Fairyale

A Story by Bubbly Belle

Fairytale

By: Irseabelle

There she stood another unnoticed face in the crowd, Lyka, a girl of no charisma or appeal to the perfect words. Then, she came across a guy named Rio.

They were classmates in a prestigious university. They were always paired in class and got famous with their breakthroughs, and unparalleled teamwork.

Rio who was 5’8’’, blue eyed, sun-tanned guy, and never lets a day pass without smiling, was never hard to work with. Lyka’s overwhelming simplicity at first made things complicated for the two, since Rio was always on the go, and she was typically silent and boring, but they became close friends because they like and hate the same things.

They were like brothers and sisters. They were always together, laughing around, eating lunch, borrowing books, and most of the time, singing in gigs.

Lyka, as expected fell for him and it was not some ordinary fluttering feeling. It was more of a serious, ought- to be paid attention to stuff.

But the thing is, Rio is dating Lyka’s dorm mate, Rica, the ever famous college chic, who knows nothing more but shopping and lipsticks which Lyka told of to Rio over and over. She was the hottest girl that roamed in their campus, so it was quite anticipated that a rookie like Rio would really crave for someone like Rica.

Rio called up one late evening to Lyka.

“Hey Ly, what are you up to tonight?”

“Not much actually, maybe I’d get myself a DVD to watch”

“Let’s go out…”

Without hesitation, she said, “Sure”

Dressed in her pink blouse and white skinny jeans, paired with white gladiator sandals, she was fetched by Rio. She was so happy deep inside that I bet even without words coming out of her mouth one could tell how she feels with the sparks in her eyes.

Rio was so silent; he just smiled once in a while. He looked a bit gloomy. There wasn’t any trace of his jolly aura anywhere.

“What’s wrong Rio? You look bothered…”

“Oh, don’t mind me, I’m good, just preoccupied for a while.”

“Well, mind if I asked what’s up?”

“I’m okay. Don’t worry about me,”

“Oh, if you say so, “

They finally arrived, to Lyka’s surprised it was a dinner for two, set in a garden

filled with lights. Her heart was beating so fast, she felt so high, she could barely breathe.

“Wow it’s amazing”

“It would have been better if Rica didn’t stood me up.”

Lyka was dumbfounded. She imagined herself falling from a cliff and said to

herself, “Rica?? Yeah right, I forgot that oh-so-close friend of his, why didn’t I think of her? How stupid, damn I’m stupid.”

“Hey Ly, why are you so silent?”

With a sigh and a deep breath almost about to cry she said, “Yeah, she would have

loved this, everything of it”

“I think I don’t feel so good, I think I have to go home Rio.” She extended.

“Then let me drive you home”

“I’ll catch myself a bus, don’t mind me” she ran as fast as she could as she started

to sob.

That night she felt so broken, she couldn’t help but burst in tears. Then her phone rang.

“Go away Rio, I don’t want to talk”

“Hi Ly, it’s me, Miko”

“Oh, hello, I’m fine, how’s everything, long time no hear”

“Are you crying?”

She didn’t answered

“You’re crying alright, I’m in front of your house right now”

Lyka stood by the window to see him, and there he was waving at her. So she

went out and ran to her wiping her eyes and welcomed him with a warm hug.

Miko was his childhood buddy, they went to same schools ‘til high school because

they got separated. Miko went to America for his College.

“Where’s Leo?”

“He’s out busy with his job, you know how doctors are” Lyka answered with a grin.

“How are your studies?”

“Pretty fine, I’m going to be a full pledge Doc, as soon as the licensure exams come

out”

“That’s very good to hear, “

“How ‘bout you Miko, how’s everything going? You look so good”

“I took a vacation good for a week, sure is hard to be in the OR for almost 24/7, but

what’s with your tears?” he gently wipes her eyes and held up her chin.

Lyka told everything about Rio, then Miko said, “Oh come on, He’s just a guy”

Lyka then asked, How’s your love life Miko?

“Loveless for the past 13 years, since I got separated from her, I never met anyone else like her, she’s just irreplaceable.”

“You really do love her, that girl you always dedicate your poems to; too bad I haven’t met her yet, how come you don’t let me see her?”

Miko just smiled. “Did you eat your dinner?”

“Nope”

He held her hand, “Let’s chill out, shall we? I sure don’t want your pets to go hungry”

“Pets?”

“Yeah, those critters in your belly Hahaha!!!”

