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A Letter To Future Me 

by p. torres

Dear future me how are you?

I hope you’re fine

Thank you for being strong

For both of us

Never doubt yourself  

When you make mistakes

You learn from it, ok?

Dear future me

You know that you got it

We got this

You are to be an educator

You will soar high for both of us

We will rise above all

I may not know where you are right now

Or what you are doing

But all I know is that

I am you and you are me

Someday the both of us

Are going to meet

And we shall see

That I did my best for you

And you will do your best for me

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Women

Marcella Mendoza

1.    The one who will save the day like wonder woman. Who

could do the things like men do, and would always lend a hand.

The one who would be there through ups and downs. Will be

a hero in the end.

  2.    They can stand alone without a help of men. Their faces that shout roars

without opening their mouth. The one I dreamed to be the next president of the universe, world and my country. Soon they would shine like a star and rise just

like the sun.

  3.    Even if they fall seven times, they would eat nine to stand up.

 -canva

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Women

Marcella Mendoza 

  They have no rights but an object for men

Always at home to take care of a child

Expected to be there for them at ten

They have no other choice but to be tied

 They want to escape but are imprison

Shouted “Help” but no voice came out

Felt dirty like a pig for that reason

My dear stars I am starting to doubt

 Tick tock from the clock reminds me again

When can I have my freedom to choose love?

Wish I could run away from all the pain

Or wish I could fly like dove from above

 Soon men will treat me like Aphrodite

Where in equally treat us politely

 -canva

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Until We Make It

by Kate Nicole Laxa

The cold breeze of the wind makes Sebastian calm, with a heavy heart and lot of clouds in his mind he manage to keep his self focus. While the bus gently manage to get it's destination where the right place to escape the chaotic happenings in his life and also where he finally don’t have to think about anything, the well known City of Pines, Baguio City.

 When the bus stops, he felt the loneliness that travelling without anyone with him is a little bit scary. As he get off the bus, he felt the coldness of the place and also see the beauty of the place even though it’s still dark. He saw some people already jogging everywhere and ask them for a perfect place to stay temporarily, because he didn’t plan to stay there for a long period of time even though that place makes him much calmer and peaceful.

 During the time he’s searching for a place to stay there, he saw families that bond together while having fun and he started reminiscing his family. If someday, they can also do that too or is there a time they can be there as a whole family without thinking of the money that they will spend.

 He didn’t realize that he was already outside of the place that will be his home for a short period of time and though there are many thoughts in his mind he manage to go to his room then let his self rest from his thoughts. He sigh and said that “I have a lot of memories to do alone so I must rest first to gain strength for this trip”.

 Looking at the view with a cup of hot coffee in the cold breeze Sebastian whispers “I deserve this kind of feeling and I should go outside to look around.” He searches for the right place to relax and also enjoy, he decided to go to Burnham Park, he enjoy walking and looking around and he decided to find some place where he can eat.

 After that he continue to enjoy the scenery without social media but he never forget to update his girlfriend with photos of the sceneries or a message and that night he decided to go to the night market, he saw many people looking for affordable yet good stuffs. On that night he didn’t think of anything he just give what his self wants. He look around and when he was satisfied from all the stuffs he bought he decided to go to back in his place.

Sebastian gives his self a reward for all the sacrifices and tiredness he felt when he was working but he didn’t forget his family and bought something for them and also for his girlfriend. That night he decided to go home and he said to his self “I am lucky to feel these kind of feeling but I shouldn’t stay here for so long, I promise I will be back here whenever I feel the tiredness on all the things in my life. When he checked out and ready to ride the bus he smiled and ready to face the new challenges in his life. “Ashley is right” he thought, “I should give love and time for myself because that’s what I need. I should thank her for making me realized this.” Looking at the window with a big smile and a happy heart suddenly he fell asleep because of the tiredness his body felt.

Overloaded works in his desk, scolded by his supervisor everyday, trying so hard for his family just to make them proud for being the bread winner but that day was different. He can feel the tiredness even though the day just started. Knowing that his responsibility in work didn’t end in office but also in their house. He should be a mom/dad to his siblings. He didn’t want to feel the tiredness because he know he can’t be tired for his love one’s but somehow there's a point in life that you can no longer hold back all the feelings.

