntinlupa just to get here ASAP. By the way, sorry kung nagising kita."Napaupo naman ako bigla. The bed shifted when kuya stood to open the lights. Hindi nga ako nagkakamali, it was really Kuya Felix. Naupo siya sa tabi ko at muling bumalik sa 'kin lahat ng nangyari.It wasn't just a nightmare, it really is real. Niyakap ko ang mga tuhod ko at nagsimula na naman mag-init ang gilid ng mga mata ko. Tinanggal ni kuya ang pagkakayakap ko sa mga tuhod ko at hinawakan ang mga kamay ko. He looked at me with such sincerity that I couldn't help but smile because I know that I'm not al
