My original plan was to stay in Cebu for one whole month to spend my summer vacation. Pero ito ako, pabalik na naman ng Maynila. Ilang araw lang kami roon sa Cebu at hindi ko pa nga napuntahan ang ibang tourist spots doon. Balak din sana naming mag-outing kasama si Nana pero hindi natuloy.
My plan was ruined. But going back to Manila, for good, is also my choice. Para makalimutan ko rin ng tuluyan ang hindi magandang nangyari sa Cebu bago ako bumalik doon. If I'll stay there any longer, I don't know if how could I survive, lalo na kung kasama pa rin namin sina Wry at Ethan.
I couldn't bear watching them together when all they did was ruin me as a person and play with my feelings. They're the worst.
Maikling panahon man ang inilagi namin doon sa Cebu ngayong taon at ilang araw lang din simula no'ng magkakilala kami ni Ethan pero pakiramdam ko, ilang buwan na ang lumipas, sa dami ba naman ng nangyari.
Trigger Warning : This chapter has few depressive moments of the main character, that might trigger you. Read at your own risk. *** "You two are so unprofessional! I'm really disappointed in you." Napaigtad ako sa lakas ng sigaw ni Daddy. My sister and I were sitting in the couch habang pinapagalitan kami ng parents namin. Lahat na lang ng ginagawa namin ay disappointing para sa kanila. When in fact, we're just protecting our privacy. Ayoko nang maging sunod-sunuran sa mga utos nila, just like what they did to me six years ago. "We don't want to involve ourselves with you. We made it clear to you after I left showbiz. Kung gusto n'yong sumikat, huwag n'yo na kaming idamay pa ng kapatid ko. Gaano ba kahirap 'yon intindihin?!" Hindi ko na napigilang sumagot. "We are doing this for our family name! Pinapabango namin ng
I was awaken by a loud sob of a girl. And I can feel someone holding my hand. I slowly open my eyes to see if who's this girl sobbing while I was sleeping. Ang lakas kasi humagulhol nitong kasama ko, eh. I'm pretty sure it's my best friend, Ivory. A well-equipped, white and blue room welcomed me as soon as I opened my eyes. I can smell an unfamiliar scent. It's antiseptic, a little bitter, with undertones of the artificial fragrance contained in soaps and cleaners. The noises created by ventilator and patient monitor occupied my ears. Wait. I am in the hospital... but why? Then, the scenarios that happened right after I woke up in the morning flashed back in my head. Nawala na talaga ako sa sarili ko kaya nagawa ko 'yon. The pain was too much. I can't bear it anymore, that's what I thought, but here I am — still al
I wanted to explain to Jake about what exactly happened in Cebu. I am willing to tell him everything but not now.. yet. I'm still gathering all the courage I have. Dumating na sina Axi before I can compose a proper explanation and Jake walked out. I already know he'll react that way. I am aware that he likes me but it shouldn't be a hindrance for me to get along with other guys, even if I hate doing so. But I think I need to consider what he feels, too, until he gets over his feelings for me. Ugh, everything in my life is so confusing! So complicated. Gusto ko na lang maging golden potato, to be honest. I'm too gorgeous to be a rotten potato so might as well call myself "golden potato". Axi is hugging me so tight that I almost cannot breathe. She cried a lot while talking to me and telling me how worried she was. She's such a crybaby. I'll never get ti
The summer vacation is already over. Today is the first day of the new school year and I am so excited to go to school again. I can feel the essence of 'home' when I am in my school more than I do in my parents' house. In school, I can be myself and I have my friends with me. Although, there are still few people who are bad mouthing and hating me behind my back, I don't care anymore. No one knows that I am Zayn and Farrah Forteza's youngest daughter aside from the school admins and staffs. Pero alam ko ring binabayaran sila ng mga magulang ko so they won't expose me to the public. It's not like my parents wanted me to stay lowkey, as they also want me to be known again. They wanted to introduce me as their youngest daughter by themselves. Just like how they planned to expose me and my sister at the airport. Pathetic. "Zeph, tara na. Rush hour pa naman ngayon, baka hin
As expected, we just introduced ourselves in a creative way the whole day in every class. It was so boring but I have to cooperate. I can sing kaya kinanta ko na lang ang mga gusto kong sabihin. I don't even know what's so special about me and my voice that my classmates keep on cheering for me. Akala mo may nag-concert na artista sa harapan nila. They're so weird. We also had a classroom election. Good thing, there's no need to elect for a muse! Since I was in grade school, ako palagi ang nananalo bilang muse. They forced me to join pageants during special events in school. I don't even have a choice because that's what a muse should do! They really thought all I can do is to be pretty! I can be a great leader, too, for their information. Ugh, they're really weird and annoying. Annoying... I remembered Eth— Stop it, Zephyrine. "Your fans are very supportive." Jake cooed on my ear in a teasing way
I did my night skincare routine right after we got home. I lazily threw myself on the bed and checked my social media accounts. I only check my accounts to keep myself updated with the latest issues and news in the country. I do post a lot on I*******m, tho, since I love making memories through posting my photos taken from different places. I yelled when my phone fell on my face! That hurts a lot. "Ayan, matulog ka na kasi." Ivory told me while preparing herself to go to bed. "Oo na!" I rolled my eyes. "Ouch..." Hinimas ko ang mukha ko na sumasakit pa rin hanggang ngayon. I checked the time and it's almost midnight and yet, I'm still wide awake. I was just staring at the ceiling, mind filled with deep thoughts. I couldn't sleep. Even if I'll force myself to sleep, I just can't. Some things are bothering me. Lalo na 'yong nakita ko kanina sa hara
I woke up in the school clinic. Hindi na nga ako nagulat pa. Because I already knew the reason why I'm here. I lazily roamed my eyes around the small room before getting up. Masakit pa rin ang ulo ko pero hindi ko na ito pinansin."Zeph... gising ka na pala." Ivory uttered when she noticed my presence.Binantayan pa rin pala nila ako habang natutulog. Yet, I did not talk to them. Hindi ko nakalimutan ang ginawa nilang pagsisinungaling sa akin.I checked my phone and there were no messages and missed calls from my parents and my sister. They did not even bother to contact me!It was already past twelve, I slept for almost three hours! Kaya mabilis akong nag-ayos ng sarili. I still have to attend my afternoon classes. Tumayo na ako pagkatapos kong mag-ayos sa sarili at kinuha ang bag ko mula sa bedside table.I halted walking when Ivory spoke. "Zeph, magpahinga ka
Everyone gasped after hearing those words that came out of my mouth in front of the guests, my parents, my friends and my... sister. They were all surprised. But I know few of them here know the truth. Still, majority of them don't know me and my relationship with the Forteza couple. Some stood up and asked each other if what was happening. Hindi na maipinta ang mukha ng parents ko matapos kong sirain ang announcement party. Their eyes are threatening me but I am not scared. My friends were speechless and they gaped in surprise. I wasn't even expecting myself to do this. But they should ready themselves for I still have to play with them. I smiled sweetly at them before making a serious face. "Oh, sorry. I was just kidding aside! I am just a random person who badly wanted to be on TV. I am craving for attention so I took this opportunity." I laughed out loud before han