“Yeah right” Lyka punched Miko’s shoulders.

“Hope you don’t mind, but we are not riding a fancy car tonight”

“What are you up to Miko?”

“I want it to be more memorable, so let’s bike,”

“You really know how to cheer me up.” Lyka said as she smiled and give Miko a

tap on his head.

They ate at “The seaside”, their favorite resto’ .Suddenly, Lyka’s phone rang. It

was Rio, but she ignored it, she turned off her cell.

“Why are you not answering the call?”

“I don’t want anyone to mess up everything tonight, besides, you barely visit me

here, I even think you no longer think of me”

“Silly Lyka, how could I forget about you when you’re always in my mind?”

“I knew it, you like me in the first place, why didn’t you tell me?” she jokingly

said.

“Like you? Oh no, you got it all messed up, I was wondering if you already gained

weight, cause you were too skinny,”

“Oh you!”

“Ssshh… but you are a lady now, look at you, and you’re a lot prettier than

before,”

“Really?” Lyka blushed.

“Well, of course you know I just said that…” Miko teased.

“Oh you… you never changed, still childish as ever.” Lyka grumpily responded

“I love the way you look when you’re all vexed…” Miko extended as he gently

touched her cheeks, and stroke her hair, tucking them on the side of her ears.

They both laughed out loud, they had a very good time in fact, and they talked about so many things, like their plans for the future.

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It was 10 pm and they both decided to go home. No longer was Lyka painting a sober face, once again Miko made her jovial like the old times.

While biking,

“How long have you been seeing this guy?”

“Six years ago, we go to the same University”

“Whose car is that?”

“Oh it’s Rio’s car” Lyka answered. “Oh my gosh! It’s Rio’s car!” she exclaimed.

“Well, you better get home; he might want to talk to you”

“Miko, tell me one thing,”

“What’s that?”

“Do you think I’m pretty?”

“No.”

“Oh” she said with quite disappointment,

“Coz you’re gorgeous,” he held her arm, kissed her forehead and said goodnight.

She watched as Miko biked away, then…

Rio was waiting for her in front of the gate.

“I thought you were feeling sick”

“Yeah I was.”

“Why were you out? I called you several times, but you won’t pick up.”

Lyka didn’t talk to him; instead she passed in front of him and entered the gate.

He grabbed her arm and arrogantly asked “Who were you with?”

She shook off his grip “I was with Miko”

“Who’s that suppose to be? Why didn’t you tell me in the first place?”

“Since when did you care about me?”

“What’s wrong with you? I got worried sick damn it!”

“And so? Do you think I care if you did?” Lyka shouted as she slammed their front

door.

Leo, her brother was sitting in a couch waiting for her sister,

“What’s with the commotion outside?”

“Don’t mind him, by the way, Miko just arrived a while back, he took me out for a

dinner, he was looking for you”

“Hahaha! Geez, I can’t believe that whacko still in to you, he’s one of cupid’s hard hit, poor fella… tsk tsk tsk”

“What did you say?” her brows raised a bit.

“Huh? Oh, I was just self talking,” continued to munch his popcorns as he watches

football in HD.

In her room

For once, Lyka felt that she existed, with Miko around; she knew she would never feel so empty, and with Rio now professing his concern she became more and more alive.

Rio never gave up on his girl until he successfully dated her, and they were finally getting somewhere. This he immediately told his friend Lyka the next day, which gave Lyka a major heartbreak. Miko was nowhere to be found but she knew that he was busy with his parents’ Children Foundation, so she kept all the pain to herself and wrote it all down in her scrapbook.

Results of the Licensure Exams was just released she was able to nail it. For a moment she found a reason to rejoice.

The next morning, she received an email from Miko saying:

Sorry for such a short notice, the hospital where I am stationed in called me up just last night and they urgently need me back. You know how a resident surgeon’s life is, especially because I’m the best in that field, Hahaha!

Well I hope to see you soon. Take care always.

“Wow, what a life” Lyka said as she scrolled down the message, and then she found a new mail. It’s from her parents, saying her Aunt Marcella, a hospital owner in Jefferson City requested her to become a resident surgeon there, so as her brother Leo.

Leo told her that he’s better off here than abroad, he said he likes it here and he loves his Filipino patients. He has fallen in love with the country. Lyka on the other hand was ever ambitious, so she decides to go to USA and fulfill her dream-to become one of the most outstanding General Practitioner in the world.

