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Elieve Aragon The surroundings were quiet, as if just a while ago, my house was filled with various emotions and commotion, but now, all I could hear was the ticking of the clock hanging on the wall. They said their goodbyes earlier after our conversation with Alex. I could sense that my friends were worried about what happened, and on top of that, they learned about our whirlwind story, the four of us. Ang lakas talaga ng trip ni Tadhana. Ang alam ko sa mga nobela at movies ko lang nakikita ang mga ganitong stories pero maaari palang mangyari sa realidad. Masyado bang malaki ang aking kasalanan sa mundo upang maranasan ko ang ganito. Wala naman akong ginawang masama. Isa lang naman ang ginawa ko ah. Nag-mahal lang ako. Masama ba yun? Nabaling ang aking atensyon ng marinig kong tumunog ang aking cellphone kaya naman kinuha ko ito. Hey El, are you ok? Please tell me you’re ok. Nagalala ako. -Alex Nangangati ang aking kamay na replayan ang kanyang message pero hindi ko gin
Elieve Aragon Matagal ng natapos ang tawag ni Chae pero naiwan pa rin akong nakatulala sa kawalan. I still and will always be still… what? "If my heart had its way," I whispered into the quiet of my room, "it would say, 'I STILL AND WILL ALWAYS BE STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU.'" I closed my eyes, letting the memories flood my mind, imagining his face, his touch. But then my mind interjected, insisting, "I STILL AND WILL ALWAYS BE STILL YOUR FRIEND." It seemed like the more reasonable choice, the one that made sense. I let out a heavy sigh, my breath hitching as tears threatened to spill from my eyes. I was torn, unable to decide between what my heart desired and what my mind deemed practical. The confusion was overwhelming, and I longed for clarity. I had made up my mind before, but it was never easy to stick to my decision. Chae Von Vargas had been a significant presence in my life, and letting go of those feelings wasn't easy. But I knew I had a goal - to move on, to find happiness be
Elieve Aragon I spend the rest of the day thinking of what’s happening. Anong problema ni tadhana at kami ang napagtripan nya. Masyado na ba siyang bored sa buhay nya kaya nag-hanap siya ng mga tao na mabubulabog at sa kamalasan kami ang napili niya. I was sidetracked in my reverie when I heard the door opened. Ay syete. Complete attendance ah. Hindi na ako nagulat ng nakita ko sa tabi ni Chae si Athena. Sandali ko siyang tinitigan at nagbaba na ako ng tingin. Her face was nothing short of angelic, with features that seemed to emit a celestial radiance. Her flawless, fair complexion was as smooth and flawless as porcelain, as if crafted by the hands of a skilled artisan. Her body was a perfect hourglass shape, accentuated by curves that were both alluring and elegant. Langya, ginagawa yata nitong miryenda ang gluta. Her complexion was so immaculate, it was almost as if she was untouched by the harsh rays of the sun. In fact, I couldn't shake the feeling that the sun itself w
Elieve AragonSurrounded by the noise of my friends' laughter and chatter, my spirit was awakened by the commotion, but I kept my eyes closed, lost in my own thoughts.Had I made the right decision by running away from the truth? I knew deep down that I was only doing it to avoid the pain and heartache that came with facing reality.I am running away coz I know truth hurts.And the last thing I want now is a troubled heart.Bakit ka tumatakbo?Bakit, hinahabol ka ba?Please remind me about my nega mind and its capability to annoy the hell out of me.Epal ng utak ko talaga.But I have to admit, tama naman siya, bakit ba ako tumatakbo wala naman nag-hahabol.Feelingera lang ako.I heaved a deep sigh.I was suddenly pulled out from my deep thought when I heard Kuya Arianne.“Isla del Rios is indeed a great place.” Sabi ni Kuya Arianne.Bigla akong napamulat.Syete nasa Norte ba kami?Luminga ako sa paligid.To my right, the vast expanse of blue ocean stretched out to the horizon, glimmer
