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KABANATA 33
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Under His Possession KABANATA 34
JANIYA'S P. O. VAFTER EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED, I REMAIN IN SILENCE AS I LISTEN TO STRIKE'S RYHTMIC BREATHING.He had fallen asleep. While me, I was busy rethinking all the decision I did just because of my stupid desire."Tama na ang panga-gaslight mo sa sarili mo, Janiya. What happened already did happen. Wala ka nang magagawa kahit sisihin mo pa ang sarili mo. You could never bring back the time just by wishing you could so. And Strike here clearly enjoyed what you two did, as well.” Wala sa loob ko na napalingon ako kay Strike. Tulog na tulog siya. His body was half covered by a mattress. Nakatagilid siya at nakadantay sa katawan ko ang braso at hita niya. Kaya gustuhin ko mang umalis ay hindi ko rin magawa. I was too afraid to wake him up. Hihintayin ko na lang siguro na umayos siya ng higa. Once I'm free, aalis na ako agad. I waited for hours but it seems like he don't want to let go. Kung gagalaw man siya ay para lang higitin ako lalo palapit sa kanya. Hanggang sa ako na l
Huling Na-update : 2024-08-07Under His Possession KABANATA 35
JANIYA'S P. O. V"HEY, WHERE DID YOU GO? I'VE BEEN CALLING YOU BUT YOU DIDN'T ANSWER, NOT EVEN ONCE. GO HOME BY 6, WE HAVE TO GO SOMEWHERE. BE ON THE DOT.”"Hoy! Ano na namang nginingiti-ngiti mo riyan? Nababaliw ka na ba?”Binalingan ko ng tingin si Adrianne. A smile still flustered on my lips.Nilapag ko ang cell phone ko kung saan kita ang mensaheng natanggap ko kanina galing kay Strike. Nilapit ko iyon sa kanya.Kung kanina ay pinagbabawalan niya ako, ngayon ay siya naman ang tila nag-over react at napatili pa nga. Kinailangan pa tuloy niya na mag-"sorry" sa ibang kasabay namin na kumakain sa restaurant dahil halos lahat ng atensyon ng mga ito ay napunta sa amin. "Bakit parang ang bait niya na sa iyo lately, ha? Anong pina-take mong gayuma sa kanya?” nanunukso at halatang kilig na kilig na sabi pa ni Adrianne. Hindi ako nagsalita. Ngumiti lang ako ng makabuluhan bilang tugon. Tila lalo naman siyang naintriga dahil sa ginawa ko. Lalo pa siyang naging mapang-asar at matanong. "G
Huling Na-update : 2024-08-09Under His Possession KABANATA 36
JANIYA'S P. O. V"'E-ETO NA IYON?”I couldn't help but to feel disappointed after seeing the place where Strike brought us. Beach resort nga iyon, maganda at malawak. Pero wala namang ibang tao maliban sa amin at sobrang tahimik pa."Yeah. We're here. We're gonna be celebrating here—”"Oh, no. Not here. We're not gonna be celebrating Mamay's birthday right here.”Tila hindi inaasahan ng dalawa ang ginawa kong pagsalungat."Look at this place. It's beautiful and huge, pero parang walang buhay. Sobrang tahimik at tayong tatlo lang ang nandito. I can't feel the vibes,” dugtong ko pa."Pero—”"Ako rin,” sang-ayon ni Mamay at inilibot ang mga mata niya sa paligid. "Aakalain ko pang lamay ko ang gusto mong i-celebrate rito, Vicencio.”Impit akong napatawa. Resulta iyon ng hindi successful kong pagpipigil. Strike glared at me with a dangerous warning on his eyes."Then where the hell do you want us to go?” blangko ang ekspresyon na saad nito. Nagkibit-balikat ako. "Somewhere… a little bit
Huling Na-update : 2024-08-23Under His Possession KABANATA 37
