Today is the twins’ 5th birthday. Most of the guests were amazed by the scenery of the island. I feel proud whenever I hear compliments about the island, especially when they start talking about the villas and suites of the island.“Who’s the architect of this island?” Elena, Cassie’s mom asked.“This island was designed and built by Cabello International Corp,” Ulie answered.Elena face me and started to give me compliments. “I also have an island but not as big as this, it was a gift from my husband. Can I hire your company to renovate my island?”“Of course, I would love to.”Elena handed me her business card. “Here’s my business card. I’m sorry, I know this was supposedly a vacation to you, but I can’t help it. I’m really amazed by your work now that I am seeing the actual product.” “No worries. I will ask my secretary to contact you and set a meeting with you once we are back in Manila.”Aside from Elena, other parents ask me to work with them. Some want me to renovate their res

I can’t sleep. I am bothered by my past. I didn’t expect that I will be sharing my painful past that casually with other people.FlashbackIt was my first day at the university when I first met him. I was looking for the room for my first class when I bump into him. He was tall, he was thin but still in a good physique. You know that he is handsome despite his eyeglasses. “I’m sorry.”He looks at me and smiles. “No worries. Are you lost?”I shake my head. “No. I don’t think I’m lost. I was looking for my classroom.”“Oh!” Then he grabbed my schedule in my hand and began to read it.“We are block mates. I can show you our classroom if you don’t mind.” He kindly offers.“I don’t mind.”That is the start of our friendship. Even though he has eyeglasses, you will never mistake him as a nerd. He was famous not just in our class but in the whole university. Aside from being handsome, he was smart-which explains the eyeglasses, he has a good sense of humor and is popular with girls.He was

“Why are you so early today mom?” “Mommy miss the two of you that’s why I decided to come home early. Why? You don’t like it?” I answered Amelia. The two of them shake their heads. “Of course not, mommy! We are happy that you are here now, and we miss you too. We wish that you will always come home early.” Amelia said in defense. I smiled at them and gave the two of them a kiss. I decided to come home after my lunch with Enrique and Hadley. I feel so drained after that lunch, I don’t have enough energy to go back to the office and work. I call Luna to inform her about the deal with Schulz Tech and my decision not to go back to the office because I am not feeling well. She sounded worried but I assure her that I am okay. It's no big deal. “I’m sorry kids if mommy is always busy with work. The company is growing and I had no one to rely on but myself.” I told them. I knew that there are times when I don’t have enough time to spend with them. Good thing is that Ulie can handle his

I promise myself that I will never fall in love with Ulie again. He broke my heart once, and he can do it again if I let myself fall for him again. I thought that I will never meet him again, but fate has its way. He became the father of my children and now we are living together. He always tried to win my heart but I always rejected him. I can see that he changed a lot compared to when we were in college. He’s more mature and responsible now. But I can’t accept him because I am afraid that I will get hurt again because of him. I am also not sure if he likes me for me or just because of the twins. After hearing that he once tried to end his life, everything changed. It pains me from thinking that I will lose him forever. I don’t think I can handle that. I want him to remember me completely but if remembering me means the possibility of him remembering his trauma and will encourage him to end his life then I don’t want it anymore. We can build a new memory together. I decided to for

“I’m sorry Ulysses, I can’t tell you about that.” My forehead creased. “Why?” “Your parents ask me not to tell you about her because they are afraid that you will remember everything and you will try to kill yourself again.” He said in a calm voice. “Did my parents know about Ellie?” I asked him. I’m a bit confused because when Ellie and I talk to them, they act as if they don’t know my story with Ellie. If Quen is saying now that my parents were the ones who ask him not to say anything to me, then they knew my relationship with Ellie during our college days. Why are they acting as if they are clueless about this thing? “They knew that you had a girl you like in the Philippines. But they don’t that the girl was Ellie. They did not ask for any details about her because their main concern was to keep the girl a secret to you.” I’m a bit satisfied knowing that my parents are not pretending about Ellie. I also understand why they came up with that plan. I messed up big time. “I und