October 23, 2019
Baguio City, Philippines
Oblivious, Thera brought her right hand across her left chest. She was almost there. There were still a lot of memories that were trying to break free from her mind but it felt like her brain will explode if she would force herself to remember.
Those flashes made her more confused, though. She was clearly begging Sean for a second chance from the memory from the bathtub. But from the memory that pricked in her mind earlier, why was she as cold as ice? And though she was evidently trying so hard to be cold and mean towards him, in the end, she cried when she saw him hurt his finger.
What made her change? When did she start to be disdainful towards Sean? Towards the people around her? Everyone who was once dear to her, why did she consider them now as her enemy? Especially with Kisses, why was she angry with her?
Thera could not remember having a misunderstanding with her best friend befor
October 29, 2019Baguio City, PhilippinesThera walked fifteen minutes from Kisses’ neighborhood to the tricycle terminal where she would wait for a cab to arrive and take her back to Sean’s Villa. It was her third attempt to try to see and talk to Kisses. Her second attempt was yesterday. She waited for about thirty minutes outside the latter’s house in hope that someone will come and open the gate for her.She decided to return today and check again. Her hope rose when an old man in his fifties finally appeared at the front door and opened the squeaky gate for her. She could not recognize the old man but perhaps, he was Kisses’ uncle or grandfather she did not meet yet.“It was already four years ago when they sold the property to me,” the old man said."Do they still come back here in Baguio?" she asked.“Oh, I'm not sure but probably not anymore. Their youngest daughter got very luc
“Did she say anything or asked anything aside from what happened between you and her before?” Sean asked. He was inside his office with Miguel and Girlie, the waitress slash cashier whom Thera had a fight with a few years ago.He was already in Baguio City when he received a call from Miguel informing him about Thera’s sudden visit at the TeaCaf. He drove the car faster when after few minutes he called again telling him that Thera was having a serious conversation with Girlie inside the restroom.Sean went straight to the Tea Caf instead of coming back to his Villa. Thera was no longer there when he arrived.“She did not ask anything, Sir. She just politely asked me why she did that to me then. After that, she told me to went on my way first... She stayed inside the restroom and locked herself for a few minutes.”Sean found out that Thera has been leaving the house for several days since he left Baguio. He
"Wow!" Thera's eyes widened as the waiter started placing her food on top of her table. She waited for about fifteen minutes before her order was served. She chose to sit down at the double table inside the dining area.After she left Sean and Tan's Teacaf, Thera let her feet decide where it would take her. She just stopped walking when she smelled roasted garlic in one of the local restaurants by the road.The waiter served her with a buttered shrimp bathed on its natural gravy, roasted crabs, and two cups of fried rice. She chose a strawberry shake for her drink and requested a glass of mineral water.The enticing smell and the food presentation made her mouth water, and her stomach growled in anticipation.Thera has a lot of questions running through he
October 14, 2016Baguio City, PhilippinesThera opened the car door and got off the car when it stopped right in front of Uncle Jaime's house. Joshua inherited the house when the latter died.Her secretary, Yumi, accompanied Thera on that trip. Two sets of curious eyes, owned by two older women sitting on the side of the road.Thera wanted to roll her eyes. It was still too early to gossip; her rolex wristwatch says 9'oclock in the morning."Stay here," she told Yumi, who attempted to follow her.Right at the middle of the road, Manang Mamen – one of the two tale-tellers greeted her. She was holding the hand of a girl who was about fourteen years old."It took you a while to visit, Thera. Did you come to visit Joshua? He came home late last night. I heard him and Row
Sean made three consecutive knocks before he pushed the master's suite door open. He sighed when he saw Thera was on the couch instead of lying on the comfortable bed. She was groping her stomach, and a white face towel covering her face. Sean walked towards and her andcleared his throat to make Thera aware of his presence."Stop starving yourself. The food is getting cold."Thera answered him with a moan."I can pretend I did not hear what you said yesterday. There's no need to be embarrassed." Sean said. "Were you that upset? Wait for your memories to return; you would understand why I chose to reject you," he added when he did not receive a response. "Thera…"Thera moved at last. But when she did, the face towel th
August 10, 2015Baguio City, PhilippinesIt was raining cats and dogs. The threatening flashes of lightning and the rolling thunder clearly implying that the storm wouldn't end very soon. Thera's body was slightly shaking. She had nothing but her underwear on, which made the cold slowly take over her exposed body.Sean took a deep breath seeing her shivering terribly. He grabbed her wet clothes from her hand and led her towards the tub. His gesture forced Thera to submission. The only thing she could feel deep within was complete numbness. On top of that, her brain refused to function well at that moment.What does she have to do for them to get back on track like how they used to? Was there any hope left for them to do
Wiping her tears with her palm, Thera composed herself to face the guy. She had no idea who the man was, but judging by his appearance, he sure looked like someone who needed some help."My car broke down a few meters away from here. You can see it from here, actually. There!" he explained, pointing his finger at his back. There was a hazard signal to where his car was parked."W-where were you supposed to go?""I was supposed to head to Pangasinan but yeah, things happened in the middle of the drive. I have an urgent matter to attend to tomorrow. Would you mind if I come along?"Thera hesitated. Fraudsters circulated around the town these days pretending to be helpless, but little do they know, a hidden intention li
Thera had no idea how they were able to leave the restroom in pieces. Her mind was too preoccupied; she didn't realize that Sean was holding her hand firmly until now. Unsure where he was taking her. One thing was for sure; she heard him say his last words to the two employees before they stormed out of the room.“See me in my office tomorrow,” there was an authority in his voice as he spoke those words.Thera couldn't help but wonder how did he know that she was in the ladies' room? Aside from that, how did he know that she was being criticized severely there? Not only does he storm into that room just to inform them not to belittle her, but also to propose marriage in their faces. The fact that he came just in time was a relief for her.Sean was still holding her hand as they walked through the corridor with long strides. Watchful eyes burning with curiosity trailed around them. Who would have thought that she would show herself up in the building