May's POV (Elena)

I stared at Yummie as she anxiously watches me and Luke from afar. Our boss' boyfriend tracked us hanggang dito sa lugar nila and it's only been three days since we left of course she'll be worried. Alam niya ang komplikasyon ng relasyon naming tatlo. We've been awkwardly sitting in the swing for almost a minute. Who knew that a minute would be this long?

"Shouldn't you fix your issue with your girlfriend first?" I asked deciding to break the silence

"I am," he answered looking straight into my eyes.

He appears to be indicating something to me, but this makes no sense. My brow furrowed as I glanced at him. So, what brings him here in the middle of the night?

"May," his pleading eyes met mine with intensity. "No, it's Elena, Elena let's talk."

Before I could be completely entranced with his captivating stare I broke free from his gaze and stood up.

"You've got the wrong person Mr. Javier, the woman you are—"

When Luke unexpectedly embraced me, I saw Yummie's surprised initial response. I tried to shove him away, but his grip just tightened.

"Go home. Leave. I am NOT Elena," I emphasized each word with gritted teeth.

Why does he have to follow me all the way here when all he could think about is Elena? Is it a sin when deep inside I am wishing he came for me? That he come for May Gonzales? Please stop this Luke. I don't want to hate you, please don't ruin the beautiful memories you have inside my head.

I felt his warmth as he carassed my hair, "You ARE Elena. You are the only woman I have and will ever love in this lifetime."

I felt my chest tighten. Dapat sa una palang pinigilan ko na. How many times have I regretted this? How many times have I said to myself na sana sa una palang I stoped this insanity? I can't be happy Luke telling me that he loves me, no, he loves Elena. Even if Elena's memory in me plays a big part in who I am today, the woman that this man, that Luke loves is the real Elena. And I am not that Elena. How can this be so confusing?

"May... This may sound absurd but... you have to believe me," he pleaded. Hindi ako sumagot, I was waiting for him to lighten his grip. Para saan pa ba na nagbakasyon ako para makalayo sa kanila kung siya na mismo ang sumunod? What does he want? Hinawakan niya ang magkabilang braso ko and made me face him. "You are not May Gonzales, I mean yes physically you are but how do I explain this.."

"I understand," I answered. He looked at me with a hopeful expression. I understand, you are just confused, I am too. That's why kailangan kong lumayo. That's why we both need to stay away from each other... to stop being confused. "I told you didn't I? I have this rare selective amnesia. I understand that you feel confused."

"No, what are you talking about? SInabi na sa akin ni May ang lahat. Truthfully, I thought I was going insane at first but she explained everything to me," he desperately explained. "If you still doubt my words come with me. Bumalik tayo, let's talk with the real May."

He stood up and held my hand but I pulled my hand away once again. His orbs painted pain in my rejection.

Ipinikit ko ang mata ko bago siya muling tiningnan, "Luke, I just reminded of you, Elena."

"Of course you do! You ARE Elena," he said.

"No, I don't know how at hindi din alam ng mga doctor pero I have Elena's memory pero kailangan mong maintindihan I AM NOT ELENA," madiin kong sambit. It's as if I am trying to convince myself, not him.

"Every time I am around Elena, she was like a distant stranger to me but you are different. Parang matagal na kitang kilala, pag kasama kita kahit na estranghero ka lang talaga sa buhay ko, I felt at ease with you," He took a deep breath and faced me. My heart is filled with happiness with his words that guilt was consuming my soul. "Whenever you're around, I don't know what's my true feelings anymore, I thought I was cheating Elena but I wasn't because I now know the truth, yes, I know, at first I was also confused but all that was answered by Elena, by the real May Gonzales, you will understand once you talked to her."

"Listen Luke, ang taong nasa harap mo ngayon ay si May Gonzales! I know you are just trying to justify the feelings that are growing in you because I know, alam na alam ko. You love Elena and no words or numbers can measure that. That's why you're saying all this nonsense now"

I felt my tears falling. I know, I really know that there will only be one girl who would ever love at wala na akong lugar sa puso niya. I know because I have Elena's memory, I know because I have this memory. I know that's why it hurts so bad.

"It's not your fault, kasalanan ko ang lahat. I reminded you of Elena. But that's that Luke," I explained as I pulled away.

"Alam ko ang nararamdaman ko and I love you. I don't care how you appear, or if everything about you has changed; I simply know this love is true, and I want you to trust me. I absolutely love you to pieces," he attempted to step closer to me but I took a step backward.

