Chapter 69

Shocked

William brought me to our parents. Two tombstones side by side. Helton Smith and Xenna Smith. The first day we came home to the Philippines, this is what William and I visited right away. I felt as light as air. My personality was satisfied and completed by looking at their bed.

Two days ago, in Italy was the day I sent Ezekiel away. Every time I see him, I remember the old me. The rebellious, happy, and dead to his Catalena. I regret my words, but I can't take that back.

All the pain comes back to how I was crushed during those times.

In my anger, I spoke severely to him. Too many people, and I regret it so much. I would have been even worse if I had crushed him at that time. Every hurtful word I uttered to him was doubled or tripled back to me. Why?

Because I still love him. But it doesn't mean I love him and will throw myself freely at him. No, not anymore. The Catalena had now learned her lessons. The lesson that taught me how to be strong.