Whisper of The Heart (Reunited Hearts Series #1)

Prologue

Is life unfair?

Some people might say life is unfair because they experience hardships and problems that others don't.

Others might say it's fair because everyone experiences both good and bad times.

It really depends on the person. We all have different experiences in life. We each have our own problems and successes. We each have our own journey. It's up to us how we choose to view life.

Lahat kinuha sa akin. Lahat umalis, iniwan ako. I was broken. I felt defeated. Yet, I survived. I've been through worse. I've lost more than just things. I've lost people. I've lost hope. But I found it again. I found strength. I found courage. I found myself. And I'm not going to let anyone or anything break me again. I'm going to rise above this. I'm going to rebuild my life. I'm going to be stronger, braver, and better than ever before.

So, for me? Life is fair.

That even though I lost everything, I was still given a reason to rise and keep going.

I believe that life is fair. I'm engraving it in my mind, to keep myself from getting discouraged, to keep myself from giving up, to keep going through life without complaining. Kahit gaano kabigat at karami ang problema, tuloy lang, laban lang. I know there are many people out there who are facing even harder problems than I am, but they haven't given up on life, they've stayed strong. And for them, for us. I'm proud.

"hindi kaba talaga sasama belle?" Tanong ni ava.

"Hindi ko alam, ang dami ko pang kailangan tapusin na designs," sagot ko habang nag aayos ng lamesa. "Naghahanda rin ako para sa gaganapin na meeting this saturday." Patuloy ko habang inilalagay ang mga papel sa drawer ng table ko.

"Ano kaba? alam naman nating lahat na design mo ang mapipili don eh," Liam, my gay friend. "Duh?! You're one of the best architects here. You'll definitely get that project." Maarteng dugtong niya.

"For sure yan 'no. Come on, belle. Give yourself a break. Masiyado kang masipag." Pangungulit ni Ava.

Tinutulongan nila akong ayusin ang mga papers sa table ko.

"I just don't want to disappoint my clients. And i badly needed that project." I put the remaining papers on the side of my table.

"I don't know about you, you're so hardworking. You should relax sometimes too." si Ava.

Naglalakad na kami ngayon patungong elevator. It's already 10 in the evening. It's late and pagod na ako, gusto kona magtulog at magpahinga tapos ngayon pa nila naisip mag club.

"I need money. And i love working." I answered.

Pumasok kami sa elevator at pinindot ang ground floor.

"I understand you. But don't tire yourself too much, you also need to rest or relax sometimes." Liam again.

"Nagpapahinga naman ako. Kaya nga uuwi para matulog at magpahinga diba? And is your definition of rest drinking alcohol and clubbing?" I asked.

"Of course not. But alcohol can help you relax or sleep more soundly." Si Ava na naman.

"We won't stay there until 12 because I know we have work tomorrow, and besides, we won't get drunk." I don't believe that.

Bumuntong hininga muna ako bago lumabas ng elevator at naglakad palabas para makahanap ng taxi.

"Come on, Belle. Minsan lang ito. We don't know when we'll have the next chance to relax because we're so busy with work. At ngayon na tayo mag celebrate ng birthday mo, we can't do it tomorrow because after tomorrow, we'll have a lot of things to do again." Umangkla ang dalawang braso ni Ava sa braso ko.