Bay of Strangers (Manila Girls #2)

Wakas

I finished this last night, kaya lang hindi ko siya na post agad rito sa Wattpad kasi nagloloko ata net namin. Hehe. Anyway, here it is.

I always get emotional when I'm ending my books, not just because I'm saying goodbye to my characters, but also, it's like I'm saying goodbye to all of you-if not, to some of you. I don't know if you'll come back and read my works again, but I am thankful that you did now.

The challenges, self-doubt, and confusion I had to go through were always worthy because of your love, support, motivations, and encouragement. Thank you for always being here with me. I am blessed to have you.

To my constants: Tin and A! <3 missplumanunulat nyctoxeleu
Salamat, palagi!

To Retro and Karelle, I hope when you read your parents' story, you'll be able to say that you are proud of them, because I am. A lot.

I hope you would like the final conclusion of BOS. There won't be any special chapters. Thank you! But I want you to know that all of my characters will get the happy ending that they deserve. I promise that.

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Warning: SPG. Language. Theme. Contains misogynistic remarks. Some violence triggers are also expected.

Wakas

Bestfriend

I have always been a stranger to myself.

I find it hard to figure myself out because of all my complexities, and all my secrets. Sometimes, I would even be surprised how I can say or do different things. I always wonder if I always had these qualities within me or adapt it with the people around me?

"May bagong girlfriend na naman ah?" Ngisi ng isa kong kaibigan.

"Gago, wala na. Break na kami."

"Bilis ah? Speed lang."

"Hahanap na lang ulit ako."

"Oo, marami namang gwapa rito sa atin." Tinapik niya ang balikat ko at parehas naming tinanaw ang puntod ng aso ko na si Sunday.

You grew up with me, Sunday... So why can't you not grow old with me.

Iyon ang paulit-ulit kong tinatanong sa hangin. It's like I lost a part of me.

She died yesterday. I got angry at everyone becauss of that. I know it's not right, but that is the only way I know how to handle my grief. I wanted to be angry, so I don't have time to grieve. I don't know if I have a problem or anything, but I pushed away the people that are trying to help me. Kabilang na roon ang girlfriend ko.

I just hates that she nags so much! At nang mapagsalitaan ko, ayon—iiyak-iyak.

I know how hard it is to get along with me even though I make it seems easy. Bigyan mo lang na matatamis na ngiti ang mga 'yan, o di kaya'y matatamis na salita at ipakitang mayroon ka ng lahat, sila mismo ang kusang lalapit. People always flock to me. They are always into superficial things. Ni hindi tinitignan ang masalimuot na ugat at misteryo sa kabila ng lahat ng ito. Pero hindi na rin ako umaangal. Being friendly gave me a lot of advantages. Madali akong magkaroon ng kaibigan at masaya naman kahit papaano.

Ngunit sa kabila ng lahat ng 'yon, parang palaging may kulang. Hindi rin ako kuntento. Hindi ako mapakali sa gitna ng katahimikan. Pakiramdam ko, marami pa akong dapat gawin... Marami pang dapat asikasuhin. Gusto kong habulin ang oras. Sa mundong halos lahat ng tayo'y nagsusumikap na maging perpekto at makisabay sa agos nito, nakalimutan na nating tumigil at magpahinga.