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As lovers, we didn’t focus the things like sex and pleasure but we always look for the future. I am Yshmael Concepcion, son of Matilda Concepcion. We lived in a poor life when our father left us behind because of his ambitions. I have a little brother, and mother always takes care of us even she has worked every daytime. If you think that I am a hopeless romantic guy when I met Abigail, it is a no. During my high school days, I have two serious girlfriend but because I am not their ideal man that can support their wants instead of need they broke up with me. They didn’t cheat before me, they told me that they wanted to break up with me. I don’t held any grudge against them or asking why about their personal reasons instead I hugged them for the last time and smiled telling them that I wish their happiness. Until the time I enter college where many girls find me attractive because of my attitude and they also told that I am a gentle person. At this point, I don’t want to have any acquaintances or thinking to court someone because I know this part of life was just a start of being an adult. I tried everything that I can to improve myself. I joined groups and organization to learn how to have connections and I am very proud to myself that I used to it very well and I also learn how to deal in every circumstances.
In college, I didn’t have any thoughts that I can met a special girl. At the first look, she has a cold eyes, an aloof behavior and she looked like she doesn’t need any help from a man. Her two weird friends made a way for us but she still have the aura of being aloof. She was also my classmate and I am thankful that she was. In a semester with her as my partner, I can see not only the beauty she has but also the beauty inside of her. In the outward, she was like a lioness that no man will dare to touch her but inside her was a caring, loving and simple girl. And now, the girl that I thought that can’t love me back was the one who I am with now. With our hands together, we plan for our future not as a couple only but also the family we ought to build.
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“Hey, Yshmael” Eunice called him
He ran towards them, “I’m sorry, I’m a little bit spacing out” he answered then gave a smile to Abigail
While they are walking towards a mall, Crissa was looking to Yshmael.
He noticed it, “Is there any problem Crissa?” he asked
She shook her head and fix her eyeglasses, “Thank you that you allowed Abigail to be with us this day” she said “Even though you have plans this afternoon” she added
“Don’t mind that thing Cris, I know since the day we became couple she was having hard time to choose between you and me” he explained “And to ease that, I have the second thought that like the old times I will be with you” he smiled
Crissa didn’t know how to answer him because she didn’t notice about it. She just looked at Abigail while walking;
Eunice suddenly stopped and looked back, “Where you wanted to go guys?” she asked like she didn’t observe something
“Anywhere would be fine, Eunice” Crissa answered
Eunice felt something different from Crissa’s answer, “Is there anything wrong, Crissy?” she asked looked worried
Crissa felt that Eunice thinking like in a old days that Yshmael and Abigail just friends, “Nothing Eunice, maybe I’m just a little bit tired” she answered trying to give her a smile
Even she wasn’t sure if Crissa was telling the truth or she was trying to hide something, she simply nodded “Okay, you wanted to go home or we will go to shop then go home?” she asked
Crissa waved her hands, “No, Eunice” she answered “I’m good, just enjoy the day” she added
Abigail just looked at them trying to understand the things she saw, “Maybe she was hungry Eunice” she said then she anchored her arms to Crissa’s, “Right, Crissy?” she smiled and looked at her
Crissa just smiled and looked again to Eunice, “Maybe, we can eat something sweet before we go to shop” she suggested
They went to a nearby coffee shop to eat some cakes also. Crissa noticed that Eunice was just pretending that she didn’t know anything based on the tone of her voice and to her words. Eunice was trying to pretend that Abigail was still the Abigail she knew before they met Yshmael. After they eat, they went to a theme park where they always visit to unwind;
Eunice looked around while sitting in the bench, “I miss this moment” she closed her eyes and feel the cold breeze
Crissa felt sad about it and sat down beside her, “It’s fine Eunice” she lean to her shoulder “I know that you are jealous” she added
Abigail can’t express her feelings that moment, she felt something that made her cry. Yshmael noticed that so he told them that he will buy something for them but Eunice stopped him;
“Thank you for being a good man to us” Eunice started to cry “Thank you that you didn’t forbid Abigail to be with us, and I’m sorry if I always be the reason for your plans” her tears started to flow to her cheeks
Yshmael didn’t know how to respond to her, he just shook his head and tapped her “Eunice, its fine” he answered “We are still your friends, so please don’t over think everything that surrounds you” he smiled
Eunice stood up, “Thank you Ysh” she offered her hand
He just tapped it and smiled, “Please Eunice, stopped being a drama queen” he laughed “Grow up!” then he turn his back to buy some foods.

