[Trisha's POV]

Love. The world's greatest and last destruction. The only reason why humans still remains to exist. Love. It's all because of love. Where people crazily crave for it. Where people crazily need it. Enable to survive, we need to feel and know what love is. It's the reason why we're alive.

I once was a victim of that word love. Wherein I give all my best and all I can so that that relationship will work out. But it's just then I'd realized, as time goes by, that love will slowly crumble until we'll definitely stumble. It'll slowly withers and soon turned a tasteless love.

We once was in love. And now, we turned into a perfect stranger. A stranger who pretend to not know each other and keeps running away from our pasts.

Hundreds of I love yous can't cover the flaws in one's sentiments. It's like saying, there is no perfect in flaws and there is no flaws in perfect. It's just that flaws can sometimes be beautiful. And that flaws of ours lead me to a better situation.

"Me? What are you talking about? We broke up. I had a Boyfriend which is much better than him. Why would I bother to think about that jerk who only cares about himself?"

"Live from my past? Am I crazy? No way! Why would I?"

"Well, unfortunately that Trisha you used to know is already part of the past. Everybody change so I do. Is it wrong to change after learning from what happened in my past? what's the problem of being the upper hand? My Boyfriend is way understanding than I am. He never complain on anything I wanted to."

"I was angry that time because He never picked up any of my phone calls during that day, okay? Your nonsensical words are so annoying. Why bother to bring back the past when it's already past. Can I go now? My Boyfriend texted me that he's already waiting for me."

Bang!

"Ohhhhh..." He hissed and let out a loud sigh.

"I'm so sorry. I— I didn't mean to."

"Can't you be more careful next time? Watch your way!" I picked his camera and checked it.

"Oh! You snapped me a photo." I said shocked.

"Wh—what? I don't." He complained.

"You did, look." I showed him my photo.

"I didn't. I maybe pressed it when you were about to hit me." As he mentioned those, there was a weird sentiments flew through me as I look up to him.

"No that's not it... it's already clear that I still am far from you."

"What? Lemme look at it again." I handed him his camera.

"Ah! Yeah, I was about to take a photo from that sunset but you ruined it!" He said a bit irritated and after I heard the word sunset, I immediately remembered that I was already late on my appointment.

"Shit! I'm late. Sorry for what happened." I said as I picked my bicycle and drove as fast as I can.

What a wonderous place I am now! No, what a wondrous life I am now after escaping from the previous I once had. This maybe the best example of a perfect life.

"Trish..." my cheeks field with kissing as Enzo tried to wake me up.

I writhed in bed and cover my body with blanket. Minutes later, the blanket wrapped on me slowly moved, "Leave me alone, I'm sleepy." I said and kicked down the blanket but unexpectedly, I kicked Enzo.

"Ouch!" He hissed. I directly got up and run up to him. I saw bruised down his neck.

"Are you a mad man? Why did you crawl down there?"

"I wanted to awake you." He replied.

"Aish! Look what you've got." I examined the bruised and I feel bad for him since it's the first time I hurt him using force.

"It's so red... I'm sorry." I said and flustered a sad face. I self declare that I am an actress. I can cry whenever I wanted to and everything about expressions, I can totally act it.

"If you're sorry, kiss." He curved his lips indicating for a kiss so I did.

"The breakfast is ready let's eat." He grabbed my hand and dragged me.

"Let's treat your neck first."

"Later."

There is no way more perfect relationship than I am now. A boyfriend who's a doctor, sweet, understanding, patient and handsome. Isn't he everybody wanted to? We've been dating one year and two months now and I can tell with all days I was with him, he's the one I wanna marry.

"The thing is... Trish, are you aware that you're late already?" I choked the bacon in my mouth. Enzo on the other hand handed me the glass of water after he saw me choking.

"What?! Why didn't you tell me?"

"You won't eat breakfast if I told you, right? You're already late so just wanted you not to skip your breakfast." He smiled showing his rare beauty, how can I even get angry with those looks?

"What time is it?" He showed me his phone and it reads 9:06.

"You're so cruel. Why didn't you wake me up early?"

"I did but you won't get up."

"Aish! I'm gonna change." I left him while he finish eating his food. I, on the other hand, take a quick bath and pull a simple white long-sleeve tucked it in on my pink skirt.

