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FORTY-ONE

Author: Red Auza
last update publish date: 2026-10-21 05:07:17
I stared at him, unsure of how to respond because what he said was actually true.

"But even if you're clueless, I still love you," he added, flipping us over once more so I was under him again before he sat up. "How can I trust leaving you if you make decisions like this? Instead of having peace of mind, I'll be worrying about you constantly."

I looked at him in confusion.

"Why, where are you going?" He extended his hand to me, so I sat up beside him.

"Uncle Pao needs someone to take the fall in
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  • Before You Became a Memory   FIFTY-THREE

    Why is he only mentioning this to me now? That old man was so inappropriate. To think I even felt sorry for him and got mad at Jr.And why was it my fault if I wore a sleeveless top and shorts back then? I was just inside my own room back then! Was I supposed to wear a gown?“Why did you get mad? We were enemies back then!” But in fairness, I was feeling slightly giddy.“You were the only one picking fights with me. But as for me, the very first time I saw you, I already liked you.” I went quiet because of what he said. The very first time he saw me, he already liked me?“Is this the day I caught you holding Janel and mistook you for having bad intentions toward her?”“No,” he answered.“No?” I asked in confusion.“I first saw you when you guys were moving in.”I couldn't help but stare at him. That means even before we were squabbling, he already liked me?“And regarding your question back then about how I found out about that crazy guy who had bad intentions toward you, the real ans

  • Before You Became a Memory   FIFTY-TWO

    “Whew, it's so hot,” Mum complained as she entered the bubble tea shop. Marla, our loyal store clerk at the tea shop, immediately handed her water to drink. She then pointed the electric fan directly at Mum because her face was turning extremely red.“I feel like we're in a desert; this heat is exactly like Saudi when summer is approaching.” Dad followed right behind her.“The heat is really terrible, sir; it's like telling you to warm up so that when you go to hell, you're already used to it,” Marla added, who, aside from pointing the electric fan at Mum, was also fanning her.“You said it! It feels like the sun is right on top of our heads,” Dad answered.“By the way, how was your errand?” Marla asked.Dad didn't answer; instead, he pulled a folder out from his side, took out a document, and handed it to me.“We have the permit for Mum’s flower shop!” I shouted.“Yay!”Janel, Marla, and I all jumped at the same time because of the good news we received.“Congrats, Ma’am, Sir,” Marla

  • Before You Became a Memory   FIFTY-ONE

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    THREE YEARS LATER“GOOD MORNING, sunshine! Good morning, flowers! Good morning, teddy bears! And "Good morning, room!” I greeted everyone here in my room while stretching my body. I was still a bit dazed with sleepiness, but I was still excited to get up.Yawning, I walked toward the window and peeked out.“Good morning, world!” I shouted, smiling happily.Today is my first day back in the Philippines. I just arrived yesterday afternoon after my three-year stay in Taiwan as a factory worker. This isn't just a simple vacation because I won't be returning abroad anymore. I am going to stay in the Philippines for good to be with my family. Besides, I have already saved up enough money for a fresh start. So I don't need to go back abroad and leave my family behind.We have also overcome all the problems we went through. Janel has already graduated from her studies as an architect. Dad has fully recovered and is now helping Mum with online selling, aside from the bubble tea shop.I also sa

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  • Before You Became a Memory   FORTY-EIGHT

    I was wearing a yellow floral dress while waiting for Dylan to come out of his cell. I was sitting in the corner of the waiting area here in the prison where he was detained. He had been here for four months now, and it had also been almost four months since I made a decision that I knew would be for the good of all of us. And the reason I was here was to say goodbye to Dylan.I asked Uncle Pao for help so I could visit without any trouble. The City Jail was very strict regarding drug cases, and since I was a woman, it wasn't impossible for other jail guards to target me. I followed everything Uncle Pao told me to do, which was why being able to visit wasn't easy for me.Shortly after, I saw Dylan coming in with a police officer, entering the waiting area. I also saw them remove his handcuffs.Dylan looked around, so I raised my hand so he would spot me right away. When he noticed me, he walked toward me with a broad smile."Mia," he greeted as he approached, pulling me into a tight e

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