JANIYA'S P. O. VTAHIMIK LANG KAMI SA BUONG BIYAHE.Wala pa ring kaalam-alam si Mamay sa mga nangyari. Maya't-maya ang pagkalabit niya sa akin tsaka pabulong na magtatanong tungkol sa kung ano ba talagang nangyari. Hindi naman ako nagtatangkang magsabi sa kanya. Tumitingin lang ako kay Strike na nakatuon ang atensyon sa pagmamaneho."Vicencio, ano ba talagang nangyayari, ha? Ang ganda-ganda ng pagpunta natin sa lugar na iyon. Wala pa nga tayo isang oras nagyaya ka na agad umuwi. Ano bang meron?” Rumekta na si Mamay kay Strike. Siguro, nahalata niya na wala talaga akong balak magsalita.Hindi rin nagsalita si Strike, bagay na hindi ko alam kung ipagpapasalamat ko o ano."Gusto niyo bang magtampo ako sa inyo? Akala ko, lalabas tayo para mag-celebrate ng birthday ko dahil hindi ko kayo nakasama ng sabay? Bakit ngayon…”Bakas na bakas sa boses ni Mamay ang pagtatampo at pagkadismaya. Nalulungkot din ako dahil sa nangyari pero anong magagawa ko? I have no choice but to follow Strike's orde
Huling Na-update : 2024-08-23Under His Possession KABANATA 38
2 months later… JANIYA'S P. O. VLIFE CONTINUES. Hindi ko na bilang kung ilang araw o linggo na ba ang lumipas mula nang mangyari ang "major change of drama" sa buhay ko. Pero isang bagay lang ang masasabi ko— ganoon at ganoon pa rin naman. Hindi pa rin bumabalik si Papa. Iniiwasan ko pa rin si Ryuu. Si Strike naman, kahit medyo okay na kami at bumalik na rin sa civil ang samahan namin, hindi ko pa rin mapaliwanag kung bakit parang may pader nang nakapagitan sa gitna namin. Mula noong gabing iyon at sa nangyari sa public resort na pinuntahan namin. Ilang buwan na rin ang lumipas at wala nang kahit anong pagbabago. As of myself… Unti-unti na akong nasasanay mamuhay sa 'circle' ni Strike. Mas dalaga na rin ang pakiramdam ko ngayon. Hindi lang dahil sa concept na may dalaw ako every month— na dalawang buwan na halos late… wait. What? Napapitlag ako at agad na binalot ng kakaibang pakiramdam. Gosh. Tama ba ang napansin ko? Tumayo ako mula sa pagkakaupo sa kama. I went straight to my v
Huling Na-update : 2024-08-23Under His Possession KABANATA 39
JANIYA'S P. O. V"VINCENCIO! ANO 'TO? ANONG NANGYAYARI? NIA, OKAY KA LANG BA?”Napahagulhol na lang ako habang hawak-hawak ang pisngi ko na mahapding-mahapdi bunga ng pagsampal ni Strike. May nalasahan na rin akong dugo na nanggagaling marahil sa gilid ng labi ko na tinamaan din ng palad niya. Parang nahihilo rin ako.Nilapitan ako ni Mamay para alalayang tumayo."You're pregnant and you're claiming that I am the father? F***. I never kissed you nor touched you.” Sunud-sunod na mura pa ang pinakawalan ni Strike matapos niyang sabihin ang mga iyon. "Ah, I know who the father is. Iyong professor iyon, 'di ba? Iyan ba iyong ginagawa niyo sa tuwing tumatakas ka ng dis oras ng gabi? You've been f***ing somewhere, and now that you're impregnated, sa akin mo ipapasa iyang responsibilidad?”Gustung-gusto kong ipaliwanag sa kanya ang lahat pero paano? Hindi niya naman naaalala ang kahit anong nangyari sa akin no'ng gabing iyon. Mukhang nilamon na rin siya ng matinding galit. Halatang hindi na
Huling Na-update : 2024-08-23Under His Possession KABANATA 40
RYUU'S P. O. VI CAN'T HELO NOT TO CLENCH MY FIST AS I STARE AT NIA'S HELPLESS STATE.Nakatulog siya dahil na rin siguro sa sobrang pagod sa pag-iyak, ilang minuto lang matapos niyang i-kwento sa akin ang lahat. And right now, I couldn't shake the feeling of hatred towards that SV guy. Hindi ako makapaniwalang nagawa niya lahat ng iyon kay Nia. My emotions swirled as I gazed upon her serene figure, peacefully lost in slumber. A profound sense of admiration enveloped me, filling my being with a warmth I struggled to convey to her. Damn, ganito ba talaga ang pakiramdam kapag nakita mo na iyong babaeng hinihiling mong makasama sa araw-araw, eh binabasura lang ng ibang lalaki na hindi yata alam ang salitang "pagpapahalaga"?Napamura ako sa sarili ko habang puno ng awang nakatitig kay Nia. May mga bakas pa ng luha sa mukha niya. Nakasimagot niya at kunot ang noo. Kahit natutulog siya, halata pa rin na hindi maayos ang pakiramdam niya. She looks so lost and empty. Poor Nia.But just as the
