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Chapter XX: Second Wonder
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It Started When It Ended Chapter XXII: Imaginations
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It Started When It Ended Chapter XXIII: Mystique Cave
“Why is there limited information about the wonders?” I asked. We are almost at the border of Pocahontas and Tiana. “Let’s just say that the seven wonders are just a myth. People talk about it but they have never encountered a person who finished all the seven places, so they aren’t really sure if it’s true or not.” I keep on nodding. “Few records are found about it and also the people who know the seven wonders, sila lang ang nagdeklara ng mga iyon. Basically, the people who know about the wonders are relatives or close friends of the seven people that shared their experiences and marked these places as the seven wonders.” So seven people, seven places, resulting in seven wonders – as what they called it. It was refreshing to talk to people without thinking about the stress, what has to come, and the burden you keep on carrying. I really miss my father, the features of Adam is what made me think of him and not the conversation like this. Because we never had a chance to talk this
It Started When It Ended Chapter XXIV: Regrets
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It Started When It Ended Chapter XXV: Sorry
The fall hurt. Chris cannot move, his feet were sprained while my back was hurt due to the sudden fall. At this point I want to be ashamed of myself and shout at Chris at the same time. If he did not intervene once again, this would never happen. I want to be ashamed of myself because I got carried away by his words. I want to shout at Chris because he stopped me – again – making him hurt himself. The water is getting close to us. Adam immediately put down his bag and went to rescue us. I told him to get Chris first and just let me stay here but Chris was adamant. Adam figured this drama won’t be over not until he secured me first so that Chris would shut up and we would all be safe. He carried me like a bride. He’s unbelievably strong for his age, I weigh around 50 kilograms but he carried me effortlessly. Selene asked if my back hurts. I was tempted to say, “obviously not,” but I said, “yes.” If she’s really thinking, that question is clearly stupid. Of course my back hurts! I
It Started When It Ended Chapter XXVI: Conversations
The words we’re told directly in front of me. Eye-to-eye. It was told with a soft, concerning voice that would instantly make a girl’s heart melt. My heart did not melt. As a matter of fact it just left me dumbfounded, angry, and confused. “You won’t risk your life for a random stranger!” I yelled at him. My voice echoed, making Adam and Selene curious about what is happening between Chris and I, knowing that it is a kind of serious matter, they just let us. I am staring at Chris who is still holding my hands, looking up to me, maintaining eye contact. Hindi ko mabawi ang mga kamay ko sa pagkakahawak niya, halatang sinadya niya ang mahigpit na pagkakahawak dahil ayaw niyang pakawalan ito. “What if I do?” His voice is still calm. Normally, people would risk their lives for someone dear to them. In some cases that have nothing to do with family and romance, it happens only when you think you are a hero and saving someone’s life is your duty. But Chris is not a hero, not a relat
It Started When It Ended Chapter XXVII: Wrong Timing
Adam’s first love was of course – a hiker just like him. They met in a clean and green project by their organization. Elvira was from the Belle chapter of Acto Group while Adam was from the Tiana chapter of the same organization. A joint activity was then held, making it a reason for them to cross paths. “It was the most magical moment of my life, kapag naalala ko ay kinikilig pa din ako.” I smiled. My parents did not have a chance to meet that way. Their marriage is arranged, when their parents announced it they obediently followed. For the first time they met was through a family dinner where both of their families talked about the wedding that is about to happen. Hindi nga sila ang nag-asikaso ng lahat, basta ikinasal na lamang. “My heart was calmed the first time we met, hindi ko pinalagpas ‘yung pagkakataon na kausapin siya pagkatapos namin magtanim ng mga puno ng mahogany.” She was the kindest, softest, and the most beautiful girl he had met in his entire life. Well, that’s w
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We ate the breakfast that Adam cooked and set ourselves to leave the cave. The calvary then happened again. Binabanas na ako, gusto ko ng maligo. Not to mention that I am still on my period. Although it’ We started going out and walked through the narrow passages. The water subsided, it looked exactly just like the way we first saw it. We walked at a slower pace since Adam is helping Chris to walk. Selene is still quiet, she touches every single corner of the cave that we are passing through as if when she did that, she’ll be able to gather all the memories that she lost. The glowworms are still there, and just like the first time, it still amuses me. I can say that I get to enjoy this second wonder more than the first. The first wonder at Chip is where we started to talk about this trip. It was the first time that I got a chance to have a long conversation with Chris who tirelessly keeps on convincing me with this trip. Last night was still a question. He spoke words that I cann
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