"Trish!" Enzo shouted.

"Yeah?"

"Emily is here." I was limping as I grabbed my bag on the sofa and I saw Emily walking towards me.

"Hey, what are you..."

"I'm human."

"Damn you. You're currently 36 minutes late, Trish."

"I know." I simply replied.

"This crazy woman—"

"Babe, kiss." Enzo caress my cheeks with his both hands and kissed me. Emily, on the other hand just sighed and we both leave the apartment. Leaving Enzo alone.

After Emily started the car, I busily checked my phone and reply messages, such as business errands. Silence covered us and no one dares to break the wall. For minutes of riding, the car stopped as people started walking in the pedestrian lane. For some reason, I noticed Emily wanted to say something but was hesitating to.

"Spill it."

"Did both you did it?" Her eyes shined while I looked at her.

"Did what?"

"You know..." She let the edge of her point fingers touch  and I raised my brow. Then, she clapped her hand multiple times.

"I saw the bruise on your boyfriend's neck." She added.

"What?! You're hard to understand." I asked annoyed.

"Okay it's easy. Boy likes girl, girl likes boy..." She stopped for a while and smirked.

"Sex." She added and I was a little embarrassed to hear her saying that after not understanding what she meant.

"Profound." A voice coming from the back echoed.

"You startled me!" Both me and Emily said in union.

"Rain, you idiot! You nearly gave me a heart Attack!" Emily whined and tried to hit Rain at the back but looking at her arms, she can't reach him.

"Go out." Emily said with a soft tone and faked smile. Rain got out the car without hesitation. Knowing if Emily act that way, It'll be dangerous since he always got beaten if Emily act that way.

Looking at how childish they are, there's nothing I can't do but to laugh seeing Rain being kicked out by this evil woman. The moment was ruined when the horns of other cars at the back started to beep so Emily started the engine and drove away.

"Again!" I threw the papers and let it flew on air. The man standing in front of me darkened his face together with his zombie-like face. The dark circles together with his messy hair made him look exactly like a walking dead. He picked up the papers on the floor and walked out weakly.

I faced palm myself as I think of ways on which and what design should I accept in behalf of my employees who keeps designing an old-fashion house. Well, basically, I already told them what our concept will be but no matter how hard they tried, it's just... just doesn't look like what I am expecting to.

"Eh? I'm sure she's happy with her life for now? I don't like her anymore though. I'm sure she's doing well."

"This problem? Yeah, it's indeed hard but as you can see, I managed to send this company as high as I can subordinating the other companies in engineering industry. I can manage this problem without her, that's for sure."

"She said that? Wow! I cared for her but it's just that she didn't noticed it. Look how we ended! We broke up."

"Say, 'ahh'." She opened her mouth while offering me a pork-cut meat and smiled.

"It's okay. You eat it." I replied. She sighed and curved her lips then eat the meat.

The surroundings behind us was as loud as those in Parks but both of us, we are cold as snow. I saw the disappointment on her face but still, I don't bother to say any single word.

"Are you done?" I asked after seeing her stopped eating. She reply with a nod and we started to walk out the restaurant since I am done eating too.

The mall was filled with different people and the crowd was so loud. I saw our favourite theatre so I directly invited her.

While watching a movie, she keeps on staring at me and I asked her if I had any dirt on face but she shokt her head. I know that she keeps on acting weird today but I still don't dare to ask her what was wrong.

After the movie, we both limped weakly out of the theatre and as I walked, I noticed her walking slowly and a large distant was separating us.

I walked near her and grabbed her hand. I dragged her out the mall hurriedly, hoping to ride on the last bus since it's already around 11 in the evening.

As we walked in hurry, she suddenly pulled her hand out of my grasp and I saw her crying. She never say any words while tears keeps on running down her cheeks.

"Are you crying? Why are you crying? What's the problem?" I immediately asked her without hesitation.

"Do I seem weird?"

"Yeah, you are totally weird now." I simply reply.

"No, this past few day, few weeks. Do I look weird to you?" She asked as those tears continue in falling. Her voice was loud enough and I can't tell weather she is shouting or  not.

"What are you talking about?" I slightly let a small laugh.

