CALLUM’S POV “Akala ko ba hindi ka na iinom?” I looked at Austine with my drunk eyes. He’s here in my office again. “Well, I changed my mind…” I uttered and take another shot of whiskey. “Leave me alone,” He gasped. “Look at you. You’re being irresponsible now. Drinking inside your office with your paper works around? Really?” Nilingon ko ang kabuuan ng office ko. Nag kalat ang mga papeles sa isa kong table at sahig, sa couch naman ay ang dalawa kong coat na noong isang araw ko pa isinuot. Dalawang araw na ako’ng hindi umuuwi sa bahay namin ni Patricia. Ayaw kong umuwi dahil hindi ko lang naman siya madadatnan roon. I felt so incomplete without her. “It’s been months since she left you yet you’re still acting like that. Move forward, Callum. Just accept her decision-“ “I fucking can’t!” galit kong sigaw. “Hindi ko matanggap na iniwan niya ako! I love her, only her! I want to build a family with her yet I’m the one who destroyed with that chance!” Nabasag ang shot glass nang i

PATRICIA’S POV “Congratulations to your new clinic!” Jess’s voice echoed throughout the clinic who was just at the entrance. Tyrone was with her holding a flower. “Lessen your voice,” saway ko. Mabuti at kakaalis lang ng huli kong pasyente. I stand up and stretch a bit. Marami ako’ng bagong pasyente kanina at ngayong hapon lang ako natapos. “For you, Pat. Congrats for the new success,” Tyrone handed me the flowers. Umismid ako. “Salamat pero…kahapon pa ang opening nitong clinic ko,” Natigilan silang dalawa. They weren’t here at the opening yesterday. Kahit sa celebration ay hindi sila pumunta. “Uh, ano kasi…” Jess look hesitated. “We picked up someone at the airport yesterday so we couldn't go,” “So, that person might be so important than my opening yesterday,” I said in a jealous tone but I’m not really, I just want to teased them. Lumapit ako sa table ko at inilapag ang flowers. Hinubad ko ang puting coat at isinabit sa swivel chair. I’m now wearing gray shirt and jeans.

PATRICIA’S POV I can't believe that I will experience the satisfaction now that I longed for before. I am successful now. Hindi ko nga alam kung paano ko napagsasabay ang mga bagay na gusto kong gawin. Weekend ngayon kaya sarado ang clinic. It's supposed to be my rest day today but I chose to find out from Jess the update on the land I want to buy. “Why don’t you just gave me the contact number of the owner so we can negotiate, Jess!” Halos dumiin ang hawak ko sa cellphone habang kausap ko siya. I frustratingly throw a feet when she started with her bubbliness again. Gusto kong kunin ang number no’ng may ari ng lupa na gusto kong bilhin. She already send me the picture of the land and I love it, so I want to buy that immediately. “Let's meet at the coffee shop!” Napairap ako sa sinabi niya. “Really, Jess? Number lang ng owner ang hinihingi ko. Bakit kailangan pa natin magkita?” She laughed. “I’m sure you’re already rolling your eyes! You didn’t miss me? Let’s just have a quic

PATRICIA’S POV “Patricia! Bumaba ka na! Your friends are already here!” I can’t count how many time mom called me. Inaayos ko pa ang mga damit ko dahil ngayon kami aalis papunta sa preferred resort ni Kelvin. It’s his birthday tomorrow so we’ll go there to celebrate. “Tell them to wait!” Sinipat ko na ang mga bikini at dress na dadalhin. Sabi ni Kelvin ay mag stay kami roon ng tatlong araw kaya nagpasobra na ako ng mga isusuot ko. Kilala rin ni Kelvin ang may-ari no’ng resort kaya naintriga ako kung maganda ba talaga roon. Si Jess naman, wala na ako’ng choice kundi pansinin siya. I can’t really resist her. She explained everything to me when she came here last week. She admitted that she already know Callum was the owner of the land but she just pushed to recommend Callum to me because she know that I really like the land. She also admitted that Callum didn’t know that I am the buyer. Ngayon pa lang, kinakain na ako ng kahihiyan kapag naaalala ang ginawa. I left him there and ove

PATRICIA’S POV Pagkatapos ng mga nakakapagod na activities kanina at pag kuha ng maraming pictures, nagpahinga kami at kumain. Medyo natahimik nga ako at nawala sa mood dahil sa mga kakaibang tingin ni Callum. I want to slap him, for real. He keeps staring at me the whole time. Ano na lang ang iisipin ni Bella? I'm sure she knows about my past with Callum. But thankfully, they didn't eat with us anymore because that was another awkwardness for sure. Nang pumatak ang gabi, hinanda na namin ang mga alak at pagkain para sa celebration ng birthday ni Kelvin. Hindi ito gaganapin sa loob ng hotel kundi sa labas, malapit sa tahimik na dagat.They create a bon fire. Papalibot kami roon mamaya. “Finally, I will experience my dream birthday celebration!” masayang usal ni Kelvin habang nandito kami sa may buhanginan. This is what he really want. To celebrate in a simple way with us. Ang sarap pakinggan ng mga alon mula rito. It’s so peaceful. Madilim na pero may mga ilaw sa palibot ng mga p