"You love the fragment of Elena in me... not me," I uttered, but with no irony intended. "This me is May Gonzales. Not Elena, not the woman you love, not the woman inside your heart. You're in love with the thought of seeing Elena in me."

"Let's forget about the norms, the reality, let's forget everything May. Tell me, I want you to be honest, not just to me but also to yourself. Kilala kita and I know na alam mong totoo ang lahat ng sinasabi ko..." He let out an exasperated sigh and looked straight into my eyes. "You know what I'm saying makes complete sense. Ayaw mo lang tanggapin because it's beyond human reasoning so let's forget all about those and just be honest with our feelings. I love you, do you love me?"

I love you, Luke, I love you so much and it's killing me. I love you but we both know this is wrong, I love you but this love is just wrong.

"I love you so much, Luke," I confessed. I just need to admit these feelings so I can let go of these irrational emotions.

I saw a smile form on his lips, I looked away. I don't want to see his heartbroken face. I love you but that love you are feeling for me is not meant for me. If my feelings are being influenced by my fake memories then... I also know how much the real Elena Perez really loves you.

"But that's where it ends," I continued before walking away.

He grabbed my wrist to stop me but I didn't turn back. I can't, I know I'll regret it if I did. I might want to run in his embrace and stay there forever without the care of the world.

"You said you love me, that's all that matters now. I don't care if you are May now, I still love you. I will always love you," pagsusumamo ni Luke. It really feels like something is clenching my chest. This is too much. This is too painful. "So, can't we just fight for this love?"

"Let go," mariin kong utos.

"If I let go now, I know this would really be the end and I can't let that happen. I love you too much to let you go. I won't, I can't, please think about it," he pleaded, I can hear his voice almost breaking.

"Let go. Leave! You're not sober!" I screamed. Please, let go habang kaya ko pa.

I can't stop crying. He's crazy. This is completely ridiculous. This is just nonsense! This is because I made that mistake... I let myself pretend I was the person I am not for a second, and not only me but Luke has been caught up in my twisted up emotions.That's why this hurts dahil isa rin ako sa rason kung bakit nagkakaganito siya.

"I am completely sober and sane Elena!"

"I am NOT Elena! Ilang beses ko pa ba dapat ulit ulitin that I. AM. NOT. ELENA?! Do you have to rub it in my face?" I laughed at myself despite the evident pain that's creeping inside my heart. "I don't know. I don't know what's real or not anymore with this messed up brain?"

My legs began to wobble. I'm in so much pain that I can't even feel my own body. Luke has literally become my weakness. I felt Yummie hold my arms. I bet 'di na siya nakatiis at lumapit na sa amin with all the screaming and all, it was a good thing na sa park kami.

"Mawalang galang na po sir Luke pero kung andito lang naman PO kayo para saktan ang best friend ko ay mas mabuti pang umalis na kayo bago pa ako 'di makapagtimpi at makalimutan kong mas nakakataas ka sa amin at masaktan pa kita," Yummie bravely commented. Her hands were shaking, a proof that she is terrified and is just trying to act tough.

"You don't understand it. This is about me and Elena," Luke sternly stated. "It is best that you stay out of it."

"Ibig sabihin walang kinalaman si May dito. Andito PO ba kayo para ipagsigawan na mahal na mahal nyo ang girlfriend niyo?" Pagmamatapang pa rin ni Yummie. "Gets na po namin kaya nga kami andito para makalayo sa inyo hindi ko lang maintindihan kung bakit ka pa PO sumunod. Wala dito si Elena."

"She IS Elena," Luke pushed.

"Di ko alam kung anong drugs gamit mo. Surrender ka na sir Luke magagalit si Tatay Digong niyan. Ang babaeng na sa harap mo ay ang best friend ko," Yummie replied. "MAY GONZALES. Kailangan ko pa ba iespell sa'yo sir?"

I can feel Yummie's grip tightening and her hands shaking. She's acting strong but I'm sure she's scared.

I blew out a long breathe, "Leave now, wala na tayong dapat pag-usapan pa Luke."

Luke was about to say something when a familiar voice echoed throughout the park, "Stay away from my girl Javier!"

Sabay kaming napalingon sa nagsalita. And there stood Chase in his usual casual wear but with blood dripping on his forehead. His eyes were reflecting the anger and his white shirt had a drop of fresh red taint. What happened to him?!