It's been five years since I had left Universe's world. I tried to go back last year, but I can't anymore. I wonder what happened. Nag-aalala ako sakanila, what if something happened to them? Pero wala akong magawa dahil hindi naman ako makapunta sakanila.

"Ms. Maravilla!" I looked at my boss. Nasa conference room kami at lutang ako! Kinabahan agad ako dahil lahat sila nakatingin sa akin.

"Y-Yes, Mr. Clayton?" I blowed my cheeks when he shooked his head.

"I'm asking you how's the project going?"

I've explained it to them. I'm now working in Herera company as a Project Manager. It's tough. I'm doing my best to have a smooth run of the project. I've been hands on.

They didn't asked anything anymore because I told them the most important and detailed information they needed.

The meeting ended. Bumalik na ako sa office ko at nakita ko 'yong tatlo kong kaibigan na ando'n. Umiling agad ako. Andito na naman sila. Wala ba silang sariling office?

"Hi, Faye!" Aaliyah greeted me when she saw me. Victoria and Wanda greeted me too.

"Ano ginagawa niyo sa office ko? Wala ba kayong office?" I asked.

"Mas maganda office mo, e!" Victoria complained.

"E 'di, maging project manager ka rin!" Aaliyah fired back. I just laugh at those two. Wanda is quiet as ever.

They became my friends. I didn't really know how. When we graduated, they were all there with me. They even invite me to eat with them. We just became friends smoothly. Natulungan din nila ako. Nagkaroon kami ng usapan na bawal mag-iwanan.

The three wants to work here at Herera company because it's their dream company. Wala naman akong dream company kaya rito na lang din ako nagtrabaho, but I didn't regretted it.

Wanda and Aaliyah became an architect here and Victoria is an engineer. Nasa iisang floor lang sila pero magkaiba ang office. Aaminin kong mas maganda nga ang office ko sakanila, mas malaki.

"Kain na tayo!" Tumayo na kami para kumain. Pagtapos no'n, nagkahiwalay na ulit kami para magtrabaho.

Nag half day lang ako dahil may kailangan akong ayusin sa bagong bahay namin. Gusto ko sana kuhanin 'yong tatlo para ro'n pero lagi kong nakakalimutan. Ang dami kase nilang pinagkwekwentuhan, nakakalimutan ko sabihin.

I updated them about the design ang what do they need to do. May lupa na ako, bahay na lang ang kulang. Balak ko na rin sana bumili ng kotse kaso pinag-iisipan ko pa dahil kailangan ko pa mag-ipon para sa bahay.

Bumalik ako sa lumang bahay namin. Pumunta ako ng k'warto para magbihis. Tinignan ko si Lolo sa k'warto niya, natutulog.

Magluluto na sana ako ng makakain namin pero biglang tumatawag sa akin si Mr. Clayton. Sinagot ko kaagad 'yon.

"Hello?"

[ Ms. Maravilla, I know you left early, but there's an emergency. The project manager is needed. I'm sorry. ]

I told him that I'm on my way. I was thinking of what went wrong. Alam kong maayos ang lahat sa project na 'yon. Nagbihis lang ako at bumalik sa company.

Mr. Clayton texted me that they're in the conference room #3. Pumunta agad ako ro'n. Lahat sila tumingin sa akin pagbukas ko ng pinto. I saw our clients is seated. Ando'n na rin ang ibang managers and teams na kasali sa project na 'to.

I sat down after greeting them. They immediately continue what are they discussing.

"We just wanted to transfer the project to other company," the client said.

"And what is the reason behind?" the head manager asked.

"It's our relatives. Gusto nila sila ang maghandle ng project."

"Mind if what company are you talking about?"

Before our client spoke, the door opened and I saw three men walked inside. They're wearing their company's outfit. May pumasok ulit na isa that made me froze in my seat.

He's wearing a blue loongsleves that's folded until his elbow, tucked in in his black slacks. Naka sabit ang coat sa kaliwang braso. How is he here? What happened?

"This is Mr. Chryszyler Dizon, the CEO of Seren Company." He bowed and shook my co-workers hand one-by-one.