 Afternoon came and his siblings message him because they don’t have a food, his siblings didn’t eat lunch even though it’s already late, that made him angry and frustrated knowing that he always give money to his father for their everyday expenses.

 It’s time to go home and he texted his girlfriend if they could meet and she said yes. As he's in his way home he bought some food for his siblings and girlfriend. Ashley will eat together with his family. While eating his girlfriend asked if they can go outside to talk. At first the conversation was smooth and calm but when Seb says what his problem is to his girlfriend they start to fight because Ashley said “it’s always like this Seb, aren't you tired of this? You need to do something and did I tell you? You should leave at least something for yourself. It’s okay if you don’t give anything to me as long as I know you’re okay”. Ashley said that she will go home but her last words stuck in the mind of Sebastian, “Seb, you should know how to love yourself first and to give time for yourself. Don't give everything to us so that you don’t feel the emptiness and the tiredness. I think you should go somewhere that you know will make you at peace I don’t want you to leave you this way, I just want you to escape and think so when you’re back here we'll both know that you can do anything and be happy. I will wait for you.”  

 Suddenly a loud voice interrupt Sebastian's sleep, it's the assistant of the bus driver saying that they’re already at the bus stop of DAU City of Mabalacat. He suddenly realize he dreamt of what happen before going to Baguio. He can now see busy people walking around with the heat of sun kissing their skin. He contact Ashley, he want to tell the good news and thank you her for the advice that she gave, he ride a jeepney so that he can go home and meet Ashley.

 Ashley was busy doing her school works early in the morning so that she can manage her time properly and the she received a message from her boyfriend that wanted to meet her. At first she wanted to hesitate because of the problems that she’s also facing but she managed to say yes because she knew that Sebastian is the only one who can make her calm in this situation. After she finish her school works and household chores, Ashley finally took a bath and get ready to meet her boyfriend.  

Sebastian already got home and his family asked if where did he go and spent 2 nights, he just said that he just unwind and give souvenir to his siblings and when he look for his clothes to wear he saw letters that are surely from his siblings saying, “ I’m sorry”, “Let’s fix this bro, notice us please”, “Stop the silent treatment to us, we will clean the house and do the household chores”, “We are not used to your silent treatment to us” suddenly the tears are already beginning to flow from his eyes. He is a man and he’s sure of it but when it comes to his siblings he will do everything just to make their life more comfortable than what he have.

He felt tight hugs from his back coming from his siblings and asking for his forgiveness. He realize he should be proud of his self, because trying to be a mom and dad to his siblings is a big achievement already. The responsibilities are all worth it as long as he could see that they’re okay and having comfortable lives. Also, he realize that his sisters knew the mistakes that they did. After an hour Ashley arrived to their house, one look and he could tell that his girlfriend isn’t okay. He just simply grab her waist and give her a tight hug because she deserve it feel the comfort, the love and peace with each other like they said “siya ang pahinga ko sa nakakapagod na mundo” .

Silence enveloped the two of them waiting for each other who will speak first and finally Sebastian broke the silence. “How are you?... By the way I did well, the advice you gave... I did it” Sebastian gave Ashley a look and smile to her telling her through his eyes that he did it. Suddenly Ashley cried and hug Sebastian to feel that there is someone next to her and will never let her be alone. Someone that will always be proud of her. Sebastian already knew what is going on, that there might be a problem. He let Ashley release all the pain and wait until she’ll be able tell the problem she’s facing and that’s what Ashley actually like about Sebastian. He knows where and when to ask something. A deep breath came out from Ashley and she started to tell her problem to Sebastian.  

“It was before we met I think two days ago before that day you go to Baguio, I can feel the insecurities and the pressure knowing that I have a little sister to support that I should study hard and can’t make my parents disappoint. They always say that I should be successful so that I can give a good life for my sister and also for them. We both know love that I’m doing my best for them, for us and also for me. Knowing that I should pass this semester and the board exam. I should pass that exam with one take because I can feel the pressure even though mom and dad don't mention it but I can feel it” Ash said.

