Chapter 3: Pieces of Dreams Have Been Shattered

I woke up to see the white-colored room and the smell of alcohol; I then realized I am in a hospital. Thoughts flooded back why I was strapped at this place right now. The doctor came and broke my notions. After checking on me, he then read one by one, the different pills I drank, the reason I’m here. I then understood that it was my 7^th day in the hospital bed because of attempted self-poisoning.

Good thing someone found you before any of those drugs took effect on your body.
Whatever.

Ugh. Why shouldn’t I have died anyway?

Ever since the death of my mother years ago, my life is meaningless. The gleeful, outgoing, and cheery Cassidy transformed into a miserable, melancholic, and depressed person. I hated everything in this world now. I even hate myself why I’m still alive. It wasn’t the first time I did those things.

Dad went to the hospital that day to take me home. Home? I don’t even have that now. A year after mom’s death, Dad met this new woman – Ingrid. They’re even planning for a wedding to be held next year. She took Dad away from me. She even lives at OUR house now. She took everything. And now, I don’t have any one. I’m all alone.

Chapter 2: The Eternal Slumber

Bright sunlight shone through my bedroom window when I opened my eyes. The sweet chirping of the birds told me that it was morning the next day.

I hurried downstairs and found Dad in the dining table having breakfast.

Good morning, Dad!
Cassie! You’re up early.
I just missed eating my breakfast beside you.
Oh did you? By the way, I have something for you, princess. Come here.
What is it?
Close your eyes first, pumpkin.

I shut them tight and when I open them a little while after, a present wrapped in silver foil with a pink ribbon on it was seen before me.

A present? For me?

I eagerly opened the small gift. A big smile was formed upon my lips when I saw what’s inside. A pink dress with a black belt just above the waistline was neatly folded in the package.

I love it Dad! Thank you!
Anything for you, hunny.
Where’s Mom? I would like to show this to her!
I think she’s outside. By the garden.

With that, I jogged to the front of the house and let my eyes scanned our garden place. There. I saw Mom by the roses.

Mom!
Sweetheart, what are you doing here this early?
Dad brought me a present! Look!
Oh, this would look great on you. It matches your hazel eyes, Cassie.
You think so, Mom?

Suddenly, Mom started sobbing.

You know I’ll always love you Cassie, and that I’ll never leave you right?
Of course, Mom. Why are you crying?
I sure wish I can see you smiling while wearing that dress. You mean so much to me. I wish I could stay with you forever.
What are you talking about Mom? Are you gonna leave me again?
Please tell Mom that you won’t hate anyone or do something that will ruin your life.
Why Mom? I don’t understand.

My head was spinning. I don’t have a single idea what my mother was talking about. She then handed me a rose.

You are as beautiful as that rose, Cassie. You, you have a wonderful life ahead of you. Keep going sweetheart. I love you.

She then embraced me as if she’s never gonna let me go. What’s going on? I remained imprisoned in my mother’s weak arm. When I look up, her eyes were close.

Mom?

Then it struck me. Her heartbeat suddenly stopped. She’s not breathing. My Mom’s not breathing!

Mom! No! You promised! You said, you said, you would never leave me! No! I don’t want to be alone again!

I can’t see clearly. Tears were blocking my eyesight as I shook my mother’s lifeless body. It’s no use I know. She would never wake up again.

Chapter 1: Are Promises Meant to be Broken?

My first love story to be blog! =D
Actually, noon ko pa to natapos, but tinatamad akong i-type sa pc. Hehe.
The inspiration of the story was the song, “Blue Sky” by Hale and rainy days.
Some titles are song lyrics too.
So here it is. Hope you like it. =P

“I hate it when it rains... just like now. It's like every drop vanishes the color my world has and in a matter of seconds, everything turns into gray...”

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Characters:

Dyan Cassidy Appelbaum
Harris Gelles
Galvin Mednick
Lewis Appelbaum
Lethia Appelbaum
Ingrid
Other Characters
Narrator/Point of view

CHAPTER 1: ARE PROMISES MEANT TO BE BROKEN?

