Vanessa couldn't believe what she read in that diary. She knew she wrote all its contents, because it could not be denied in penmanship because she knew it was her. She held her breath. That's why she felt something was missing even though she knew the one who saved her life.
"I really loved him..." Her tears flowed spontaneously at that moment. She only stayed in Talisay for a month but he felt the warm love and acceptance of Nanay Isay, especially June. That man probably occupied the largest space in her heart while her brain doesn't remember anything.
The content of the diary, which is all about June, is just proof, as if she wrote a novel and they are the two protagonists. Her chest throbbed even more because another letter on each page also had a photo attached to it, specifically the photo where they were holding hands and both smiling.
That photo was taken during May's birthday. That's what she was named and even made a fake birthday celebration, and it made her feel special — that even though Nanay Isay and June didn't know her, they still prepared a small celebration for her.
She calmed herself first. When she realized that she could read again, she continued.
‘He loves me too and I love him too.’
The bitterness in Vanessa's heart was gone. Now it gets clear to her, even though her persona is fake but they love her and didn’t ask for anything in return. She was on the last page, in the part where she wrote her promise to June that she would fulfill her dreams with him. They both dreamed of Pinagpala elementary school.
‘June, I'll be back, I’m gonna find you again,’ she pondered.
She no longer hesitated, she drove all the way back to Talisay. She was determined to talk to Nanay Isay and June, she wanted to say thank you and get back. She will also send help to Pinagpala Elementary School. Fortunately, her diary also records the school address and other important information.
"Good morning hija—"
Nanay Isay was stunned when May appeared from outside the door with a wide smile.
"Ma’am Vanessa? What are you up to?" she asked hesitantly.
"Mom ..." She hugged the lady and as he hugged her, someone seemed to remind her again about her past while she's still in the old lady’s care. She was sure of Nanay Isay's love.
"I’m glad you came," she said, so her heart beat faster.
"I miss you..."
"Do you remember everything now, May?"
She gulped. "Not yet, but I immediately felt that you play a big part in my life. I want to know something. About my stay here as well as June."
Nanay Isay smiled after she caressed Vanessa's hair and then let her into the house.
"As for June, the truth is... He’s not here anymore."
"What? Can you please tell me his whereabouts? I badly need to talk to him," Vanessa begged and almost cried in front of Nanay Isay.
•••
Vanessa went to Pinagpala Elementary School even though she has no one else with her. According to Nanay Isay, June is staying there because he has worked as a teacher again. The school lacked teachers and June worked to forget his longing for her. The man tried to feel at ease and get distracted from the truth that they’ve already separated.
She was familiar with everyone who passed by and her heart beat faster when she saw the simple front gate of the school.
"I know this place. I really know it.."
Gradually, she approached there and asked the guard. "Miss, is Sir June the person you want to see?" Smiling question from the guard that she approached.
“Yes, well, how did you know that I was looking for him?” She was almost deaf to the force of her heartbeat. She's totally out of focus. Seems like everybody knows her as May and not Vanessa.
"Of course you're his wife. He brought you here and then you used to play with children here. Sir June said you have had amnesia before."
"Ah, of course. I'm sorry. I can't remember those things while I have amnesia. But I'm trying to remember again, thank you." She smiled apologetically.
"Soon after the Japanese ones come out, Ms. May will also come out. That's right, May is your name," the guard replied.
"Okay, thank you." She preferred to wait for Vanessa opposite the gate. She had no one else to look after because her car was on the other side. Quite far from where the school is located. According to the guard, what she wrote in the diary seemed correct. In that persona she was known by all and as the wife of June Ybańez.
Vanessa tracks down Pinagpala because Malou already has an address given to her and since she is already here, she will coordinate with the head of the school to extend help through the charitable project of the company owned by her father. . In a few moments the gate opened. Those who come out and play are all young at the age of ten to twelve. She looked closely at everyone who came out because he thought he would see June.
Vanessa's world cycle seemed to stop when eyes hit her target. June was there talking to her fellow teacher. When June came out, she was immediately blocked by a woman who was not tall and very beautiful. With the beauty of it, her tongue stuck out and he couldn't speak, he was also stunned. And only May was the last woman to make him feel that way. He could really imagine that because the woman in front of him — May herself! May that he misses but can't find her anymore because she has a real personality. She's Vanessa Montefalco.
"Are you—"
June ignored her. He just averted its eyes and pretended not to see her. It was intentional to avoid her so Vanessa's heart was even more broken at those times.