My eyes were blinded with a piece of cloth, I could feel how my sweat streamed down my face.
Nang tuluyan akong magising, I could feel I was placed on a wooden chair habang nakagapos ang mga kamay at paa ko.
At this moment, all I want is to cry. My hands are shivering as well. Nababalot ng takot ang buo kong katawan because I had no idea kung sino ang nagpa-kidnap sa akin at kung ano'ng dahilan nila para gawin sa akin ito.
How about Dylan? Dinakip din kaya nila si Dylan? What if they do? W-What if---
"Gising ka na pala," a feminine voice stopped me from overthinking. "Kanina pa talaga kita hinihintay na magising, e. Mukhang mahaba-haba ang pagkukwentuhan natin... Magi."
Naramdaman ko
At least I've got the chance to meet my father.It's quite short --- hindi man lang pinaabot ng tadhana na makasama ko 'yong Papa ko kahit good for one month.Tahimik kaming naglalakad ni Trisha sa kalagitnaan ng gubat. Hindi ko alam kung tama pa ba ang direksyon na tinatahak namin. I don't even know how we will escape in this forest that seems like we're walking to infinity.It was hard for me to forced Trisha na tumakbo na palayo matapos masaksihan ang unti-unting pagbagsak ng walang-buhay na katawan ng Tatay namin sa lupa. Nahirapan din ako na piliing tumakbo na lang palayo instead of running onto my father and try to save him by calling someone to give us assistance.I also want to save my father, but I can't. He put his
"Ehem. Pasintabi sa single!" Julia sneezed to broke the eerie atmosphere sa pagitan namin ni Dylan.As I came back to my senses, ako na itong lumayo sa kaniya before I swiftly averted my gaze at him. Walang pinagbago sa dating paraan niya ng pagtitig sa akin --- his stares slowly melting my whole being."Sa dami ng mga nakaka-flirt mo sa Tinder, bakit hindi ka makapili kung sino sa kanila ang seseryosohin mo?" Pang-aasar ni Delancy rito."Ayoko nga! Walang true love sa mga dating apps. Lalong-lalo na riyan sa Tinder! Nako, proven and tested!""Mature ka na mag-isip, huh?" Pagpuri ni Dylan sa kapatid. "Parang dati, naghahanap ka lang ng mapaglilibangan sa mga ganyang dating apps. Tapos ngayon... True love na ang hinahanap mo." He giggl
"Isang clove po talaga ng bawang ang ilalagay n'yo riyan sa fried rice? Ang dami naman po yata?""Paborito kasi ng Mama niya ang fried rice na maraming bawang," rinig kong humagikgik ito. "Baka namana ni Magi 'yon sa Mama niya... malalaman natin."Tuluyan na akong lumabas sa room ko upang tingnan kung sino ang may-ari ng mga tinig na 'yon... only to see Dylan and my father in the kitchen area. They are both wearing an apron; Dylan was busy cutting garlic and onions on the chopping board, si Papa naman ay nagpiprito ng hotdog.Napangiti ako as I watched them quietly in the corner, thinking random thoughts about how I'm lucky to have them both in my life.Parang kahapon lang, galit na galit ako kay Papa. Halos walang paglagyan ang sama
Note: This is the last chapter! Thank you for reading this story. <3---Dylan's Point of View:That day was supposed to be the day we are celebrating an important occasion, but turns out to be the day where two important people in our life... in my life, got punished by the law.Hindi gano'n kadaling tanggapin ang nangyari lalo't nakasugal ang buhay at pangarap nila sa kulungan. I thought everything was all polished right after Trisha got sentenced to pay for the crime she did... pero nangyari ang hindi inaasahan.Almost a year had passed but I'm still stuck in the year 2021. Matagal na rin ang lumipas pero tila sariwa pa rin sa utak ko ang lahat ng mga nangyari.Yeah, we're able to visit
This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.This story contains sensitive content which some people may find offensive or disturbing.All rights reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any electronic means, without the prior permission of the author.Typographical and grammatical errors ahead.Please read at your own risk.
