"I just want to invite you, Neil. I mean, I have been living abroad and it's been years since I first saw you. Well, it's your decision, I do not want to force you, although you are the most special guest in my birthday party."That's what I read as I opened my laptop. It came from Felicia, who happened to be an acquaintance because she's close to Auntie Trinidad. To know that her birthday was coming was already expected but to know that she wanted me to be in her celebration made me confused.I was not that innocent not to know that she liked me more than she should. Yes, she knew nothing about my relationship with Sydney, although she must stop liking me because for God's sake I had been showing lots of signs that I didn't not want her around.From Auntie Trinidad:Stop working for a while. Go on and join in Felicia's celebration tomorrow.Damn.They were really friends.I looked at the woman beside me whose hair covering her beautifu

Today was another day to be conquered. I was currently gawking at Neil who's eating his breakfast. Beside me was Mom who's observing Neil's behavior. Judging by his vibes today, I could say that he's somehow okay. Although I noticed that he was usually pinching the gap between his two eyes as if he was feeling dizzy. I did not want to ask him directly though because Mom might freak out again. She did already minutes ago that was I why I was also thankful that she was kinda calmed down a bit now."Are you not going to finish your foods? You only have eaten small amount of food," Neil told me, worrying. "Come on, Sydney. Eat more.""I am on diet," I said the truth, stoping myself from looking at him because I was afraid that he would see in my eyes how broken I was. My wish as for now was to show to him how I wanted to see him totally healed. "Mom, if you want to cook for more later, foods on the refrigerator really are available," I reminded Mom again incase she's feeli

"Just call me immediately if you need something from me," Daniel reminded me as he stopped the car's machine. I could feel that he did not want to see me walking away, but I should not really stay in here for two reasons.1. I was so excited to meet Neil as of right now as if we had not meet for a decade.2. I should never stay in Daniel's side because he might assume some things again."Okay, Daniel. Thanks for the drive. Anyway, take care, okay? If something urgent happens, feel free to call me as well, okay?"He let out a desperate sigh, seemingly controlling himself from talking about his feelings over me. "You are welcome, Sydney. Take care, too. Uhmm, just expect my message at nights. Though you do not need to reply. Well... if you want to, then that's still nice."I flashed my smile and got myself out of the car. Walking along the pathway, I wondered why I saw digits in my bank account earlier as I withdrew. I did believe that my mind was sh

For our dinner, Marixa nominated herself to cook the foods, and I just let her for me to think some things on my own. Right now, even though I had lots of regrets, I still was waiting for Neil fulfill his promise about him coming in here so that we both could talk.Although until now, I did not receive any updates from him. I contacted Mom but she was out of coverage. Only Daniel exerted effort in asking about my status. Only him."Hey, baby girl. The foods are ready, we should really prepare yourself because I am planing to do something," Marixa's head showed up like a little kid's on my door. "Well, I am just planning to help about you seducing your husband. You're good at performing in stage but you really suck at charming your husband.""Shut up!" I said, and we both laughed. Both of us had fun in teasing each other, specially now that I had known her background status. Currently, she's liking someone whom also her best friend. She never mentioned a name but

On the following days, Daniel and Neil did not show up because of busy days, specially Neil, news of him linking with different girls had been exploded, and so there was no doubt that he started to become very private for the paparazzi not to notice him. And if you would ask my how was my life going, I could say that I was bored to the core. I was with Marixa though I needed to do some activities to cure my boredom. Days had passed, and even Neil's shadow did not reveal itself. He's really busy, huh? On the following days, three policies looked for me and announced something. They told me that Neil asked for a favor and that's making me see the psycho guard who wanted to harass me. Marixa and I, therefore, went to the police custody, and we met a man whose physical appearance screamed for dirtiness. It was not my intention to judge him because of that but because of what he did urged me to. "You are safe. You can ask him