After three months, immediately after Jette’s graduation, she sent a text message to Drew. She always remembers Drew during special events, and she wants to share it with him always. She expects that Drew is still into her…
Jette: Hi Drew.
Drew: Hello Jette.
Jette: Are you busy?
Drew: No, as always. You know where to find me.
Jette: No, I just want to invite you here at home. I already graduated. We have a simple celebration here. You can come if you want.
Drew: I’m a bit shy, but I will try.
The night’s celebration has finished without Drew coming over. Although Jette is happy, she cannot control her sadness because Drew is not here. She once again tried to contact him, she memorized his phone number… And Drew isn’t changing the number because he also wants the feeling of Jette remembering him and always texting him.
*1:00 AM
Jette: You didn’t come.
Drew: Yes, I’m shy to face your parents after what I did.
Jette: Anyway, the celebration is already finished. *with sad emoji
Drew: Sorry Jette. Congratulations anyway. I know you’re going to top the Bar.
Jette: Yes, I’m going to be very busy in the coming days. Next month, I’m going to focus on my review and after 6 months, I’m going to take the Bar Exams. Please pray for me, and I hope I can be able to pass it, and become Atty. Bridgette Arden.
Drew: Yes, sure. I know you’re not just going to pass, but you’re going to top it. I believe in you.
Jette: Don’t pressure me.
Drew: I’m not pressuring you. I just have so much faith in you.
Jette: Okay, let’s sleep already. I’ve been so tired after everything that happened.
Drew: Good night Jette, and sorry again.
Jette: Good night Drew.
After two days, it’s again the end of the quarter. End of the 1st quarter. Although afraid, Jette is excited this time to transform and see Drew face-to-face. When she transformed, she immediately went to Drew’s apartment, only to find out something she isn’t expecting.
She saw a girl talking to a friend outside the apartment of Drew. The apartment seems locked up, and Drew isn’t there yet. The visitors were waiting outside, and they were talking to each other.
Girl 1: Yes, he’s my boyfriend. I came from a nearby town and I’m so tired, I need to get in bed immediately but here again, I’m waiting for him.
Girl 2: Have you tried to call him?
Girl 1: Yes, he said he’s on his way home now.
Girl 2: How does he look?
Girl 1: He’s really cute. He’s a Filipino by papers but foreign by blood.
Girl 2: OMG, can’t wait to finally meet him.
Girl 1: Yes, you need to meet him but better go home early because we need some privacy *laugh
Girl 2: Of course, I understand *laugh
After about 10 minutes, Drew arrived. He saw her and immediately grabbed her.
“Wow!!! You’re back Lyke! I like you to meet someone…” Drew started.
“A dog?” Girl 1 asked.
“Yes, but she’s not just a dog. She’s my savior, and she’s a friend, Lyke. Meet my girlfriend, Annie…” Drew introduced her to his girlfriend.
Annie just laughed, “Gosh Drew, please put it down, and open the door instead. This is Delilah, my friend.” She introduced her friend to him.
After seeing how sweet they are, and how needless to say that Drew is now happy with a new girl, Lyke decided to walk away. She decided that she will disappear from Drew’s life, and will start focusing on her life instead.
For the second time around, Drew broke her heart. Jette did not know what to do. She just went to her pad and made a technique in managing the transformation. How people won’t be able to discover his transformation.
*After 3 months, Jette became bored of life. The cycle of waking up, studying, reading, eating, sleeping, and so on is killing her. So, she decided to open her F******k Account.
She posted something on her F******k Account.
“Hey everyone. I’m bored. Who’s in town right now? We’ll catch up and chit-chat”
Then someone responded to her F******k status:
Ralph: Hi Jette. Do you remember me?
Jette: Of course, you’re a former classmate… a childhood classmate… Hello there.
Ralph: I’m free now. I like to meet you.
Classmate 1: Hmmm… It seems that there is something to blossom here huh…
Ralph: Hmmm… I’m just catching up with an old classmate here.
Ralph and Jette exchanged numbers and when Ralph courted her, she immediately answered “yes” with a thought in mind that if she’s going to have a new boyfriend, she’s going to forget about Drew that easily.
Her Bar review is always being interrupted because of the dates, chit-chats, visits, and errands with Ralph. Her relationship with Ralph started as exciting, he always visits her at home every day. On Sundays, he would always fetch her to attend the Sunday morning mass.
*During Mass
Priest: Let us all sing the prayer Our Father taught us to pray, let us also raise our hands and hold each other while singing, “Our Father”.
Ralph: *Held Jette’s hand… Gosh, your hand is sweaty Hon. I don’t want to hold it.
Jette: Yes, because I have had sweaty palms since I was a kid. I guess it’s a thyroid problem, it’s one of the symptoms.
