The Christmas break has finally come to an end. The Meyer family has already gone back to their home. I haven't seen Victoria for the rest of her remaining days here in the mansion. And it gives me peace. Kasalukuyan kaming nagkakasiyahan at naliligo dito sa waterfall nina Alexander, Meg, at Elle ngayon. Bukas ay babalik na sila sa Metro kaya naisipan nilang magbabad dito. Nagdala kami ng mga pagkain at folding tent na itinayo namin sa gilid upang pwedeng masilongan sa aming mga gamit. Parehong nakasuot ng two piece ang dalawa habang ako naman ay nagsuot ng one-piece na kulay bughaw. "Do you remember that day?" bulong sa akin ni Alexander. Sinamaan ko siya ng tingin ng uminit ang aking pisngi ng maalala ang mapangahas na ginawa namin sa ilalim ng kweba. "Shut up, Alexander." saway ko sa kanya. "I am just asking. I keep dreaming about it." "Alexander Reign!" tawag ko sa kanyang buong pangalan. He laughed like a wicked man at my reaction. I looked like a red tomato right now. Th
The class has already started again. I saw Trixie and Dmitri talking with each other inside the classroom. Himala at maaga ngayon si Dmitri."Good morning!" bati ko sa kanilang dalawa pagpasok ko. Trixie smiled and went to hug me."Good morning, Helena!" bati niya."Good morning, Kiera." Dmitri greeted with a grin."I have something for you, two. I hope you like it." sabi sabay bigay sa kanila ng munting regalo na binili ko para sa kanila. Dmitri looked at it in surprise. I grinned at him. He grinned and muffled my hair. I glared at him kasi nagulo ang buhok ko!"Thank you!" tili ni Trixie. She smiled after seeing the cute strawberry keychain while Dmitri got the airplane keychain. As the days pass by, I am always with the two and I am getting attached to them. We always eat our lunch together at sabay na lumalabas ng classroom during class dismissal."Milk tea shop, later!" Yaya ni Trixie. Maaga ang dismissal ng klase nganong hapon dahil may meeting ang mga faculties dahil sa nalal
I gazed at the photo and let out a sigh. He's probably attending a party and someone captured a photo of them candidly. I deleted he photo and block the unknown number. Summer is quickly approaching, and my graduation is just around the corner. I've been extremely occupied with our final requirements, so I haven't been in touch with Alexander in the past few weeks. However, I do send him a morning message every day, although we don't communicate frequently. I heard that he's preparing his documents and requirements for studying at a university abroad, which is great news. Tita Alexandria mentioned this to me one evening. "Kiera! Are you done?" Dmitri asked. I was on my way to the faculty room to submit my revised research paper. "Yep." "Me too. I'm also going to submit mine," he replied, walking alongside me. I knocked on the door three times before pushing it open. I greeted the teachers as we made our way to our adviser's desk. "Good afternoon, sir," I greeted. Dmitri al
I hold Lola's arms softly. She looked at me and took my other hand and held it. I am wearing a graduation toga and we are inside the van which is heading to our school. Kasama namin si ate Mela at Rico ngayon na nasa likurang bahagi ng sasakyan. Kuya Isko is driving and he’s been saying that he is happy for us dahil sa wakas ay magko-kolehiyo na kami. Pagdating namin sa school ay dumiretso kami sa auditorium dahil doon gaganapin ang graduation rites. Dmitri saw us. Pumunta siya sa gawi namin at nagpakilala bilang kaibigan. Masaya namang binigay ni Lola ang kanyang kanang kamay nang hiningi ito ni Dmitri upang magmano. I noticed na wala siyang kasama o baka hindi ko lang namumukhaan.Hinatid ko si Lola sa designated na upuan para sa kanya, katabi ng sa upuan para sa magulang o guardian ni Dmitri. I saw Trixie sitting on her designated seats. Pumunta na rin ako sa nakalaang upuan para sa akin pagkatapos kong magpaalam kay Lola. Alas siete palang at alas otso magsisimula ang programa.
