Infatuation... an illusion that blinds many people. It seems that Alfredo was infatuated with Julia. It wasn't really true love, for it was lost and remained only in the memory of Alfredo.
Alfredo is engaged with Esperanza for about three years. It may seem that he views his love towards Esperanza as a normal feeling. He might have get used to that. When he met Julia, he was shocked to feel something different, something pure. It was new for him. He never felt that way towards Esperanza. Julia is a simple lady, caring and kind. Who wouldn't be attracted to her? She's a nice companion. Alfredo feels good everytime he hangs out with her. There's something with Julia that Alfredo can only see, something so bright that lightens every moment whenever he sees her. It's difficult to turn away in that attractive brightness that she has. Alfredo wasn't able to turn away. He wanted to spend every day with Julia, forgetting his fiancee. Esperanza is a beautiful and intelligent lady. She loves Alfredo whole-heartedly. She was sensitive enough to be able to feel something wrong with her fiance. It was nice that she had the courage to confront Alfredo about the issue. Even if it hurts so much, she was able to accept it. She stayed where she is for she believes that it's true love that binds the two of them.
As Alfredo made his decision, he chose to get married with his fiancee. It was difficult for him to adjust because his thoughts are haunted by memories of Julia. His head was clouded with questions about his decision. But sooner, he was able to find all the answers. He did feel something special about Julia. But it was different. And he realized that it was gone. Even though it remained in his mind for a long time, it wasn't really love.
Sometimes, when we feel something different towards a person, the first thing that pops into our mind is that we're in love. But it's not quite true. It's not always love. Maybe we're just blinded by that happy feeling. This short story shows the feelings of each character really well. Although it needs to be read more than once, anyone who will read this will be able to relate. It's like a fairy tale, but with a different ending than the usual ones, though. It is nice to know that this story is written by a Filipino author. It raises our quality and standard in literature.
I'm proud to be PINOY!!!! =]
Alfredo is engaged with Esperanza for about three years. It may seem that he views his love towards Esperanza as a normal feeling. He might have get used to that. When he met Julia, he was shocked to feel something different, something pure. It was new for him. He never felt that way towards Esperanza. Julia is a simple lady, caring and kind. Who wouldn't be attracted to her? She's a nice companion. Alfredo feels good everytime he hangs out with her. There's something with Julia that Alfredo can only see, something so bright that lightens every moment whenever he sees her. It's difficult to turn away in that attractive brightness that she has. Alfredo wasn't able to turn away. He wanted to spend every day with Julia, forgetting his fiancee. Esperanza is a beautiful and intelligent lady. She loves Alfredo whole-heartedly. She was sensitive enough to be able to feel something wrong with her fiance. It was nice that she had the courage to confront Alfredo about the issue. Even if it hurts so much, she was able to accept it. She stayed where she is for she believes that it's true love that binds the two of them.
As Alfredo made his decision, he chose to get married with his fiancee. It was difficult for him to adjust because his thoughts are haunted by memories of Julia. His head was clouded with questions about his decision. But sooner, he was able to find all the answers. He did feel something special about Julia. But it was different. And he realized that it was gone. Even though it remained in his mind for a long time, it wasn't really love.
Sometimes, when we feel something different towards a person, the first thing that pops into our mind is that we're in love. But it's not quite true. It's not always love. Maybe we're just blinded by that happy feeling. This short story shows the feelings of each character really well. Although it needs to be read more than once, anyone who will read this will be able to relate. It's like a fairy tale, but with a different ending than the usual ones, though. It is nice to know that this story is written by a Filipino author. It raises our quality and standard in literature.
I'm proud to be PINOY!!!! =]
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