Nine Minutes - LEGACY #9 (AWESOMELY COMPLETED)

Boyfriend

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I pouted as I put my bitch red coral lipstick on. I let my fingers untangle my blonde hair, with its every perfect curls tumbling down my shoulders.I fixed my white and gold A-cut dress before taking my nude heels. I gave myself a last glance before going out of my room.

The warm Santorini air greeted me as I heard my nephews' giggles below. My sister, Ianna, was busy playing with them while my brother-in-law holds Tatie, their two-year old baby girl.

Nilingon ako ng kapatid ko bago niya ako binigyan ng malawak na ngiti. Her face was glowing from happiness and I just can't help but be happy for her. Mabilis siyang lumapit sa akin bago kumapit sa aking braso.

"Aalis ka na? Did you eat breakfast already?" she asked. Ngumuso lamang ako bago umiling.

"Nope. Sa apartment na ako kakain. Luke's waiting for me there," I answered. My sister just pouted before glaring at me.

"Palagi ka na lang Luke ng Luke. Nakakapagselos," biro niya. Humalakhak lamang ako bago kinurot ang tagiliran niya.

"Ang kulit mo Ianna," anas ko. She just smiled at me again before kissing my cheeks. Nagpaalam na ako sa kanila bagoako sumakay sa aking kotse.

Yes, I can drive now. I've decided three years ago to create a better version of myself, iyong hindi na katapon tapon. Iyong walang kulang, walang sira.

I've realized that sometimes, it is better to put walls around yourself to protect your heart. The lesser the people inside your heart, the better. Sometimes, isolation is the only key for a painless life.

Ang tanging balita na mayroon ako galing sa Pilipinas ay ang tungkol sa pamilya ko. Tumigil na rin ako sa archery. Huling laban ko na iyong sa Jakarta kung saan natalo rin lang ako. I was too distracted during that time that I can't even shoot straight. Ayaw ko na ring ipagpatuloy ang archery dahil alam kong maari ko pa rin siyang makita, knowing that we are both in the same field.

Ngayon ay nagtatrabaho na ako bilang general manager sa hotel ng mga Falcon dito sa Greece. Si Mama naman ay nagtayo ng isang orphanage na nag aalaga sa mga bata at mga batang ina. Ian kept on becoming one of the best architects here in Greece habang si Rome ay isa na sa mga tinitingalang hotelier dito.

Everything is in their right place now. Everyone is happy. Everything is fine.

My red Mercedes roared in full speed as I drive for work. Living in Santorini really did wonders for me. Back then, I was the perfect girl, always nodding even if I wanted to say no, always smiling even if I am in pain. Dito sa lugar na ito ay natuto ako. Minsan, mas makabubuting ikulong na lang ang sarili at itago ang puso para hindi masaktan. Caging your self doesn't mean you're weak, it just simply means you are smart enough not to put your heart on the line.

The blue waves of the ocean in Santorini kept on coming as I drive recklessly. Noong makarating agad ako sa hotel ay sumalubong sa akin ang valet. Walang sabi kong ibinigay ang aking susi rito bago ako dumiretsyo sa loob kung saan hinihintay na ako ng aking PA na si Mara.