Huling Na-update : 2024-09-02Under His Possession KABANATA 41
RYUU'S P. O. VAFTER TELLING NIA THE GOOD NEWS, SHE WASTED NO TIME AND HURRIEDLY PREPARE TO GO TO HER FATHER'S ALLEGED LOCATION.Habang pinagmamasdan ko siya— kung gaano siya biglang sumaya at sumigla nang masabi ko na sa kanya iyong balita— hindi ko maiwasang maging masaya rin para sa kanya. She was smiling from ears to ears. Parang bigla niyang nakalimutan iyong mga nangyaring hindi maganda sa kanya kahapon. It was as if she just found her new source of strength and happiness. So while driving, I secretly wished for her luck. Sana, papa niya nga talaga iyong maabutan namin sa location na pupuntahan namin.Ako lang muna ang bumaba, iniwan ko lang si Nia sa sasakyang dala namin— kotse na hiniram ko lang sa kaibigan ko. I couldn't risk it to let her ride on my motorcycle. Mahirap na. "Tao po! Tao po!” Ako na ang nag-doorbell ang kumatok sa maliit na gate ng bahay pagdating namin. It was a two-storey house— hindi masyadong malaki pero hindi rin sobrang liit. The design was very modern.
Huling Na-update : 2024-09-02
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1 month later… JANIYA'S P. O. VThe courtroom was a symphony of whispers and hushed conversations. The air crackled with tension, a palpable energy that vibrated through the room. Giulia, the woman who had orchestrated the accident that had nearly taken my life, sat before the judge, her face a mask of defiance. "Your Honor," the prosecutor began, his voice a steady drone. "The evidence is clear. The defendant, Giulia, acted with malice aforethought, deliberately causing a car accident that resulted in serious injuries to the plaintiff, Janiya.”He recounted the events, the meticulous planning, the calculated actions, the chilling indifference to the potential consequences. I sat in the witness stand, my heart a heavy stone in my chest, reliving the terror of that fateful day."The defendant," he continued, "has shown no remorse for her actions. She has exhibited a complete disregard for the law and the well-being of others. She is a danger to society and must be held accountable fo
Under His Possession KABANATA 92
JANIYA'S P. O. VThe air crackled with anticipation, a symphony of laughter and whispered secrets. The sun, a benevolent witness, bathed the garden in a golden glow, illuminating the scene with a warmth that mirrored the love that pulsed through the air. It was my wedding day, a culmination of a journey filled with heartache, healing, and ultimately, a love that had triumphed over every obstacle.My reflection stared back at me, a vision of happiness in a white gown that flowed like a gentle waterfall. My heart, once burdened with pain, now swelled with a joy so profound it threatened to spill over.Earlier that day, as I stood before the mirror, my hand resting on my swollen belly, the doctor had uttered the words that had sent a wave of pure bliss through me. "Congratulations, Janiya," he had said, his smile mirroring the joy that illuminated my face. "You're going to be a mother of four.""Four?" I echoed, my voice filled with disbelief and delight. "Are you sure?""Absolutely," he
Under His Possession KABANATA 91
