"I never expected Dr. De Guzman to do such horrible thing! My god! If Rael was late even a bit, that old man had probably succeed with what he wanted! He is a fucking pervert!" I could feel how angry Danica was on the other line.I received a call from her when I got out from the bathroom. Rael brought some of his clothes at iyon ang suot ko ngayon. I chose to stay in the room while talking to Danica. It seems to me that the people from the bar are already aware about what happened."How are you? Where are you now? Are you home? Do your parents know about what happened?"I heaved a deep sigh as I ran my fingers through my hair. I did not want my parents to know about this. I do not want them to be worried about me. I am sure that they will be very angry."I am fine, Danica. I-I am not home," I whispered."So, where are you, then?"I bit my lower lip. I do not want to tell her that I am with Rael. This woman has a wide imagination. I am sure she will assume ridiculous things."Uhm, I

I immediately went out of my room as I got the first aid kit. Rael was sitting on the sofa. His elbows were resting on his knees, head hanging low. It seems to me that he was in deep thoughts. When he felt my presence, he lifted his gaze at me and fixed his posture.Clearing my throat awkwardly, I went near him. I do not know what to say as I sat beside him. The ridiculously fast beating of my heart making me weak. I can feel his intense stare but I did not have the strength to look at him. I took a cotton and dropped a little bit amount of betadine. That is when I just glanced at him."Let me," I whispered, reaching his wounded lips. He leaned forward a bit. I can feel his warm breath fanning my cheek. I swallowed as I felt my hand trembled. I did not even recognize my own breathing pattern."I'm sorry..." My voice shook. My hand dropped on my thigh. He has already saved me so many times. I do not even remember that I did something in return to him. Even just a simple way, I did no

Nathrelya...Who is Nathrelya? Why... why did that name flash in my mind...Why didn't I see my mother in those memories?I can already remember my older memories. In a province... But it just made me more confused. This is not my life before...This is not what I have lived before... A woman. I lived in a house with a woman... she is my mother. Her name is Cassandra. Her skin was as white as snow. She was a very beautiful woman. I am sure... she is my mother.But when I tried to remember some details, my brain throbbed painfully.My name is not Yula. But what am I here? Why do people from here call me Yula? How did I get here if this is not the life that I grew up with?"Yula! Come on! What are you still waiting for?" Nessa pulled my hand.That name suddenly became strange to my ears. It was as if all of this is just a borrowed time. I do not own this life. I stared at Nessa but eventually, I just shook my head. I walked towards the terminal of the jeepney with few plastic bags i

As I stared at his hues, memories started to appear. The blue sky was dotted with white clouds that being carried slowly by the gentle wind. It was already almost dusk so that kids were outside, playing."Oh! You have a wound, Nathrelya." Sussie parted her lips as she examined the small wound in my arm."Your mother will get mad," Princess commented as if she was scared for me.I just smiled at them and they were suddenly stunned. "She will not see this.""Your cheeks are so red, Nathrelya. Why do you look so beautiful? I wish my hair was as as soft as yours." Princess caressed my hair."Tss! That is just makeup! Your mom is a prostitute, right? So it is normal for you to have makeup!"I glanced at Layla who was rolling her eyes at me."Huh? You already use makeup, Nathrelya? That is not allowed for kids like us! My sister said! We should only use makeup when we are in college! We are just in third grade!" Sussie said.I pouted, shaking my head. "No. My mother's makeup are hidden. And

"Baby..." He whispered.I looked away, swallowing hardly. Ravnal was my childhood friend. I met him in Conlabefio and we became close friends since then based on those memories. And it breaks me to think that he is gone...But how?"Ravnal...." My voice broke. The corner of my eyes started to get sting. I looked back at Rael... or Ravaniel.His eyes darkened as he stared at me. An unknown emotion flashed. It was hard for me to decipher it. But one thing for sure is... there is an anger in his eyes."H-How did... he die?" I whispered, almost inaudible. My heart clenched when I said those words.That is all what I could remember. There was some images but they were too vague for me to even understand them.His jaw tightened dangerously as he looked away. The muscles in his jaw moved aggressively. "Tell me. We were supposed to get married, right? He was my fiance! But why did he die? Answer me, Ravaniel!" I uttered with bitter resentment but he just held my hand. "I will get you home,"