Don't Forget To Remember

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od morning, kiddo," I greeted him, kissing his

beside me, so the three of us were seated to

ken, half-cooked eggs, hotdogs, and ham.

put food on my pla

you'd sleep in," Dad said, glancing at m

ng to go on v

for you? A beach resort or somew

es, Dad," I replied directly, causing him to

n in the Philippines, sweetheart. You'll be

jinn and Ninang Hazel's house

or just one or two

month

t mean we won't see you at home for a wh

for our school to close, and I'll come wi

iddo. I really want to go

ur godfather know. What about you, son? Why don't

know Avey prefers to be on her own,"

it, Kuya,

e,

take care of yoursel

y plane ticket. Of course, Brother gave me a lecture, and Dhelo

I had a black backpack slung over my shoulders, holding my essentials like

trouble. Maybe just their eldest son-you still have a crush on him, right

e fine," I assured him. He pulled me

u. Take ca

my flight was called. "Bye, Kuya! Love you!" I blew him a kiss,

he flight. I became even more thrilled when t

I disembarked and followed the

t I wasn't expecting to see Haze hold

handsome. His face was captivating, with expressive eyes, a

underneath, gray trousers, and black shoes. His hair was styled

?" His full name was Hajinn V. Mont

e replied, and

acation here-I wanted to see him again. "I've been waiting for this moment, and finally, we meet again! I'm so

his thoughts. "You shouldn't have

I asked,

Haze well-he hated seeing women cry. I wasn't sure why, but it was part of what made him a kind person, something I had always admired. "Let'

one hand and took a deep b

sh! I'm sure this vacation will be amazing be

of cars greeted us as we stepped ou

on show company called DeLarkin's. Kuya Derman is also a fashionista. When it comes to outfits, he

or their catwalks. He's good at t

years old, and Brother is 28. We're only four yea

d on driving. I, on the other hand, couldn't stop

but his hands

d sternly, making me chuckle so

member me, Ha

it turns out it's a girl. And no, I don't

-term memory? I thought you'd be

busy at the hospital. How o

replied, a

s older than you," he said, which m

, even though I use

insisted, and I

aid bluntly, which made him stop driving. I almost hit

tforward. Seriously, Averay?"

Avey, p

out that." He r

and after a few minutes, it stopped in f

. I stepped out of his car and stared

letting me go ahead. He followed me inside, and even fro

nd ran toward her. She opened her arms

," she said, kissin

long really well. They're lucky to have each other. Even Ninong

issed you," I said, kis

Avey's suitcase to the guest room. I had it cleaned yesterda

hers, Euzel and Euzen. They looked exactly

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