Let the Past End

been a very long time since you two split up.

g "Yes, I d

do lo

tate At that moment, I felt a sharp pain in my chest. I gently rubbed it and held it. This was something he didn't

water.." It w

rvously, I drained it into my mou

I said wrong? He

mbered somethin

y, but also emotionally and psychologically, yo

rranged on the table. And at that point

you know that I love and respect you like a brother. Sadly, I must depart at this time, L

. To be honest, I'd rather not go inside. I was merely

ving myself time to let my feelings dim

nside." Mama yelled fo

n setting foot on the stairway. Surprised, she looked a

o only sit on the stairwell. I want nothing

my mind." But my heart aches every time I see him.

on my chest. It has a healthy, robust heartbeat. I felt my heart racing

's your medicine

in my

for my purse and sna

medicines, were strewn across the floor. Instantaneously, she reached for it. Get yourself a glass of water fro

y room. She put her hand on my shoulder. She raised me slowly. We walked slow

eep

t." Up until that point

e concern in her eyes. I fear I may require me

own up. My current mood determines how quickly or slowly time passes. To be honest, I'd rather stay put for the time being. This d

I also noticed it sitting on top of my study

ssed

w mes

first thing I did was read my texts. The messages are from Mom. A few came

ney nasaan ka? From:Mama Nag aa

text messages to me. So, I just

: Ta

to know where y

text message from the unnamed s

: Un

you? Bed

e table for support. Once I finished talking

ind? You're absolutely right.

kt

er was calling f

s M

e of the champorado I made for

ing downstairs give

hing hurt you?" "Are you

bably just go to be

me meals. Next,

than visit a doctor. Why should she stress out? Yes, those old issues

The little Jhelliet

ard our wailing throughout the entire home. The middle of the night has found us sobbing at Papa's leaving

capable of handling it. As the saying

elongings." "We

round. Place all of the garments in the large bag. I wa

ll me why we have to leave this place?

elonged to your dad. Anytime now, your

ecide to leave me

and the medicine." She first placed it on

ich begs the question, "Why?" "Don't they feel terrible for their fel

g you, "Have you known for a long t

you?" As in, "Why didn't

akes my throat knot. I can't catch my breath. In the end, my

on