"Pinagtagpo pero di tinadhana" is the filipino term for 'you had met but not destined', or 'you had been together but not meant to be together forever'.

I had read a lot of fictional and real life stories here which end with break-up or losing someone. We do feel sad on how the story goes, but bear in mind that the flow of the story depends on the author, how he/she wants to make it more meaningful.

In literature, there are also various authors who made a story in sad or tragic ending, one example is William Shakespeare. Last year I have read these 3 stories from different author which give a sad impact after I read, so for now gonna give you the summary of those.

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The Cactus by O. Henry

The story was about the main character, Trysdale. One of the main theme of the story is egoism; based on the way how Trysdale think and he show love to the girl(no name mentioned in the story). So, he has this girl which adores him like a god. He was only accepting all the love and adoration without giving an exchange. He used to treat himself special, and only loved the girl on how "she" adores him. Trysdale was so proud of himself and told the girl that he knows everything even Spanish language.

One day, he asked a marriage proposal to the girl. The girl told him that she will answer his proposal on the next day. So in the next day, the girl didn't arrive but only send him a cactus in the red earthen jar with a tag.

Trysdale feel bad about it, thinking what's wrong with the girl. After two days he have a chance to talk to the girl but he didn't say anything, as his anger controlled him. He was only focusing on what's on his mind about the situation.

Trysdale attend a wedding, and had a talk with a friend. It asked about his status and he said what happened. Looking at the cactus, the man asked him if he knows Spanish because he was familiar with the cactus; they call it by this name--Ventomarme. A Name means in English, 'Come and take me.'

Dead Stars by Paz Marquez Benitez

The story is about the three main characters Alfredo Salazar, Esperanza and Julia Salas. Alfredo and Esperanza are already engaged for so long, but there family are curious why they still haven't married.

Alfredo accompanied to go to his father's friend, and where he met Julia Salas. Julia got Alfredo's attention, and this become more as they keep on getting to know each other. Since Alfredo is already engage, she keep this as a secret to both Julia and Esperanza.

One day, Julia meet Alfredo to say that she is going to return in her hometown. Alfredo wants to confess to Julia what he really feel but he is hesitant to do so. It was after church mass when Alfredo saw Julia, she approach Julia and said that he thought she's already done, but Julia said that it was postponed, so she will go home the next day. Alfredo take this chance to talk to her, and accompany Julia to go home. He suppose to tell his feelings when Julia congratulate him, she said that hopefully she knew it earlier, so she can congratulate him for his upcoming wedding.

When Alfredo got home, he saw Esperanza who is already waiting for him, he sit beside then Esperanza confronted him. She said that she knows about him and Julia, but she remain silent waiting for Alfredo to tell it, she's not blind nor deaf; she knows everything. That she will let Alfredo go but not to keep a secret to her.

Years had passed, Alfredo went to Julia's hometown for work purposes. She take this chance to see Julia, and there he found her. He saw the same Julia whom he fall in love before, but he felt there something missing. Until, he realized that it was his love who died for Julia, and marrying Esperanza is the best choice he made.

The Wedding Dance by Amador T. Daguio

This is a story about Awiyao and Lumnay who were married for seven years. They happy and inlove being together but Lumnay can't bare a child. Because of their tradition, that a man must have his own son who will carry his name, they need to separate and let Awiyao marry again to another woman who can give him a son.

On the night of Awiyao's wedding to another woman. He went to their house to talk to Lumnay, Awiyao don't want to do it but Lumnay push him as it is the best decision for Awiyao's name.

Awiyao left Lumnay alone, being heartbroken. Awiyao decided to stop the wedding, to speak out about their rights. She go fast to the ceremony, but when she arrived all her courage fades. She went away and let the ceremony happen.

What story, makes you more sad? Let me know in the comment section:)

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March 11, 2022

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