It’s already late at night but June still couldn't sleep. He still wonders why Vanessa is in Pinagpala Elementary School earlier. He used to want to hug her tightly because he really missed her. Fortunately, he was able to refrain from doing so. He was about to close the window in the small house where he was staying but he was startled by the ringing of his cellphone.
Mrs. Crisanto is the caller. But what is her reason for calling him?
"Hello Ma’am?" he began, speaking politely.
"June, I'm sorry for the inconvenience. But can you have breakfast tomorrow? We have a visitor. She said that she is willing to be the benefactor of the school. Here is the answer to our prayers for the students as well." June was able to trace the incomparable joy the voice of Mrs. Crisanto. They were just hoping for donations to make the school better but now, an angel suddenly appeared to fulfill their wish.
"Of course. All right, I'll be there at an early time."
"Good then, June. All right, thanks!"
The doubt that had previously bothered him because of Vanessa vanished for a while. He almost gave up on Pinagpala but somebody came to help them, that's what he should think first.
The next day, the faculty members of the school prepared to welcome the benefactor who is said to be from a large advertising company. They can only present a little food and a small program because the said benefactor came suddenly but that is better than nothing.
June organized to gather the students in the outdoor space where the school programs were held. The visitor is said to be coming soon.
"June, it's already there. Have you instructed the kids yet?" Ma’am Zenaida asked as he approached her.
"Yes, ma’am," June replied with a smile. He was also excited to see the sky fall at their school. It doesn't matter if that person is a politician or just a private citizen, the important thing is that he is willing to help the small school for the young students who are persistent in education.
"There she is," replied Maam Zenaida again. A few moments later, Mrs. called. Crisanto to take the guest on stage. And June was shocked when she faced that. As usual, his heart beats abnormally. With just a glare, he wasn't able to move.
"May..."
She came just to send help for the school, but June assumed that she had computers and additional chairs. It is also planned to build a dorm nearby for teachers who walk too far just to enter.
June chose to focus and ignore Vanessa's presence. He was no longer needed for the meeting and his class was over that day so he decided to go ame to reconcile everything about their past.
The all-day teachers' interview with Vanessa also ended. According to her, she hired many skilled workers to fix the school. She will also donate equipment such as home to the house he rented, not far from the school.
To this day, he thinks of Vanessa. If you look at her it is so far away from May that her eyes always blink when she sees him.
Vanessa talks with full formality. And it’s remarkable that she's not very modest when acting.
According to what he heard earlier, Vanessa went to school alone yesterday. Even there, its courage has been proven. He knew that the struggle just to get to this place was not a joke. It will take too much hassle for a lady but Vanessa was smart enough to reach this place. If only he could think that he already remembers the past as May. He just wonders who gave Vanessa the idea in this place, what if Malou confessed about what happened while she had amnesia?
In that part, he was nervous. Especially if Vanessa already knew that he lied and pretended to be his wife.
He shook his head looking out the window while sipping hot coffee. Maybe it's better for him to just focus on the lesson plan and stop thinking about that woman.
But to his surprise, he heard a faint knock on the door. He did not expect any visitors and his co-teachers, call first or notify before going to his accommodation.
He opened the door and the smiling woman exposed herself to him.
"Ms. Vanessa, what do you need? And how did you know I lived here?" He felt shivers inside his body. He tried to smile but the intense nervousness still prevailed as their eyes met.
"June, I want to talk to you. Not as Vanessa but as May."
June's mouth fell open and she seemed to have been knocked to the ground.
"Did you know me?" none of his own questions to Vanessa. She simply nodded.
"How do I feel? I'm restless, I want to hug you." Vanessa just nodded. Now, she has further proven that they have a strong connection with June. And even though her memory has returned, she still hasn't lost her love for him
"I'm sorry, I didn't intend to lie. I was scared then that you would leave and your ex-husband was also about to file a case against me, so I was forced—"
"Yes, I know that. Malou also said that. I've already talked to Nanay Isay. That's why it seems like something is missing, because you're the one I'm looking for. I've already read your diary."
Vanessa burst into tears and quickly wiped the tears from her cheeks. June was still speechless.
"But, it doesn't make sense if you talk to me. You're married, she'll get angry." That was really the obstacle that prevailed, it didn’t matter how they felt about each other because it was no longer possible. It's a sin for him to mess up Vanessa's life.
"We're divorced. We got married in London and divorce is possible there. Also, he can't come close to me anymore. I'm not lucky in love but I was lucky when I landed in your place to live again and meet I love you and Mother Isay. Thank you June. " She felt like she was going to give in to the stand so she voluntarily hugged June. Like her, he was in tears too.
"May..."
"Right, call me by that name. I won't be angry." Vanessa smiled when she felt June hugging her too.
"I'm sorry, I don't have the courage to admit it all. And until now, I still love you, either May or Vanessa," June said with a smile. He still remained in a hug.
"June, I only remembered your kiss, your touch and the way you made my life complete. Little by little, we will reach your dreams in Pinagpala, whatever your dreams are my dreams too. Just let me accompany you, okay? " Her eyes were pleading when she took a glance at June.
"I mean, you want to be with me?" He smiled from ear to ear. He couldn't believe that Vanessa would return the love he still kept for her. In the year they had been apart, he thought only anger prevailed in Vanessa’s heart.
"Yes, your co-teachers actually know what happened. I told them."
"Thank you ..."
"No, thank you June. You rebuilt my heart broken by my ex-husband." May did her first move. She steps closer to kiss her man. June felt an electrifying feeling when he felt soft lips kissing him. He kissed her back too.
***
"So that's it. June and Ms. Vanessa have reunited in Talisay? Sounds great, finally, my nephew would be happy with the woman he adored so much. I'll talk to him, kindly tell June that we are still keeping in touch," Nanay Remmy said, still smiling. The call ended a few minutes later.
Nanay Remmy turned away from the people standing behind her. Martina, Randell, Ricky, and Alina were all waiting for the conversation to come to an end.
"So, June has finally returned to his former job as a teacher while Nanay Isay is still taking care of the farm," Martina said with a smile. She, on the other hand, was thinking about starting a farming business with her husband, Randell.
"Yes, and Ms. Vanessa is a benefactor of the school where June is teaching, which is why they are able to reunite once more. According to Isay, June and Vanessa were also planning to marry," Nanay Remmy revealed.
"I'm so happy for Kuya June because he's finally with the woman he loves," Alina countered.
"Time flies, Alina. I remember when you still had a crush on Sir June and I was so jealous, but I'm glad he's just a part of the beautiful part of your youth," Ricky said, beaming at his girlfriend.
"It's funny how I used to admire him but now I don't."