"Do you even care about me?" She wiped her tears off while still sobbing.

"If I didn't care about you, why would I even be here? You know I'm busy but still, I'm here."

"Let's go, we will miss the last bus." I grabbed her hand but instead of following, she pulled her arm with force so I let her go.

"Let's break up." She said plainly. And those three words seems like a knife directly stabbed to my heart.

"Wh— what are you talking about? Huh? I can't understand it." I walked one step closer to her and she took one step backward.

"Let's break up, I said." She took the ring out of her finger. She grabbed my hand and put the ring on my palm.

She grabbed her bag on my other hand and left with tears falling on her face again. Upon seeing her lonely back going further and further, I can't help but to call her name but she didn't even look at me. Even once.

"Hey, Trisha Medina! Stop right there!"

"Trish!" I throw the bag on my back on the ground as anger rush on my brain.

"Fine! Is this what you want? You know me, if it's over, it's already over. Don't you dare come to me again!" I shouted loudly getting the attention of few people who walked on the street and I kicked my bag hardly.

[Trisha's POV]

A big crowd slapped us as we enter the biggest restaurant in the city. People was talking while eating and some are on dates or families. Emily called the CEO of the company who's going to get  our designs as well as have partnerships and it's really a big help for our small company because since these past few months, there were only few customers who's interested on our designs.

After Emily talking on the phone, she was running her gaze on the big restaurant. The people where happily eating their foods placed on the big round and glassy table.

I, on the other hand, standing tired as my foot started to feel pain since the shoes I am wearing was a bit tight so I just stayed on my place compared to Emily who keep on looking everywhere.

"Let's go there." She pointed the table at the center. I walked confidently as we go nearer and nearer to the person who's face was covered with newspaper.

"Hi, so sorry for being late." Emily stated and we both bowed a little.

"First meeting and you're already late, is this what you supposed to be? I really hate people like that." Said the person who's sitting straight on the table filled with delicious foods and when he put the newspaper down and slowly looked upon us, I was standing shocked to see his face.

Emily and I are both shocked and so was he. I slowly bring my hands up and covered my mouth as they begun to open.

"So we meet again." He smiled.

As a matter of fact, I still can't believe to see him again after our break up. I immediately dragged Emily out of the restaurant and asked her what's going on but even she, didn't knew what was happening.

The appointment was sure appointed by Emily but she didn't knew who she was meeting with, only that... she will do everything to save the company who's about to loss in no time.

"Look... this doesn't matter okay? It's already past. Just bring your head up and talk to him. It's not that you still have feeling for him, do you? Just do it okay? Do it to save our company. He was asking for someone to design a pub from the SK Industry, the biggest company in the field of construction. Look how much money we can earn with this and this project can also bring our fame up high." She started explaining in no time since I didn't know anything about this appointment only that she told me we can save our company yesterday night.

"That's not it... I am ashamed to face him, Emily. You knew how many years we had dated. I still remember those promises and words exchanging I love yous we had and it's embarrassing to face him. Also, upon looking at his face, I started to remember the dark pasts we had together."

"Thicken your face! You don't care about the company? This is a rare opportunity, Trish. Let's grab the iron while it's still hot. Don't be bother with those nonsensical pasts of yours. You had a Boyfriend already, Trisha. Forget about him."

"Like her? No I'm done with her already."

"Ah... about that... yes, I am really shocked but does that mean I still like her? I was just shocked to see her again."

"Lemme guess, Trisha won't accept this project. She had a big pride. She won't let anyone to stamp her down."

"Yeah, it's not temporary. Maybe in two months we are done but really, she won't accept it. Is this interview done? I gotta go and meet my secretary."

It was a beautiful day of August. The trees danced as birds sung a song. People was settling here and there, talking to each other while children's playing everywhere. The sun shines brightly as the sun rays hits my eyes so Trish covered my sight with her hands and she smiled beautifully.

Her legs was so comfortable pillow upon lying on it. Snacks was on our right side as we enjoyed the picnic. And this was one of the most romantic moment we had... I can tell it.

"I got something." She exclaimed.

"And what would that be?" She reached her sling bag and show me a small square box so I sat beside her. Upon seeing the box, I can already tell what's inside of it.