Sebastian just hug and tell her all the positive words that she needs then let her say what she wants. Finally, Ashley feels good and ask Sebastian about the trip. He just tell her all the scenery he saw and the feeling that he felt when he was there.

 Suddenly Seb said that actually I have to tell you something and Ashley patiently wait. Sebastian's response is “I will apply to other companies that give high salary because I can’t stay on that work knowing that my family and my expenses are growing bigger. I also want to start a small business after I got into another company, will you help me love?” while looking at Ashley and waiting for her response. Ashley excitedly clap her hands and nodded many times saying “Of course love I will support you always and I like the idea of you looking for another job but remember to save money before you quit and find another job” Sebastian said “Yes love. I already saved enough and finally I already said it to you so I’m now more sure to file a resignation. Actually the other company already contacted me love” Ashley is so shocked that she just hug him and say “I’m so proud of you love, as always” and they laugh together.

 After  two months Sebastian is already part of a new company, started his small business with his siblings and his always supportive girlfriend even though Ashley is also busy on her last requirements and waiting for her graduation. They actually help each other while they pack the things they need and after that Seb will review her or even his siblings help her to surpass the challenge.

After few weeks Ashley is marching and ready to receive what she work hard within four years in college but ofcourse it doesn’t end there. She will take her board exam but she know that she can make everyone especially her family proud of her. Other than that the business of Sebastian began to be popular but he stay humble and think of it as a baby step to his goal to be a billionaire not only for his self but also the people around him. Seb joined Ash with her family in celebrating her graduation.

Months later Ashley took her board exam with the help of her family and boyfriend that encouraged her that she can do it. After that she called her boyfriend because she was scared for the things that will happen especially that she is in manila because of the exam. Until the last day the routine for the both of them is to keep each other in touch even though they’re busy. Ashley will wait until the result because she wanted to surprise.

Finally, the day of the results came and also the time she'll have to go home to her family and Sebastian is waiting for her. With a sad eye she faced all the people in their eyes and said “I’M SORRY” everyone frowned not until she shouted. “I PASSED THE EXAM” and Sebastian hug her and all the people around her congratulate her. But in all the things she saw the cake that they buy for her and it says, “We’re always proud of you Congratulations!” and her parents hug her and whisper how much they’re proud of her and they all brought their eyes to tears. Sebastian asked Ashley to go outside like they always do they suddenly said that “finally” and simply laugh with each other.

Finally, our dreams are slowly being fulfilled I hope we can make all our dreams together Sebastian said to Ashley and they both smile and nodded. With the hands that holds tightly together, and they both already have the peace that they will treasure. Everything will be easy as long as they have each other to support until the end.

Credits to pinterest for the picture.

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A Letter To My Past

To my past, I thank you for being there

If  I were to call you, come with a smile

Do not disappear to me like thin air

But first, let me take a breath for a while

 You made me feel exhilarating joy

But, you have also made me feel sadness

I lie in bed and dream of corduroy

I also lie there and dream of  blackness

 To my past, you are full of my mistakes

I have done so much that I just regret

Surely, I know in my heart it just aches

Whatever I did I just can’t forget

 And yet, all I do is just reminisce

To my past, thank you for your existence.

 - p. torres

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THE FIRST GIFT

one-act play

By

Satsuki Ishida

CHARACTERS

The Girl

Travelers

Old Lady

TIME

A Hundred Years Ago

PLACE

Old Village

The kindness of the girl spread throughout the village. They are calling her fool because of being kind and spreading love to the other people.

One day, someone knocking again on her door. She opens it and an old lady is standing.outside the door.

Old lady

I don't have a shelter. Can I have your house?

The Girl

(Smiles) Yes. Of course, you can!

The girl let the old lady come in.

Old lady

Oh, and I bought a gift for you.

The Girl

What is it?

Old lady

I made this yesterday just for you. (She give the poison she made to kill the girl)

The girl

Thank you!

 (She grabs the poison with the joy in her eye and she started to drink it.)

Old lady

How is it?

The girl

I-it's delicious...

She sits on the floor and become weak. Weak enough to drop the bottle. She holds her chest because of the pain she’s feeling but she’s still smiling

Old lady

(Widen her eyes) Why are you still smiling? I gave you a poison but you are still smiling! Are you insane?

