Anthony's POV

As I stood at a distance, hidden from view, my heart heavy with the weight of regret and longing, I watched Marisse, the high school crush who had once captured his heart, walk down the aisle towards a future that no longer included mine. The echoes of our shared dreams and successes, now overshadowed by the darkness of our past mistakes, resonated in the space between us, a haunting reminder of what once was and what could have been.

I was crying. Imbitado ang buong angkan namin, pero ako lamang itong hindi pumunta. Napatawad na din ni Marisse sina Mama at Papa. Everyone was in peace now.

In the quiet of my soul, I grappled with the memories of a love that had bloomed and withered, a bond that had weathered the storms of life only to crumble under the weight of betrayal and loss. The image of Marisse, radiant and resplendent in her joy, stirred a mix of emotions within him, a tumultuous blend of regret, longing, and acceptance.

Ang g*g* ko. Nagawa ko pa na saktan siya. Akala ko, hang