Pain Princess meets Death Prince

Chapter 21

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EUNICE

Ate Bel got emotional again. Maybe it's because of meeting my brother. But I need to distract her before she go with what ifs in her head. I reminded her that we have to pick up the gown that I'll be wearing in my birthday.

"Aren't you excited?" ate Bel suddenly asked beside me.

"A bit? But I'm more nervous."

"Why would you be nervous ? " ate Bel

"Because after 5 years, this will be the first time I'll celebrate it again. The day when I and Rein broke up, the day when my second parents died. It became a tragedy, not a birth day for me." I can still remember that painful day, when I thought I lost everyone that I love.

"I know how hard it was for you to accept it. I saw how miserable you were back then, but thank God, little by little you're trying to move on and I'm happy for that." then she gave me a genuine smile.

"Good morning ma'am! Are you here to pick up the gown?" the receptionist asked when we got there.

"Yes, is it ready?" tanong ni ate Bel.

"Yes ma'am. Punta na po muna tayong fitting room to see if the gown fits po. Para if may adjustments pong gagawin, magawa na po agad." nakangiti nyang sabi. Sumunod naman kami sa kaya.

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It was tiring but I enjoyed it at the same time. Ate Bel really has a heart when it comes to gowns. I was amazed by how the gowns looked when I wore it. I can't help but stare at myself in the mirror.

"Oh ano baby sis, nakuha nyo na ba yung gown mo?" bungad ni kuya pagdating namin sa bahay.

"Yes and it was fabulous." I told him. He smiled.

"Gld to hear that. 

When we finished eating, I decided to go to the cemetery. I wanted to visit papa and mama's grave.

I brought flowers and offered them a prayer. I love being here, this place makes me feel at peace. Whenever I'm feeling down or emotionally drained, dito ko mas gustong pumunta. Talking to them help me feel better. Yun nga lang, I didn't get the chance to do it for five years. I miss them so much.

"You know what mama and papa, I'll be celebrating my birthday tomorrow. It'll be my 19th birthday but they wanted it to be extravagant. I didn't get the chance to celebrate my debut daw. Dalaga na ang baby nyo." I said and smiled.

"Ma, Pa  watch over me for tomorrow. I hope nothing bad will happen. It will be the first time that I'll celebrate it with my real parents kaya I don't want to disappoint them. Wish me luck tomorrow mama papa. I miss you both so much. I have to go. I love you always." then I hold their grave. My next stop is in the park.

Pumunta ako sa park kung saan lagi naming pinupuntahan ni Rein dati. Umupo din ako sa bench where we used to sit at. I have to admit, I miss it. I miss the old us, our memories and our fairytale. I closed my eyes, I was reminiscing our story when I felt a tear run down my face. Just like before, I always shed a tear when ever I remember that. Silly but a part of me still wished that we're still together, having fun with each other, making good memories and facing problems together. Nakakapagod din magalit. I still love him. I'm tired pushing these thoughts at the back of my mind. Hindi naman siguro masama if I'll think about it for once. But I know that our relationship before is a one sided love. Ako lang naman ang nagmahal sa kanya noon. Hindi naman nya ako minahal. What he showed to me were all lies. And I still feel a sting in my chest everytime na maiisip kong palabas lang ang lahat. I was suddenly cut in my train of thoughts when someone asked beside me.