Scary Stories 1

A Love to Last Forever

Out of nowhere in the depths of my depression from my failed relationship, a man sent from above came to save me from death. I had 3 failed relationships. Yet I still strove to be the best girlfriend every man could dream of. So here it goes.

I was grade 6 back then when I first met Rico. The son of my dad's bestfriend. At first I hate him so much but it came to the point that we became best buddies. Same school, same schedules, same playtime, our parents have no problem and we're happy together. Time flies so fast and were about to finish highschool. Tinanong ko siya. ""Uy rico, magco-college na tayo. Go ka sa engineering?"" Sabi niya ""Di ko ata kaya. Besides nursing is my dream. Alam mo naman yun diba? We'll build our dreams together."" Tumango ako. Ever since, Rico haven't had a girlfriend. May niligawan pero eventually pinagtapat niya sa akin na gusto niya ako. I was hesitant at first but I love Rico. He's my bestfriend. Komportable at masaya ako pag kasama ko siya.

First time lang na magkakalayo kami. Not same school. Manila ako and siya sa Davao. Ang layo namin but for our dreams, titiisin. On my 3rd year I met Tristan. 2nd year Fine Arts student. Classmate ko siya sa lahat ng minor subjects. He also became my friend. Magkasama kami sa library, magkasama sa paggawa ng projects and assignments and everything. Rico and I had minimal conversations since busy nga kami. On our graduation day, Rico attended. Pinakilala ko sa kanya si Tristan. And to my surprise, magpinsan pala sila. Tristan was the only son of Rico's aunt na nawalay sa kanila for 15 years (They knew each other because of social media and reunion).

So ganito after grad. I was immediately hired as one of the city engineers on our province. Tristan was hired on an architectural firm and Rico became a nurse sa sikat na hospital sa manila. After 3 years, Rico and I decided to get married. Sure na talaga ako na siya ang nakadestined para sa akin. And so our parents agreed and we got married. A year after I was pregnant with male twins. On my 6th month, I didn't expect that it would be the worst nightmare ever. Tristan called me at 4:39 am saying that Rico was dead. Nabangga ng bus ang car niya at nahulog sa bangin. The bus ran away without anyone seeing the whole incident. Di ako naniwala kay Tristan until the morning when my parents rushed to our house after nalaman ang nangyari. It was true. That night dumating ang kabaong. I was hesitant to open it. Sobrang sakit. I haven't had the chance to say how I love him and how lucky I am to have him in my life. Naisip ko, pano na mga anak ko? Pano ko palalakihin ang mga anak ko ng mag-isa? I was crying the whole night staring at Rico's coffin. How I wish panaginip lang lahat.

And then everything flashbacked ""We'll build our dreams together. You and I against the world. I love you Sofia. I love you my queen"" I stood up, opened the coffin and kissed him. I kept on telling him, why? Bakit niya ako iniwan? I was so depressed that I forgot my kids and decided to get suicide. Pagkatapos ilibing si Rico I flew to New Zealand to forget everything but I can't. I came back to PH and Tristan was there to comfort and support me. Sa mga check-ups though I was hesitant but he insists. To church, childcare practices, exercises Tristan was there. Until June 15, 2013 I gave birth to my twins, Rico and Jico. Everyday naiisip ko si Rico and Tristan was always there ready to help me until nahulog na ang loob ko sa kanya. He was sincere about his intentions. I asked God na sana mapanaginipan ko si Rico pero di nangyari. Often times I find my twins giggling and para bang nagsasalita ng walang kausap. Parang may kalaro. They look so happy. On my twins 1st bday napanaginipan ko si Rico. He told me

""I saw how devastated you were nung nawala ako. Patawarin mo ako kung nasaktan man kita noon. Tristan was my cousin. Nakita ko kung gaano siya kabait at kung gaano ka niya kamahal. Let go of me Sofia. Its time na pasayahin mo ang sarili mo. Tandaan mo lang ito, mahal na mahal ko kayo ng mga anak ko. ""

Poof. Nagising ako because of my kids. After that Tristan confessed to me. Na kung gaano siya ka sincere and ready to take over Rico's responsibility. I know masaya na ang asawa ko. At masaya rin siya para sa akin. August 12, 2015 nagpakasal kami ni Tristan. Sa altar I saw Rico. I felt his hug and kiss. I was crying. After all, I know andyan lang siya nagbabantay sa amin. Now 3 years old na ang kambal ko and I am expecting one female popping out on february.

Sofia the First