Ralph: Anyway, let us not just hold hands while you’re sweaty.
September came and it’s already Bar month. Jette went to Manila to take the Bar Exams. Ralph stayed in the province. A day before the 1st Sunday of the Bar Exams…
May, Jette’s friend says… “What is the morning subject tomorrow? Is it Political Law?”
Jette cannot concentrate talking to her friends because from time to time, her phone is ringing.
“Hello, Hon. Wait, I’m going outside to catch some signal. I can’t hear your voice.” Jette said while talking over the phone.
The Bar Review seems to be not Jette’s priority because all day, she’s talking to her boyfriend while her friends are busy studying. The Bar Exams has been finished, and Ralph came to fetch her in Manila. They met a group of friends, and Jette is so happy because they are celebrating the end of Bar Month. Until 12:00 midnight came.
“Guys, I need to go… It is getting late.” Jette said.
“Wait, Hon. I’m here… I will bring you to your dorm,” said Ralph.
Jette left Ralph because she doesn’t want anyone to know about her transformation. They might die… Ralph might die. She doesn’t want that to happen.
The day after, Ralph called her.
Ralph: What time will I book our trip back to the province?
Jette: Early Hon…
Ralph: What time? I’m here in the Booking Station.
Jette: At 10:00 AM because around 10:00 PM, we’re already in our hometown.
Ralph: Okay.
Ralph brought Jette to her home with her parents, And after Ralph left, her Dad and Mom talked to her.
Mom: You know dear, I guess Ralph doesn’t love you.
Dad: I agree.
Jette: Why?
Mom: Remember during your Bar Exams? I asked him to attend the Mass I have arranged for your Exams. But guess what, he didn’t attend that.
Jette: Really? But he was always calling me Mom and wishing me good luck.
Dad: Another one, it seems that he distracted you during your review. He doesn’t care that you’re busy. He was always calling you. I know that because your phone is always busy whenever we’re trying to call you.
Jette: You know Dad and Mom, I guess you’re right. I’ve been observing a lot with Ralph. He’s always busy with his phone whenever we’re together. Here in our hometown, while walking, he always left me walking alone. He’s not holding my hands because they’re sweaty. Yes, he’s telling me that he loves me, but I can’t feel it.
Mom: See? But I’m not telling you to break up with him. Just observe darling. If you feel deep within that he doesn’t love you genuinely, then break up with him.
Jette: Yes Mom. Thanks, Mom. Thanks, Dad. Love you both.
Right after the Bar Exam, and while waiting for the results, Jette had a part-time job as a College Instructor, and as a Writer as well.
One evening, after the last class of Jette, Ralph came to fetch her. They walked from the school towards home, and while walking, Ralph told her…
“Hon, are you doing it always?”
Puzzled, Jette answered, “Doing what?”
“You cannot be able to go out of the house without wearing lipstick, without wearing a wedge, and without wearing a scarf or blazer.” He added.
“Ahh… It’s my fashion statement, Hon. I always love wearing lipstick because my lips are naturally pale. Though I’m healthy *laugh…” Jette answered…
“How about the wedge? Can’t you just go out wearing flats?” Ralph insisted.
“Well, I feel more confident wearing a wedge, Hon. Is there a problem with it? And the scarf and blazer? I love it because I feel a little formal and executive-looking if I’m wearing a blazer or scarf. Do I look funny? Or Am I not good at it?” Jette asked.
“You know Hon, I have a confession to make..” Ralph added.
“What is it? You’re making me nervous Hon…” Jette asked.
“My ex saw you in the nearby mall. At the mall’s CR I guess…” Ralph said.
“Ahh… Why are you still communicating?” Jette asked.
“No, it’s not what you think it is. We’re just friends. She just texted me she saw you, and you’re beautiful she said. But it’s just that you look old-fashioned with your wedge and scarf, or your blazer” … Ralph said.
***Silence***
Jette always remains silent to avoid arguments. But, she started losing confidence because the family of Ralph also has the same comment about her. She is beautiful but she isn’t wearing trendy clothes and attires. Until one day, Ralph came to fetch her for a date.
Again, Jette is wearing a black blazer and wedge.
While walking…
“Can you please remove this (blazer) for Christ’s sake????” Angrily said, Ralph.
“Why? Isn’t it nice?” asked Jette.
“Yes, it is not nice. It is old-fashioned. I don’t want someone to see me walking with some old-fashioned chic… especially my family. They’ve been saying the same thing about you.” Added by Ralph.
“And again, you’re wearing wedge…. Instead of wearing flats….” Ralph said.
“Next time, do not wear too much make-up, because natural beauty is better than make-up,” Ralph added.