"Do you remember the ring you asked to make when we go to the mall last time?"

"Hmm, why?"

"I actually changed the design... I make my own design and told them to make a ring like... this!" She opened the box showing two exquisite rings. The design is indeed rare and beautiful. It's not that beautiful like everyone had like diamonds or something. It's beautiful because of the meaning within it and rare because no one can have anything like this. Outside the ring was carved a date with small designs beside it and inside was carved with our names. Trish took the ring with her name, grabbed my hand and put it in my finger. She gently put the ring on me and I put the remaining ring on her finger too.

"This is a promise, never let go of me." I carress her neck and kissed her gently.

We've met. Again. For the first time in a long time, I saw her face after a long, long while and the time I saw her, my heart beats as fast as it could. The love I once buried inside came crushing to the surface again. These eyes of mine shows all affection I've had for her all those years we had together and the longing of my heart when we're apart. I'm simply not able to resist her. She may had moved on but I still have an ace card. Our break up.

"Mr.  Santos, why haven't you told me it was Trisha?!" I shouted and he closed his eyes upon hearing my voice.

"I know you wouldn't go to the appointment if I have told you. I know your temper." He replied softly.

"What does my temper have to do with this?! Huh?!"

"Why are you shouting at me! I am older than you! You should respect me too as do I respect you!" I was startled with his voice and didn't reply for a while. Standing awkward.

"I... I am not shouting." I said with a low tone.

Aish! This is crazy! I hurriedly go out the office and slam the door. As I reach the key of my car at my pocket, I directly remember the phone as I touched it.

"Aish, this woman doesn't even noticed he forgot her phone. Annoying." I rolled my eyes and continue on walking.

                        _________

A loud sound of musics while lighting are traveling from walls to the floor with different colors. Liqours of different kind and flavor's greasy scent travels all way out the place. The fascinating arrangement of the bar is truly beautiful. A simple wood all over the place, doesn't even have anything glassy material. All around from the ceiling until the walls, it's all made up of woods that was painted with white so the dark room shines together with the lighting effects.

I am leaning my face with my left hand as I drink different kinds of beers. The place wasn't that loud also. The customers are not as many as those in public bars but since the prices of each beers here are pricy, mostly, only rich people can afford to enter and have a drink.

"Yeah, this is right! Get drunk and wake from reality!" I keep on drinking and drinking as my visions slowly gets blurry and blurry.

"Another bottle!" The bartender immediately handed me a bottle.

I haven't noticed what time it is... starting I got out from the office near four o'clock in the afternoon, I directly headed to this place and started drinking and looking at how many bottles I've already finished, I can tell it's quite late.

Seven bottles of beer on my side as I finished another one. For a second, I just wanted to be free and unafraid from my worries and insecurities. It's been one year and two months but I still can't get rid of Trisha on my head so I just burried her inside of me and after meting her again, I became speechless but still, deep down inside of me, she still have sentimental value for me.

The phone inside the pocket of my jeans vibrated and as I look into it, it's obviously not my phone. The screen of the phone reads 'Dr. Enz' so I answered it on behalf of the owner.

"Hello?" A man's voice echoed on the phone.

"Hey! Who are you?! This is Trisha's boyfriend, get lost!" I shouted angrily and hung up the phone and dropped it in the counter.

                        ~***~

"I'm really sorry about what happened yesterday. We just encounter a serious incident in house that's why we need to hurry and leave." Emily tried to explain while giving a light bow.

"Is there really an incident or you're just really shocked?" I looked at Trisha who's not talking this whole time.

I reached on my pocket and put the phone on the table. "Your phone."

"Thank you." She said without looking at me and I sighed lightly.

"Sir, please drink this. It's good for hangover." My secretary handed me a bottle of water and a tablet. Without looking, I directly drink it while my gaze was on Trisha's.

"Let them sign the papers." I said and left them.

All this time, I thought they really won't sign the contract but as I see, Trisha may have a change of heart and sign the papers. No matter what the reason is, I can't tell wether this was a good idea or not.

Let me see who will quite first. She implemented our breakup but this time, if anything happens, I will make sure I will jump ship first. People would say they met because of destiny but for us, was this meeting was just coincidence or drawn by destiny? Will this meeting results to a greater cause? No one can answer.