Novel & Cerita What Is Grief If Not Love Persevering

There was regret in her voice. “Nah, it’s okay, ma. You don’t have to apologize.” That was true. I don’t wanna be buried in despair just because Sebastian had hurt me. I've learned that love will always have pain alongside it. The two go hand in hand together, whether we like it or not. It was just a matter of acceptance.

“I-I’m sorry to hear that, Tita.” Ibinalik ni Mariana ang tingin kay Diana. Sa isip ay ang paghanga para sa dalagang ngayon lang nito nakilala. “May iba’t-ibang uri ng paglisan, hija. Subalit lahat ng naiiwan, dumadaan sa pagdadalahamti. We also grieve differently. A month, a year, or sometimes… forever. The deeper the love, the longer the grieving. Labinlimang taon na mula ng mawala ang aking mga anak. But I am still here, praying for things to change.”

"Love, gustuhin ko man pero parang hindi ko pa rin kaya. Alam mo naman kung paano ako naghirap noong pinapanganak ko si Theo, 'di ba? Minura pa nga kita ng todo, eh." Sa totoo lang, gustong-gusto ko rin naman makipag-'make love' sa asawa ko. Pero parang hindi naman namin kailangan pang abutin pang muli ang langit at hintayin ang pagbuga ng bulkan lalo na ngayon... "I won't mind, love. Kahit pa murahin mo ako nang murahin. Hindi ako magrereklamo. Promise, love," pagsusumamo niya nang maupo kami sa dulo ng kama.

Umupo naman siya sa tabi ko. She sighed and looked up before speaking, "There are things that really can't work, like they say, brought together but not destined. Loving each other, but at the end of the day, you'll still go your separate ways. Mismatched. Grammatically incorrect. Repelled. Syntax error. Many things happen like that." Indeed, there really is no forever. Or maybe it's just us who don't have it.

"Gusto kong malaman mo na nandito kami para sa'yo, hindi ka nag-iisa. Mahirap, pero malalampasan mo rin ito." Pumatak ang mga luha sa mga mata ni Kariel. Hindi niya alam kung paano lulutasin ang gulo sa kanyang puso. Nais niyang maging malakas, pero ang bawat tibok ng kanyang puso ay tila nagiging paalala ng pagkawala ni Darrius. Mahal na mahal niya ito, at sa bawat araw na lumilipas, mas lalong bumibigat ang kanyang kalungkutan.

Whatever I say, he just does it without complaints or questions. He never fails to say he loves me. Justin is grieving too pero ako pa rin ang inaalala niya. I just don’t know what to think or do now. I had my life planned with Pauline in it. Now that she’s gone, I don’t see a reason to stay.

Our friends, Yuan, Hans, Aiden, and Wyatt, stood by our side, witnessing the transformative power of forgiveness and the resilience of love. As we walked hand in hand, facing the uncertainties of life together, we knew that our love had come full circle. From unspoken feelings and heartbreak to rediscovery and a second chance, our journey was a testament to the enduring power of love and the beauty of never giving up on what truly matters. And so, our love story continued, intertwined with the lessons of the past and the promise of a future filled with unwavering devotion, trust, and the shared understanding that sometimes, love finds its way back to where it truly belongs.

Just as they began to navigate their tumultuous feelings, the specter of tragedy loomed on the horizon. As Keisha prepared for a work trip, Jarren wrestled with the possibility of losing her, his heart heavy with the realization that he hadn’t fought hard enough for her. But fate had its own plans. A plane crash, a devastating loss, and a grief so profound it threatened to drown him, leaving him spiraling into darkness.

"Sa US na po ako mag-aaral." I thought I'm his home, but I guess, I'm not. He feels like home to me. But tonight, I'm on grief 'cause I think I've lost him--I've lost my home. It hurts so much to the point I made a really hard decision. To leave them. Music: Forevermore by Side A

"My sincere condolences for your loss, hija." "Thank you, sir." "Well, marahil hindi pa ito naikwento sa'yo ng nanay mo that—she's my first love." Bagama't nakangiti ang ginoo ay makikita pa rin niya ang lungkot sa mga mata nito. "Niligawan ko siya noon ngunit mukhang hindi pumasa ang kagwapuhan ko sa nanay mo." Hindi naman niya napigilang matawa sa sinabi ng ginoo. Nakatingin lang ito sa matanda na tila batang paslit na nakikinig ng mabuti sa isang napakagandang kwento. "It was my first heartbreak but—I accepted it. Ngunit tila mapaglaro ang tadhana. Your mom never happened to fall in love with me but our kid does."