I don't know how to start this. But maybe just with the question: What would you do if the two men you trusted the most were both hiding something from you — and you were the fool among them?
I'm Lyka. Jasper and I have been together for three years. I love him. Quiet, caring, and hardworking. He is also my family's favorite. Especially Ninong Mario — my dad's best friend, and the one who almost became my second father when Daddy passed away.
That's why when I once went out of the province to surprise Jasper in Manila, I didn't expect that I would be the one to be surprised. When I opened the door to his condo using the duplicate key he gave me, I heard laughter — a familiar voice. Ninong's voice.
And when I entered the room? That's where I saw it. Jasper... and Ninong. Topless. Close. It seemed like they were finishing something that I didn't want to know more about.
I don't know how I got out of the unit. I don't remember if I cried or just froze. All I know is that something in my heart was broken — not just my relationship with Jasper, but also my trust in Ninong. Over time, it turned out to be them. They.
I didn't leave the house for weeks. Angry. Confused. Scared. But eventually, I learned that I didn't have to understand the people who chose to hurt me. So I cut ties — with Jasper, and with Ninong. Not for them, but for myself.
Now, I've learned to trust again — first in myself. And if someone new comes along, I know my worth. Because sometimes, through pain we learn to love properly.
And here's the truth: to this day, I still haven't fully accepted it. I haven't even said hello to them once. But every time I think of them, I don't cry anymore. I just keep quieter — because I've accepted it. And if you've reached the end of this story, I hope you know you're not alone. Sometimes, true love isn't the person you choose... but the one you choose to fight and rise up for. I'm Lyka, and this is the secret I accepted to be free.