JANIYA'S P. O. VOras matapos ang naging pag uusap namin ni Ryuu, si Strike naman ang hinarap ko. The hospital room, once a sterile haven of recovery, was now transformed into a haven of love. The air was thick with the scent of lilies, their white petals mirroring the crisp white sheets that enveloped me. My body still bore the scars of the accident, my spirit felt stronger than ever.Strike sat beside me, his hand gently holding mine. His eyes, filled with a love that could melt glaciers, held mine captive."Janiya," he began, his voice a soft melody that resonated deep within me. "You know, I've been thinking..."I chuckled, a light, tinkling sound that echoed in the quiet room. "You're thinking again? Baka maubos na braincells mo n'yan, ha?” I teased, my voice laced with affection. "Anywats, what's on your mind?"He smiled, a smile that could rival the sun's brilliance. "Well, I've been thinking... about us.""About us?" I echoed, a playful eyebrow raised. "You know, I've been th
Under His Possession KABANATA 90
JANIYA'S P. O. VPag alis ni Strike ay dumating din agad si Ryuu. Hindi ko alam kung tinawag ba s'ya ng una, but whatever happens, I'm glad that he's here. Para maayos na ang lahat once and for all. Ryuu sat beside me, his hand resting on mine, his eyes filled with a warmth that soothed the ache in my heart."Janiya," he began, his voice soft and gentle. "I'm so glad that you're awake now. At masaya 'ko na nakakabawi ka na ulit ng lakas mo kahit papaano.”Ngumiti ako ng tipid.I squeezed his hand, tears welling up in my eyes. It felt like an eternity since I'd last seen him, since I'd last felt his presence."Ryuu," I whispered, my voice hoarse from disuse. "I… I have something to say. M-May gusto 'kong sabihin pero hindi ko alam kung paano ko sisimulan. I'm… I'm aso sorry. I'm so sorry for everything."Agad na kumunot ang noo ni Ryuu. Parang nagtataka s'ya sa mga sinasabi ko."S-Si Strike,” banggit ko. "He's… He proposed.”Suddenly, his smile fade. Kitang-kita ko rin kung paano bigl
Under His Possession KABANATA 89
JANIYA'S P. O. VThe hospital room was a haven of quiet, the only sound the rhythmic beeping of the machines monitoring my vitals. Strike sat beside me, his hand resting on mine, his eyes filled with a tenderness I hadn't seen in years. "Janiya," he began, his voice husky with emotion. "I know you're awake now. I know you can hear me."I squeezed his hand, a wave of warmth spreading through me. It was strange, this feeling of comfort, of safety, in his presence. It had been so long since I had felt this way.He talked about the weeks we'd been apart, the fear, the uncertainty, the overwhelming love he felt for me. He talked about the triplets, their constant chatter, their innocent faces filled with longing for their mother.Sinabi n'ya rin kung ga'no s'ya nagsisisi ds mga maling nagawa n'ya at sa lahat ng sakit naiparanas n'ya sa akin. He apologized for everything, his voice thick with remorse."I know I messed up, Janiya," he said, his eyes pleading. "I know I hurt you. But I never
Under His Possession KABANATA 88
JANIYA'S P. O. VThe sterile white ceiling seemed to mock me, a stark reminder of my predicament. My body felt like a leaden weight, each breath a struggle. I was trapped, a prisoner in my own mind, watching the world go by from a distance. The weeks blurred into one another, a hazy tapestry of whispered conversations, hushed footsteps, and the constant hum of machines. I knew they were there, hovering over me, their faces etched with worry, their voices filled with hope. Strike, Ryuu, Mamay, my father, his new family, even my best friend, they all came to visit, to tell me stories.But I couldn’t respond. I couldn’t even open my eyes. I was a ghost, a silent observer in a world that seemed to be moving on without me.One day, a familiar voice, gentle and laced with concern, broke through the fog. Ryuu. He was sitting beside me, his hand resting on mine.“Janiya,” he said, his voice soft. “I know you can hear me. I know you’re in there.”He spoke of the triplets, their laughter echoi
