The memories

From her distance she had a chance to see Linsky and Lina. She witnessed how much they care for each other. She saw everything from where her location. They greeted all the VIP's, and she kept on hearing from the crowd that they were a perfect lovely couples. They were so sweet to one another and she saw them kissing. She felt a pain in her heart but she kept on reminding herself not to be jealous. Somehow she felt guilty knowing that she entertained this man despite of all the circumstances.

"Ladies and gentleman. May we present to you our special guest for this evening, Ms. Lina"

"Let us all welcome here on stage to serenades us with her euphonious voice." The host said.

Linsky escorted him up to the stage. The ovations become more louder.

"Before I sing. I want to greet Uncle Fed a happiest birthday. I am truly honored to be part of Luong family through your son, the love of my life. I am so lucky to have your son and I'm sure that one of the best gift I could give to you is a promise. Promise to love and cherish Linsky with all my life. May our Lord continue to bless you more, stay fit and healthy. Long live Uncle Fed. My family admire you."

Lina gave warm messages to Linsky's father.

"Every one is happy except me. So, what's the point of being here?" Seeing Linsky with another woman is not easy to bear.

"Are you okay Meeara, what's wrong?"

"Vinz, please excuse me. I want to go in the powder room."

"Are you sure, let me accompany you."

"No need, I can manage.

Please excuse me for a moment." She tried to smile.

"Okay, I'll just stay here."

"Okay, thank you so much Vinz."

She needed to compose her. Ignored Lina and Linsky, and let them be happy with each other's company. As if she can do anything about it.

"I'm still weak like my old self. Nothing changed. I never learned my lesson. Too ambitious. History repeated itself." *mind voice*

Lina was now singing.

Candles burning,

Glasses are chilled

And soon, she'll be by

Hope and pray she'll say that she's willing

To give us another try

And if all these plans I made

Don't melt the lady's heart,

I'll put on the old forty-fives

And maybe the old songs,

Will bring back the old times,

Maybe the old lines will sound new.

Maybe she'll lay her head on my shoulder,

Maybe old feelings will some through

Maybe we'll start to cry,

And wonder why, we ever walked away

Maybe the old songs,

Will bring back the old times

And make her want to stay, oh oh

It's been too long without

Seeing her face light up

When I come home.

Been to many hours I've waited

Staring at the phone

Sweet old songs I'm counting on you

Bring her back to me

I'm tired of listening alone

Maybe the old…

Lina got standing ovation from the crowd for her performance.

The night of celebration continues. The dance floor opened for the dance party.

Meeara had already back to her table.

On her way she saw a very familiar face. The last person she was expecting to see. Actually, she really don't know what to do incase they'll meet again.

Alinston was dancing with a lovely lady in the red long gown. Seemingly they were in a romantic relationship.

After five (5) years of longingness. She finally got a chance to see him again. He did not age, and looked exactly as before. Luckily, Alinston did not see her. Indeed, this night was full of heart breaking moments.

She wants to talk to him. Slap him hard on his face, yell at him and ask him why? but for what? Five (5) years had passed.

She needs to improve herself so that one day she'll be able to be in a happy place.

He's here! Why not? The high possibility that Alinston is here is nearly about (90) ninety percent given the fact that Alinston is a high profile individual . While for her, this was a once in a lifetime experienced.

"May I have this dance with you Meeara?" Vinz offered his hand.

She saw Lina and Linsky dancing together intimately. Alinston was also here with someone.

"Meeara"

He was waiting, his hand paused in the air waiting to be accepted. Vinz is a nice guy. He did not leave her when he could just leave to make socialize with his comrades. The kings were all present too. But chose to stayed on her side throughout this evening.

Forget about Alinston, pretend he didn't see him. Well, he does not know my existence here. Hope you won't see me.

It will be over.

*Meeara's mind voice*



"Yes" she said. A warm and gently hand tightly held her hand.

*The music played*

Vinz pulled her closer to him. And they were dancing to an old tune. They began to catched attention from the crowd.

Goodbye (goodbye) I hate to see you go

But have a good time (have a good time)

So long, I'll miss you, dear, I know

But have a good time (have a good time)

Have your fling, be gay with your new love

I'm setting you free

Dance and sing, pretend that it's true love

Don't worry 'bout me

I-I-I-I know (I know) that tears will only drive you

Farther away (farther away)

Just go, forget that I'm alive

It's your holiday (it's your holiday)

When you're tired of being reckless and carefree

Remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home

So have a good time (have a good time)

"Bye, baby. Gee, I hate to see you go but have a good time."

So long "You know, I'm really gonna miss you but have a good time.

And, honey when you're tired of being reckless and carefree

Remember that I'll be waiting to welcome you home

So have a good time (have a good time)

She laid in the chest of Vinz to cover her face thus, Alinston won't be able to notice her since the crowd began to give way for them on the dance floor and watch them. But she bursted into tears the moment she laid down his head to Vinz. The song triggered her emotions.

From his table, Linsky was looking at them. Grasped his hands. He was upset.

Jumped into another man arms in the short period of time. Am I wrong about you. Am I wrong for choosing you?" He thought.

"Meeara, I'll bring you home"

"Thank you Vinz."

"I don't know what just happened. You're crying. I can guess you're not okay. Meeara trust me with your feelings. I'm here willing to lend my ears."

"Please, send me home." She whispered.

Vinz car has a black Mercedes-Benz, they seated at the back sit.

After awhile

"Vinz, are you a friend of Linsky? She asked.

"Yes, He headed us, aside from the organization at Alen University. He is also good friend of mine, and I owe him alot."

"How is Linsky's relationship with Ms.Lina?"

"Don't tell me, Linsky was the reason of your tears?"

She did not response to that question. Since she could not tell the whole story to him.

"Your silence confirmed yes.

well, they are in a serious relationship about to engage. I am really amazed how they handle their relationship especially to Lina on how much she cares and loves my friend Linsky.

"O-okay"

"May be he is a playboy by nature, Ms. Lina needs to watch over him"

Vinz laughed.

"Why laughing at me?"

"Cause you are too jealous.

"No, I am not"

"But you were crying like a little kid who lost a piece of candy. I don't want to see you crying Meeara" Vinzs stared at her for a minute.

"I mean because you are ugly when you are sad, ha,ha,ha"

"I am sorry"

"Do you like him? Tsk..tsk...!

To bad to know!"

"The truth, I am confused."

"Okay, I understand.

Meeara feel free to cry on my shoulder. Call me anytime. Don't wrong I am not in a romantic relationship. No one can harm you, so better like me over him."

"Vinz, what do you mean? Stop kidding." she rebuked

"Don't tell take it negatively Lina. I am just here to help."

"Thank you Vinz. You helped me tonight."

"Friends" Asked Vinz.

"Friends" She replied.

Too her surprised, Vinz held her hand and leave a soft kiss.

"Goodnight Meeara"

"Goodnight"

Finally, she was home.

Vinz doesn't know the real story. If only he knew but he knows nothing.

Meanwhile

"Where's the girl you are about to introduce to the family, brother?" Alinston asked.

"I already sent her home, may be next time."

Dad, sorry but I wont follow you. He said with anger.