Four years later...
The former students of Olivares High School have gathered once again for Olivares Literacy Resource Center, also known as the library or LRC, Fundraiser. The former students from different batches have all decided to start a fundraiser to get some funds for the school library's renovation.
Within four years, a LOT of things have changed. One of Raffy's former volleyball team mate, Samuel, had two more children after their last reunion; Kristy Sebastian nee Borromeo is still the Alumni President who seemed to be alone without her husband which is a little bit surprising since he was like her lap dog; Kathy Robredo and her husband Don were not present during the fundraiser since they just moved to Canada yet did not fail to send their share for the library.
And as for Helga, Miggy, Stella, and Raffy, they all got their happy endings.
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"Oh stop crying na baby girl, Mommy's gonna carry you na," Helga tried to reach for their two-year-old daughter Halle from her car seat. Miggy and Helga tried their best to not wake up their daughter for her tantrums but the loud drum rolls did not help. Halle wouldn't stop crying so Miggy tried to help and when he reached for her, she stopped and nestled on her daddy's shoulder, making Helga frown.
"Daddy's girl," she frowned jokingly. Miggy smiled and said, "But you're daddy's number one girl,"
Walking inside the gymnasium, four years seemed like yesterday.
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Raffy and Stella were both very exhausted from their flight a night ago from New York.
However, their eldest son Ethan and their second daughter Claire did not seem to be very affected by it because they have been talking non-stop, keeping Raffy and Stella awake. The two kept arguing, driving both Raffy and Stella crazy. However, they can't complain. Having Ethan and Claire are very huge blessings for the couple.
When they got to the parking lot outside Olivares High School's gymnasium, the kids held each parent's hand: Ethan held Raffy's and Claire held Stella's.
While Raffy and Stella held each other's.
While walking towards the gymnasium, Raffy couldn't help but laugh. "Can you believe we're back here after four years? Parang kahapon lang pero now we're finally together and we have two beautiful kids,"
Stella winked at him and kissed him on the cheek, "A lot has definitely happened within four years,"
Once they were inside, their kids, who were very active earlier, seemed shy, hiding behind Raffy and Stella's backs. By then, they saw Helga and Miggy right away despite the crowd, talking to their old librarian, Maam Doray.
"Oh andito na pala sila!" Miggy said enthusiastically, giving Stella and Raffy a quick hug, patting Ethan and Clara's head,
"Look who's here! My four beautiful New Yorkers!" After hugging Stella and Raffy, Helga kissed both Ethan and Clara. "I missed you all very much! What have you been up to?"
"We can't sleep at night, Tita Helga," whined Ethan,
Clara rolled her eyes and added, "Mama and Papa said it's jetlag," Not even knowing what it means.
Helga smiled at the kids, "Why don't you both play with Halle? She's been waiting for you since yesterday!" Without responding, Ethan and Claire walked up to Halle and started playing.
Stella walked closer to Helga and whispred, "You and Miggy look amazing Helgs,"
Helga giggled, "No Ate, you and Kuya Raffy look perfect. My other wish since high school has finally come true."
"And what is that?" Stella asked,
Helga looked at her and smiled, "Na you'll be my sister-in-law,"
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"Oh, tingnan nyo nga naman ang kasama ko ngayon. Ang dalawang magka-loveteam nung high school na lagi nalang napaka-sweet sa may pinakaduluhan na table ng library at ang dalawang mag-best friends na parang aso at pusa," Maam Doray said enthusiastically,
"Look at us now Maam, we're all married to each other now," Raffy responded and they all started giggling,
"Masaya ako para sa inyong apat. Ano na ang balita sa inyo?"
"Miggy and I live in Salcedo Village. I'm a stay home mom right now pero kapag minsan, nag wewedding plan pa din as long as I spend time with Halle. Miggy just built his own restaurant sa The Fort. It's doing very well and I'm so proud of him," Miggy squeezed Helga next to him,
"That's amazing! E kayo Raffy at Stella?"
"Well, sa New York na po kami naka-base. I work for a magazine company Maam pero kagaya ni Helgs, medyo nag sisimula na din po mag work ulit kaso mas less ang hours sa office para mas may time sa dalawang bata. Si Raffy naman, nakuha na yung Real Estate license nya sa New York so he sells homes there,"
The day went on and everytime tried to catch up with each other.
Before the night ended, Archies' Sugar Sugar started playing and they all danced. Miggy carried Halle while swinging Helga while Raffy and Stella were swinging with Ethan and Claire who were still pretty active.
And everything just ended well for Helga, Miggy Salvador, Raffy and Stella Magsaysay.
THE END.
