Sabi nila, kung meron mang may malalim na makakaintindi sa istorya ng pighati, si Maria Makiling iyun.

Maybe the legend was right, Joohyun thought as she adjusted her mic. She was sitting at the National Arts Center, where she is set to carry out something that would mark the final event in Seulgi's map of memories. It took her awhile before she was able to find the most opportune moment where she could pull it off, about 3-4 months after she brought Seulgi to the art exhibit. When the school for the arts announced they will have an open mic, she knew this was the chance she's been waiting for. 

The timing was just perfect. It's been a year since she came back. 

It's time to do this.

She looked at the sky, which has just turned into a breathtaking amalgam of purple and pink hues. She heard someone play the strings of the guitar. 

She searched for Seulgi in the crowd. 

Then she started singing. 

The song was Kitchie Nadal's "Wag na Wag Mong Sasabihin."

When she knew she was about to sing these lines, she locked her gaze with that of Seulgi.

"'Wag na 'wag mong sasabihin
Na hindi mo nadama itong-"

Seulgi gave a soft gasp as she realized what Joohyun was trying to tell her. 

"-Pag-ibig kong handang
Ibigay kahit pa kalayaan mo"

Joohyun smiled. She cocked her head to the side.

Following Joohyun's cue, Seulgi turned to her right.

And her searching eyes - an