Masayang kumakaway si Lola sa akin habang tinitingnan ko siya mula sa loob ng sasakyan ni Dmitri. Trixie and Dmitri fetch Rico and me here on the ranch. Ngayong araw kami pupunta sa kanila upang bumisita. Ayaw pa sana ni Rico na sumama pero pinilit siya ni ate Mela. Kailangan niya rin daw na magliwaliw at huwag puro trabaho sa vegetable farm. He is still young and he needs to have fun sometimes. I agree with ate Mela kaya tinulungan ko siyang kumbinsihin si Rico at buti pumayag sa huli.Dmitri is using a black Wrangler.Halos isang oras bago namin narating ang bahay nina Trixie. It looks like an ancestral home. It’s huge and half of the house is made of hardwood. Dmitri park on the left side of the house.“Nice house.” Komento ni Dmitri.“Thanks!” Sagot ni Trixie.She led us inside their home. Sinalubong kami ng kanyang mga magulang sa pintuan ng kanilang bahay. Nagpakilala kami at masaya nila kaming pinatuloy.“Feel at home guys. Trix, ikaw na ang bahala sa kanila.” Nakangiting bilin
I stayed still for a minute, unable to move in shock. Worries spread across my face when I held her and tried to wake her up by softly shaking her shoulders and by calling her name and she didn't respond. I tried finding a pulse on her by using the things I learned in first aid, but I couldn't. I ran outside her room and called for help in my shaking voice. I saw ate Mela and two other house helpers. I immediately asked them. Natataranta silang naglakad ng mabilis papunta sa kwarto ni Lola. “Tawagin mo si, Isko, Rose!” Sigaw ni ate Mela sa isang kasamahan. Nagmamadaling lumabas ng kwarto si ate Rose at pinuntahan si kuya Isko. Napakalakas ng kabog ng puso ko habang dumating si Kuya Isko. Binuhat niya ang walang malay na si Lola palabas ng mansion. “What's happening? Hera?” Tita Alexandria asked in worry. I looked at her with tears starting to fall. “Tita, si Lola po…” Her eyes went to where Kuya Isko was. Bumaba siya sa portico ng mansion at tumawag pa ng isang tauhan upang um
Nagising ako ng maramdaman kong may pumipisil sa aking kamay. Nagmulat ako ng mata at nakitang katabi ko na si Alexander. His eyes are full of jealousy but then he gives me a warm smile. I realize that I am still leaning on Dmitri's shoulder. I guess he never moved even a bit dahil hindi ko naramdaman man lang. Umayos ako ng upo at bumaling kay Alexander. “You can sleep more, Kiera.” Sabi ni Dmitri. I glanced at him and smiled. “Okay na ako. Thank you, Dmitri. I'm sorry, baka nangangawit na ang balikat mo.” Hinging paumanhin ko. “You're welcome and no worries.” sagot niya. “I'll just get coffee.” I nodded in response to him. Then, he asked Trixie and Rico if they wanted too. Sumama ang dalawa sa kanya. I looked at my wrist watch and it's two in the morning. “Good morning, Alexander.” Bati ko sa kanya. He looked at my face and pulls me for a warm embrace. “I've missed you, my Hera.” He said. I hugged him back tightly. I have missed you too, Alexander. I am always m
It's been three days since my Lola's burial. And Alexander is still here making sure that I am still functioning. Parang sira. Okay na naman ako. I know that death is inevitable. It's just that some deaths are untimely like my parents. Kaya sobrang nasaktan ako noon. Hindi pa rin naman akong handa na maiwan ng aking Lola but I can't do anything about it. I am a mere human. And I need to accept things in order for me to move on in life.Tita Alexandria has talked to me saying that nothing will change during my stay here in the mansion. She offered assistance with my studies. Okay lang naman dahil sisiguraduhin kong makakuha ng scholarship program sa university na plano kong pasukan and I still have money. Lola made a savings account for me. Ngayon nga ay pupunta ako sa University upang mag-take ng scholarship qualifying exam. Alexander offered to accompany me.Mahigit isang oras ang biyahe namin bago narating ang University. He parked his car at the designated parking area for the vis