The Mysterious Man

"Maybe next time, uncle. The restaurant is just a minute away already. Thanks though." I smiled back at the cab driver.

"Then, I'll give you a one-minute piece of advice then!" he insisted. "Please, bear in mind that love will cause you more downs than ups. More sadness than happiness. But despite the million reasons to give up, always... And always find this one reason that's worth fighting for. Afraid of losing everything? Don't be. There are no permanent things in this world. All of us will pass either way. So, always choose the side that will make you happy. That's the purpose of life."

And that was a hell of advice indeed. His words have pierced deeply to the bottom of my heart and soul. He was absolutely right. Needless to say, I choose to give up everything for Ghino. But I don't know how far my everything could go further.

He already hates me. I'm not even sure if he still wanted to see me again for making him believe that he's already freed up from Lilith's cr