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CHAPTER 5 POSITIVE
MELISSA QUIZON
"Wright, please answer the call." I sobbed as I waited for Wright to answer his phone. I brushed my hand on my hair. "D-Don't do this to m-me."I felt dizzy so I immediately went to bed. I felt bad this morning and just calmed down this afternoon. I wanted to talk to Wright but suddenly, my body becomes heavy. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. I don’t want to get out of my room.I know Granny is worried to me, but I can’t think of anyone but him. I don’t want to break up. When did things go out of control? We were okay last month. He is smiling at me, he looks happy. How did it turn out like this?Why break up? Did I do something wrong? Have I not given everything to him? What’s wrong with me?I was startled when my phone vibrated. I looked at it immediately, as if my burden was lightened when I saw Wright's name. I opened his message and my smile faded.From: Baby‘Stop calling. LeavRelated chapters
Broken Strings CHAPTER 6 REID
MELISSA QUIZONIt has been two days since I was discharged from the hospital. I am always in deep thoughts. It was as if my head was going to explode with so many questions swirling in my brain. When the doctor told me the news, I don't know how to react or feel about it. Will I be happy? Or will I be sad? How can I raise this child if I am this young? I'm Only Nineteen.But, I know, it’s my fault. I was so overwhelmed with the thought that Wright and I would be forever. Maybe, forever’s just a hallucination.Even Grandma was cold to me. Although we are together under the same roof it feels like she is far away. I know I was a disappointment to her. I am not proud of what I did.I hope she is not blaming herself for all my wrongdoings. I don't want her to think that she failed to raise me well. She should not blame herself. I am to blame because I was the one who was wrong, I was the one who loves Wright and believed that his
Broken Strings CHAPTER 7 RECITAL
MELISSA QUIZONI woke up. I was dreaming— I mean, I had a nightmare. I dreamed about him. Again. "Oh, goodness! What time is it? You have school today!"My son looked up at the top of the wall where our watch was located. "Hmm... Short hand's in six... longhand— Oh! Oh! Six fifteen.""Good. But we have to hurry, baby. Your first day in class is today." I pinched the bridge of his nose. I hugged him tightly. I felt him hug me too.I raised Reid well even without Wright’s support. I was able to do everything just for my son and to raise him without fail. I had to stop studying to have a safe pregnancy and to avoid the contempt of my batchmates. Word spread quickly that Wright and I were separated. It was also reported that he has also left the country with his new girlfriend Claire. Why is that? When the woman is pregnant in her teen, people will talk about how bad she has done. But when the men get a woman pregnant, he is prai
Broken Strings CHAPTER 8 SCARED
MELISA QUIZONI was so stupid to give you all my attention. ‘Cause the way you played me. Exposed your true intention. ‘Cause one day I’ll have you beggin’ on your knees for me. Yeah, one day. I’ll have you crawling like a centipede. You mess with me. I’ll mess with her. So, I’ll make sure you get what you deserve. Yeah, one day! You’ll be beggin’ on your knees for me [Song: Beggin’ On Your Knees]"Victory!" Nadine shouted and then she gave us a high-five. "Hello everyone! We are CriMeNaL, we’ve set this stage on fire! Good night!"We are backstage now because we just finished our gig. I put my drumsticks in my bag and then put them on my shoulder. The name CriMeNaL is derived from five female names. ‘Cri’ stands for Crissa, our band leader and vocalist. 'Me' stands for Melissa, obviously, it's me, I'm the drummer. ‘Na’ stands for Nadine, the lead guitarist.
