Bawat Piyesa | S. Manjiro

Letter

To my beloved bawat piyesa,

Hello, how are you? Are you guys doing well? Did someone hurt you? Are you tired? Lost? Kung ano man yang nararamdaman mo, lahat yan valid.

It's been a year since our story was published. A story that was from the author's past and imaginations. The author who shared the wound that still doesn't heal. The author who has the undying love for her grandma. The author that always considered herself as a failure but never gives up in life.

She dedicated this whole book to all the people who have the same problems like her. She, the middle child who always chose to put others first before herself. She, the overachiever girl who pressures herself.

I've always dreamed of being loved unconditionally by someone and i'm glad na nakilala ko si Jiro. He's my sunshine on my rainy days. He makes everything easier for me. He makes my life bearable. He's always right here beside me when things are hard, especially when i lost my grandma.

Losing my grandma was definitely a nightmare. Just like the author's mind right now, it is still a nightmare for her. In this story, i have someone i can lean on during those tough times but in the author's perspective? She doesn't have anyone to lean on.

I hope she finds her own Manjiro and i hope you guys also find someone like him. Who'll love you and prioritize you. Who always makes time for you and assures you.

Our life isn't that easy. I cut off my family because of how they treated me. It's okay to cut off a family member especially if it's toxic. It's okay to cut ties with them, walang mali doon. You are just prioritizing your peace.

I'll end this letter na, okay? Thank you for being here with me. For witnessing every single little thing na napagdaanan ko. From i was lost to i was found.

Manjiro Sano will always be my Bawat Piyesa. Kayo rin, bawat piyesa ko kayo. You filled the void here in my heart.

My husband also has a short letter for you. So, you should check it out.

Mahal, ikaw na.

Hello, manjiro here! How are you guys? Yung letter above it was written before she passed away. Again, how are you? Are you guys okay? If not, okay lang yan. Normal yan. If yes, that's good.

But if you were going to ask me kung okay lang ba ako? The answer is i don't know. I am still coping sa death niya. God knows how much i miss her.

I want to thank you guys for your never ending love and support of our story. I don't know what to write siguro kung ano lang kaya ko, yun lang. Well, thank you for loving my wife. For embracing her flaws and imperfections.

I'm sorry kung naka relate kayo sa stories niya especially the academics validation. Always remember that you matter. You are loved, appreciated, and amazing. Please don't be so hard on yourself. Don't pressure yourself, mga mahal ko. You did very well, guys!

I'm glad that i have Section Uno around me kaya kahit papaano hindi ako nalulungkot. They're taking care of my kids.

Let's talk about my beloved wife, i miss her. Being with her since my youthful days was amazing. I love her. I love our kids. I'll do everything and anything for them.

Thank you for existing. I hope you find the love that heals. The love that stays and endures. And also, i hope you find someone who'll accept your flaws and imperfections.

It's okay to not be okay. Learn how to rest and stand up on your feet again. If you feel like giving up, you should rest. Pahinga lang, mahal ko. Lahat naman 'to magiging worth it.

You are enough. You are loved. Wag kayo magpapaapekto sa mga sinasabi nung ibang tao.

If someone you loved passed away, it's normal. Dahil lahat naman tayo doon mapupunta. That's why we have this phrase "YOLO". We should live our life to the fullest. We should bond with our loved ones para wala tayong regrets.

Before i end this letter, i just want to thank you for being strong. Thank you for not giving up.

Mahal na mahal ko kayo. Proud kami sa inyo.

-love, selene and manjiro.