A ringing sound suddenly blasted in the air. Jeremy stopped running to get his phone from his pocket when all of a sudden, he felt a tight grip on his pants. "Got you!" One little girl uttered with so much excitement. Her grip on his pants got even tighter. "I caught him!!" She victoriously shouted to the other kids who would never give up chasing after Chris and Ken just to catch them. "What a fast runner.." Jeremy bent down to meet her eyes then playfully caressed her soft curly hair. "Someone's calling you.." She looked at his pocket. "Won't you get your phone and answer the call?" "That person can wait, but I'm sure you can't wait for your prize." He smiled, reaching for the girl's small hand. A spark beamed in her eyes seeing a strawberry flavored chocolate bar in her hand. "Yehey!!" Delighted, she hugged Jeremy. "You want more of that?"She nodded, all smiles. "Then.." He gently made the girl turn around and pointed at his two best friends who also joined him to play with
Walking out of the hospital, Yenny can’t still stop her eyes from getting teary. The situation is really heartbreaking and what makes it heavier to carry is the fact that no one should know about it yet. She can’t even visit and see Ms. Fei because Dave doesn’t want the old woman to know that other people are already aware of her worsening health condition. What he thinks is the best to do, for the meantime, is to make Ms. Fei believe that he’s the only one who found out about her serious illness. In that way, she won’t worry about distressing others, especially Jeremy and Tony Sean. ‘I’m really sorry, Jeremy..’ Dave texted his brother right away, no more hesitations because he should do something before it’s too late. He will never forgive himself if he and his family lose another person so dear to them because of him. They lost Leona Sean and he’s to blame. Only him. But this time, he won’t make the same stupid mistake again. He couldn’t take his eyes off the screen, hoping to see
When Chris was on the phone with Francis a while ago, he suddenly felt like sinking under the ground with the thought that Francis might have heard him and Yenny argue under the entryway stairs. And he’s right. Francis did not only hear them clearly but he did hear everything. That’s the reason why he wanted to talk to him and Ken because what he had found out is something he can’t swallow and keep to himself only. So, as soon as he reached FasTraxx, he did not wind up anymore and went straight to revealing the truth to Jeremy’s best friends. He was expecting that Chris would slam him with annoyance or anger for eavesdropping but what he took from him was a heartfelt ‘sorry.’ He did not even come clean to save face but still, Chris did stick to his point of view that the mess was his doing and that he was the one apologizing and not Francis. “I was so absorbed in my anger towards Dave that I didn’t notice I was already being careless.” There’s regret in his voice. “And because of tha
What Jeremy had heard from Serin no longer flustered him. He had already prepared for this. That a day would come when Serin, herself, would finally voice out her unsaid feelings and thoughts which he had been aware of all this time. And it was all because of the drawing journal that he saw on the night when Serin had left for Paris.Her journal did not only have their shared moments that she turned into sentimental and beautiful drawings. It also had her true and innermost feelings and thoughts on them. Everything. And that was the reason why Jeremy completely knew what Serin had been feeling and thinking about crossing paths with him on that rainy night to parting ways with him on that bright day in the same exact place where all those memorable moments with him started. On that meaningful road, Desf Road.Crossing paths with him on that completely dark and empty road did trouble her with piled up questions surrounding her and that unknown name she
"Because it was too late to pretend because mom already knew that I saw the baby robe, she did not hesitate anymore and told me that I had a name when I was brought to Hope.I was right. Fear and worry pushed her to keep the truth from me. She was afraid and worried that if my real name was revealed to me, I might use that to find my real parents.But that was not true. I never thought nor hoped to know even a single thing about my real identity. That never crossed my mind because I was already happy and content to be with them. I couldn't ask for more.I got to embrace such a beautiful life because of dad, mom and most especially, because of Dave.If it's not for him, wanting me to be his younger brother, I don't know where I would be now."Jeremy stopped and avoided Serin's eyes. He looked outside the window.Recalling how he became Jeremy Sean, he could not help but feel a tight squeeze in his hea
"Sharing that intimacy with me, it was shocking that I could see that painful scenario which kept appearing in my dreams.. while my eyes were closed.That felt real, as if I was taken to that place filled with pain, longing, desperation and sorrow.Deep in that killing torment, I did not notice that I yearningly uttered those painful cries again.. right before you.Heron.. Where are you?? I miss you..Those cries, that longing. There's resonating pain. Because I was getting too immersed in that painful scenario, I opened my tearful eyes not to feel the familiar agony that was embracing me.But the moment I opened my eyes, I saw Heron in you..I didn't know why but at that time, even though I had no idea who he was or how he looked like, my heart was screaming inside and convincing me that you were Heron.Looking at you, your eyes suddenly spoke the same deepest yearning that
