I Love You, Goodbye
Episode 1
Leah Valdez
John... I have to tell you something
John Ramirez
What is it, Leah?
Leah Valdez
I... I love you.
John Ramirez
Leah, I don’t want to rush into anything right now.
Leah Valdez
*Sighs* I understand.
Leah Valdez
By the way, I’m Aleah Valdez, but you can call me Leah. I’ve admired you for a long time. But it’s okay... I’ll focus on my studies now.
Ilena Cruz
Leah! Finally, you’re here! You need to find a boyfriend. Come with me!
Leah Valdez
Ilena, not now... I just want to be alone
Ilena Cruz
Come on! It’ll be fun. You need this
Leah Valdez
I’m serious, Ilena. Maybe you should just go find someone for yourself. Stop worrying about me. I have to study
Ilena Cruz
Fine. But don’t say I didn’t tell you
Leah Valdez
💭Why is it so hard to move on?
Leah Valdez
*Studying hard, trying to forget everything...*
Leah Valdez
*Ilena looks so happy today*
Leah Valdez
Hey, you seem really happy
Ilena Cruz
*Smiles* Yeah, I am
Leah Valdez
*Why is she so cheerful when I’m feeling like this?*
Ilena Cruz
Guess what? I went on a blind date with this guy, Xander. He’s like the heartthrob of the school
Leah Valdez
Many girls like him, but I don’t believe he’s serious
Ilena Cruz
He’s definitely my Mr. Right. You’ll see
Leah Valdez
Be careful, Ilena. He’s not who he seems
Ms. Domingo
Class, meet Lily. She’s new here. Please help her feel welcome
Lily Navarro
*Sits next to Leah*
Everyone tries to talk to Lily, but she ignores them
Leah Valdez
Waits outside to catch her
Lily Navarro
Why are you following me? Want to be friends? *pin her in the wall*
Leah Valdez
*Surprised, can’t answer*
Lily Navarro
Okay, listen. From now on, you follow my rules until school ends. Then I won’t bother you anymore
Leah Valdez
*Scared* Okay... I’ll do whatever you say, just don’t hurt me
Leah Valdez
*Doing everything Lily asks carrying her bag, buying food, even walking her home*
Leah Valdez
But it’s better than before. At least she doesn’t bother me anymore
Leah Valdez
Now to find a job and live a simple life
Mr. Bautista/HR Employee
Congratulations, Ma’am. You’re hired. You can start this Monday
Leah Valdez
Thank you so much!
Leah Valdez
*Leaving the company*
Leah Valdez
*Walking home, happy about the new job...*
Crowd: *Looking shocked and whispering as she passes by*
Leah Valdez
*Sees someone familiar... a face she hoped never to see again*
Leah Valdez
*Quickly leaves to avoid being noticed*
Leah Valdez
*Calls her friend Sally*
Leah Valdez
Sally, come on answer me
Sally Torres
*Can’t answer, probably sleeping*
Leah Valdez
*Sighs* Guess I’ll go to the bar to clear my mind
Stranger
Hey there, beautiful. You look lonely. Mind if I join you?
Leah Valdez
*Sarcastic* You can sit anywhere you want that's free
Leah Valdez
*Leaves the bar and goes home*
Leah Valdez
*Exhausted, falls asleep immediately*
Leah Valdez
*Wakes up to noise in the kitchen*
Leah Valdez
*Grabs baseball bat, walks carefully...*
Leah Valdez
Sally? What are you doing here? And how did you get in?
Sally Torres
*Laughs* Don’t you remember? My family’s good with locks and keys.
Leah Valdez
Well, can you help me? I need money
Sally Torres
What happened? Didn’t you get the job?
Leah Valdez
*Shares everything about the stranger and the bad day*
Sally Torres
Maybe change your look. She probably wouldn’t recognize you now.
Leah Valdez
Maybe you’re right...
Leah Valdez
*Snoozes, then wakes late*
Leah Valdez
I’m going to be late!
