Unfinished Hearts

Chapter 1 - The First Meeting

True love... Ano nga ba ang true love? Is it the feeling of having someone who would fight for you no matter what? Or having someone who forgives your mistakes? Or perhaps having someone who loves you unconditionally? But how will I know if my love is true love? How will I know if the person I love is the one destined for me?

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It was a quiet afternoon at the library. The sun barely peek through the window, casting soft rays on the rows of bookshelves. Thea, that's me I was sitting at a corner table, my head buried in a thick book. I wasn’t really reading it, my mind kept drifting off. The events of the past few months were playing in my head, and it was hard to focus.

Habang nag hahanap ako ng mauupuan, trying to find a comfortable position, my eyes accidentally met another eye across the room. It was Anna, nakatayo sya sa entrance ng library, para syang naliligaw. I could not help but notice her, Anna was wearing a pink hoodie that looked comfortable, and her brown hair was pulled back into a messy bun. She looked nervous, like she didn’t belong.

I smiled and gestured for her to come over. I had seen Anna around the school but never really talked to her. Anna hesitated for a moment but then slowly walked towards to me.

“Hi, I’m Anna,” mahinahon nyang sinabi, na parang nahihiya.

I smiled wider, glad that Anna was willing to approach. “I’m Thea,” I replied. “Are you new here? Kase parang naliligaw ka eh”

Anna nodded. “Yeah, I just transferred. 'di ko alam kung san ako mag sisimula... I was just looking for a place to study.”

“Well, you can sit here, wala naman akong kasama eh” as I offered, shifting my things to make room. “I come here to study too. Siguro pwede tayong mag tayong mag tulungan. Kung gusto mo lang naman hehe?”

Anna smiled, grateful for the kindness. “Thanks, I really appreciate it.”

As Anna sat down, I could not help but feel a little more relaxed. It was strange, but she felt a connection to Anna right away. Maybe it was the way she smiled or how easy it was to talk to her. We started talking about school, and before we knew it, the conversation had shifted to more personal topics.

“I used to be really into art,” Anna said. “But I don’t know kung kaya ko pa. Parang I’m not good enough to keep doing it.”

Thea tilted her head, curious. “What makes you say that? You're perfect kaya”

Anna shrugged. “I don’t know. I guess I just feel like I’m not talented enough to stand out.”

“Hoi wag ganon. You should never think like that,” I said, as my voice soft but firm. “Everyone has their own style. It’s not about being the best, it’s about expressing yourself.”

Anna smiled at Thea’s words. “I guess you’re right.”

As the afternoon passed, we talked more, na may halong tawanan and kulitan, and we learned about each other’s interests. By the time the library closed, we exchanged numbers, Pero panahon na para umuwi kami, nakaramdam ako ng lungkot, pero ngayon lang naman kami nag kasama ang wari ko sa aking isipan.

“Maybe we could study together again sometime?” Anna suggested.

Thea smiled. “Yeah, gusto ko yon. It’s nice to talk to someone who gets it.”

As we said our goodbyes and walked in opposite directions, I couldn’t help but feel lile this was the start of something new. I didn’t know what exactly, but there was something special about Anna. Little did I know, this was just the beginning of a relationship that would change both of our lives forever.