"You could not let me go because of my sketch that kept puzzling you. If you hadn't found that in my pocket, you wouldn't have demanded me to stay in your place. We could have parted ways after I got discharged from the hospital. But that never happened because of my sketch.Living under the same roof had caused us pain. You hurt me, unintentionally. As my presence kept giving you so much burden, I had been hurting you. And I did hurt you a lot when I clashed with you and purposely caused you tormenting agony.But instead of getting back at me for torturing you with scrutinizing pain, what you did was something I would never erase in my memory. That was such a beautiful pain my heart would want to cherish, every day.You faced me with gentle intimacy and warm affection. Your gaze consoled my gloomy heart. Sharing that intimate moment with me, you alone became my solace.After that day, my heart kept thinking about you even th
"With the haunting mysteries surrounding my sketch, that night was supposed to be tormenting, but strangely, it suddenly became comforting. I had never imagined that I would end up sharing a lovely moment with you. That was a beautiful memory my heart has cherished for so many years now.Everything was like a lovely painting. And that's because of you. The dazzling stars were like joyful tears, glowing in the night sky. The gentle wind with the swaying leaves was like a warm embrace, calming in gloom. The golden lights from the lamp posts were beautiful tranquility.Sharing that intimate moment with you, in that painting-like beauty, I felt that I was taken to a different world where no one existed but only the two of us, just you and me.With your affectionate gaze, with your gentle touch, with your tender kisses and with your consoling existence, I could no longer deceive myself. I had changed my mind, in an instant. I would no longer w
“Serin spoke in her sleep twice and during those moments, I vanished in the palace and appeared here in this present time. She must be wandering in her dreams, that’s what I am thinking right now.”Whirling emotions, Jeremy was having the same thoughts. Events that involved Serin’s dreams suddenly reappeared in his clear memory.On the night of his 18th birthday, he found Serin on Desf Road. He heard her call him Heron and when he was about to carry him, she longingly touched his face and painfully uttered, “Heron, you’re alive. I’m glad you’re alive.” Those were the same exact words that came out from her in her sleep before Sodon vanished in the past and was brought here in this present time.Jeremy could also remember the day he and Serin had a heated confrontation just because she went out of his condo unit without telling him. When they clashed for the first time, while her
When Jeremy began to notice that Dave had been treating him completely different from how he used to, he already knew why. Slowly getting closer to Serin, Dave had been falling for Serin. And with the fact that Jeremy was the one who found her on Desf Road and rescued her on that rainy night, Dave’s jealousy started to consume him. That was what Jeremy thought, but the painful truth was, Dave had silently hated him even before Serin came to his life.As his condition got horribly worse, Dave buried himself in a deeper state of misery. Since he fell terribly ill the day after his mom passed away, he had become miserably hopeless. He had been tortured and haunted by his own demons in his agitated mind. His own misery completely darkened his life. And the only one who could help him see even a spot of light was his younger brother.In his teenage years, Jeremy had to carry the heaviest weight on his shoulders. If it’s not for Dave, he could h
Criminal, that torturing word.The moment Dave uttered that word, his heart agonizingly broke. His confession, in an instant, took him to that gruesome and haunting night when he was nothing but a horrible monster.Year 2009, the night of his younger brother’s 14th birthday when he thought that his mom was busy in the kitchen preparing for the surprise birthday dinner for Jeremy. While he was in his room, suddenly the door opened.Dave’s body froze when he got caught using illegal drugs. With his mom’s widened eyes, both of them got completely shocked. His extreme nervousness made him throw the drugs in a rush, hands were quivering.Total gloom darkened Leona Sean’s face. Her steps towards her son got heavier. Her beautiful world fell apart.“W..Will you.. turn me in.. to the p..police.. this time?” Dave fearfully asked with his trembling voice and bloody red eyes.Leona
That phone call, in an instant, darkened his bright day. He was sure who was on the other line. That voice, he knew it.That was him, the old man whom he ran into Campbell Park across Tiffany Blue the night when odd occurrences terribly knocked him with shocking terror and absurd affliction. That was nine years ago but Jeremy could still remember him as clear as day. But that was not the first and last time their paths crossed.Five years ago, that old man suddenly showed up on Desf Road and gave him the black silk thread bracelet. And even until now, how that old man quickly disppeared before his sight on that endless and empty road still bothered him.When that old man called him Heron from the other line, for the first time in so many years, that name began to haunt him again. Like flashes of lightning that suddenly disturbed the tranquil dark sky, strikes of overwhelming fear started to frighten him.Jeremy sped up.
