You're my way home
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Last published Fri, Aug 14, 2020
You tried being a good daughter, a reliable sister and a hardworking student, yet It's very hard to achieve one ultimate goal. It's not a medal, not a prize but your parent's love and attention.
Simula't sapol alam na ni Yelena Missy Aranjuez ang totoong estado nang buhay but Juan Miguel Martinez happened. He started sweeping her off her feet. Itinaas siya nito sa ere, inilagay sa pedestal. Ipinaramdam na mahalaga rin siya. He made her believe that she's also worthy to be loved. For awhile, she was happy and contented.
She almost found her home but why does he need to messed up everything? For the second time, Missy doesn't want to be the second option again so she left. Because she's losing it. She's almost losing it and it terrified her the idea that sooner or later she will lose herself.
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