Novel & Cerita Risking Is Better Than Regretting

Nagdadalawang isip si Maya, tumingin siya sa bintana at pinanood ang mga kotse na dumadaan, habang ang malamlam na ilaw ng syudad ay nagsisilbing background ng kanyang mga iniisip. “I don’t know. What if this is just another setback for me? I’m scared, Ava. That’s the truth. Takot akong masaktan ulit.” Maya’s voice cracked a bit, though she tried her best to sound strong. “Hindi ko naman sinasabi na walang risk, Maya. Lahat ng bagay sa buhay, may risk. But if you keep thinking about the ‘what ifs’ forever, then you’ll never get anywhere,” Ava said gently. “The question is: Are you willing to take that risk for yourself, for your own happiness?”

Tumaas ang isang kilay ni Hunter pati ang isang sulok ng labi nito. "Explain." Wow! Kung maka-explain naman ‘to wagas. Pero syempre dahil teacher ko siya re-respetyhin natin yjng sinabi niya. "If we are talking about business, I generally don't make a risky decision unless I feel 100 percent sure it is the right decision. But, if there is less risk involved, I feel better about taking the risk. Above all, having the right amount of information to make an informed decision is the still the best choice."

“If I were in a FAKE relationship, and it happened that I fell for that person, I will accept my fate. Hindi ko sasabihin sa taong iyon na mahal ko na siya. I will never declare my feelings for him. Because… What if I’m the only one who has feelings and it’s nothing for that person? ‘Di ba it’s better to keep it na lang than to face being broken? Because the love you are willing to give will never be reciprocated. Oo nga’t sinasabi ng iba na it’s better to take risks than regret it later. Pero para lang naman iyon sa matatapang na tao. If you are not brave enough to face that, don’t do it. Kasi sa huli ikaw rin naman ang kawawa. But I’m not a coward, saka lang ako susugal kapag nasigurado ko

Gayunpaman, sinabi niya, "Maganda naman ang dice, pero hindi ko talaga kayang uminom ng marami, kaya hindi ako magiging magandang kasama. Paano naman ang Risk o Tell?” “Ang pagkatalo ay nangangahulugang pagpili sa pagitan ng panganib o pagsasabi ng katotohanan, at walang paglabas sa silid na ito. Ano sa tingin mo?” "Siyempre!" tumango si Frank. Hindi na kailangang sabihin pa na labis na tuwang-tuwa si Meg na hindi siya tinanggihan ni Frank. May kaunting panganib sa paglalaro laban kay Frank, pero mas mabuti nang magpakawala kaysa walang pagkakataon.

Why did he have to tell me now, when everything was already so complicated? As I ran, I battled with a storm of thoughts and feelings. Should I say yes? Should I say no? The decision loomed over me, heavy with consequence. I knew I couldn't afford to make another impulsive mistake, one that I might regret later on. The fear of repeating past errors gnawed at me, urging me to proceed with caution. I couldn't rush into a decision, not when the stakes were so high. But amidst the chaos of my mind, doubt crept in – a nagging uncertainty whispering of potential missed opportunities and the haunting regret of what could have been.

sabi ko. "You need to be matured in making your decisions, Sienna. Lagi mong iisipin kung ang isang tao o bagay ay worth to risk ba. Hindi masama ang makaramdama ng takot pero huwag mong hayaan na lamunin ka nito. You need to take a risk for you to know what will be the outcome. Paano mo malalaman kung may kakahantungan ang isang bagay kung hindi mo naman sinubukan 'di ba? Kung hindi man maging maganda ay ayos lang atlis masasabi mo sa sarili mong ginawa mo ang best mo at lumaban ka."

“You saw that? Isn`t unbelievable? That old man almost lost everything he has to bet and yet, nanalo pa siya. Ang galing niya, `no?” “I don`t know. Hindi naman yata pagalingan `yang pagsusugal. Paswertehan, pwede pa siguro.” “Well, hindi ka naman mananalo kung hindi ka susugal. At saka hindi rin naman masamang mag-take ng risk. Especially kung maganda din naman ang possible outcome.” Caius said while looking at her intently. He immediately flashed a sweet smile when their eyes met. Maamo ang mukha nito ngunit para siyang nalulunod sa paraan ng pagtitig ng binata sa kanya.

The weight of that sits heavy between us. “You’d risk your position?” I ask. “For you?” He doesn’t hesitate. “Yes.” My chest tightens painfully. Because that’s what I wanted. Not control. Not clauses. Choice. But it’s not that simple. “Risking your position doesn’t automatically rebuild trust,” I say softly. “I know.” “Grand gestures don’t undo quiet damage.” “I know.” He squeezes my hand once. “Then what does?” “Consistency.” A long pause. “Then watch me,” he says.

O gumawa ng final choice, kahit may permanent consequences? “I guess one step at a time,” sagot ko sa huli. “Una, bisitahin si Damian at si Gerardo this weekend. After that… we’ll see.” Matagal niya akong tinitigan bago tumango. “Fair enough.” Tumayo siya at kinuha ang bag. “But Helga?” “Yeah?” “Don’t sabotage your own happiness just because you’re afraid it’ll end.” Biglang seryoso ang boses niya. “Sometimes, the risk is worth it.”

"I don't want to risk this." We're somehow... getting okay with everything. Nakapag-usap na kami ng maayos, unti-unti na naming natatanggap ang mga nangyari, unti-unti naming hinuhulma ang sarili para mas lalong mapabuti at matuto, natatakot akong sa gagawin naming ito, muli kaming magsisimula mula sa umpisa. "I don't want to lose you." You already lost me years ago.