I'm already tired
It was already nearing night time when we left Kalakhaan Island. I almost sunburned my skin swimming on both sides of the islet.
The seawater itself was warm. It's scary to go further from the land. I feel like there's some kind of sea monster that will pull me down the sea.
I always cringe every time I think about the sea snakes on the rocks. I imagined it crawling on my feet. It made me shiver.
"You fine?" Aries asked me suddenly. We are already in the car at it seems that we are heading somewhere. We crossed another island, but this time our cars were with us.
It was nearing dawn and the boys at the back are already sleeping soundly in their seats. I laughed at their position. Link's head is resting on Malcolm's shoulder and Malcolm's head is resting on the car's window. Ynigo and Keegan are on the other side of the car, their head is rested on the windows of
"Where have you been, Aries?" Mama exclaimed. I bowed my head in humiliation. They were all angry and unhappy with me. I can tell by the way they look at me. Grandma remained silent the entire time, shaking her head, while Grandpa Benji stared at me. Papa was just staring at me, concerned. Mama was simply pacing back and forth.They all came here after learning that I had returned. "Where is Nola? Is she okay?" Mama inquired. I was supposed to ask the same question!He didn't say farewell to my parents? "I was about to ask you that," I explained. That enraged my mother."What?! You don't know where your wife is?! What the hel
We've returned to Manila.I immediately informed Aunt Hen that I would be returning to Manila as soon as Aries and I reconciled. I also apologized for the unexpected news. I've only been with them for about a month, so it's embarrassing for me to be leaving so soon. Aunt Hen, of course, said it was fine. She simply asked me to stay another month so that they could find a replacement for me. I agreed right away. Aries and I discussed it as well, and he agreed.But he traveled back and forth between Manila and Tacloban because of me. When I was leaving, I told him to come back, but my dear husband did not listen.Aunt Hen hugged me and said, "Come back here to Leyte, okay?""Thank you very much, Aunt Hen..." I mumbled. I smiled as I let go of her hug. He returned my smile and wiped away my tears. "I promise I'll pay you a visit!" I exclaimed. He promised to take me to Limasawa Island if I
"Aries..." I finally managed to say his name after a full minute of staring at each other. There are some changes in his face. His eyes were swollen with dark circles. He doesn't appear to be getting any restful sleep. He also lost some weight. What happened to him while I was away?"Can we talk?" he requested. Someone coughed behind me, and I turned around.It was our boss. "Can it be later? The line is long, and we're running low on employees," she asked, raising an eyebrow. I peered around Aries' back and saw about five students waiting patiently. When I noticed one of them secretly photographing Aries' back, I frowned. Others simply show their phone, which has the name from their Facebook account on it.My head shook."M-maybe later? We're busy right now," and I even stuttered. That's downright embarrassing!He nodded and went in search of a table.
"It's already lunchtime; let's take a break and return in an hour," I said. They all stood up and made their way to the exit. It was already 12:30 p.m., so I let them eat first before moving on to the next item on the agenda."Come on, Aries! Let's have lunch at your hotel! I heard your restaurant's desserts are delicious!" Keegan exclaimed."Yeah, dude! Come on!" Ynigo even helped me to my feet. I sighed and began to gather my belongings. I looked at Beatrice, who was both my cousin and my secretary. She was also about to leave when I called."Do you want to come with us?" I queried.Her only response was a sigh and a roll of eyes. "With these kids? No way in hell! My ears can't stand the noise they make! I might not be able to digest my food properly based on the looks on their faces!" she hissed, glaring at the two men behind me. She is, however, correct. These two are
"Are you really sure you want to do this?" Gio asked me. We've arrived at the airport. Malcolm and Aries' friends drove us. Caleb, on the other hand, promised to pay a visit once a month.I bid my housemates farewell last night. We were all sobbing in the kitchen, where we used to get together and talk. "Ma'am, are you coming back?" Rosa asked, her voice breaking.My head shook. "I don't know ..." I replied while sobbing. It also hurts so much that I have to leave them here. I learned to love them. They treated me as if I were a member of their family."Will you be happy when you leave?" Tess wondered aloud.I gave a nod. She wiped her tears away before nodding. "If that's what makes you happy, I'll be there too; just don't hurt yourself again, don't do this again," she said as she stroked my injured hand."Yes... Thank you for everything... For taking
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