Flaming August's Embers

Simone and Emily's engagement party happened 2 years ago. They have known each other for a long time since they are a son and daughter of socialites. They have met in several occasions and even studied in the same prestigious school during secondary level. Although their parents are the ones who planned and wanted their marriage to happen, Emily did not go against with it. Same with Simone, he has been a gentleman towards her. Unlike Apollo who is rude, harsh, and as hard as the badlit system of writing to read when you are a foreigner, but learning is always the key. Simone and her just got home today. The wedding will be happening here in this town 1 month to go now. Instead of resting, she formally asks his approval to go out, and there is no reason for him to ignore and beg her to stay. He is grateful that she agrees to do this one more time. He owes her a lot for saving up his ass again and again. No doubt, he cares and loves her to the moon and to saturn. Even sweating, there i

Through the years, not just humans are getting older, even unresolved personal and global problems too. Summer Season in the Philippines used to shine in April to May. Now, it has changed. Probably because of the recently defeated pandemic or the effect of climate change globally. Classes whether for elementary, high school, and colleges will start during September. Before, it was in June. Nevertheless, people should have not cursed Mother Nature for this predicament. All of these misfortunes and haul of miseries are what they caused to themselves. They cannot be tossing out blame for the wrath of their own cruelty. She scolded herself for thinking outside the box. She is supposedly wondering of the escapade she will have for the month of August. Fresh air, green mountains, rice fields, vegetable gardens, and the jaw-dropping view of waterfalls. These are just few of those golden treasures that a countryside could offer and the features that Mary Emily Trañilla has been looking for up

She cleared the lump in her throat before saying a word. She told herself to get angry by his insult, but shyness crept in her whole system. “Uhm, hi? If I am not mistaken, you must be Simone's older brother, Apollo right?,” her presumption and pre-introductory question to catch a conversation with him.He takes a sip on his mug of hot chocolate before glancing back at her. Every little detail like how his goddamn Adam's apple moved make Emily anxious. How come that she has to notice that small yet unnecessary of a detail? Even him licking the bits of liquid below his luscious lips that escapes from his mouth. She shook her head. To distract herself, she swims toward the lounger where she placed her nightgown. Apollo only looked at her. Everything seems so seamless. Like the way she goes upward from the water. She reaches the railing of the pool and gets out from there. Then decided to cover and dry off herself with the nightgown. “I am glad to finally meet you,” that made her flin

After 3 minutes of walking, the long stairway that leads to the garden becomes visible to Emily's vision. Even 10 people walking at the same time can fill its space. What is even more amusing is its arc roof of a green net that is designed to collect possible falling leaves. Meanwhile, each side of the railings are full of vine-like plants with colorful blooming flowers. Then there are a few cross-ways which would reveal the mushroom-like cover and a good for 4-5 person bleacher.Good thing that she is wearing flat sandals, and not the one with a stiletto heel. Worrying about her dress did not cross her mind because no one is behind her. Few guests are ahead of her, most likely families who are posing from every angle for some pictures to keep.As she passed each one of them, a beautiful smile formed in her lips. In the middle of hiking, she felt the sweats from her neck and forehead. Although, the stair is not linear and vertically upward, one's muscle and body could still experience