Chirping birds, that was the first thing she recognized when she gained consciousness.She tried to open her eyes but failed. Something was keeping them in place, she raised her hand and brushed what felt like a gauze covering her eyes. She felt disoriented, unable to comprehend what was happening to her. She vaguely remember the details of the night she first awoke, but the image of a man with deep pools of obsidian eyes was urprisingly clear.Shifting from her bed, Gen suddenly felt a stinging sensation on her stomach, it feels like someone is pushing a knife inside her. After a few more tries, she gave up and willed herself back to sleep.Something clattering and a female voice woke her from her slumber, she stirred but the female told her not to move. She felt an arm rest on her chest trying to keep her in place. Gen relaxed and allowed the female to steady her. Without warning a needle was suddenly buried on her upper arm. It stings, but the female assured

Augustus Mori had two things planned before his demise. He had everything under control, but just as she came to him during his time of nirvana, she came again in his time of descent. He never considered the possibility of Genelyn Calderon ever waking up, but here she is, staring him in the face. Confused and worried, she kept blinking, she keeps opening her mouth trying to say something, and when Mori thought she would finally speak, she pursed her lips and looked away."I know this is all confusing to you, but try to remember" Mori began.She glanced back at him but only for the briefest of seconds, then turned her head away. Mori can see the utter confusion, the disbelief and disappointment in her eyes. He had told her where she is, why she was there, and how long she was confined. She did not take it lightly, but how could she. How can anyone accept their fate so easily? Mori is a good psychologist but maybe, he is no good as a counse

Carry wanted to keep her pride. She never would have followed Angus if she didn't fear the brewing tension between them. Angus changed a lot since Ram's return. He no longer spent time with her, not like before. They have been married for four years. He always yielded to her whims. Angus treated her fairly, well more than fair actually. He treated her like a queen. She had no regrets. Theirs is what one would call a shot gun wedding. She got pregnant and Angus's family immediately had them tie the knot. She never planned on getting married at an early age, but the sneer and judgment people threw at her when they learnt of her wedding, made the decision for her. She agreed, not because he got her pregnant. No, she agreed because she wanted to spite the people around her. She wore the white dress Angus's mother chose for her. Walked the isle with her chin up. Smiled to her crying mother, and made her vow in front of eighty nine people. All bec

The town they arrived to appeared livelier than their own. There are more stores,more houses, the street is busier and there is a mall, small and less luxurious looking than the ones you will find in a city, but at least it's a mall. When the car stopped, Gen once again took Carry by the elbow, she led her inside the mall and passed through a series of hallways lined with expensive looking shops.They stopped in front of a luxurious brand. The name Carry only got to see on worn out magazines owned by her mom. They stepped inside, and they were immediately greeted by a woman in what looked like a store uniform. She gave her greetings to Gen and Lovely but did not acknowledge her. Carry did not take it to heart, but when she saw how the store clerks treated Lovely, she suddenly felt angry. Who is Lovely anyway, Carry was prettier, she sure lived a better life than her."Look around, see if you find anything you like" Gen's suggestion suddenly lifted her spirit. Fine, Lov

Ram drove speedily, it has been nine years since he saw the noodle shop, three towns away. It will be a five hour drive and they would probably arrive an hour before it closes. But if the old man who runs the place is still alive, then he and his friends could spend the night inside his shop. The old man has always been fond of them."How come none of you visited the place after i left?" Ram asked, whilekeeping an eye on the road. The silence that ensured after his question all but gave the answer. It reminded them of Gen, of him and everything that was lost.He didn't ask again, instead, he raised the volume of his car stereo. That gota reaction, Patrick who was sitting beside him in the front seat started tosing with Eminem. Lovely and Angus soon joined the song Cleaning out my closet.They sang to every tune he played, but not one of them spoke of the things that should be talked about. They never trul