Leah Valdez
*Forgets breakfast, rushes out*
Alexandra Reyes
Hi! I’m Alexandra. This is your department. Your desk is over there
Episode 2
Leah Valdez
*First day at work... feeling nervous but excited*
Alexandra Reyes
Leah, here’s your schedule and the team you’ll work with. If you need anything, just ask!
Leah Valdez
Thanks, Alexandra. I hope I can keep up
Coworker 1
Hey, are you new here?
Leah Valdez
Yeah, just started today
Coworker 2
Don’t worry, it gets easier. Just keep your head down and work hard
Leah Valdez
Will do. Thanks!
Leah Valdez
*Checks her phone*
Ilena Cruz
📱Hey Leah! Long time no talk. How’s work?
Leah Valdez
💭Should I reply?
Leah Valdez
📱Hey Ilena. Work’s good so far. What about you?
Ilena Cruz
📱Busy with school and Xander. You should hang out with us this weekend! Lily might come too
Leah Valdez
*Pauses. Heart skips*
Lily…No. Don’t go there again.
Leah Valdez
📱Maybe. I’ll see
Alexandra Reyes
Leah, great work today. You’re catching on fast
Leah Valdez
Thank you. I’m trying to keep up
Leah Valdez
💭 Why did my chest tighten when I read Lily’s name? It’s just Lily… right? Just Lily.
Leah Valdez
*Phone buzzes*
Lily Navarro
📱Hey stranger. Ilena dragged me into a plan for this weekend. Are you going?
Leah Valdez
💭 Why does her message feel different?
Leah Valdez
📱We’ll see. Work’s been draining
Lily Navarro
📱I’ll take that as a “maybe.”
Leah Valdez
💭 She is still cold as always
Leah Valdez
*left on seen*
Leah Valdez
I hate how I feel right now.
Like there’s something I’m running from… or someone.
I think I already know the answer.
But I’m too scared to say it. *talking to herself*
Leah Valdez
But what if I’m wrong? What if loving her ruins everything? *talking to herself*
Leah Valdez
*looking at her reflection in the mirror* You’re falling in love with her, aren’t you?
Just admit it. Even if only to yourself
Alexandra Reyes
Morning, Leah! We’ve got a quick team huddle later. Don’t be late!
Leah sits down, focused but part of her still drifts to Lily’s message.
Episode 3
Leah Valdez
*Sighs while staring at her closet* Ilena said Lily’s coming too and Lily herself texted me… Why do I even care?
Sally Torres
📱Remember you’re not going for Lily. You’re going for yourself. Stop trying to read too much into her cold stares
Leah Valdez
I know, but I am captivated with her coldness, I know that she cares she just like to show it
Ilena Cruz
Leah! Finally, you’re here! *hug her*
Leah Valdez
I didn’t want to miss it. *Glances around* Is Lily here?
Ilena Cruz
Not yet. You know her late, as always.
Xander Dela Cruz
And dramatic about it. *grin*
Lily Navarro
Sorry. Traffic *Glances briefly at Leah, no warmth in her eyes* You’re here too.
Leah Valdez
Yeah. Thought I’d tag along
Lily Navarro
*sits next to leah*
Ilena Cruz
Let’s order! I’ve been dreaming of cake all day.
Xander Dela Cruz
You and cake… eternal love story
*Everyone laughs except Lily*
Ilena Cruz
Isn’t the view amazing? Let’s take photos!
Xander and Ilena run ahead. Lily walks slowly, Leah ends up beside her
Leah Valdez
*Try to break the silence between them* It's been too long
Lily Navarro
Yeah and you haven't changed
Lily Navarro
*change topic* the view is beautiful here why don't take a picture of you
They take a lot of pictures together and have a nice view of the sunset there
Author
It's like a double date, right?
Author
Anyway go back to story
Leah Valdez
💭I thought she didn't change at all
Leah Valdez
💭 Maybe I'm falling for her
Leah Valdez
💭 No... No it's impossible
She thought about Lily all night untill she fall asleep
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