Under His Possession KABANATA 87
The hospital room was a sanctuary, a haven of quiet calm amidst the storm that had ravaged their lives. Janiya sat by the window, the afternoon sun casting long shadows across the sterile white walls. She watched the city unfold below, a bustling tapestry of life that seemed to mock the stillness of her own world. Two weeks had passed since the accident, two weeks since the world had almost ended for her. She had been given a second chance, a miracle that had left her reeling, her heart a fragile vessel, her mind a swirling vortex of emotions. She had woken up to a world of love and support, a tapestry of faces that had become her lifeline, her anchor in the storm. Her mother, Mamay, her unwavering rock, her source of strength and unconditional love. Her triplets, her reason for being, her tiny miracles, their innocent eyes reflecting a love that transcended words. And then there was Ryuu, his presence a constant in the chaos, his love a quiet, unwavering force that had held her
Under His Possession KABANATA 86
Parang nag-aapoy ang hangin, puno ng tensyon, isang nakakakuryenteng pakiramdam na mabigat sa paligid. Ang ambulance bay, na karaniwang magulo pero kontrolado, ay naging parang digmaan, isang kumukulong kaldero ng galit at lungkot. Si Ryuu, galit na galit, ay nakatayo lang ilang dangkal ang layo kay SV, nakakuyom ang mga kamao, at nag-aapoy ang mga mata. “Tanga ka!” sigaw niya, parang ungol ang boses niya. “Ikaw dapat ang nagbabantay sa kanya! Ikaw dapat ang nagpoprotekta sa kanya!”Si SV, maputla at payat, puno ng guilt at takot ang mga mata, ay hindi umatras. “Hindi ko alam,” nauutal niyang sabi, halos pabulong lang. “Hindi ko nakita ang trak. Napakabilis ng pangyayari.”“Hindi 'yan dahilan!” Singhal ni Ryuu, lumapit pa siya, amoy na amoy ang dugo at pawis sa hangin. “Ikaw dapat ang nasa tabi niya! Ikaw dapat ang nag-iingat sa kanya!”“Alam ko, alam ko,” pagmamakaawa ni SV, nakataas ang mga kamay na parang sumusuko. “Pasensya na. Pasensya na talaga.”Pero parang bato ang tainga ni
Under His Possession KABANATA 85
Ang hangin parang nag-aapoy, puno ng hilaw na emosyon—kalungkutan, galit, at desperasyon. Ang ambulance bay, na karaniwang magulo pero kontrolado, ay naging parang digmaan, isang kumukulong kaldero ng galit at lungkot. Si Ryuu, galit na galit, ay nakatayo lang ilang dangkal ang layo kay SV, nakakuyom ang mga kamao, at nag-aapoy ang mga mata. “Tanga ka!” sigaw niya, parang ungol ang boses niya. “Ikaw dapat ang nagbabantay sa kanya! Ikaw dapat ang nagpoprotekta sa kanya!”Si SV, maputla at payat, puno ng guilt at takot ang mga mata, ay hindi umatras. “Hindi ko alam,” sabi niya, halos pabulong lang. “Hindi ko nakita ang trak. Napakabilis ng pangyayari.”“Hindi 'yan dahilan!” Singhal ni Ryuu, lumapit pa siya, amoy na amoy ang dugo at pawis sa hangin. “Ikaw dapat ang nasa tabi niya! Ikaw dapat ang nag-iingat sa kanya!”“Alam ko, alam ko,” pagmamakaawa ni SV, nakataas ang mga kamay na parang sumusuko. “Pasensya na. Pasensya na talaga.”Pero parang bato ang tainga ni Ryuu. Dahil sa galit,
