The One I Called Brother - EPISODE 8: “CITY DREAMS”

Confession Series #2 – The Stories of Us

📍 Antipolo City | Years: 2009–2012

> Moving to the city felt like starting all over again.

The noise, the traffic, the lights — everything was louder, faster, and more distant than home.

After a few good years in San Juan, Janice and I decided to try our luck in Antipolo.

We sold part of our land and opened a small trading business.

I kept working at sea, while she managed everything on land.

At first, everything seemed perfect.

The condo we rented overlooked the city — lights that danced every night like stars that never slept.

Janice loved the view. “It feels like we’ve made it,” she told me once, as we stood by the balcony.

I smiled, believing her words.

But deep inside, I knew the distance was growing again.

My ship kept sailing farther, my contracts got longer, and the spaces between our calls grew wider.

We had everything we prayed for —

but sometimes, even blessings can build walls between two hearts. 

TO BE CONTINUED...