The girl

Because this is the first gift I ever had. (Wipes her tears.) Thank you... Thank you so much...

Old lady

(Stares at the girl with the shocking face)

The girl

I’m happy... Thank you... I’m very happy... (Lay down and cries until she dies)

The girl died and the old lady owned the house.

The girl died with a joy in her heart because of the gift.

Everyone is calling her a fool for loving other people so much. For giving everything she has to help and make other people happy without anything in return. But she is really a fool? Or the people are just too cruel to take her for granted? What about you? Do you think she is a fool?

ps. photo from pinterest.com

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THE FUED

A One-Act Play

by

Arielle I. Paras

CHARACTERS

Clive Dela Cruz- 25 years old grandson of a politician

Shane Delos Santos -23 years old granddaughter of a politician

TIME

The time is the present.

PLACE

A village in Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Page Break

SCENE 5

Afternoon, covered court, Political Debate, SHANE standing near the barricades, watching the debate.

Someone stands beside Shane. CLIVE leaning against the   barricade and watches the debate.

SHANE

(Looks at sideways)

Glad you’re here.  

(Looks at the stage again)

CLIVE

(Looks at SHANE)

I wouldn’t miss it. (sighs then look in front) Who do you think would win? Are we even allowed to see each other after all of this?

SHANE

Who knows? Things are so complicated you know? Aren’t you even afraid? Someone might see us being close like this.

CLIVE

Then let them. I couldn’t care less. This feud sucks. I swear, after this election, no matter who win or lose I will face your family. (Looks at SHANE)

SHANE

(Looks at CLIVE with shock face)

Have you lost your mind? You’re not afraid?

CLIVE

Why would I? It’s not wrong to love. And maybe this is the answer to stop the war. And finally, a Dela Cruz and Delos Santos would exchange vows.  

(Looking at SHANE with a smile on his face)

SHANE

(Sigh)

I hope you are right.

(A loud noise suddenly heard and the next thing they know It’s raining bullet)

CLIVE

(Covers SHANE)

Where did all of this gunshot come from?

SHANE

Our grandfathers? where are they?

CLIVE

Calm down, they both have bodyguards. (CLIVE get shot) Shit!

SHANE

You got shot! Oh my God

CLIVE

Just cover your ears and close your eyes!

(Get shot again by bullets but still tries to endure the pain)

(After a few minutes of exchanging gunshot. It becomes silent and only cries of the ladies are heard)

SHANE

Is it done?

CLIVE

Yeah (struggling to speak due to the blood coming out of his mouth) But don’t open your eyes! Your bodyguards are coming here. Wait for them.

SHANE

Why? Where are you going?

CLIVE

I need to see my grandfather. Promise me you’ll stay here and wait for them okay? And promise me no matter what happen, you will never do anything wrong to yourself and take care of yourself.

SHANE

Promise.

(After that SHANE’s bodyguards get her and delivers her safely at home while CLIVE was rushed to the hospital and they announce he’s dead on arrival. Which SHANE hear that but she can’t come to CLIVE’s funeral due to the feud of both families.)

BLACKOUT

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my writing journey

At Age 7…

I first got enticed by creative writing. It was during class, when we were assigned by our teacher to read the stories in our English book. For some reason, the more I read the stories, the more I felt captivated and felt like writing was fun. I enjoyed reading the buildup of the story and especially the conflicts, but the moral lessons are what enticed me. Something inside me begged me to start writing after reading these stories in my school books, urging me to pursue my career in being a children’s book author. The stories probably captured my interest because of how simple and cute in a way it is. So, when I got home, I went on my computer and started typing away. I would make drawings to accompany my stories like how they did in storybooks, and spend hours making stories. Of course, there were so many grammatical errors but I enjoyed making them. The stories I made back then were very similar to the ones in my storybooks. They’re usually short, just a few pages long, and ends with a moral lesson.

At Age 10...

