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A tired Irene waiting for the bus stop.

Putting her earphones on. Closing her eyes for a meantime, leaning her head at the side wall.

Perfect by Ed Sheeran playing

"Irene!" Someone called her.

"Gregorio!" She waved at the boy.

"Nag hihintay ka ba nang bus?" Tanong ni Gregorio sa kanya.

"Oo, hahaha medyo late na dahil nag overtime nang malala yung trabaho ko." She answered.

Greggy sit down beside her, "Naulanan ka ba?" Tanong ni Irene since umuulan nga.

"Oo, pero okay lang." Greggy answered.

Irene give her handkerchief to him.

"Punasan mo yung basa sayo." Utos niya.

Greggy shyly accepted the handkerchief. Pinunasan na niya ang mga parte nang katawan niya na nabasa.

"Ibabalik ko na lang sayo pag nalabhan ko na." He said putting the handkerchief on his pocket.

"Gusto mo?" Irene offered the other part of earphones to him.

Greggy accepted it, sitting closer to Irene so the earphone won't fall.

I found a love, for me
Oh, darling, just dive right in and follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

"Do you want to dance?" Greggy offered.

Irene smile widely as she accepted his hand.

Dancing slowly with the raindrops and puddle of rain.

"I think I fall in love with you." Greggy whispered.

'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow
Your heart is all I own
And in your eyes, you're holding mine


"Maybe I fall in love with you too?" They sound unsure but their hearts beating so fast.


Getting wet in the rain and love.


Greggy hold her cheeks as he approached her face.


A sweet lips he tasted.
A soft lips she feels.


That nigh went wonderful. Sharing sweet hugs and kisses.

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favourite song
When you said you looked a mess
I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it
Darling, you look perfect tonight


They thought the dance will last forever.

Irene sigh as she open her eyes, "San Juan?" The conductor asked.

"Yes, San Juan." She answered.

"Naka idlip ka ata... Makatakot na ang mundo ngayon. Kahit gising ka. May chance na sinasaktan ka parin." The conductor whisper as Irene went inside the bus.

"Kaya mas gusto kong matulog para kahit pag gising ko wala na masyado yung sakit..." A meaningful sentence that Irene answer.

Sitting at the last bus seat beside the window.

The window got blurred because of the cold weather and the raindrops.

She closes her eyes once again, "I miss you Gregorio... Kung alam ko lang na huli na yun... Hindi na ako umuwi..."


Gregorio Araneta was found dead on terminal that night


The nostalgic feelings, full of love, but also carrying sadness.

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