Couple of days had passed before the private investigator contacted me. May update na raw about sa kaso ni Lola. That's why he ordered me to come over to his place. I was with Delancy, bitbit ang kaba na nararamdaman ko."Hang in there, Magi. Everything will be alright and naniniwala akong mabibigyan mo rin ng hustisya ang pagkamatay ng Lola mo." Delancy stated while brushing my hair.I forced a smile. "Yeah, I will do everything just to put that person inside the prison. I will make that person's life a living hell."Few minutes had passed before we finally confronted the private investigator. He was clasping a bunch of documents in his hands and settled them on his table."Are there any updates?" I didn't hesitate and went straight
"Don't worry about me, Love. Okay lang ako rito and I assure you that I won't get bored here kasi kasama ko naman sina Julia at Delancy rito." I replied and smiled as if he was able to see my smile. "How about you? Have you already finished all the requirements you need to pass?"[Not yet, Love. Ang dami ko pang kailangang tapusin. Para ngang hindi nababawasan. This is fucking torture.] He complained and I can feel that his face started to crease.I laughed softly, making sure he wouldn't know that I laughed at him. "That's the consequence of you choosing your career. Kailangan mong panindigan 'yan, Love. Kaya mo 'yan." I cheer him up.[This isn't funny anymore,] he said. [Mamaya na lang tayo mag-usap, Love. Tatapusin ko na 'to. Ingat ka riyan, huh? I love you!] He immediately ended th
Kaagad kong binitawan ang hawak na bouquet of roses at mabilis na umalis sa nagkukumpulan na 'yon. Pansin ko rin kasi na naagaw na namin ang atensyon ng mga tao dahil na rin sa nasalo namin parehas iyong bouquet of roses.Sa totoo lang, naiinis ako. Ano pa bang dahilan para magkita kami ng manyakis na 'yon? Pagkatapos ng ginawa niyang kabastusan sa 'kin, ang lakas naman ng loob niya na magpakita sa 'kin ulit. Kung i-demanda ko kaya siya ng sexual harassment, baka sakaling matakot na siya, 'no?"Magi," I suddenly felt Delancy's hand on my elbow upang pigilan akong maglakad.Nandito pa rin naman ako sa loob ng venue at ang balak ko lang naman talaga ay bumalik sa pagkakaupo sa table namin. OA lang talaga masyado 'tong si Delancy."Gusto
Note: This is the last chapter! Thank you for reading this story. <3---Dylan's Point of View:That day was supposed to be the day we are celebrating an important occasion, but turns out to be the day where two important people in our life... in my life, got punished by the law.Hindi gano'n kadaling tanggapin ang nangyari lalo't nakasugal ang buhay at pangarap nila sa kulungan. I thought everything was all polished right after Trisha got sentenced to pay for the crime she did... pero nangyari ang hindi inaasahan.Almost a year had passed but I'm still stuck in the year 2021. Matagal na rin ang lumipas pero tila sariwa pa rin sa utak ko ang lahat ng mga nangyari.Yeah, we're able to visit
"Isang clove po talaga ng bawang ang ilalagay n'yo riyan sa fried rice? Ang dami naman po yata?""Paborito kasi ng Mama niya ang fried rice na maraming bawang," rinig kong humagikgik ito. "Baka namana ni Magi 'yon sa Mama niya... malalaman natin."Tuluyan na akong lumabas sa room ko upang tingnan kung sino ang may-ari ng mga tinig na 'yon... only to see Dylan and my father in the kitchen area. They are both wearing an apron; Dylan was busy cutting garlic and onions on the chopping board, si Papa naman ay nagpiprito ng hotdog.Napangiti ako as I watched them quietly in the corner, thinking random thoughts about how I'm lucky to have them both in my life.Parang kahapon lang, galit na galit ako kay Papa. Halos walang paglagyan ang sama
"Ehem. Pasintabi sa single!" Julia sneezed to broke the eerie atmosphere sa pagitan namin ni Dylan.As I came back to my senses, ako na itong lumayo sa kaniya before I swiftly averted my gaze at him. Walang pinagbago sa dating paraan niya ng pagtitig sa akin --- his stares slowly melting my whole being."Sa dami ng mga nakaka-flirt mo sa Tinder, bakit hindi ka makapili kung sino sa kanila ang seseryosohin mo?" Pang-aasar ni Delancy rito."Ayoko nga! Walang true love sa mga dating apps. Lalong-lalo na riyan sa Tinder! Nako, proven and tested!""Mature ka na mag-isip, huh?" Pagpuri ni Dylan sa kapatid. "Parang dati, naghahanap ka lang ng mapaglilibangan sa mga ganyang dating apps. Tapos ngayon... True love na ang hinahanap mo." He giggl