She left Rio without any notice, she packed her things up hastily that she forgot to pack her scrapbook with her, so she decided to hand carry it. She asked Leo to get it for her, but he kept on chit chatting that they both forgot to get it on the couch.

She was so excited about everything, new life, new career, and a bright future, that’s everything she ever wanted.

A 3 days after she left, Rio came to her house, the door was left open because Leo was expecting some of his neighbors to come early in the morning. He was throwing up a party for the kids in the neighborhood.

He was immediately attracted to the huge scrapbook on the table, so he grabbed it and called out to Leo who was in the kitchen, “Hey Leo, the door’s open so I helped myself in”

“Be there in a minute! Got to work on my lasagna!”

He immediately opened it and out fell a letter, addressed to him.

Then Leo came.

“Hey!”

“Hi Leo, where is Ly?”

“Didn’t she tell you?”

“Told me what?”

“Oh, she’s left the country ‘bout 3 days ago, she was off to USA, finally she has got

the call she’s waiting for. I see you have helped yourself with her scrapbook, she forgot to bring it with her, I bet you’ve catch yourself with a piece of sentimental stuff huh, don’t worry I won’t tell her you stole a page,,,Hahaha!”

“Do you know how I could contact her?”

“Try the YM but I can’t assure you that she’ll get to you at once, you know how she is when she’s focused into something, she doesn’t stop.”

“Thanks Leo, I’ll bear that in mind”

When he got off the house he read the note at once.

Hey Rio!

Well it’s been quite a while and I’m so thankful that I met you.

In a way, you became a blessing to me, you were the reason why I look at life far different than how I look at it before, you continue to inspire me.

But I also can’t help counting the times you unconsciously made tears fall from my weary eyes because of the fact that you were in love with someone whom I’m never fond off, well what the heck, what right do I have to feel this way anyway when we are merely friends?

Guess things between us really won’t click; it will only be our unknown fairytale.

Well maybe, just maybe, you’d notice me and fall for me too, but when that time comes, I sure hope the wounds have already healed.

PS: too bad I won’t be able to send this, bet you’ll be laughing at how corny I sound with every lines,

Remember that as long as you’re happy, I’ll try my best to paint a smile on my face too.

Ever loving,

As he read the note, he felt all mixed up, he finally realized that all those times, Lyka loved him, but he was too naïve. Will he ever get her back? Or will this serve as a lesson to him not to take for granted the people around him?

He struggled to contact her, and tell her how sorry he was, that he never meant to hurt her, this lasted for months but never did he receive a response. But also,

He never gave up. He has so to be strong.

Her arrival in Jefferson City was unforgettable, Miko came to fetch her, and he toured her around, they were so happy in each other’s company, he took a 3 day break, he really wanted to make up for the last time, he was suppose to bring her to places they listed back when they were 12. First, they went to an orphan house and they launched a feeding program. Both of them were inclined to charity works, they believe that a child’s smile is the best reward that one gets in philanthropy. Second site in their itinerary was to go to Disneyland and ride a rollercoaster 4 times, Miko sure got sick afterwards, but Lyka wanted to go for another round. They were like teenagers, playing around, laughing so hard like there was no tomorrow.

After 3 days of endless fun and frolic they prepared themselves for the real thing, the OR, where they always teamed up in saving lives. Lyka specialized in anesthesiology, while Miko was more on the generals of surgery, the more they work together, the more they grew fonder of each other.

Lyka was able to leave behind the bump-car-ride-like love life she had in the Philippines, she realize that there’s more to love than liking, it’s a matter of understanding each other and committing to one another.

On the third month of Lyka’s stay in the US, Miko asked her out.

It was her dream date, like those in fairytale stories; they were in a garden, candle-lit dinner for two and a night under a thousand stars.

It was 9 pm, they were lying on the grass, Lyka’s head on top of Miko’s chest, they we’re star gazing when suddenly…

“What about the girl you love?”She asked with brimming curiosity.

“Oh, I haven’t told you about the truth about us haven’t I?” he said trying to look

away, he was counting stars.

“Yeah, you know how much I’m dying to meet her, I bet she’s helluva pretty girl huh? One that could sweep any man off his feet?”

“Oh yes, one of the most gorgeous creatures that man has ever bestowed upon,” he said as he stroke her hair

“The reason why I never let her meet you is that…”

“You’re afraid I’d get insecure?” Ly interrupted

“I’m afraid that you won’t believe that…”

“That you love her a lot but you happen to care for me too?” Ly continued.

