Love In Translation Novels & Stories

LUCY PEARL POINT OF VIEW. "True love is a profound connection that transcends time and space, where two souls come together in perfect harmony. It is selfless, unconditional, and unwavering, capable of weathering any storm. In its purest form, true love brings joy, comfort, and a deep sense of belonging that enriches every aspect of life."

sabay lingon nito sa kaniya. "Bago magpunta dito si lolo, nag-iwan siya sa akin ng sulat. At hinabilinan niya ako na huwag ko na siyang hahanapin pa dahil malayo raw ang pupuntahan niya. Pero nung nabasa ko iyon, alam ko na kaagad kung saan siya patungo. At hindi ako nagkamali na pinuntahan nga niya ang first love niya. Nahirapan siguro siyang hanapin ang lugar na ito, lalo na't hindi siya gaanong pamilyar dito. Pero walang makakapagpigil sa pagmamahal na nararamdaman niya para sa kaniya. Hindi ko lubos na maimagine, kung nakailang ikot ba siya sa lawak nitong sementeryo para lang mahanap ang puntod ng first love niya. Kapag naiisip ko 'yon, hindi ko mapigilan ang hindi magalit sa aking sari

“Pa’no mo nalaman?” Love shrugged, a knowing smile creeping onto his face. “Dahil sa tingin ko pareho kami ni Elisse. Hindi ako mabokang tao. Saying sweet words make me uncomfortable. I’d rather show my love through actions.”

“Then why the hell on earth are you asking me about love?” “Becaue Delancy only agrees to marry me if I give her love.” Humugot siya ng malali na hininga. “Kak vidish', u nas net drug k drugu chuvstv. My ne mozhem prosto vospityvat' detey vmeste. Zvuchit absurdno. YA khochu, chtoby u moikh detey byla polnotsennaya sem'ya, Eyden. A Delansi soglasitsya poyekhat' so mnoy tol'ko yesli ya podaryu yey lyubov'.” [translation: As you can see, we don't have feelings for each other. We can't just co-parent. That sounds shit. I want my children to have a complete family, Aiden. And Delancy can only agree to come with me if I give her love.]

"Zyska, please don't talk in chinese because I can't understand. Anong sinabi mo? Translate it for me, please?" Mahina akong natawa. "Kaya nga sinabi ko sa lengguwahe na hindi mo alam para hindi mo maintindihan." Humaba ang nguso niya. "You are so unfair, baby," may halong tampo na sambit niya. "And why I am being unfair?" "Tsk! Just tell me what did you just say." "It's means love," sagot ko. "It's an andearment of every couple in China."

At talagang ginamit niya pa akong palusot. "Okay," gulat naman akong napatingin kay Topher dahil sa sinagot niya. "What? She told me na nililibre ka niya kaya ayos lang." "Iba talaga nagagawa ng love," pang-aasar ni Kuya Ams at umiling iling pa. "Shut up kuya!" inis kong sabi.

Alam kong nagulohan siya sa sinabi ko pati din naman ako. "Because I love that someone." Dang it, I really love her. "Wow." Teka yung puso ko tila lalabas na shet. "Well who's that someone ba? And why do you love her? Or is it a him?" Aba't nagawa pa niyang mag biro tapos ako 'tong pinagpapawisan. "Amp. Kakanood mo 'yan ng Yaoi ah! Syempre it's a her, and I don't know why I love her. Biglang isang iglap lang ng mata ko ay siya na agad ang hinahanap ng puso ko." Which is true.

He’s looking at me the way he used to be. But my mind processing his words, and I don’t know what I should answer. I would love to say “yes” but I’m afraid to say so. Ang natatanging gusto ko lang ngayon, ay ang maabot ang sukdulan ng aming kaligayahan. Ramdam na ramdam ko ang matigas na bagay na tumutusok sa aking puson kaya kinapa ko ito. Lumalaki, tumitigas, at nagwawala na ito sa loob.

Ngayon pa lang ay hinuhubaran na siya nito. Tumango sya at napakagat-labi. "You'll serve me all your life?" Tumango pa rin sya. "You will love me, Maris? Only me?" Tumango pa rin sya. This time, a tear fell from her eye. "Say it, baby," he uttered. "I love you. I love you River Andrada. Only you." He pulled her to him and put his arms around her. "Jeg elsker dig, min kone. And that means..."

"LOVE is the soil in which the loved ones grow. It enriches the other person without limiting or restricting him. Love elevates humanity. Love signifies light, the source of goodness, the spiritual and the divine." Iyon ang mga katagang tumatak sa isip ko nang mabasa ang buong libro na niregalo sa akin ni Daddy. Love signifies light. And if I compare it to the book that was present in the crime scene, what will signifies dark? The source of evilness?