At least I've got the chance to meet my father.It's quite short --- hindi man lang pinaabot ng tadhana na makasama ko 'yong Papa ko kahit good for one month.Tahimik kaming naglalakad ni Trisha sa kalagitnaan ng gubat. Hindi ko alam kung tama pa ba ang direksyon na tinatahak namin. I don't even know how we will escape in this forest that seems like we're walking to infinity.It was hard for me to forced Trisha na tumakbo na palayo matapos masaksihan ang unti-unting pagbagsak ng walang-buhay na katawan ng Tatay namin sa lupa. Nahirapan din ako na piliing tumakbo na lang palayo instead of running onto my father and try to save him by calling someone to give us assistance.I also want to save my father, but I can't. He put his
My eyes were blinded with a piece of cloth, I could feel how my sweat streamed down my face.Nang tuluyan akong magising, I could feel I was placed on a wooden chair habang nakagapos ang mga kamay at paa ko.At this moment, all I want is to cry. My hands are shivering as well. Nababalot ng takot ang buo kong katawan because I had no idea kung sino ang nagpa-kidnap sa akin at kung ano'ng dahilan nila para gawin sa akin ito.How about Dylan? Dinakip din kaya nila si Dylan? What if they do? W-What if---"Gising ka na pala," a feminine voice stopped me from overthinking. "Kanina pa talaga kita hinihintay na magising, e. Mukhang mahaba-haba ang pagkukwentuhan natin... Magi."Naramdaman ko
"Pinagod ako ng mga batang iyon. Mga boss ko nga sa trabaho, utak ko ang pinapagod. Sila naman, katawan ang pinagod sa akin!" Nasa loob na kami ng van paalis sa lugar na 'yon nang magsimulang mag-rant si Harris. "Halata bang haggard ako?""Gwapo ka naman," ani Warren. "Kahit haggard ka, at least gwapo ka."They're sitting in front of me. That's why I'm able to see how Harris pushed Warren's shoulder sa harap ng upuan niya."Edi sinabi mo ring haggard ako!""Lahat naman tayo!" Muttered Delancy. "Pwede mo namang iligo 'yan pagkauwi, e.""Hindi porke inaaway ko 'yang jowa mo, may karapatan ka ng makisabat." He's starting a fight again.
MEDYO SENSITIVE CONTENT: May "dirty talks" sa bandang gitna. "Kailan ka pa bumalik?" Gulat pa rin na tanong ko. This is a total unexpected happenings --- sa lahat ng lugar, dito ko pa siya makikitang muli. "I never left," he said. Ang kaninang nakayuko niyang mukha ay tumaas at humarap sa akin. "Lagi lang akong nakabantay sa iyo nang patago. I kept my promise that I won't ever leave you, Magi." Tears began falling down my eyes. I couldn't utter a single word because I was stunned by what I heard. All along, nasa tabi ko lang pala si Dylan habang ako ay patuloy siyang hinahanap. Nasa tabi ko lang pala ang taong lagi kong hinahanap. "W-Why?" My voice sudd
Nanatili lang akong walang imik at parang tuod na nakaupo sa isang bench katabi ang isang 'di katandaan na lalaki na nagpapakilalang siya raw ang Papa ko.Until now, hindi pa rin ma-process ng utak ko ang lahat. I'm still doubting every single word he uttered and thoughts revolving around my mind that he's just fooling me around."Alam kong hindi ka kaagad maniniwala sa akin kaya nagdala ako nito," nang muli siyang magsalita, kaagad rin akong napalingon sa kaniya.He's handing me a small picture --- it was my baby picture."Nakiusap ako sa Mama mo na bigyan niya ako kahit litrato mo para naman kahit sa picture lang ay nakikita kita."Maluha-luha kong pinagmasdan ang mukha ni
"Regarding the news that was spread yesterday night, it was all fake. There is someone who wants to ruin my image and it's not new in this industry.To all my supporters, have faith in me. I promised I will make things right and seek the person responsible for spreading fake news."Umagang-umaga ay ang public statement ni Trisha ang bumungad sa amin. As expected, she's gonna say it was just fake news para sirain ang pangalan niya, just to protect her reputation.What a lame excuse she has."Hindi pa rin pala talaga sapat 'yon para lang sumuko siya, 'no?" Delancy said, she's sitting next to me habang si Julia ay nasa kama niya pa rin at nagpapagaling.