When former lovers reunite after three years of separation and no contact, will this encounter mark the conclusion of a chapter or the beginning of a resolution?
I tried to keep my composure throughout the entire wedding celebration because I didn't want to ruin the day for Ate Colet and Maloi. I knew it was supposed to be a celebration of love, pero para akong nagluluksa. I thought this one wedding would be an exception, but I still hate weddings.
Akala ko okay na ako. Akala ko kaya ko na pero hindi pa pala. I excused myself from the Brides' Pride table and nagpaalam na ako kay Ate Colet. She didn't ask me any question, I bet gets na niya yon.
I went to my room, took off my gown, changed into comfy clothes, and hopped on my big bike. Then, I just started driving.
Drive lang ako ng drive, hindi ko alam kung saan ako pupunta. Ayoko na muna bumalik sa resort.
Akala ko nahihilom ng panahon ang mga sugat, pero masakit pa din pala.
It felt like an open wound that refuses to heal or maybe I don't want it to heal.
Ayokong mahilom yung mga sugat. Ayokong mawala yung sakit kasi ito na lang kinakapitan ko.
The pain is what connects me to Aiah. The pain is my way to feel Aiah.
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I returned to the resort around lunchtime. I didn't interact with anybody. I just wanted to sleep and be alone in my room. However, the sunset appeared, and it was as beautiful as always.
I walked towards the shore, removed my slip-ons, and let the waves wash over my feet, hoping that they would also wash away all the heavy feelings inside me-feelings I hadn't felt in a while.
I took a deep breath and closed my eyes.
The heat from the sun and the sound of the waves felt like a warm hug, and I lost it. I cried my heart out again.
Eto na naman ako nagsusumbong...
The sunset remained silent, allowing me to release all my pain and listening attentively. It understands me even without words.
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"Kung ganito ka ganda ang sunset na nakikita ko araw araw, maiiyak din ako." I heard Aiah speak beside me.
I immediately opened my eyes and wiped my tears away pero hindi na natigil luha ko.
