My Sweetest Revenge (#HersheysMode)

A PIECE OF YOU IS A PIECE OF ME

My Sweetest Revenge:
A Piece of You is a Piece of Me

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"You're worthless."

"You're useless."

"You can't do anything like you used to."

"Just stop dreaming and get lost."

I closed the door. I sat on the floor and hugged my knees.

Pagod na pagod na akong marinig ang mga salita na iyon. Para na akong mabibingi dahil sa paulit-ulit nila itong sinasabi. Hindi ba sila napapagod?

I just want to hide myself forever in my dark room. I want to hide from everyone. With their words, glares, and thoughts about me, they robbed my true self. My authentic self was fading and lost. And now I don't know how to come back. I don't know how to be myself like I used to.

I'm afraid to express myself. I'm afraid of what people will think and say about me.

Simula nang mawala ang mga mahal ko sa buhay ay nawalan na rin nang saysay ang lahat. Nawalan ng kulay at sigla ang bawat mahihiwagang pahina ng buhay ko. Parang nawalan na ako ng karapatan sa lahat ng bagay. But I don't want to give up.

They said I was worthless. I'm useless. I'm weak. But the truth is, I'm just wearing my mask holding back from who I really am.

Just a little time. I will find a way to get it back. I will be fearless and untouchable.

*****

Day passed. I'm still trying, pero hindi ko talaga makuha. My canvas still a blank-no color, no design, no creativity-just simply white and blank. My imagination is black and white.

Napabuntong hininga ako. Napalinga ako sa paligid para maghanap ng inspirasiyon then I saw a man. May hawak itong camera at kinukuhanan ng litrato ang mga bata na kumakain ng chocolates. A Hershey's chocolate.

I know him. The annoying photographer, Ethan Casimir Smith.

I suddenly smiled. Nasilayan ko ang matatamis na ngiti ng mga bata ngunit agad naglaho ang ngiti ko nang lumingon sa akin si Ethan.

Then a couple of minutes I saw these three children smiling in front of me. Inilahad nila ang mga bulaklak na pinitas sa paligid at ang Hershey's chocolate.

"Tanggapin mo na malulungkot ang mga bata," si Ethan at tumabi sa akin. "What are you doing?"

Hindi ko siya pinansin. Tinaggap ko ang binigay ng mga bata.

"Baka gusto mong sumali? Sumali ka kapag handa ka na," ngiti nito at inabot ang isang poster.

"You know I can't," I said.

"Kaya mo. I believe in you. I know you'll achieve beyond your dreams. Just trust yourself. I'll help you."

I stared at him.

"Take a sweet bite of Hershey's chocolate. Malay mo a piece of chocolate is the missing piece you're looking for," abot nito ng chocolate.

At first, I hesitated to accept it, but a memory flashed through my mind. I remember dad and mom from Hershey. Their hard work, unconditional love, and sweet smile.

The moment I ate a piece of Hershey's chocolate. It's melting in my mouth. The taste of sweetness is so familiar. It feels like I'm back from the past, to my comfort. It's been my comfort food before.

Ang lasa nito ay parang may mahika at binigyan ng buhay at kulay ang mundo ko. It feels like it lifts my soul with every bite.

Tulad ng sinabi ni Ethan ay tinulungan niya ako. I want to do it again. I want to paint and make masterpieces. I want to win the contest and help Milton, Cana and Ada, the lovely children.

Kasama kong magpractice ang Hershey's chocolate. It's giving me strength, a hope. I felt happiness in every sweet bite. I'm being myself again. I'm slowly seeing my true and authentic self again.

My fears turn to eagerness to get better. Creativity and positive energy embraced me in every sweet bite of Hershey's chocolate.

I Smiled. It's done! I made a masterpiece! I made it!

Napayakap ako sa taong nagtiwala sa akin. "Thank you, Ethan!"

"Gulatin mo ang mga walang bilib sa iyo," bulong pa nito.

*****

I took a deep breath. I take a sweet bite of my favorite chocolate.

"A piece of you is a piece of me," wika ko habang nakatingin sa Hershey's chocolate.

I'm confidently walking straight into the red carpet. Napapangiti ako sa tuwing ililibot ko ang mga mata ko. There are so many great masterpieces.

Before stepping on the stage. I gave my sweetest and most lovely smile to my photographer, Ethan.

"My name is Hershey, and I made history," pagtapos ko sa speech. I was referring to my masterpiece na makikita sa iba't ibang museum at iba't ibang lugar.

I smiled. Nakita kong proud na nakatingin sa akin si Ethan kasama si Milton, Cana, and Ada. Malalaki na sila.

Taas noo kong sinalubong ang samu't saring malalakas na palakpakan ng mga tao. Ang mga taong walang bilib sa akin noon ay hinahangaan at tinitingala na ako ngayon.

I'm a motivational speaker now. I share how a piece of chocolate changed everything. I have now different foundation that helps and supports children in their dreams. I made a lot of artwork and masterpiece. I help and inspire people.

I'm always forever grateful for Hershey's chocolate.

I'm Hershey. I'm fearless. I'm untouchable.

This is me. I finally show to the world my best self!

Once again, my name is Everlynn Hershey Chavez. Just like my favorite Hershey's chocolate, I made my own history. And success is my sweetest revenge.

This is MY SWEETEST REVENGE.

The End.