Serin suddenly woke up. That scenario in her dream was filled with strange familiarity.That mountain. That sword. That guy. Those men on horses. That old man.She could not help but feel like she had already seen them before, not in her dreams but in real life.In haste, she left the bed and walked straight to the closet. As soon as she opened it, she got her black dress.Looking at the embroidered name on the back collar, she felt sudden pain.She did have a name but her identity had remained mysterious. Her memory was still completely empty.Eyes locked on her black
'I'm glad that you're finally here.. right next to me.' It was like a sweet tune to her heart. Serin flashed a warm smile. The pouring rain became a beautiful shower in her teary eyes.No more hesitation, Jeremy fearlessly faced her. The girl, who was standing before him, had given him unfeigned strength during his silent battles. He had yearned for her which felt like forever. Every day and every night, he had waited for this moment. If it's just a dream, he did not want to wake up. But Jeremy was not dreaming, it's real. He was looking into Serin's beautiful eyes."Welcome back. It's nice to see you again." He was floating in a surge of profound happiness. Words alone could not describe what he was feeling at the moment.Serin exchanged tearful smiles with him. Her heart was also exclaiming in unexplainable delight. All those shared moments with him flashed back. From the first time their longing eyes met to the saddest day they p
When Jeremy began to notice that Dave had been treating him completely different from how he used to, he already knew why. Slowly getting closer to Serin, Dave had been falling for Serin. And with the fact that Jeremy was the one who found her on Desf Road and rescued her on that rainy night, Dave’s jealousy started to consume him. That was what Jeremy thought, but the painful truth was, Dave had silently hated him even before Serin came to his life.As his condition got horribly worse, Dave buried himself in a deeper state of misery. Since he fell terribly ill the day after his mom passed away, he had become miserably hopeless. He had been tortured and haunted by his own demons in his agitated mind. His own misery completely darkened his life. And the only one who could help him see even a spot of light was his younger brother.In his teenage years, Jeremy had to carry the heaviest weight on his shoulders. If it’s not for Dave, he could h
Five years ago."I will send you the exact address, sir." A male voice said on the other line."You have done such a great job. I will call you if I need something. Thank you." Dave ended the phone call. Nervousness began to tremble him while hurrying downstairs.Carl, the private detective that he had hired, managed to find Yenny in just four weeks.As soon as he walked past the living room, someone, who was comfortably sitting on the luxuriously-looking sofa, caught his eyes. He stopped walking. 'What is she doing here?'"Hi, Dave!" Gail greeted him. She rose up from sitting and walked to where he was standing. She was displaying her beautiful smile. "Where are you going? You must be in a rush.""What brings you here?" He asked coldly."You still have the courage to show up this house after you caused a scene here a month ago?" Jeremy showed up. He was talking about the nig
Gail simpered. "You think you can fool me??" Gail thought that Dave was just fooling around to tease her since he already knew that she had feelings for Jeremy."What if she really likes my brother, will you do something?""I won't do anything because that's not true and that will never happen." There was certainty in her voice. "Since when did you become fond of playing jokes on someone?She let out a heavy sigh. "Driving for almost three hours now must bore you. If boredom is killing you, play some music. Stop spitting non-sense.""What will I get if I play a joke on you?" He sounded so serious while his eyes were focused on driving.Gail looked at him. How his face plastered seriousness could tell that he was no longer teasing her. That's what Gail felt but the truth was, Dave was only acting. He had to fake seriousness in his voice and expression to persuade her that he was telling the truth.