ONCE: stories of what could have been and what should have been.

Forget-Me-Not

Lines in italics are in the present.

And when seasons start to change, when time would stop ticking, I hope you would still remember me because I will, even after a lifetime

'Edward, I can't believe that our 4th anniversary would be tomorrow. I can still remember the day when you said you love me more than a bestest friend and a twinnie' Maymay excitedly screams on top of her lungs while her fingers intertwined with Edward's.

'Yes, bebe. And you, saying 'yes' is one of the best gifts I have received in life. But, nothing beats the smell of your fart when you heard my confession' with a boisterous laugh he ended up the conversation and leaving Maymay disappointed. Oh, how she hates that memory of her stinky fart.

Edward tried his best to console Maymay. Hugging her tightly behind her back as he whispers the words, 'But, your fart is the kind of fart I would like to smell for the rest of my life. I love you'

Upon hearing these words, Maymay can't help but to smile on how crazy her boyfriend is. She knows that everything fell into place the moment he met Edward in Pinoy Big Brother. God knows how hard she prays every night to keep them together, forever.

'How can you do it? Why is it so easy for you to turn my anger into smiles and my sadness into happiness?' As she fondly pinches Edward's fluffy cheeks.

'Because nothing is more infectious than the smile you can ever give to me, My May' Edward topped it off with a seal of kiss on her forehead. Revealing how much he respect and values Maymay.

*
Marydale was awaken by the loud noise from her alarm.

'Damn it, was it all just a dream? Everything seemed so real.' Maymay whispers with tears in her eyes 'Oh, how I miss your touch, Edward. Please be back soon'. She can no longer hold back her tears and her heart from exploding. She misses every inch of him, the way he caresses her, the way he holds her hand, the way he holds her inside his body. He misses him so much, every single day.

Marydale starts to change her clothes, heading to where Edward is. She's excited for she knows she'll be able to see him again. But, a greater part of her heart is in misery for she knows, he has forgotten about her, about them.

* *
During the day of their anniversary, Edward set off from his work with a smiling heart. He is  more than ready to spend the rest of his life with her. He knows she's the right one and he wouldn't afford to let her slip out of his' life.

'Hello, bebe. I'm on my way now to the restaurant downtown. See you in 5 minutes, okay? Always remember that I love you and you're the greatest memory that I will never forget.' Edward sent her a text message with a big smile painted on his face. He loves her so much, more than his own life.

Screeches, loud collision, honking cars were heard all around the vicinity. A garbage truck hit a car as it was trying to control its lose brake. Investigators found out that the victim of the said accident is a young bachelor who's heading his way to downtown with a box of ring on his left hand while the other hand on his steering wheel, was found drenched with his own blood. Everyone in the scene thought he won't make it alive but miracles happen everyday, he is given another chance to live his life.

Edward was sent off to the nearest hospital and the last thing he was holding - a box of ring - that slowly slipped off from his grip. A sign of losing. Not only his memories, but also losing her.