Broken Strings CHAPTER 9 SON
MELISSA QUIZON"Reid..." I continued to caress my son's back as he cried on my shoulder.He could not accept that he had lost. Until we got here to the house he was still crying. As his mother, I can feel my son’s grief. We sat on the sofa and because I was carrying him, he landed on my lap.I also don't know why Reid lost, but I can't tell him that the winner is really good, because I know he'll be more upset."I'm a loser!" He said between sobs."Look at me, baby," I said softly. I wiped the tears from his eyes and cheeks. Then I gave him a soft kiss on the cheek. "It's okay to lose, at least you made someone happy because she won. And She should even be sad because you cried a lot."He sniffed. "R-Really?"I pinched the bridge of his nose. "Yes, baby. Come on. Mommy loves your music."He hugged me again and buried his face on my neck. "I love you, mommy. I'll be better next time. I promise."I nodded. I start hummin
Broken Strings CHAPTER 10 TIRED
MELISSA QUIZON His face is serious. "Tell me, the boy in the picture, is he my son?"I pulled hard on my arm he’s holding, then faced him. He looked at me seriously, remorse was in his eyes."Wait? Your son? I didn’t know you have one. Why are you asking me this, Mister Agoncillo?" I frowned. I lowered the picture frame I was holding to the table closest to me and then faced him again. "Didn't your stomach turn up when you said that?"I was sure he’ll feel insulted by what I said. I don't care. Why? After all these years, he has the nerve to call Reid his son? He must be out of his mind."Melissa..." He tried to reach me, but I raised my hand to stop him."Don’t take a step closer, Mister Agoncillo. Stay where you are." I have a hard time mentioning his name. "When you come, I'll hit you with all I can." I looked around and pointed to the tools. "I have a lot of choices here."He stopped and sighed. His jaw tightened. "Melissa, all I want to
Broken Strings CHAPTER 11 HOME
MELISSA QUIZONWhen I left Eugene's hospital, I went straight to Reid's elementary school. It's four o'clock and it's time. I became more observant around me. I get nervous when there is a vehicle following the tricycle I am riding. I get even more nervous when I think that Wright owns that car. I paid the driver before getting off his tricycle. Then I walked closer to the entrance gate. Parents are not allowed to enter the vicinity and we must wait in a certain area. The school I chose for my son is well-known, I am not worried when it comes to his security."Mommy!"I looked at the gate. Reid was accompanied by several students who were also leaving. He went to the guard and pointed at me, and he let him out. I kneel so we could share the same line of sight. He ran closer to me while dragging the bag. He hugged me tightly and kissed me on the cheek.I felt relieved when I hugged my son. I
Broken Strings CHAPTER 12 BEATS ME
MELISSA QUIZONI was just looking outside his car’s window until Eugene and I got to our house. Eugene opened the passenger seat door and helped me get out of the car. I could still feel the weakness in my knee when I got up.I don’t know when Wright will give up. Why would he want to take my son? I can't understand him! I hate myself! Why can't I forget him? Why does my body still seem to miss his caresses?! Annoying!I can’t believe, all of this happened in just a day! I'm thankful that Eugene arrived on time. Because I didn’t know what would happen if Wright caught up with me."Take a break. You need that." I could only nod in response to him. I am still weak.I knocked and Minerva peeked out the window before letting us in. I'm glad, I can trust this woman. I sat down on the sofa and grabbed five hundred pesos from my wallet and handed it to Minerva. After that, s
Broken Strings CHAPTER 13 GAME
MELISSA QUIZONI moaned as my bed shook. "Mommy, wake up.""One minute." I buried my face even deeper in the pillow.I felt him lie next to me. He took a few strands of my hair and then inserted them behind my ear. I was overwhelmed by what he did. "The food will be cold. Get up.""Fine."I embraced him and he embraced me back. I suppressed him with a kiss on the cheek. My son smells like a new toothpaste.He giggled and forcefully pushes my face. "No kisses! Brush your teeth first, You’re your breath stink."“You don’t love me anymore just because my breath stinks?”“No. But I’ll love you more if you brush your teeth.”I laughed at what he said. He quickly got off the bed when I let him go. He gave me a flying kiss first before running out."Uncle Doc! Uncle Doc! Mommy is
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