A/N : S P G ! ⚠️ Wag na mag warning at magbabasa lang din naman kayo. Skip kapag di nagustuhan, thanks.
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Before we begin this chapter, I want to take a moment to greet my amazing girlfriend, a happy anniversary. Last year was the toughest in my life, where I suffered from anxiety and couldn't handle panic attacks. Even the simplest tasks, like leaving the house, became challenging as my body would unexpectedly suffer from attacks. But that didn't stop me from pursuing my dreams.
It gets to the point where I couldn't even sleep, my attacks would occur at random times, even in the middle of the night, without any apparent reason. So I am forever grateful that I was blessed with a presence during those difficult nights, the times I felt lost and didn't know what to do. She was always there to calm me down and keep me company, even if it was just through a video call.
Having anxiety is no joke. Some people may dismiss it and say it will go away on its own. But for those of us who have experienced it, it's a different story. It's really hard, and it can drive you crazy, especially when you feel like you're on your own with no one to comfort or guide you. Sometimes, it even leads to depression. However, she stayed by my side, never giving up on me. She endlessly gave me assurances and went above and beyond for me, even sacrificing her own sleep just to keep an eye on me, even if she had classes the next day.
@iiiamkath , I want to use this opportunity to say I love you. Thank you for the whole year, for all the efforts and sacrifices you've made for our relationship, and for the huge part you've played in helping me recover. I won't say I'm totally free from anxiety, but I can feel myself slowly coming back to my old self, and that's because of you. In the midst of the chaos in my life, God sent you to me. Happy anniversary, again, babi. Thank you for everything, and soon it will be my turn to repay you.
I also want to thank my readers who have become close to me, especially Buwan who knows everything I've been through. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed you.
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Emilie Jenkins
"Why do I have to be here?" Tanong ko kay Arleth, I have no idea why she brought me with her. Why didn't she bring her wife instead, since she's completely obsessed with her.
"Dahil gusto ko." Sagot niya. I gave her a scornful look due to her sarcastic tone. We're in the mountains, I don't know exactly where, but it's far away from the city.
"Why didn't you take Kris instead?" I ask and nod in thanks to the waiter as he gives me my coffee.
"That's why we're here now, to wait for her to arrive." My forehead furrows in confusion at this response.
"Oh, I thought I was the only one." I say.
"What do you mean?" She asks.
"I also asked Rhea to come here, I was going to ask her to pick me up because I can't stand being around you." I reply sarcastically. Hindi kami lagi magkasundo at laging nagtatalo.
"Does Rhea have GPS?" She suddenly asks, causing me to pause mid-sip.
"I don't know. I guess she probably has it in her car." I reply.
"Does Kris know what barrio we're in?" I ask her.
"Yes." She replies promptly.
"I mean, did you tell her that we're in barrio dos?" I ask and see her slow nod.
"I already told her during our call, okay?" She responds.
"What time did she leave?" I ask.
"5am? What time did Rhea leave?" She asks in return.
