Love… Is it the way you say my name? I ask myself and a memory flashes in my head, followed by another with a transition that seemed like a preview scene. The way you call me like that? Ella, Love, Ellove—Kaagad akong napapikit nang mariin at kinalas mula sa isipan ang salita bago kinalma muli ang sarili, and a series of memories comes flashing back in my mind. Especially about last night. Or is it the way you play our game? I asked myself. This was exactly the Christion I was meant to discover, and better. I never really thought he would give up that easily, and I never really thought it would end up like this…No. I'm lying. I had, once, twice, or I have lost count as it lasted. I've never known anyone like him, and I never have dreamed of nobody like him… He wasn't the person I thought I would end up with. Not the identity, but the personality. He has this something I was meant to answer to Amber's question last night that I just couldn't put up in wo

"Paconfirm na lang po. Medium iced caramel macchiato, two honey and nut oatmeal cookies, and one strawberry cake?" I pressed my lips together and nodded before she shifted her attention back to the screen. It takes her a few moments before she tells me the amount, and I pay. Kaagad naman akong tumalikod pagkatapos ng transaction, dala-dala ang inorder ko.Nilibot ko ang mga mata ko sa paligid, at nakitang marami ang mga bakanteng upuan, ngunit hindi na ako nag-aksaya pa ng oras at nagsimula nang maglakad patungo sa exit. Hindi ako pwedeng magtagal dito, lalo na't si Inez lang at ang guard ang nakakaalam na umalis ako ng office na mag-isa."Angeline! Angel!" Napatigil sa paglalakad, hindi gaano kalayo mula sa exit. My head automatically turned around, along with my body as I then wander my gaze once more to meet a familiar pair.My eyes widened, and his lips stretched for a smile, showing his teeth. "Angel! Finally! How have you been?"I felt my sp

I imagined everything. From how it could have possibly happened, to why would they do that. And I asked him, "totoo?"He didn't look at me, and just nodded like it wasn't a big deal. He wasn't scared, and kept a blank emotion in his face. He admitted it straight forward, and didn't even ask for a chance to explain and let me leave.It was like he gave up immediately… A door closes, then a window opens. But a lot of windows opened in my case."Woah!" Shan exclaimed as he hops out of the van, followed by me. "Mommy, I want to swim!"I step on the ground with Shan holding my hand, his attention is focused on the beach in a distance from us as he softly pulls me towards there, showing excitement. "After Daddy Brent's meeting."Nilingon ko ulit ang Van at inabot 'yong bag ko. "Why!" he whines, and I turned to him to see he's already facing me. "No one will look after you," I said, softly, causing him to pout. "How about you!" he groaned, and s

"Shan!" Brent called, and turned to the right with a huge smile on his face. "Mommy said yes!" Shan gasped, and put his open hand to his mouth before raising both arms in the air. "Yay!" he shouted, and the room was immediately filled with laughter.Bumalik na kaagad sa akin si Brent at inangat pa ang aking kamay tungo sa kaniya bago sinuot doon ang isang sing-sing. DejaVu kicked in, but pretend that it wasn't there.Rings, marriage, and me, a wife. How can simple worlds be this painful?"I love you," he said, almost in a whisper, before he leans closer for a kiss. It was a deep one, and his hand eventually travelled to my waist and pulled my body closer. Lumakas pa any hiyawan, dahilan para pareho kaming mapatawa bago siya dahan-dahang lumayo. I slowly open my eyes and immediately met his gaze."Inuman na!" Tito Luis exclaimed, causing both of us to flinch. We turned to him and started to laugh again.Am I really ready? I asked myself. Was it pres

"I want an annulment."Hindi siya natagalan para makababa, ilang segundo lang ang lumipas bago ko siya nakitang naglalakad na sa hallway, patungo sa 'kin, hawak-hawak ang isang malaking ngiti.Kaagad siyang lumapit sa 'kin, nasa bulsa ang dalawang kamay. Suot-suot ang napaka pormal na damit, gaya lang noon.He snickers, and the left corner of his lips rose. "It's nice to see you again, Love—"I was quick to be brought to reality, and I began to feel my emotions once more. Rage with a hint of broken pride."Do not call me that," madiin kong sabi, "Let's file an—""Why?" he asked, with his forehead creased. "I gave you space thinking that was all you needed, and after what? Six years? Five? 'Yan lang pala gusto mo?"My eyebrows rose, and he let out another snicker before taking a quick glance to the right before returning to me. I chose to ignore his words and focused on the last, I wanted to nod but I didn't. "