The girls just have a little chat while waiting for Yshmael who buy foods. When Yshmael came back, he noticed that their eyes became red. He smiled at them;
“What happen here?” he wanted to laugh when he saw that the three looks have their time to cry on each others shoulder. He just came near to them and present the food he bought for them “Let’s eat drama queens” he smirked and sat down next to Eunice.
In the present situation, they need to accept that things where happen continuously. Everything can change just in a snap of finger, and the most important thing is to capture the happy memories to keep on. The smiles and the tears with the one you love or close to you that can treasure it forever.
After a week, they started a new life as the professionals. Everyone of them was very busy to their job and they have no time to talk about everything that happen for a much time like in the old times. Most of the time, it’s Yshmael and Abigail has so much time to talk about everything. When they are done with the working hours, Abigail seemed to be sad;
Ysh noticed it, “You wanted to go somewhere?” he asked then he put his arm to her shoulder
She just shook her head and sighed, “I want to see Eunice and Crissa, it’s been a months since we last saw each other” she answered
“We have Saturdays and Sundays to met” he suggested
She felt more sad about it, “Their parents didn’t allow them to go to our house during weekends” she answered
Yshmael can’t stand it, “I have a plan, if that will be fine with you” he faced her with a persuasive spirit
Abigail didn’t know if she will laugh seeing that kind of face for the first time, “What is it?” she asked looking directly to his shining eyes
“We will arrange an resort hopping for this month” he thinks again in second time “Maybe, we can do it as a family get away so that Eunice and Crissa will be with us” he thinks it seriously
“Let’s go home” she held his arm and started to walk but she can’t hide that she wanted to see her best friends again like in the old days.
While they have their way home, they thought to buy some sweets for Abigail’s siblings and a cake for Celine. Suddenly, Abigail looked to their favorite spot when they going there. Yshmael noticed that she seemed to be felt more sadness. So he tapped and pinched her a little on her shoulders.
“You will see them soon, don’t be sad my little honey” he smiled to her to ease her loneliness “Tomorrow is Saturday, maybe we can try to contact them later?” he suggests
She just looked down, “Maybe” she answered in a low voice.
Yshmael accompanied Abigail on the way home. He can’t stopped from thinking how he can make Abigail smile, she surely missed her best friends after six months that they didn’t see each other. When they reached her house and open the door;
“Where are they?” she asked while walking towards the corner where the switch is.
When the lights where on, she heard a joyful shout from the living room “Happy birthday Abi!” her friends came near to her and hugged her so tight
“I miss you so much” Eunice said with tears and a tight hug
Crissa smiled to her, “How are you?” she asked while looking to her “We’re sorry if we can’t keep in touch with you for these past few months” she said
While Abigail is unspoken, she can’t express how she felt that moment.
Yshmael pinch her on her cheeks, “Hey are you okay?” he asked
She just nodded and still can’t believe that her best friends are there, “I miss you so much girls” she said crying
Everyone was looking at her like they are watching a cry baby that wanted to cry a lot.
Celine cut the dramatic mood, “Can we eat now?” she asked while looking at everyone and invited them in the dining area.
“It’s a good idea” Yshmael’s mother agreed and follow Celine to prepare the food.
They were all happy that they have a time to be with each other again, even it was very tiring week for them. They tell stories and what they experienced for six months. All of them has their own desire and reason to work for. While they were talking about those events to their everyday life, Yshmael caught their attention and suggested for a monthly out of town. They started to plan everything that night, the places they will wanted to go every month and they also pick perfect places to have leisure.
“What if we go to beaches or in some resorts?” Eunice asked
Crissa looked at her suspiciously, “Don’t tell me that you wanted to see some hot guys?” she asked teasingly
Eunice blushed, “No, that’s not like” she trying to deny the statement
“So, what about the hot guys?” Abigail seemed to be surprised about it
Eunice trying to divert her attention on something, “Nothing, Abi” she answered while trying to say top to Crissa signaling to zip her mouth
Abigail can’t hold herself but to laugh as loud as she can, “Oh my Eunice, I thought you’ll be a cold blooded miss all these time but …” she looked at her meaningfully
“No, it’s not Abigail” she felt more embarrass on her expressions
That night, the sadness in Abigail’s heart was full of warmth and happiness. She was very happy when she thought that she will celebrate her birthday without them. At that moment, they realized how time changes everything as they became adults. It was a huge adjustment for them not only in the community they belonged but also emotionally. Their smiles at that moment were very precious to them, a friendship that started from childhood and cannot be separated because of busy life of the adulthood.