When I was seven, I was enticed by storybooks with moral lessons, however when I was 10, I was enticed by anime and manga. I had crushes on so many fictional characters at this age, and to indulge in my fantasies I’d draw drawings and write fanfictions of me and my favorite characters. It was during this time that I drew the most because there were so many stories, I’d come up with for me and my favorite characters. Because I was given a laptop during this time, I was very active in writing. On my spare time, I’d drift off to the fantasy world and create stories where my favorite characters would save me from the antagonist and we would begin our journey to romance. It was very cringey now that I look back to it, but I genuinely had fun selfinserting myself in the universe where my favorite characters live. Unfortunately, after this would be the start of my downfall towards creative writing.

At Age 13…

I was finally in junior high school. I thought high school would be fun, but those comedy movies and shows about high school tricked me. High school ate my creativity away with how busy it was. Everyday there would be a requirement, and it was nothing like elementary school. I had no more time to write even though I really wanted to. I just focused on drawing instead because that’s the best skill I have, writing is just second. Although my art improved a lot, my writing skills degraded. As time went on, I started forgetting words and my grammar worsened. You see, my mother tongue is English, and creative writing encouraged me to continue speaking the language despite living in the Philippines. But with how I couldn’t write anymore due to schoolwork, I started speaking Tagalog more instead of English, and I felt like my grammar at both Tagalog and English were bad as a result. 

At Age 15…

It was the worst memory of my life. I moved to another school. It was 9th grade, and everybody was friends with each other. I didn’t know how to approach anyone because nobody tried approaching me. Everybody had their own circle of friends already, so I kept to myself until one day somebody would approach me. But that’s when the bullying started. My skills, all of them, my writing and drawing, they would ridicule them. Passive aggressively, they’d ask if they could read my writing, or look at my art, then after a minute they would scoff and hand it over me without saying anything. They’d just roll their eyes, judging me. At first, I was only offended and didn’t mind, but they started being more direct and kept joking that I should quit writing and art. Nobody was there to defend me or encourage me, the teachers didn’t care either. They would gang up on me and make fun of me, and gradually my mental health deteriorated. I would selfharm, and eventually escalated to attempting suicide. My family found out of course, and talked to my bullies’ families. But I had to attend a psychiatrist every week, and it just made me question why everything went wrong and if I deserved it. I didn’t draw nor write for a while after that. I moved to another school immediately after finishing 9 th grade, I didn’t bother saying goodbye to my classmates.

At Age 17…

I moved to Holy Angel University at sixteen on 10th grade. When I was seventeen, I was in 11th grade in the HUMSS strand. There was a Literature subject, and because of my trauma from 9th grade, I gave the subject little to no effort. However, my Literature teacher one day talked to me out of nowhere while the class was reading the lesson on the book. He told me I make good stories even when the grammar is subpar, which caught me by surprise because I didn’t give the activities any effort. Every time I passed a writing activity, he would make a comment on it and critique it, make jokes about it, but always end it with “You’d make for a great writer though!”. I don’t know if he said this because he felt obliged to as a teacher, but it made me really happy because its been years since somebody genuinely complimented my writing. Afterwards, I’d incorporate my interests into my writing for his activities. I would include eldritch monsters and fictional characters, I would make references to several authors like H.P. Lovecraft, and my teacher would always get the references and joke around it with me. Naturally, he became my favorite teacher and felt more like a father figure to me. I started enjoying writing more after that, although not as much as when I was younger, but at least I didn’t feel bad whenever I wrote like how I did back then before meeting my teacher.

At Age 18…

I was recruited to be an artist for a famous webtoon writer, Merryweathery! I happily obliged, and now it became a job of mine. I wrote comics for his stories, and he would ask me for story ideas and I’d pitch my ideas to him. It was a very fun job and it paid a lot too. When I think about how my classmates from 9th grade bullied me because of my drawing style, I feel better about myself because I can show them that they’re wrong now. Just because I draw anime doesn’t mean I failed as an artist, if ever it pays me a lot now. I’m thoroughly enjoy what I’m doing and I’ve been improving my art ever since. My bullies found out about my success and feel envious about it, according to my sole friend from that school. No matter how much hardships I faced, I’m here now at a young age. I can support myself and my family, and I couldn’t ask for more. I’m happy with my life right now.

