There are moments that marks our life. Those were the memories that you know, if you looked back.. no matter how much you keep trying, nothing will ever be the same again.
So you rest, you move on, you strive to move forward. But time has also divi...
"Of all the lies I have ever lived, my favorite was you and I"
The whole palace staff and the family gathers together inside the Kalayaan Hall for the last time. The President is thanking each one, and they all prayed for their safety. They shared their last breakfast together. The atmosphere is heavy but Bonget is adamant with his promise that they are coming back.
IRENE's POV: Greggy and I went back to Bahay Pangarap for final checking. It is bittersweet. Knowing that this might be the last time. We have spent years in here together. We fought, we made up. We tried building our little family here. For a while, this has been our paradise.
'Love? Come here. May ibibigay ako sayo.'
“What is that? Baka late na tayo, Greggy. Babalik pa tayo sa palace. Let’s go na!” ‘No, no. Mabilis lang to. I was supposed to give this to you nung nag Batangas tayo. But I forgot. Here.’
It’s a gold round necklace. Outside is the engraving of a cross, a tiny one.
“Hon.. why do you have to splurge? Okay lang naman kahit wala. But thank you. It’s very sweet of you. Suot mo sakin?” ‘Open it.’ “Op… it’s a locket?” ‘Yes, you silly. Open mo na.’ “Ayaw honey. Ikaw na lang? Ang sakit sa kamay. Help me? Pleeeeasee.”
I can see Greggy tearing up a bit. I do wonder if it’s our impending departure from the palace that is causing him to be this emotional.
He gave me back the necklace, his eyes never leaving mine. Inside is the sonogram of when I first found out that I was pregnant. The other side contains the picture of peanut.
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“Ohh.. hon.. they’re..” ‘Our babies. Para wherever you are, you carry them with you. You are never alone from now on, love. Kasama mo palagi mga anak natin.’ “And you. Of course ikaw rin! I love you. Thank you, Greggy.” ‘I’ll help you put it on. Come here.’
I turned my back on him. I am admiring the necklace he gave me when I felt his arms around my waist.
“Hmm? Ang sweet mo. Ano kasalanan mo?” ‘I just want to smell your scent. Mahal na mahal kita Irene.’
I do not know what the future hold for us, for my family… but I am comforted by the thought that I am to face the unknown with Greggy by my side.
PFEM’s POV:
As I am giving one final order, I cannot help but be torn between the feelings of nostalgia for the decades we spent here in the palace, the looming questions above each of our heads whether we can really go back or not, and the decision I am still waiting for Greggy to make.
I told him whatever he choose, I will not hold it against him and I have been truthful when I said that. But as a father who loves his children very much, I am praying fervently for Greggy to choose Irene. May he have the heart to spare my daughter the agony of having to heal from two heartbreaks all at once. I know how much Irene loves Greggy. And it will crush her should he walk the other way.