"And this is Ms. Faye Maravilla, our project manager," Mr. Clayton introduced me. I was dumbfounded that Mr. Clayton's the one who introduced me. Jeez.

I offered my hand and act casual. When our hands touched, I didn't know what to feel. Their warm as ever. I wanted to cry when I saw him being okay. His features got mature. Tumangkad din siya lalo.

Can he remember me?

The meeting continued at wala ang isip ko ro'n. Nakaupo siya sa bandang dulo, nakikinig sa meeting. Maybe he forgot about me?

"Ms. Maravilla?" I looked at Mr. Clayton who called me. "You're the only one who didn't sign yet."

Nataranta ako kaya hindi ko na binasa ang nasa papel, pumirma na agad ako. I saw Chryszyler smirked. What? Why? Why is he smirking?!

"Okay, that settled it. Our teams and your team will be working together in this project." Nanlaki ang mata ko sa narinig.

Akala ko ba sila na mag-hahandle lahat? Jeez! Hindi ka kase nagbabasa, Faye! Pirma ka nang pirma!

Once they adjourned the meeting, nagpaalam na agad ako umalis at pumunta sa office ko. Umupo ako sa swivel chair ko at yumuko. Inuntog untog ko ang ulo ko sa lamesa. Jeez. You need to calm down, Faye! It's only Chryszyler! You even don't know if he remembers you! Bakit kase siya andito? How did he ended up here? O baka ako 'yong bumalik sa mundo nila?!

"Hindi ba masakit?" Napaayos ako ng upo. Nanlalaki ang mata kong tignan siya. His brows shot up, looking innocent.

"B-Bakit ka napunta rito?" I asked.

"Sa pinto?" he said and pointed at the door. Agad kumunot ang noo ko sa inis.

"Hindi 'yon! How did you ended up here? In my world? Anong nangy--"

"I missed you," he said that made me stop. I pursed my lips. I don't know what to say. I wanted to know how did he ended up here. "Damn. I missed you so much."

Tumayo siya at lumapit sa akin. He didn't waste a time and kissed me. Sa sobrang gulat ko, hindi ako nakapagreact. Lumayo siya sa akin and smirk. Hindi na siya katulad dati na laging naiinis, he's even smirking!

Wait... did he... did he kissed me?!

Tinulak ko siya palayo. Tinuro ko siya. I squinted my eyes. He just chuckled. Lumapit ulit siya sa akin at hinila ako para yakapin.

"I missed you so damn much."

I can't help but cry. Hinagod niya ang buhok ko habang umiyak ako sa bisig niya.

"Paano ka napunta rito?" I asked.

He let go of me and wiped my tears. "I just accepted it all. Thyron helped me. I accepted that they're really... gone." I know he's talking about his parents. Speaking of Thy, where are they?

"Saan si Thy at--" He hissed! He didn't let me finished! I wonder how are they. Si Jeruza kaya, kumusta na? Okay pa kaya sila?

"Did you miss me?" he asked. Imbes na sagutin ang tanong ko, tinanong din niya ako. Wow.

"No," I said just to tease him. I missed him so much! I was really hoping every night to see them again.

Agad siyang lumayo sa akin at hinawakan ang dibdib. I laughed at his reaction.

"I missed you," I said that made him bit his lip. He hugged me again.

"How are you, my star?" he asked. I didn't respond, I just want us to be like this. He looked at me. "Do you wanna be my star?" he asked, making me confused.

"Do you wanna be mine?" he asked again, more clearly of what he wanted to say. I can't help but to smile and nod. He kissed me again, passionately. I missed him.

"We really gone through a lot, huh?" he asked. I nodded. I can't believe he's here. Are we going to work? No more hardtimes? I wonder. "It's been dark. All those years, but you came in the dark. You became my light at the same time, my darkness. You're my darkest light."

I smiled at him. "You're my only light."

I was happy and relieved that we really get back together. I looked at the window, it's still 3 in the afternoon, but I still thanked the stars for giving me this chance to be with him.

I'm now with my star and we'll going to build our own universe soon.

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