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us.

by P. Federis

[photo from pinterest]

Every uncertainty

Uncertainty we have

Should be washed away like a sandcastle

Sandcastles in the sand

For no matter whatever

Whatever we might end up being

We can only end up being stars

Stars, only mere stars

Maybe stars who’ll accompany each other

Other options aren’t welcomed

I’ll only accept this future

Future brighter than your eyes.

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us.

by P. Federis

[photo from pinterest]

Things we’ve been through

Fights and moments of happiness

It’s when my feelings grew

But now all I feel is bitterness.

Not for a love that grew cold

Not even because of unrequited love

It’s because I was never told

That I was allowed to be free as a dove

I felt cooped up in a shell

Every moment before now

But I couldn’t even tell

When, where or how.

When did it all start to become a memory that I hate,

When back then everyday was as special as February 28th.

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MY WRITING JOURNEY

       By: Jaiel Manalo

 When I was a child, I really love writing because it helps me to express my feelings and thoughts. Whenever I feel sad or happy, I always grab my diary and start writing. I always write in my diary because I wanted to remember all the memories that I had on that day. I also love writing stories specifically love stories even though I was just in Elementary.

        I even published some of my stories in Wattpad. When I reached my junior high school year, I lost the interest in writing. I was busy with my training in taekwondo since I was a varsity. But later on, I missed writing and I started pursuing my career in writing. Once I reached our house, I will rest a little bit and starts writing my stories. Writing stories makes me calm and relax after a long and tiring day.

        As I grew older, I learned a lot especially the importance of writing. I learned that writing helps a person to expand and gain new knowledge. Writing helps a person to express their thoughts. A person has the right to write anything that they desire, but there is also a limitation. An individual should never write anything that can degrade someone else's dignity or reputation. Once I write stories or some other things, I will always consider the people around me. Before I write anything, I will make sure that I won't hurt anyone with what I write. I also love educating myself while I write, because I wanted my stories to have the proper grammar and punctuations so that the readers will never misunderstood the story that I want to deliver. Writing is not an easy task, because it requires a lot of effort and understanding. But it actually challenges me and I love challenging myself with new tasks. Although I still make mistakes when it comes in writing, I do not stop there. Because I know that it will help me to do better next time. At least I have learned my mistakes and I learned my lesson so that next time that I will write, I will be able to avoid making those mistakes again.

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UNPAINTED PATH Chaneco, Lovely S.

Omonia Square, Athens Greece

Cupid.. the woman said in her mind

She is watching the people from above the building, people getting shot with the silver arrow of Cupid, god of love, affection and attraction. Wearing her white puffed sleeves top and black leather jeans with those white sneakers, she ran across the building where Cupid was shooting his silver arrow.

Cupid suddenly stopped shooting when he felt someone was behind his back. The woman distanced herself to him. He pointed his arrow at the chest of the woman. He deeply looked at the woman.

“Who are you?” he asked. The woman smirked, grabbed the silver arrow with her hand and cut it off.

“Stop meddling and damaging people’s lives with the power of your silver arrow.” the woman said.

Cupid took one arrow and put it on his bow, again, he pointed it to the woman.

Cupid smirked and said “I don’t like repeating myself, who. are. you?”

“You don’t need to know. You’re maybe a god but you don’t have the right damage and dictate people’s lives just because you’re miserable and you’re agonizing.” the woman explained.

His jaw tightened. Without hesitation he pulled out the string. He shot her with his ‘love’ silver arrow, the woman didn't have any reaction and just pulled out the silver arrow then she threw it.

“I want happiness and peace for the people, not to be your enemy.” she said.

“I will not obey your order. You’re the one who said that I am a god, I can do whatever I want.” he answered.

“But they are not your possession. You’re only the god of love, but not their way of living. Because of the ‘love’ you’ve given to the people has a negative effect on their lives.”

Cupid didn’t answer and just shot a man and a woman and seems to be thirsty for love. The woman just looked at him emotionless and left.

On the back of Cupid’s mind, he’s wondering who she is and who sent her. She’s stunningly gorgeous, but her heart is cold as ice.

The woman was thinking deeply in her klismos chair when she felt the wind blowing hard. She knows that he is the one behind her. Cupid…

She stood up fast and avoided the attacked from Cupid

“Sofia Katerina” Cupid said while smirking.