“Could you at least let me finish? You’re ruining the magic.”

“Hahaha, okay Mr. Wizard,” she said while she chuckles,

“The reason why I never let her meet you is that YOU are the girl I wrote in my poems, you’re my dream girl, I’m afraid that you won’t believe that because I never had the courage to voice it out to you, the reason is that I don’t want to ruin any of your plans, but now that you’re finished schooling and halfway in being one of the most outstanding general practitioner in the world, which may I mention I happen to belong to…”

“Whew, you’re words are Bewitching Mr. (Hahaha!)Thank you for waiting for me,”

“I love you so much Ly”

“I love you more Miko… I’m so lucky that I came across the most…..”

“Hahaha! No need to make me blush little missy, I already know those things, Hahaha!”

“Oh you,… …..(slaps his legs) still, I love you for everything you are”

“I’m lucky to…”

“tsk tsk tsk.. have I not told you that I also know how blessed you are to have me,,” Lyka said as she giggles

hey both laughed and laughed and laughed.

3 years have passed. Ever since they became committed to each other, Miko was given the responsibility to check Lyka’s email, you see, she was never fond of checking mails, since Miko was fond of which, he volunteered for the job. Miko noticed the emails of Rio, which counted to about a hundred over the years, he would often ask Lyka to respond to one, but she would get mad at him for asking her to do so.

So he talked to her about it. He said “I trust you, you know that.” “There is no sense in running away Ly, confront him, it’s the most mature thing that you should do, might as well end the fire burning since you started with your sparks and short circuits.”

At first it didn’t make sense to her, he kinda talked gibberish, but he was right that she should confront him. So she wrote Rio an email.

Hey Rio,

Sorry if it took me long to reply to your tons of email… LOL

I’ve been pretty busy with everything here, however I just got myself a weeklong vacation, so maybe I’ll head off there for a visit,

If you’re online let me know right away J

When Rio received the email he went online and to his relief, Lyka was really there.

Ly@ko (Lyka): Hey there!

Aries (Rio): Long time no hear, what’s up?

Ly@ko (Lyka): I’m doing well so far… and you?

Aries (Rio): Same with u,, not much happenin’ in my life..

Ly@ko (Lyka): awww… guess what..

Aries (Rio): What??

Ly@ko (Lyka): I’m coming home this week…

Aries (Rio): Really?

Ly@ko (Lyka): ah huh.. J

Aries (Rio): That’s good to hear.

Ly@ko (Lyka): Hahaha! I have to check on my big brother, I miss that big guy,

how are you and Rica?

Aries (Rio): We didn’t work out with each other…

Ly@ko (Lyka): Told yah didn’t I? Hahaha!!

Aries (Rio): Yeah I know… I should have listened to you…

Ly@ko (Lyka): GTG! Duty calls, see you soon,

Aries (Rio): Okay, I missed you

Ly@ko (Lyka): Yeah...me too J

(Signed out.)

Rio felt nothing more but excitement. He was to see her again. Her simple yet adorable face, her boisterous laughter and witty sense of humor, her childish smiles and her odd sense of fashion, he could not stop himself from imagining his dear Lyka. He wanted her to be in his warm embraces, he wanted to let her feel how sincere he is right now.

He is nervous but nothing beats the feeling of seeing the girl she was always fond of, it was heavenly.

Nights after nights, days after days, he thought of the same thing over and over, he’s in love alright.

Then the long waited week arrived.

He woke up early and headed to Leo’s house, from afar, he saw her dearest one; she was a lot prettier, she had her hair curled. She never looked so happy.

But who’s this guy holding her hands? Could it be? Did she find someone new? OH NO!!!

Nevertheless, he bravely walked nearer, but then he decided to flee, he was ashamed of himself, but Leo saw him and called out, “Hey Rio!”

“Blast it!” he said to himself. He had no choice.

“Rio, Rio, Rio, you never looked different, still the chic magnet…” Lyka smiled at him and slap his back.

“Hahaha,,, you’re more beautiful than before,” he replied with a beam.

They fell silent and starred at each other.

“Remember Miko? The one I told you about before?”

