Blood Hindi ko alam bakit ako kinakabahan ngayong araw. Hindi naman ito ang unang pagkakataon na magkikita kami simula noong mag hiwalay kami. No. I always seen them. Laman sila sa lahat ng balita ma pa tv man o social media. Pilit kung pinanatag ang isip ko. I smile at Happy ng makasalubong ko ito sa hall way. “Oh! Creep! You’re smiling like a crazy person, Dr. Verde. Mukhang di ka gagawa ng mabuti”. Pabiro nitong sabi at sumabay ng lakad sa akin. “Tsk!”. “Kung makangiti ka kala mo di ka umiyak ng ilang linggo ah!”. Panunukso nito. I roll my eyes. Really? Tangina. Pina alaala pa talaga. Bakit nakalimutan ko ba? Iniisip ko pa nga lang ngayon diba? Kahit ang isip ko komokontra. I let out a long and heavy sight.“Tapos mamaya makikita—“I’m okay now. Isang buwan na naman ang dumaan’’. Tumango-tango ito ngunit alam kung di ito naniniwala sa sinabi ko. I let out a loud sigh, again.“Para saan yan? Kanina ka pa naka buntong hininga. Ang lalim ”. “It’s good for the heart, try it eve

Big day “You can open your eyes now, doc”. Gema one of the make-up artist said as I slowly open my eyes and saw her masterpiece in my reflection. “Woah!”. I gasp. I can’t believe I can be this beautiful. Really? Did I complement myself? Silver hair suits me better but I know I can’t keep this longer. I’m loving it, my features soften. “Thank you”. Gema smiles and waves at me while leaving in my room. Pagkatapos kung mag bihis ay agad akong bumaba para puntahan si Chimuel, this morning I woke up and feeling excited about my best-friend’s wedding. This is it! As I knock in his room his make-up artist opens it and welcome me. I saw Chim facing the mirror but his eyes goes wide when he sees me. “When did you dyed your hair? Hindi ito maari!”. He said dramatically. Napailing ako. “Tumigil ka nga”. Saad ko ng nakangiti dito. “This is my wedding day. Ako dapat ang maganda sa araw na ito!”. Natawa ako. “Bakit sino ba sa akala mo?”. Nakataas ang kilay kung tanong dito. “Gosh! Le

So far away “Well…congratulations! Bye!”. Pabiro kung ibinigay ang mikropono kay Happy. Tumawa naman ito kasabay ng karamihan. Naiiling namang nakangiti ang bagong kasal. I smile at them, widely as I can. Holding my tears. Humugot ako ng malalim na buntong hininga. I might cry. I scanned the crowd. They are all smiling, sharing same happiness with the couple. Bumaling ako sa dalawa. “This is it huh? It is finally hitting me…can I still summon you at midnight for a drink without dragging your husband? I’m sucks to be a third wheeler”. I chuckle and pause a minute to inhale. “Aist! Why I am being emotional today? I think because I am the reason why you have to cancel your marriage last year. I’m sorry.”. Kita ko ang pag iling ng sunod-sunod ng dalawa. I smile at them. “As so you know Yuhan, I love you and I am thankful that you came into our life. Imagine the changed… from three chaotic buddies.” I eyed Happy. He is now grinning at me. “Got an additional emotionless, stoic man. Can’t

HomeAfter Israel, I jump from country to country. Another 2 years had passed but still feels like it was just yesterday.Now I am staring at the letter that informing of my transfer from Tangems LA to Philippines as new assistant cardiologist. I got promoted!2 years it is…and my dreams is in my hands right now.Pinunasan ko ang tumulong luha. Hindi ako makapaniwala parang kailan lang.I called Chimuel for the good news.Finally…Finally…I’m going home for good.“Hey beauty!”.Napaintad ako ng may pumasok sa kwarto. My roommate. Haru Sandro Manalo a pediatrician. Isang pinoy din na nakipagsapalaran abroad. We became friends when he transfers from US branch to ours.“Hindi ako makapaniwala, uuwi na ako sa wakas”. Nakangiti kung sabi dito.“That’s good, I won’t have to give you a travel ticket for my wedding”. He said nonchalantly.My eyes grows widen.“YOU WHAT???”. Gulat kung tanong dito.“I’m getting married, beauty”. Nakangiti naman nitong baling sa akin.“No way!”. Saad ko na may

Elijah’s POV (a gleams)“Isn’t it too dangerous there, Rose?”.“Medyo, but gladly Elijah sent men for our team safety. Too much explosive mine hidden underground and one of the residents got into accident earlier”.“Died?”. Tanong ulit ni Lino.We were having our video meeting as well as checking Rose status who is in Israel for our foundation helping children who are affected cause of the war.“Yeah! at madaming nadamay, karamihan kabataan. Mabuti nalang may mga doctor nang nauna dito–Biglang nanlaki ang mga mata nito habang nakatakip ang kamay sa nakangangang bibig. Napailing ako. Yuhan and Namu chuckle.“Wha-what is it?”. Tarantang tanong ni Lino.“Guys! Speaking of doctor–You won’t believe who I saw today”. Rose is so excited. Parang kanina lang nalulungkot ito sa nangyari.“Alam naming yung crush mo noong high school! Arabo yun, iyong transferee”. Tawang saad ni Yuhan.“The hell!”.We laugh with her remarks.“It’s Dr. Verde dumb ass! Siya…siya yung tumulong kanina sa mga nasuga