Illuminated Memories (La Lune Series #1)

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When I opened my eyes after the never ending memories that showed up before my eyes after I fainted, a tear slid down my cheek as I close my eyes. Hindi ko akalain na ganoon pala kahalaga si Clive sa buhay ko. I started to feel the regret of the way I treated him in the past of me forgetting him. I can't help but blame myself, because it's my own brain after all. Hindi ko pa siya kayang harapin, nababalot ako ng hiya dahil pinagsamahan ng pagkawala ng respeto at pag-iintindi ang pagtatrato ko sa kaniya noon.

When I finally regained my senses and had the energy to open my eyes again, after unknowingly falling asleep for the second time. Pagbukas palang nito ay kaagad akong napapikit ulit dahil sa sobrang silaw. Before I could even ask where I am at, I immediately smelled the strong scent of Clive's manly perfume. The warmness that the comfortor gives me, makes me hum as I slowly tried to sit up and look around.

Sa ganitong lugar din ako nahimatay. Remembering the picture that caused my memories to resurfaced like a breeze, a smile drawn itself to my lips when I turned around and see it staring right back at me.

Without hesitation, kinuha ko ito at hinawakan na may halong ingat. This picture was the last scenario that I remember. I wonder what happened next after that. At saka, bakit ngayon lang kami nagkita? Is it also connected to the reason why I don't remember such memories that consists of him?

I let out a sigh and carress the picture with pure fondness. Nakakamiss naman ang araw na'to. Mukhang napakasaya ko dito. I suddenly remember the line that says, ang katumbas ng matinding ligaya ay ang matindi ring lungkot. And it gave me goosebumps to think that there must be a painful reason why I keep on forgetting about Clive. I just wish I can take it all in and forgive him. I let out sigh and put it back on its place a while ago.

"Gising kana pala," A ragged voice breathed in relief as his pace got quicker and sat beside me to grab my hand and hold it tightly. Lumingon ako sa kaniya at tinitigan ang mga mata niyang kumikislap ng pag-alala and I can't stop my heart from beating at a fast rate. So, our past and what I feel for him was truly because I love him since we were in college?

"How are you feeling? Does your head hurt?" He looks at my face intensely but I didn't mind and still look deep into his eyes and replied, "I'm fine, my head feels a little heavy at the moment."

He lets out a sigh in relief and nodded, "Mabuti naman, pahinga ma muna, tatawagan ko lang ang private doctor ko dito."

"Sige."

He smiles softly and left. I turn my head to the side table to see my phone. Never minding to ask why it was there, I dialed my Dad's phone number.

"Hello?" [Aelin? Kamusta pakiramdam mo?] Pag-aalalang tanong ng kabilang linya.

"Dad?"

[Sabi ko sa'yo na wag na wag mong pilitin ang sarili mo na alalahanin lahat.]

I sigh, "Dad, ginusto kong alalahanin ang lahat-lahat."

[I know that, but please don't force yourself. Hayaan mo nalang na ang sarili mong utak ang makapagpaalala sa'yo.]

"But..." I bit my lip, hesitating. "What if I remembered some things?"

[Well, kung ganyaㅡano?! May naalala kana?!] Parang hinihingal siya sa gulat na nagpangiti sa'kin.

"Yes, Dad." I chuckled.

[Ano ang mga naalala mo?]

"From when you and Mom divorced, to my graduation." He lets out a big laugh.