“Yeah,” shook his hands with him as a sign of greeting

Miko smiled at him, “Heard a lot about you too…”

There was a cold war between the two men, one can tell with the look on each other’s faces, Lyka noticed it, so she tried to break the hostility by saying “Don’t you feel hungry Mic, how about you Rio?”

She held Miko’s hand, and he responded immediately by looking at her. It seems like they we’re talking to each other without words, he just smiled and she hugged him back, together they went in, happy in each other’s arm.

Leo and Rio was left outside.

“Who’s that guy?”

“You sure don’t talk much to my sister much do you?” Leo said while opening the door of the taxi

“Who is he?”

“Her Fiancé,” (gets the bags one by one)

“What? When is their wedding?”

“One week from now…” he looked at the two couple with joy deep within.

“You’re in favor of this?”

“Well, I’ve never seen my sister happy. Why does it seem like you don’t feel the

same way?” he looked at Rio with a raised brow.

“Where did she meet him?”

“Known each other for a long time, you see they grew up together, more like childhood sweethearts, Miko is a great guy, he loves my sister so much, I can’t see any damn reason to disapprove of him,” he said while he picked up his sister’s baggage in the taxi. “Are you not going to help me out? I sure would need a hand right now so stop blabbering will you!”

He envied the smile in Miko’s face; he should be the one in his place. He feels awful.

“By the way, here’s your invitation to our wedding, don’t miss it, you’re one of the groom’s men” Lyka handed the invitation.

“Oh, by the way, I’m having an exhibit later this evening in school, I’m wondering if you would want to come and see some of my works, you can both go to check it out, It’ll be great, I promise. It won’t be a waste of your time” he grinned

“Sorry but I think we couldn’t come, we’re having some plans for the night,” says Lyka

“Oh, don’t worry, Lyka will come; I’ll take care of everything here. You should go Ly.” Miko says.

The night in the University

Rio after her 4 years of painstaking, sleepless college years ended up as an artist, he graduated bachelors degree in Medical Technology but later took up some units in Fine arts, he thought that he would want his artistic hands to be put to use, he was so obsessed in making sculptures of Angels. He was also active the Music industry, he composed several songs and performed them every night in “The Seaside”

He was in charge this year for the exhibits in the Sculptures’ department. One of his creations was that of a little Cherub who look a lot like Lyka.

It was almost impossible for Lyka to not notice the cherub for it was one of the main attraction of the exhibit, she laughed at Rio and said, “I didn’t know you could Sculpt so well,”

“Well it was inspired by this lady I met back in college, she wasn’t one of the Girls next door but she was that girl I spent my whole time with without even noticing that she was there for me. I was stupid before.”

“Yeah you bet, and you never changed. You are still stupid as before.”

“What do you mean?”

“What part of the I’m-getting-married part do you not understand?”

“Is that the reason why you engaged with him?”

“Oh so you think I’m still truly madly crazy in love with you? Is that it?”

“Why did you get yourself engaged?”

“What did you see in him that made you forget about me?”

“What made you change your mind so suddenly?”

“I read your letter in your scrapbook, I know you love me”

“I know about our fairytale….”

Before Rio could ever finish his spontaneous interrogation, Lyka stopped him with a stare.

“You always thought I was childish, but so far, with everything I heard from you tonight, it just proves it that you’re more childish than I am; I’m no longer in your fairytale, where Once upon a time their lived this girl who was so in love with his college classmate who wanted to hook up with the hottest Goddess in Cosmos. Little Missy's heart was left shattered into pieces and not only after this guy reads upon this secret note did he changed his feelings for the little missy…”

Rio was starring at her blankly, and never in his life did he feel so ashamed.

“Do you know how our fairytale ends Rio? Little missy was found by a Wizard who cast a spell to bind her heart to be whole, she have never felt such warmth in years, he took care of her and loved her with sincerity. And they lived happily ever after, leaving the guy and his hot goddess behind.”

Rio fell so hard, he wanted to cry.

“My fairytale will have a happy ending, and I’m just so sorry if yours weren’t meant to end like mine. I know that yours is not yet done.

I have nothing against you. But everyone knows how happy I am, how Miko saved me from total wreckage. I’m sorry but we’re just good as friends, that’s it. ”

“I’m so sorry for the heartache, for everything I did, I don’t know how to make up to you, but God knows how sincere I am,”

“Just come to my wedding, that’s it” Lyka opens her arms for him who was at the verge of breaking down.

And so this is how the story ends,

Watch out for Dreams part 1

Thanks you J