Cassie! Cassidy!

From my room; I unexpectedly heard my Dad’s voice. Realizing this, I quickly got out of bed and ran across the hallway. At the top of the stairs, I can see my father’s sturdy figure as he stood at the foot of the banister.

Dad!

With a big grin plastered on my face, I dashed with all my might to meet my father whose embrace I longed for almost half a year. He was back! My parents are back!

Dad! You’re home at last! I’ve waited for so long, Dad!

I cuddled my father firmly. He kept me within his arms and lifted my whole body. I missed how he always did that for me.

And I missed my little princess. How had you been?
Terrible. I missed you a lot. Oh, where’s Mom?
She’s waiting for you outside.

I rushed towards our veranda and there I saw the petite frame of my mother.

Mom!

She embraced me like there was no tomorrow.

Cassidy, my child. I missed you, sweetheart.
I missed you more, Mom. What took you so long in the US? Why arrive just now?
I-it’s was business, Cassie. I’m sorry. From now on, I’ll spend every single day with you.

Mom gave me a weak smile. Her ocean-blue eyes looked like its hiding something from me.

That would be great! Promise me you won’t leave me again, Mama?
Promise.

Later that night, when everyone else in the house was sleeping…

What now, Lewis? The doctor said my illness couldn’t be treated by anyone. We went everywhere in the world! I’m afraid of leaving Cassie. She’s so young. Just so young.
We tried everything, Lethia. Everything.

Barkada Trips.

1. Movie Marathons

WHERE: Tere, Tam2x, Candy, Dane’s House

This was the 1^st barkada trip ever since we got together. It was always on Tere’s house because it was the nearest one at school, although the very 1^st movie marathon was held on Dane2x’s house.

2. Food trip

WHERE: Mcdo, Jollibee, Elena’s, Janikka Foodspot, Fahrenheit, Quarterhouse, Andoks, Cindy’s, Kitchenitos, Shakey’s, Alexis Pizzeria, Tita Del’s Kitchen, Bestfriend’s Place, Mister Donut, Dunkin Dount etc.

The original plan was to eat in every foodspot but we failed. =)
We’ve been through it all, from eating to just bread in Elena’s to eating the whole Mega Meals in Jollibee.

3. Playing Counter strike

WHERE: Netopia, Headquarters, C4

Wahaha. We do computer games too. We spent at least 3-4 hours just playing the new found hobby.

4. Beach/Pool Party

WHERE: Baluarte Pool, Sahara Beach Resort

Next level na to. We plan for everything. It was exciting, but hindi pa na complete yung whole barkada sa mga outing na yun.

5. Tambay

WHERE: Tere or Daddy Xan’s house

Of course boarding house was the ultimate option (Tere’s house) yet the balcony in the uppermost part of Daddy Xan’s house and playing drums was a big YEY. We do nothing but share endless stories or study for that physics exam.

Chorvalicious.

Here’s my awesome group of friends.
College was a bit tough but I survived it with them by my side.
I want you to meet them. :)

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Candy Mae a.k.a. Cane-deh Maye/ Dulce

- walking chemistry equation, physics principle, zoology book

- friendster addictus

- it’s okay to be afraid

Christian Dominic a.k.a. Daddy Xan

- self proclaimed artist

- classic lover

- “backride”-er

Danielle Marie a.k.a. Dane2x

- banker

- whitwhew!

- Tends to be very affecionate

Farah Theresa a.k.a. Tere

- childish one

- Tere’s house = boarding house

- All time fave quote to her: “Get over him” or “Huwag ka nalang mag shift”

Katherine May a.k.a. Yam2x/Yammcy

- fond of recording data

- emo-ish but kikay

- very2x terrible in Math

Rodolph Jr. a.k.a. Wodzi

- group’s talented dancer

- FUN-carrier

- Terror-terrosist

Sarah Luna a.k.a. Sarah Luna

- ‘mother’

- Ice cream manager

- adviser

Zarrah Rose a.k.a. Tam2x

- group’s manager

- frank, straightforward

- counter terrorist mastermind