Katerina also smirked and quickly avoided again the attack of Cupid. She’s not fighting back because she does not want to hurt him.

While Cupid is attacking he said “Whoever sent you, your mission here will not be easy.”

“That’s why I’m the one who sent here because you’re not easy to handle.” she answered while continuously avoiding and blocking Cupid’s strike.

On his last punch, Katerina caught his fist, turned him around and knocked him down. He quickly stood up and distanced himself to her.

“There’s no thing that I will not know.” he said.

“Good to know. I’m sure it’s not easy to be miserable without knowing the reason.” Katerina answered.

“I-I’m not expecting this to h-happen, I-I’m sorry Agape mou.” the man doesn’t stop crying while holding the woman’s cold hand. The pain is unbearable, mourning the lifeless, cold body of the woman.

“Se parakalo min me afiseis, Katerina.” (Please don’t leave me)

Katerina woke up crying when she dreamed of that again. It seems that living in the hideous event of her life. She stood up on her bed and went to the bathroom to take a shower.

\\

“I didn’t know that you had a long time taking a bath.” Cupid said. Katerina just rolled her eyes and ignored him sitting on her klismos chair.

“What are you doing here?” she asked while combing her hair.

“You’re not gonna ask how did I come up here?” he curiously asked

“You enter human’s life, I will not wonder if you can enter my house.” Katerina answered annoyed.

Cupid suddenly got a headache, it’s like memories are going into his mind.

“Taste it! C’mon!” the woman said while laughing and handing closer the wooden spoon with their favorite Paella on it. The man is avoiding it, but the woman keeps on insisting to hand the food to him. He tasted the Paella and chewed it slowly but then he ran into the sink.

“I’m okay!” he said, showing his thumbs up.

“Sowieeee” the woman said with a peace sign on her hand.

“Please, don’t ever cook again.” the man said jokingly.

The woman just rolled her eyes and turned off the stove.

“Ughhh” he groans. Katerina just looked at him because she knows what is happening. Memories of him are coming back.

Please, remember me.. Katerina said in her mind

“Are you okay?” she asked. She’s worried. Instead, Cupid didn’t answer and left.

Flashback

Granada, Spain

Cupid is wandering outside the coffee shop when suddenly someone hits his head. He nearly cussed but prevented it because it was his wife who hit him.

The woman sat beside him and he just frowned.

“You’re being grumpy!” the woman grumbled. Cupid just rolled his eyes, the woman was about to hit him again, but he caught her wrist and kissed her on her cheeks.

The woman just smiled at him.

“Tss. Let’s go.” Cupid said. They laughed at each other and held each other’s hand walking on Calle Corbetizo to their home.

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“Cupid Phoenix!!!!” the woman shouted. Cupid ran as fast as he could in their room. He saw the woman lazily lying on their bed and asking him to help her to get up.

“I’m washing our clothes!” he annoyingly said and showed his hands full of soap and bubbles.

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“I-I’m not expecting this to h-happen, I-I’m sorry Agape mou.” the man doesn’t stop crying while holding the woman’s cold hand. The pain is unbearable, mourning the lifeless cold body of the woman.

“Se parakalo min me afiseis, Katerina.” (Please don’t leave me)

....

“Sofia Katerina” said Cupid, while holding the vintage paper with the letter written by Katerina.

He’s getting weaker. He remembers it all now.

…Don’t blame yourself, Agape mou. It’s not your fault that everything turned out like this. We didn’t know that I’m not used to your silver arrow. Don’t cry, my Cupid. I love you.

Your Love,

Katerina

Sobbing and asking forgiveness is the only thing you can hear from the four-sided room. When he got back to himself, he quickly went to Katerina’s house. She’s not there.

He is silently crying while going to Katerina’s room. He misses her so much..

She’s still not there.

He sat down on Katerina’s bed, he realized that her mission was done. She made him remember her and all the good things he did. To stop meddling and damaging people’s love life and why he is miserable and why he agonizes over something that he doesn’t know.

Katerina died because he shot her with his silver arrow. She was poisoned by the ‘Love’ on that silver arrow. Love is poisonous. TIPOTA DIARKEI GIA PANTA.

Se agapo toso poly, Sofia Katerina.

-Cupid Phoenix