The date remained silent. Again, they’re not holding hands while walking… Ralph is walking ahead of her. She’s just following him… His face is frowning the whole time they’re walking.
***
The following day, Jette is so busy meeting deadlines. She got some internet problem at home so she went outside and rented a Computer Shop. When she finished doing the deadline, she opened her F******k Account to lighten up the ambiance and the feeling.
But then, she saw her “About” Section, “In a relationship…” There’s no name anymore. The name of Ralph is already not there.
She immediately looked at Ralph’s account, and it says “In a relationship with Caty”…
Her feelings are all mixed up. She’s tired… She’s angry… She’s hurt… She’s everything but down…
She was hurriedly preparing to go home when a friend called her… She asked if they’re no longer together… Ralph and her… She wasn’t able to answer the said question. When she arrived home… She immediately grabbed her phone and called Ralph…
Jette: Hello Ralph?
Ralph: Hon?
Jette: Don’t you ever call me “Hon” because we’re officially over today.
Ralph: Let me explain. The F******k I’m using has been used by my ex. Not me…
Jette: Everything is clear now Ralph. You never cared for me. You never loved me. My Mom and Dad are correct, you don’t care about me.
Ralph: No, that’s not true. I love you, Jette. Hon… Let’s talk about it.
Jette: No, you know how hurtful my past relationship was, but then you did the same thing to me… You cheated on me.
Ralph: I’m sorry Jette.
Jette: Let’s meet tomorrow at the Plaza, I’m going to bring back to you everything that will make me remember you. I’ve been wearing a black ring as a sign that I’m committed to you. Yes, you did not give it to me… But I provided myself a ring as a sign that I’m already committed and a reminder that I should not cheat. I’m giving it to you as a sign that I’m ending everything that we have.
Ralph: But it’s yours…
Jette: It has no importance to me now.
***
Jette made a letter for him. They met at the Plaza, and bid farewell to each other. It was really painful. The journey Jette has with Ralph was not happy at all. It was full of insults, non-appreciativeness, and comparison… She always compares her to his ex… She remembers they’re eating at a restaurant, and because Jette is on diet, she isn’t eating that much. Ralph told her that a friend and he was eating before and a big plate of noodles? They can finish it in just 20 minutes. I know that that “friend” he was referring to was Caty. She’s been cheated all the time…
***
She remembers Drew….
Will she text Drew again?
Will she try to ruin the present relationship of Drew?
Jette reminisces the times they spent together. Drew never criticizes the way she looks… the way she dresses up. Drew appreciates her lipstick and even teases her for learning how to be girly. They would laugh at each other and just be happy. She started missing Drew… But upon gazing at the F******k Account of Drew, he found out that he’s happy with Annie. They’re still together.
She tried to text him… “Hello, Drew. How are you? Do you want to drink?” She sent the text.
Drew responded, “I want of course. But I don’t have money to spend for it, I still have no work.”
Jette felt that Drew is just making excuses so she stopped answering his text messages. She just went home and focused all his time writing and preparing for her classes every MWF.
***
Jette’s became a man-hater from that day forward. She started to hate everyone… including Drew. She felt betrayed by every man she met and she fell in love with. Until one day… Sad but she needs to go and meet her class… She’s handling law subjects in the College she is teaching. She saw some food on her table…
“Class, whose food it is?” She asked the class.
“It might have been left here… Please get it or else it’s mine…” She’s trying to joke even if she’s still sad…
“Ma’am, someone said it’s yours. Just say thank you, Ma’am,” Her student said.
“No, I will not eat something that came from someone I do not know…” She said.
“It’s from me, Ma’am… Please eat it, I know you’re already hungry.” A student told her…
The class went silent… They looked at each other’s eyes… and Jette said Thank You to her student, Brent…
“You, woman in blue dress. Can you please stand up?” Jette strictly asked her student. “Mam, sorry… I am not prepared for the recitation…” Explained by her student. Upset by the unpreparedness of her students, Jette went out of the room towards the powder room. After she returned to her table and she found a bottle of iced tea and cupcake. “Who put these here?” She asked. “Ma’am, someone in the class asked me to buy those for you.” Said the youngest in the class. “Well, thank you whoever you may be.” She told the mystery giver.