Elieve’s Pov Pain. Pinahid ko ang mga luhang naglandas sa aking pisngi. That message slaps the reality on my face. Yesterday, when I accidentally read the message from Chae's phone while we were in our overnight together with our barkada, I realize one thing. ITS. REALLY. OVER. 8 long years had passed when he left me and here I am. Nagpapakatanga pa rin na nagiintay na babalik pa din sa dati ang lahat. Akala ko kapag bumalik na siya galing ng Canada, babalik na kami sa dati. Yung tipong merong SIYA, merong AKO, meron pa ring KAMI. Pero wala. After what happened yesterday, I haven't left my room and have spent the entire day crying my heart out. My stomach is straight up growling 'cause I haven't had a bite all day. The sharp pain in my stomach cuts through me like a knife. I haven't eaten a thing all day yesterday. I need to take a shower first and then eat out, as I have no energy for anything at the moment. Fortunately, it's Christmas break, so there are no classes, no paper
Elieve POV’sAy talaga naman kapag minamalas ka oh. Talagang join force pa silang anim na dumating.Agad akong umupo at yumuko, buti na lang di pa nila ako nakita.Naman oh! Badtrip. Basag trip talaga 'tong mga 'to, trip ko ngang maging anti social ngayon tapos biglang dadating sila.Tadhana naman makisama ka. Minsan na nga lang akong magpakatotoo eh.Nakarinig ako ng mga yabag na papalapit sa pwesto ko.Ay sheme, bingi si tadhana, sure ako jan, kakahiling ko lang na lumayo sila sakin tapos kabaligtaran naman ang nangyari.At talagang sa kalapit na table ko pa sila pumunta.Narinig kong nagsiupuan na sila.May isang waitress na lumapit at nagsimula na silang magorder."Val, si Elie asan? Kahapon ko pa di nakikita yung babae na yun ah." Sabi ni Chae."Malay ko, baka nag momove on sayo." Patay malisyang sabi ni Val.Biglang nag-init mukha ko. Sira ulong babae 'to, makalaglag sakin wagas. Pasalamat ka at wala ako sa mood magpakita sa inyo ngayon, naku kung hindi makikita mo mata mo lang
Elieve’s POVPagmulat ko ng aking mga mata, agad na bumulaga sakin ang puting kisame.Naalarma ako, the smell of antiseptic starts to lingered in my nose.Why am I here? Why am I in the hospital?Napatigil ako sa pag-iisip ng maramdaman ko ang pag-sakit ng aking ulo.Anak ng tokwa ang sakit.Kinapa ko ang pinangggagalingan ng sakit.Sheme, bakit may benda ang ulo ko.Nagulat ako ng biglang bumukas ang pinto.Isang lalaki ang pumasok pero ng makita niya ako agad na tumakbo papalabas.Ay, kaloka yun ah, mukha ba akong nakakatakot?Napasinghap ako.Oh my goodness!Ang huling naaalala ko may dugo na umagos sa mukha ko.Shemay, nawarak na yata ulo at mukha ko.Bigla akong nakaramdam ng takot.Pangit na ba ako?Gusto ko ng mag histerikal ng biglang may pumasok.Isang doctor at yung lalaki kanina.Lumapit sakin yung doctor at nagsimula ng i-check ang ulo at mga vital signs ko."Everything is ok, she'll be fine, maliban sa sugat nya sa noo wala naman ibang problema. Wala naman internal bleed
Elieve’s POVNakasakay ako ngayon sa isang sports car na color dark green na minamaneho ng isang Mr. Alex Santillan na nuknukan ng gwapo, medyo mabait pero halatang babaero.Kanina pagkalabas namin sa hospital, nag-aya siyang kumain sa labas at dahil gutom na rin naman ako di na ako nag inarte pa.I check the time, it's 10 minutes before 6.Kaya naman pala nagwawala na mga anaconda ko sa tiyan.Tumingin ako sa labas para malaman kung san kami pupunta, and sa tantya ko base sa daang tinatahak namin, we're heading to 'Paddle Out', nice, maganda dun dahil kita mo ang dagat. Ang romantic naman.Ay ayan ka na naman, wag asumera para hindi nasasaktan, bumabawi lang sayo yung tao dahil naagrabyado ka niya masyadong assuming kaya ka nasasaktan.Eh di wow. Hahaha.Yung kabilang parte talaga ng utak ko napaka nega.Busy ako sa pakikipagaway sa utak ko kaya di ko namalayan na nandito na pala kami.He poke my nose."Wag mong isipin yun, may iba na siya." Sabay tawa ng nakakaloko."Alam ko, di nam