I threw a sideways glance upon hearing Christopher’s words. I appreciated his effort to keep a distance from Monica whenever they were in each other’s presence. Even when they were standing next to each other, he would keep repeating that he saw her as a sister. He did all these just so I would feel more reassured.

 

What he did not realize was that everything had changed from the moment I learned that I wasn’t terminally ill. I had vowed to never leave his side after I saw hopes in the prolonged darkest times.

 

If my experiences in life had taught me anything, it was this—live in the moment and cherish the present.

to live again, I had decided to cast away my sense of insecurity. Unfortunately, I was disqualified from the National Youth Art Exhibition and Contest due to my absence from

hung up the phone and got into the car. Christopher stuffed the concert ticket into my hands and said, “Dear,

go,” I said

Christopher feigned anger. “Are you trying to push your husband into

your mother was already displeased with us, we shouldn’t make the matter worse for her. Besides, you’ve already made it clear that you only see Monica as a sister, so I’m not going to be jealous about her. Just go and I’m sure your mother will

 

to get worked up for real, I quickly added, “Why don’t I come with you?

lit up. He pinched my cheek playfully and said, “I won’t say no to

of arts too, so don’t think that I don’t enjoy music,” I retorted. However, I must admit that I don’t fully appreciate music concerts per se. Mmm… I might really fall

 

“You mentioned that Crystal

impression that he knew everything about me. But now, that notion was being challenged. “You really

man answered while furrowing

you already know everything that has happened to me,

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