But Not Me (GxG)

BNM-36

Quentin Leilani Agape

One storm follows another, wreaking havoc without warning, without a hint of mercy or leaving nothing unscathed. Amidst the chaos, some shelters endure better than others - some fortified with sturdy foundations, while others stand frail and vulnerable. In the midst of destruction, a guardian rises to mend what is broken and safeguard what remains.

Some are saved, some are lost, just like us. There are the strong who face storms head-on. There are the seemingly tough but fragile inside. And there are the seemingly weak who bounce back strong.

Each of us carries our own burdens and faces our own challenges. Let us not be quick to judge others. A smile may hide pain, and tears do not signify weakness. We each have unique ways of coping with our inner struggles.

Remember, our battles today do not define our tomorrow. Hardships can transform us, guiding us towards growth. In the mid of the storm, we find resilience, hope, and the unwavering presence of those who stand by us, including our own unwavering spirit to persevere and thrive.

Mula sa librong binabasa, umangat ang tingin ko sa isang taong napakahalaga sa buhay ko na pumasok sa opisina dito sa bahay. Her radiant smile illuminated the room, unaware of what was to come.

She stood by the door, holding the doorknob. "Giant, I'll go to the car first."

I gave her a tight-lipped smile, trying to hide the impending storm, "Sure, I'll join you shortly."

She nodded before turning around with a smile on her face. She's different now, the mischievous and distant person I once knew has disappeared. Her smile has also changed a lot. The fake smiles are now genuine. She's no longer hiding behind a facade. I just hope she remains the same when the storm arrives.

When I heard the door close and her departure, sinimulan ko na ring ayusin ang mga gamit sa mesa. Before I left, I glanced at the book I was reading. "The storm inside the shed."

"I just hope I have the ability to rebuild her shed," I whispered to myself bago tuluyan lumabas ng room.

-Sunshine-

As we were on our way to school, she kept talking non-stop about various things. Sa totoo lang, hindi ako makapag-focus sa sinasabi niya because my mind was wandering all over the place. It was overwhelming for me.

"Labas tayo mamaya?" tanong niya kaya binigyan ko siya ng mabilis na sulyap through the rearview mirror.

"Let's see," was all I could say because I didn't know what would happen later. I don't think gugustuhin niya pang lumabas mamaya.

"Okay, just let me know na lang, giant." Sagot niya sabay itinuon ang tingin sa daan while humming along with the music playing. One of my favorite songs.

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There she goes
There she goes again
Racing through my brain
And I just can't contain
This feeling that remains

I could see the traffic light about to turn yellow, so I pressed the brake and it turned red right after I stopped. I looked at the side where my little dwarf was happily humming. She looked so happy. I was afraid to wipe that smile off her face.

Maganda bang nalaman ko ang katotohanan o mas mabuti bang nanahimik na lang ako at hindi na inalam pa?

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There she goes
(There she goes again)
There she goes again
(There she goes again)