This is my submission for the writing contest. Hope you all like it.
P.S. This isnt my life story, I just made this up.
I was a third year college and he was a year advance. We loved each other so much that some people would say we look alike. We both went to Manila for college. I came from a Iligan City and he was from Cagayan de Oro. Both places are located in Mindanao.
He graduated first and we were so happy when he did. He said thag he will wait for me to finish my course so that we could go job hunting together. I was so touched by his thoughtfulness. We were together for almost 5 years now.
I was on my 4th year, almost graduating, when I was diagnosed with hypokalemia, lack of potassium. I couldnt stand, nor could I walk. I hated my life because I think I bring disgrace to my family. They always watch over me like theyre revolving around me. I didnt want to be a burden to them. Everyday is like living with no movement, paralyzed and glues to my hospital bed. I hate it that they sacrificed for my own good.
And there's him.
He was never tired of carrying me to where I wanna go. He carries me from the bed to my wheelchair. And I couldnt even accept the fact that I sit on a wheelchair. I thought I was useless.
It was a total of 6 months of diagnosis and healing. He was never tired of me and he was the most considerate person ever. No matter how crazy I am sometimes, because of severe headache, yes it makes me cry in pain.
I was so lucky having him beside me. He was all smiles and everyday, he would bring me flowers that smell so good.
One day, a call came for him.
It was his parents telling him to go home in CDO because he's gonna take over their failing business. He said he didnt want to because that would mean leaving me alone. I felt the guilt and it hurts how he was about to choose me over his family.
I told him Im fine and that his family needed him the most. He was about to insist the idea of leaving me alone but I pushed him and told him that he can come back for me later. That happened on th 4th month of my healing process.
On the first weeks, we call each other and we never got off contact. We were still happy despite of the odd distance. And one day, the doctor told me I am almost done and Im about to go home! I was so happy that time. The doctor also adviced me to keep away from things that can cause stress and depression. That way, I can keep myself from worsening.
Its been weeks when I couldnt call him. I cant contact him in anyway and I needed to tell him the good news! I know he'd be happy and that he'd come back here for me.
One day, I visited his timeline on facebook. I still couldnt contact him at that time. Then I saw this picture of him holding a girl's hand. A girl wearing a white wedding dress.
He's married.
He left me for someone.
He married without even breaking up with me.
After that, I stayed in my hospital bed. Crying and longing, blaming myself for letting him go.
I am Calix, 23 years old. And I have this girl who I really loved, even until now. She was the sun, and I was earth revolving around her. She was beautiful, inside and out. She's Yvonne. My Yvonne.
She was sick and despite that, I helped her and loved her no matter what circumstances. Until my parents called me to go home in my hometown to take care of our failing business. But when I got there, they made me take care of our business the different way. Marriage.
They threatened me that theyll kill my younger brother. And I didnt want that to happen. They cut off my communication with Yvonne and forced me to have a child with my said fiance. She's Lieah. And she resembles Yvonne a lot. The way she smiles, talks, and she has a good personality. I even told her about Yvonne and she understood my story. I loved her but not the way I loved Yvonne. I loved her because I was forced to and I didnt want her hurt.
Lieah said she could give way for Yvonne and I to justify our story. And she said that she only needs a little time to persuade both of our parents. Well, we married each other and had a child. I named my child, Yvainne.
By the time Lieah has persuaded my parents, I went back to Manila and visit Yvonne to find out her family and her has already returned to Iligan City.
I went to Iligan City and find her anywhere I could. Only when all I searched for is now an ash inside a golden jar. My Yvonne. My beloved Yvonne has left the world already. And its because of me.
