His Promise Novels & Stories

There was pain, longing, and something deeper, something he had been holding back for so long. “Pwede ako nalang, Ches?” His voice was barely a whisper, almost like a plea. “I promise that I won’t hurt you like Daniel and Baste did to you—” nag-alinglangan ito, na para bang may sumagi sa kanyang isipan, dahilan para mapatawa ito. Isang mapait na tawa. “No, I won’t promise, dahil promises are meant to be broken.” There was an edge to his voice, a sharp bitterness that made my chest tighten.

"Promise and hope to die." "Promises are meant to be broken as they say." "But meant to be fulfilled also." Dagdag ko. Bumangon siya at tsaka naupo sa kandungan ko. Muli kong hinapit ang bewang niya. "Thank you," nakangiti niyang usal. "For what?"

tumingin siya sa lalaking katabi, ang lalaking kanyang pinapangarap na makasama habang Buhay. Labing isang taong gulang pa lang siya ay ito na agad ang palagi niyang hinihiling. Masyado siyang sinanay ng binata na sila lagi ang magkasama. Maxine can‘t accept the fact that someday destiny make away to separate them, she always keep their promise. Alam niya na balang araw ay mabigyan din ng kapalit ang damdaming nararamdaman niya para sa binata kaya patuloy siyang umaasa. She love him so much, at isa iyon sa mga pinagkukunan niya ng lakas para patuloy na mahalin ang kababata.

Nagpalipas pa ako ng ilang minuto bago napagdesisyunang bumalik dahil may interview pa ako kinabukasan. Malapit na ako sa building ng unit ko nang may makabungguan ako sanhi para matapon ang mga dala ko. “Pasensiya na po.” hinging paumanhin at saka mabilis pinulot ang mga pinamili ko. Ngunit sa kasamaang palad napunit din ang paper bag ko. “No, it's my fault. Let me help you with that.” ani ng baritonong boses. Napatingin ako rito at hindi ko mapigilang mamangha. He's undeniably handsome, and bad boy looking because of his all black outfit.

"He promised me that he will marry me as soon as I say yes! Ang sabi niya susuportahan niya ako sa mga pangarap ko at hihintayin niya ako kung kailan ako magiging handa-” "But promises are meant to be broken, Gail," May lungkot ang mga matang wika ni Nerissa habang nakatingin sa kanya ng may luha sa mga mata. "Remember when you broke your promise to me? Anyone can break a promise, Gail, even the most important people in your life. Accept the fact that no one stays the same for a lifetime, Gail. We don't always get what we want.” Lumapit ito sa kanya at yumakap habang umiiyak. Dama niya ang awa at pakikiramay nito sa kanya.

"I already know that. Matagal ko nang alam na hindi ako magagawang mahalin ni Paul. Pero kasalanan ko bang umasa kahit na katiting ang puso ko? Mahal na mahal ko si Paul. At napakasakit na di man lang niya ako kayang mahalin." Pinisil niya ang palad nito, "Whatever happens, I'm always at your side. I promise you that." Tumango ang kaibigan at binigyan siya nito ng isang pilit na ngiti. "I know that. Thanks, Jullie."

Kung sino man s'ya, kahit sino o ano pa, pangako, sa ngalan Ng namatay Kong magulang, papatayin ko s'ya. "I'll kill the person who killed them, a promise from hell!" I said to myself. "Guide me, Mom! Dad!" I added and smiled but my smiled quickly faded. I sighed.

“I won’t be able to live with myself if—” “If I die?” he finished quietly. I froze. “Don’t say that,” I whispered. “Please.” He exhaled slowly. “Ysa… listen to me. Whatever happens, you don’t come back. Promise me.” “I can’t promise that,” I said, sobbing. “Then promise me you’ll survive,” he said. “Promise me you won’t do anything reckless.” I shook my head even though he couldn’t see it. “You’re asking too much.”

But I guess and I'm sure of that I should thank him for doing that because I had the chance to met you, my dearest Aries Dale. Although today marks the start to the rest of our lives, I know it will not be enough time with you. I will not take our time together for granted. And because words cannot do it, I promise to show you, for the rest of my life, how much I love you. I promise to encourage you to follow your dreams, and do what makes you happy. I promise to make you laugh when you are taking yourself too seriously. I promise to hold your hand through the good times and through the bad times. I promise to be loyal and faithful and to put you before all else. I promise to never stop maki

Malungkot niyang tanong. Lumuhod ako sa harap niya at marahang hinawakan ang kanyang magkabilang balikat. "I'm sorry, buddy." "I still have work tomorrow." "But..." Ngumiti ako. "I promise I'll visit you again." Nanlumo ang kanyang mukha bago siya marahang tumango. "Promise?" Ngumiti ako at iniunat ang aking hinliliit. "Pinky promise."