I woke up to the heaviness in my chest before I even opened my eyes. The room was quiet. No footsteps, no soft humming, no presence beside me. It's just the stillness and the faint echo of memories that haven't even settled yet.
I sat up, letting the blanket fall off my shoulders. I just sat there, empty and aching, wondering how something could feel so final and so unfinished at the same time.
It’s already one in the afternoon. I got up and made myself a cup of cold coffee before taking a shower. Nakita ko pa yung dalawang baso ng kape na dala niya kagabi, kaya lalo lang bumigat ang nararamdaman ko.
I wore a white sleeveless tank top, the fabric light against my skin, and paired it with my favorite worn-in skirt that fit just right. I slipped on my boots, then, I pulled my hair back in
