Novels by Penrose Raegan

Napatayo ako at nahilot ang sentido. I got my phone from my desk and dialled Chio's number. It rang for a moment before I heard her sleepy voice."Weino..."Tumikhim ako, sinusubukang maigi na maitago ang galit sa boses."Did I wake you up?""Yup...But it's okay."Matagal pa bago ako nakasagot."Sorry for waking you up. I know it's late. Go back to sleep and continue your rest. I'll see you tomorrow.""Can we just talk now? Hindi na ako makakatulog," she said in a low voice.Biglang kumalma ang galit sa loob ko. Sa isang mahinang boses ay tila ba tinangay na ng alon ang lahat ng galit na nararamdaman ko ngayon.Chio's voice got my knees weak. Muli akong umupo sa swivel chair at isinandal ang ulo sa likod nito."What do you want us to talk, darling?""How's your day?" tanong niya."It was fine. How about you? You went to the foundation?""It was tiring. I s

I will find her, or I'll die trying.The girl came to visit me through my dreams again. I already lost count how many times did this happened but all I could remember is the great feeling she never failed to make me feel.Is it even possible to fall in love with someone you just met in your dreams? In times when your defense is weak, heart is slowly beating, and unconscious soul that won't even remember the scenes tomorrow morning.It is strange to wake up with eyes looking for someone not there. Strange as how my heart beats for someone I haven't met yet. Homesick for a girl that feels like home.To the girl in my dreams, whoever you are, I will always wait for you."Damn, Weino! You are getting crazier every passing day! How can you find that girl in your dream?!" Richard hissed.I turned to him with no emotion marked on my face. Ilang sandaling nanatili ang tingin ko sa kanya bago tinungga ang alak sa isang bagsakan.His eyes

It was almost an airy whisper. Marahan niya akong dinala paupo sa kanyang hita. I tried to get up but he halted me. Umusog siya saka pinagparte ang mga hita. Nahulog ako sa espasyo sa pagitan nito at kaagad na ikinulong ni Weino. His legs were locking me in between them!Nanindig ang balahibo ko nang tumama ang kanyang daliri sa aking leeg nang sikupin niya ang mga hibla ng aking buhok."Are you hungry?" he asked."No...""Does your head hurt?""No..."He went silent for a moment."What do you want to do?""I want to eat," agap ko."I thought you are not hungry?"I frowned. Umayos ka, Chio!"What exactly do you want to do, darling?" naniniguradong tanong ni Weino.Bumuntong hininga ako."I want to sleep again," tugon ko, hindi sigurado.I can imagine him raising his brow at my remark. Kulang nalang ay tampalin ko ang noo dahil sa sobrang kalutangan ko.

Wala na akong oras para mag-reply pa. Nagsimula na akong mataranta kaya paulit ulit kong kinalabit si Calin.He turned to me. Magpapaalam na sana ako nang bigla niya akong abutan ng bote ng alak."Calm down. Para kang naiihi riyan!" he said as a chuckled came to follow his words.Nagkatinginan kami ni Jaeous. Bumakas sa mukha niya ang pagtataka nang makitang hindi na ako mapakali. Nahulog ang tingin niya sa phone ko nang makitang umilaw ito."Hinahanap ka na?" he asked."O-oo..."Tipid siyang tumango. Binalingan niya si Calin at sinubukan itong kausapin. But Calin looks like he is a bit tipsy. Tawa lang siya nang tawa at mukhang hindi naiintindihan ang sinasabi ni Jaeous."Sino?" tanong ni Calin saka ako binalingan."Uuwi na---" natigil ako nang mag-ring ang phone.Sasagutin ko na sana ito nang bigla itong hablutin ni Calin."Galit ka sa kanya, diba? Then enjoy the night! Party!" sigaw

Iniliko ko ang sasakyan sa pinakadulo ng parking lot. Handa na akong iparada ito nang biglang mag-vibrate ang phone. Itinuloy ko ang pagmamaneho hanggang sa naiparada ko ito ng maayos.I unclasped my seatbelt and bent to reach my bag. Tamad kong kinuha ang phone at nangunot ang noo nang lumabas ang pangalan ni Weino sa screen.I received six messages from him. Ang iba ay kagabi lang natanggap pero hindi ko pa nababasa.Weino:Rest if you're not able to handle the anger anymore. Magpapahinga rin ako pero bukas aayusin na natin 'to. I don't want to leave you so we will talk when our mind is calm.Weino:I love you, in case you forgot because we're in this mess. Rest assured, I love you.Weino:Eat your meal.Weino:Let's talk, Chio. I'll be home to see you in my house tonight. Wait me there.Weino:Don't leave my house. Do you want something? I'll buy it for you.Weino:Something importan

I'm back at it again. After a long fight, everything eventually fell into its place. From Isla Ardor to Priacosta, peace is here with me.Pagkauwi ko ng Priacosta ay unang nakipagkita si Tita. I agreed immediately since it's been a while since the last time I saw her. Makikibalita na rin ako tungkol sa nangyari kay Auntie Lurie.Medjo matao ang lugar na pinagkitaan namin. I was actually expecting for her to meet me in Rouseau. Kaya ganun nalang ang pagtataka ko nang inaya niya ako sa isang coffee shop malapit sa DAFC."How are you, Tita?" ako na ang nagkusang basagin ang katahimikan sa pagitan namin.Maybe it is time to give myself a closure. Sa lahat ng bagay na iniwan kong walang kasiguraduhan at para na rin sa mga tanong na hindi pa rin nasasagot hanggang ngayon."I'm fine, Chio. Ikaw? Kumusta ka?"I smiled."I'm doing great..."Ngumiti siya sa bago sumimsim sa kanyang kape. Uminom na rin ako para kahit papaano ay maib