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Chapter 6: Confusing Thoughts
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The Third Book Chapter 7: Anticipating In Vain
"How long has it been? I learned you're now an architect. Well, I'm a writer now. I came by to thank you for visiting me in the hospital. I apologize for making you worry."Hyun drives the car while Cela looks outside of the car's window. She's still thinking of ways to start the conversation with Nate when they meet that day."Are you okay, Ms. Cela?" Hyun asked. "Do you want us to turn around and go back to your place or go somewhere else?Cela turned to Hyun. "But why do we do that?" she asked.Hyun just smiled. No need to answer or explain his point. He knows she wants this meeting to happen whether she's ready or not."It's now or never, Hyun," Cela said as if she read his mind to know what he's thinking.The turn of events is real quick. It was just yesterday when they first learned about the gallery where they could possibly see Nate but one thing led to another and here they are again. This time, Cela ensures that she will meet Nate at all cost.A young lady came out an
The Third Book Chapter 8: The Other Story
Rolan anxiously waits at the lobby of Cela's condo. He's been trying to reach her multiple times but her phone is off. He thought of calling Hyun but decided to just wait.It's been raining for almost an hour now but the sky still looks dark. Ivy walks fast as soon as she got off the cab and went straight to the reception area of Cela's condo. It didn't take her another second to realize that Rolan is standing next to her. They're both surprised by their second unexpected encounter."Ivy," Rolan said.Ivy hesitantly smiled. "Hello. We meet again," she said."Good to see you again," he said with a big smile. He is obviously thrilled."Why are you here? Are you waiting for your sister? Is she going down now?" Ivy asked a string of questions to hide her awkwardness."Actually, I've been waiting for her but she's not in her unit yet and her phone is turned off," Rolan said. He saw an opportunity to begin a casual conversation."Is that so? Let me call Hyun. I knew they're toget
The Third Book Chapter 9: Sad Life
The night sky is pretty but this Tuesday evening is boring for Cela. There's nothing to look forward to the following day. It's not even relaxing because she's still feeling the effects of the drama that happened in the past few days and nights since her supposed break started."And they thought being busy was sad and bad to our well being," she told herself.Her brother ordered some delicious dishes earlier that night. Besides wanting to be present in her life again and see her new place, he dropped by to tell her that they've been invited to their high school's grand reunion where all past and present benefactors will be honored. As children of their late mother who was one of the biggest benefactors of the many students of th school, they are invited to receive the award on her behalf. Of course, it's needless to say that she turned it down in an instant.So now, there's nothing left to do. She sits in front of her laptop hoping for any idea or inspiration to come in but nothi
The Third Book Chapter 10: Couples On The Bench
"I can't believe we are ending another art exhibition in the gallery," Nina said.Nate didn't seem to hear her.Nina gave him a kiss on his cheek to bring him back."Hey, busy day? Deep thoughts," she said.Nate smiled. He's embarrassed that she caught him while his mind was wandering."Not really. The activities this whole month must have gotten over me. My mind wanders for no reason," he explained."I told you to let the wedding organizers do their job. They're actually surprised that the groom is more hands on than the bride," she said.Nate hugs her soon-to-be bride. "I think I can rest a little after the gallery's activities are over," he said."What have the gallery's activities got to do with you? It's my area, my job. I should be the one getting stressed out balancing and managing my job and the upcoming wedding," she said."I don't want you to be stressed. I share everything with you," Nate said as tries to kiss her."Hey, it's too early to be clingy. Why don't we thin
The Third Book Chapter 11: Damsel In The Rain
The phone rang for more than a minute before it could wake Nate up. He's exhausted from working on his sketch the entire afternoon yesterday apart from doing other things related to his real work and his upcoming wedding.The clock shows 9AM."Good morning," Nina greeted him on the other line. "Did you just wake up?" she asked."Yeah, I did. I'm so tired. I'm not gonna lie," Nate said."Oh, my love. Just rest until you are okay. Anyway, it's already Friday. You can relax plus I will treat you to dinner later," she said with excitement."That sounds like a plan," he said."Can you bring the bigger car later? I have some large artworks to bring to our sponsors," she asked."Sure. I'll be in the gallery probably after lunch. Make sure to have your lunch. I'll get some more sleep," he said."Okay. I love you," she said that surprised him."That's a first," he said.Nina hung up before he could say more and prolong the conversation.Nate is suddenly thrilled by Nina's sweetness th
The Third Book Chapter 12: Sad Night
The steak is perfectly well done as requested. The finest wine and other side dishes are all delicious. With Nina beside him, nothing in this moment could make Nate think he lacks anything. "Let's eat," Nina said in unusual less energetic tone.It's obvious that she put effort to sound cheerful when she invited him to eat."I know. It was a busy, long day, right?" Nate asked. He already noticed her lack of energy when he picked her up from the gallery.Nina managed to smile but she still doesn't look like her usual self."Are you sure you're okay? We can leave now if you want. It looks like you need to rest now," he asked as he began to worry."I think I'm just hungry," she assured him.There's festivity going on outside the restaurant. The fireworks are in full display brightening the early evening sky. The onlookers are so thrilled with the free show. Inside the restaurant, the dinner goes on quietly for the two lovers. None of the dishes brought Nina's energy back.Nate begin
The Third Book Chapter 13: Alone, Free
There's something about the sound of the rain that makes one fall asleep easily. It rained all night giving Cela some peaceful sleep. She woke up the following morning hearing the gentle sound of rain drops tapping on her window as the wind blows to that direction.Seeing the gloomy weather outside, she didn't have second thought about postponing her plans for the day and just stay home. She keeps reminding herself that she is supposed to be on vacation and she should never feel guilty for not working.The time is a little past 9AM, which means she had a long sleep. She opened her cellphone and instantly saw text messages from Nanny Rita. She decided to call her instead of texting her back."Thank goodness, Celadine. We were worried. We couldn't reach you last night," Nanny Rita said with great relief in her voice."I turned off my phone last night. I didn't want to be bothered. I wasn't feeling well," Cela explained."But how are you feeling right now?" Nanny Rita asked. Cela s
The Third Book Chapter 14: Here, Once Again
Cedar Bench within Trees Park. No matter how unpopular this place has become over the years, Cela realized that it will never be exclusive for her. She stood behind the bench for a few seconds before turning back quickly. She almost slipped due to the slippery, wet grass. "Cela!" Nate called. Cela closed her eyes for a second before turning back again. "Hey there," she said. She could think of so many options to say to him to explain why she's there but nothing ever came out of her mouth. "Did you just arrive?" he asked. "Ahh...you know I need to go now," she said. "Why don't you stay? Let's just pretend we don't see each other. We have an agreement, right?" he asked. "I just want to add something to my story. I haven't written anything new since yesterday," she explained. "Then you must stay," he repeated. The two sit at the extreme sides of the bench just like they did the first time they met here last week. Despite the ridiculous agreement, they still find it weird
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