PROLOGUE

I never imagined falling in love with my best friend. I felt it would be ridiculous to feel this way about someone I considered family. However, the world is too big, and you might occasionally lose sight of all the possibilities in your life.

So, yep, I fell harder, and then she caught me. That's something I never imagined, and she was the first to fall, while I was completely unaware.

Life in high school is refreshing. Although there was a lot going on in high school, I'd say it was one of the best memories and experiences of my life. I discovered a few people on whom I could rely, and they formed an important part of my life.

These people provided me with joy, love, companionship, family, and comfort.

It was flawless, and I assumed it would remain such.

When high school ended, another conflict would emerge to challenge us. As I have always thought that change is the one constant in life, I came prepared to deal with these numerous changes in my life.

"Sa UP ako mag-aaral may bahay si tita Sol do'n at sabi nya pwede ko raw e-occupy 'yun."

I assumed that we would pursue separate roads; while we don't know where these paths will lead us, we are confident that we will all meet in the end.

All of this transformation is part of the process of maturing, learning new life lessons, seeing the larger picture, and understanding more about the world.

"Will this work?"

It's difficult when you're just getting started, but remember that life is not a race. Take your time, and when you're ready to start a new chapter, go for it with all of your might.

Life is not always about winning; occasionally you will face disappointment, loss, downfall, agony, grief, anxiety, fear, and all the other unpleasant emotions that people can have.

"I worked hard for that scholarship only to lose it."

"If dumating ba ako ng maaga, hindi ito mangyayari?"

"Kung gusto mo maging regular, sikapin mo! Hindi 'yung aasa ka lang sa galing mo sa paghampas ng bola!"

"C-claud, wh-why? Pa-paano mo nagawa sa akin ito?"

"Bago kita naging girlfriend naging best friend kita! Kaya bakit? Bakit nagawa mo akong gagohin na parang ibang tao ako sa buhay mo?!"

"Alam mo ano'ng problema mo, August? Sarili mo lang iniisip mo! Nawala ang scholarship ko! Nag fail ako as a student! I was having a hard time coping up with all this shits happening in my life and all you care about is yourself!! Hindi lang ikaw ang may problema! Ako rin, August? Ako rin!"

It just so happened that our particular pain overthrew our love.

We abandoned promises we made.

This was not what we expected. My preparation for this was little.

College may be tough.

I had no idea that the unique bond between us was gradually breaking down. The tight rope that represents our loyalty and trust progressively loosens.

How did it happen?

What led to our current struggling?

Were we really going to miss our goal?

Why did destiny wish for us to cross paths if this is indeed the end? If all that happens is loneliness, then why would Cupid shoot his arrow into our hearts?

Does love really this painful??

August Gavine

- BM -

Hellow to my binibini and ginoo readers!  This is the second book of The Girl I Love and I am over the moon knowing that you still keep on reading this piece.

I hope you'll still read August and Claude's life story as they open and face the new chapter of their lives.

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