Maalala Mo Kaya !!!

Dear Ate Charo,

Thank you for considering this letter of mine. I'm writing about Ben.

We're in our twenties and both work in Makati . In fact, we used to be

officemates. I've known him for almost two years and all the time, I've

been in-love with him, although we are just friends and he has a girlfriend

he intends to marry.

Ate Charo, I can't help but fall in love with him. He's perfect! He's

responsible, intelligent, resourceful, thoughtful, loving, sweet, caring,

upright, kind, family-oriented, and a God-fearing individual. His good

looks are just an added bonus. I can't believe such a man still exists

today and I will forever be thankful for his friendship.

It is a pain to be so in-love with him because he and his girlfriend are

perfect for each other and are so happy being together. I don't know if

he's aware of my feelings for him, but winning his heart, I think, is out

of the question. His girlfriend is too precious for him. Losing her would

truly hurt him, and I don't want to see him in pain. I know, however,

that a part of me wishes he would reciprocate my love, but he's

just too good for me. He deserves someone better, like the girl he has

now.

Knowing he's happy with her is enough consolation for me. I want his

happiness even if it would mean my own despair. God knows how much I'm

suffering. Writing this letter alone is already a torture. I've been

trying very hard to forget him. I've done ways I know to free myself.

Pero ang kulit talaga ng puso ko, ayaw sumunod. Ate Charo, I haven't seen

or talked with him for a long time and I thought his absence would somehow

cool down the feeling, but it hasn't. I don't want to miss him, but I do

miss him terribly. How can I forget him?

Whenever I see a place, a thing, or a situation, my mind automatically

associates it with him. His memories occupy most of my waking and

sleeping hours. His face pops into my mind in the middle of my lunch, when

I'm

talking with my friends, cleaning my house, or just doing something which

has nothing to remind me of him. Odd, but true. I'm not bitter, Ate. I

don't blame myself, him, nor God for this situation. As a matter of fact,

I'm thankful. Painfully odd as it is, this situation has made me the mature

person I am now. But I can't help ask myself why should someone fall for

another when they are not meant for each other? Why Ate Charo? Why?

You know Ate, whenever I pray, I always ask God to help me let go of this

love. I just want to feel the same way he feels for me... as a friend

and nothing more. I know I can get through this because I believe that God

wouldn't give me something He knows I couldn't handle. Someday I will be

able to smile again without being hurt when I remember him. God has His

reason for all of these and until I know the reasons, I want to hear words

from you. Attached is my picture to show my sincerity and let you decide

if am really not meant for his love.

Please Ate Charo, help me.

Sincerely,

Berta

Dear Berta,

Punyeta kang bakla ka! Maganda pa sa iyo ang tsonggong puyat. Pinagod mo pa

ako sa pagbasa ng letter mo! Ang landi mo!!! Makati ka pa sa gabing Bicol!

Tigilan mo na ang ilusyon mo, iha. Hindi mo kayang ibigay kay Ben ang

kayang ibigay ng girlfriend niya. Sa susunod na sumulat ka pa sa akin,

ipapasagasa kita sa pison!!!

Ate C