After surviving the car collision, Jette immediately looked for a phone… She must inform her parents because they might get shocked knowing what happened to her car. She immediately runs towards the apartment of Drew. He’s always the first person she would think when worse comes to worst.She entered the door, and found the phone on top of the table… Because she knows the phone’s PIN code, she was able to open it… Using her claw, she tried to unlock the phone but she found it so difficult. She has a bright idea… She tries to use her nose. ALAS! She was able to send a text message to her Mom… “Mom, it’s me Jette. Don’t reply in this number because I just asked the Policeman to allow me to use his phone and inform you that I’m fine and safe. My car had a collision with a truck, but I wasn’t there when the collision happened. I bought something at the nearby grocery store. Thanks Mom.&
Immediately after knowing about the rules written inside the mystery book, Jette wastes no time and every time there is a chance, she will open the book and examine its every page. But there is none. She can’t find the missing rules. *** *While at the office* (Phone rings) “Hello,” answered the staff. “Ms. Arden? Yes, she’s here… Jette, you have a phone call,” said the staff. (Jette came near the phone and answered the call) “Hello, Ma’am, how may I help you?” asked Jette. “Please find the first rule in the middle of the book,” said the woman on the other line. “Hello, what do you mean?” asked Jette. (Busy phone sound starts) *** At home, when she arrived, she counted all the pages, the book contains 500 pages. She divided it by two, she carefully turns every page. When she reaches page 250, she found a little envelope, and she opened it, Jette opened the sma
*Bell rings Jette: Alright class, get one whole sheet of paper, and we’re going to have a surprise quiz. (Everyone gets paper. Brent stood up and approached Jette in front.) Brent: Can I talk to you, Ma’am? Jette: What is it? Brent: I’m submitting this. Jette: A dropping form? Brent: Yes. Jette: Why? Brent: I don’t want you to be reminded of what I did. Jette: You don’t have to. Brent: I insist, Ma’am. Just sign it. Jette: *signed it *** After class, Jette always spies on John. She follows him towards the CR. From the outside, she saw the comb used by John. When John enters the CR to wash up, he left his bag outside the room, she thinks of ways on how to get the comb… But she cannot enter nor come near the men’s CR. CCTVs are everywhere. “Do you need help?” asked Brent. “I thought you already left?” asked Jette. “I was
Drew: Why am I experiencing this, darling? I thought I already know myself but there are still a lot of secrets my Mom kept hidden from me. I guess I need to fly to another town for a while. I need some time for myself.Jette: You’re going to leave me? In my weeks of stay here in this resort, I have found out a lot of things including your life story. I also found out that being depressed has nothing to help us. It will only make our present life miserable.Drew: No, I won’t leave you of course. I’m actually using this opportunity to plan FOREVER with you.Jette: Now?Drew: Yes. I am not proposing because I know you’re already traumatized with proposals, *laugh. I just want you to know that I’m always here for you.Jette: So, you’re not going to marry me?Drew: You’re not getting it. You said, you hate proposals, right?Jette: Yes, but not with you…Drew: Hmmm…Jett
“Dad, why am I feeling this way?” asked Jette.“Because it is God’s will,” explained his Dad.“Why me?” asked Jette.“No, don’t ask God why you… Tell the world, TRY ME,” said her Dad.“But Dad, I’m only human. I guess I cannot take it any longer,” said Jette.(Jette told her Dad what her brother did to her.)“Tsk, it’s all my fault, Jette. Whatever he is today, it’s all because of me,” said her Dad.“Don’t worry, I will try to talk to him,” added her Dad.***Wednesday, end of the 1st quarter… Mr. Arden, Jette’s Dad, came to meet John…“Why are you here?” asked John.“Can I come in?” asked Mr. Arden.“Yes, you can…” said John.“Did you know about Jette, right?&rd
Drew knocks the door.Mr. Arden opens it.“Good afternoon, Mr. Arden. I am just worried because Jette is not answering my calls. She doesn’t do it as usual,” said Drew.“Yes Drew, Jette ran out the house yesterday night while we are having dinner,” said Mr. Arden.“I am just too worried about her, she acts weird really,” added Mrs. Arden.“It’s sad because it’s my first dinner with them and yet, my sister left us all of a sudden,” said John.“Sister?” asked Drew.“Yes, this is John, my son…” said Mr. Arden.“Nice meeting you, John,” said Drew. “But I wonder where is she now?” asked Drew.“We’re all worried about her,” said John.They decided to go to the police station to report that Jette is 12 hours missing already. the police officer
Jette enjoyed the movie-like depicting the story of her life. She is given so much joy by the story of her life. She discovered that her parents love her so much even if she is not the biological child of Mrs. Arden. She just enjoys watching and the table is full of sumptuous meals where Jette enjoys eating.***Meanwhile, on Earth, a year has already passed. Drew has finally moved on. He instilled into his mind that Jette left him without any information or words. Drew is finally deciding to marry Laine.***In the fairyland, Jette finally finished watching the movie of her life’s childhood. She then sits at the sofa of the receiving area and she began thinking about her fiancé on Earth. She looked at the clock, and it’s already 1 hour. She will have to decide… Stay or Go…“Gaymo! Gaymo! I want to talk to you!” shouted Jette.“I’m here. Wh