The face came out clear. My eyes bulged out. Tommaso? Tommaso was Luna’s college mate. He somehow saw me and Luna one day on the street. Luna warned me against him. He was part of a notorious gangster. She knew him so well in college. Jailed severally for vandalism, bailed, and continued. When I had gone to buy something from the next street, he approached me. He claimed to love him since the first day he saw me with Luna. I knew better than to accept him. I don’t think twice before replying to such an approach. I rejected him, politely as I could remember. Ever since then, he started stalking me. He follows me everywhere I go. On a faithful day, Luna had gone to the birthday party of one of her clients. She couldn’t pick me up from school that day. We had a long day practical that made me close late from college. As I trekked from where the bus stopped, Tommaso came along, dragging me to a corner. He stole a kiss from me. I struggled with him. He wanted to continue. He dragged me a

***I sighed as s I looked at Emiliano. He was moody. I had wanted to cry along the way while telling my story, but he consoled me by holding me close. “You have passed through a lot, sweetheart,” he said to me, snuggling me closer to himself. “I won’t let anyone hurt you ever again. I will protect you. I won’t leave you,” he assured. I smiled. He kissed my hair. I slid my arm across his chest. He hugged me while we were still lying. He cuddled me like I was cold and needed warm clothing. “Let it all go, okay?” he said to me. I nodded against his chest. I closed my eyes, allowing myself to be swept off by his sweet scent. A day on. I couldn’t believe Emiliano was fixing our wedding date to just a week. He already spoke with the priest. He took me to a bridal shop to buy a wedding dress. I selected a simple wedding gown, just like a normal white gown. It was a snuggly fitted gown, revealing my figure. It was flared at the la

“You?” I exclaimed in surprise. “You are the nurse who treated my sister, remember?” I asked.She smiled with a nod. “May I?” she said.“Yeah, sure,” I agreed happily and allowed her in. She walked into the living room, pulling her suitcase along, and staring across the room. She looks more different than I remembered. More beautiful. I followed her up. I was relieved to know her. She was one of the most caring people I ever knew. Treating Luna without wanting a dime in return is the best gift ever.“You are highly welcome to my home,” I said, moving close to her. She turned and looked at me. She held my cheek in her hand. Her eyes glowed to tear up as she stroked my cheek with her thumb. I wondered why. She looks sad. “You look more beautiful, dear,” she said.“Thank you,” I smiled. “Have a seat, let me get you something to drink,” I stated. For many reasons, I was happy to have her around. She was caring and simple. Even though we met once, I could still

We didn’t talk much while eating. I only asked Emiliano about the food and he said it was okay. We continued eating. Anabel only focused on her food, not uttering a word. Well, I understand her. Who would want to speak when Emiliano was saying otherwise of her? But what if Emiliano was right? If he wasn’t hallucinating, then I will find out if Anabel was Sienna. Emiliano has erased all memories of her as he told me. No pictures, just her amulet. Then I noticed something was going on with Anabel. She adjusted uncomfortably on the chair. She tried to keep a straight face, but I know she was queasy.“Achoo!” Anabel sneezed, covering her mouth. Emiliano looked at her. “Excuse me,” she said. She relaxed and tried to continue eating. “Achoo!” she sneezed again. “Are you okay?” I asked. Emiliano said nothing, he only glared at her.“Argh!” she exclaimed, jerking up. She moved to a side. I stood up.“What happened?” I asked, taking a few steps toward her. Why was Emiliano saying nothing?

~Ginevra~The moment I saw Anabel go through the gate, I hurried inside. I went into Emiliano’s room. I flitted to the closet, dragging the clothes aside. I began searching for any possible thing that could link to Sienna. Nothing but his clothes choked up the closet. I closed it, pulled a chair, and climbed onto it. I searched the closet, I found a carton box. I carried it down, it was a bit heavy. I opened it. It was filled with folders. I opened each of the folders, just files. I took out all the folders and under it was Sienna’s amulet. It glittered. I placed it in my palm, scrutinizing it. It was similar to Luna’s. Nothing can differentiate it. I held it close to my heart, closing my eyes as I remembered Luna. She was smiling beautifully, going to an event that will take her away from me forever. I hate the anniversary. I hate Mr and Mrs Gallo.“Oof…!” I sighed, opening my eyes. I put back the amulet and closed the carton. I searched the other nook and cranny of the room, nothi