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Under His Possession KABANATA 60
JANIYA'S P. O. VHINDI KO NA HALOS NAMALAYAN ANG MABILIS NA PAGLIPAS NG MGA ARAW. I was busy proofreading my article when suddenly, a call came. And to my surprise, it was Strike, his voice a mixture of concern and desperation."How's our sons doing?” bungad n'ya agad pagsagot ko pa lang sa tawag. Hindi man lang ako nakapag-"hello" muna.Napangiwi ako. Hanggang ngayon, hindi pa rin ako sanay tuwing sinasabi n'ya ang mga katagang "anak natin" o iba pang kagaya no'n."They're… fine. Thanks for asking. Medyo matamlay lang sila. Hinahanap ka kasi,” pag amin ko."Oh, hell. Really?” Biglang naging puno ng pag aalala sa boses n'ya. He really had change. Lagi ko na s'yang kinakakitaan ng emosyon. Hindi na gaya ng dati na laging blangko 'yung ekspresyon n'ya.Tumango ako bilang sagot kahit hindi naman n'ya ako nakikita."Saktong-sakto. I was just about to ask you if… if you could drop by again? Kahit ipasundo ko na lang kayo.”Napakagat-labi ako."B-Bakit? Anong meron?”"Nothing. Wala naman.
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JANIYA'S P. O. VPAGKATAPOS NAMING KUMAIN, DUMIRETSO NA AGAD ANG MGA BATA AT SI STRIKE SA TAAS PARA MAGLARO. NAIWAN NAMAN AKO KASAMA NI MAMAY DAHIL NAG-VOLUNTEER AKO NA TULUNGAN S'YANG MAGLIGPIT.As of Giulia, hindi ko alam. Baka umalis na. Sana nga, umalis na.Pero mukhang hindi talaga ako malakas kay tadhana. Kahihiling ko pa nga lang na sana talaga wala na s'ya, 'eto at bigla na naman s'yang sumulpot mula sa kung saan. Mukhang sinakto n'ya pa na umalis si Mamay saglit.Hindi gaya ng kanina na nakangiti pa s'ya kahit peke, now her face is contorted with fury, her eyes blazing with a mixture of jealousy and hatred, stood before me, her voice a venomous hiss that sent shivers down my spine."I'm glad, alam mo pa rin naman pala kung saan ka nababagay. Somehow, marunong ka pa ring lumugar,” sabi n'ya.Napahigpit ang hawak ko sa hinuhugasan kong plato dahil parang gusto ko nang paliparin 'yon at pag-landing-in bigla sa mukha n'ya."What again this time, Giulia? Ano na namang lagim ang pi
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JANIYA'S P. O. VMAGDIDILIM NA NANG MAGPASYA AKONG UMUWI KASAMA NG MGA BATA. No'ng una, ayaw pang pumayag ni Strike dahil gusto n'ya na sa mansyon na lang kami magpalipas ng gabi. Pero syempre, hindi ako pumayag dahil bukod sa alam kong lalong ikapuputok 'yon ng butse ni Giulia ay nakapangako na rin kasi ako kay Ryuu na lalabas kami at sabay-sabay na magdi-dinner bago dumiretso sa sea side para sandaling maglakad-lakad bago tuluyang umuwi.As we prepared to leave, Giulia, her face a mask of fury, clung to SV's arm like a possessive vine. Turns out, hindi pala s'ya umuwi kanina nang 'palayasin' s'ya ni Strike. Mukhang nagtago lang s'ya sa kung saan at wala na lang nagawa si Strike nang malaman na nandito pa rin pala ang babaeng over obsessed sa kanya.Her eyes, burning with jealousy, darted between me and the children, her voice a venomous hiss. Kahit hindi s'ya nagsasalita at tahimik lang, ramdam na ramdam ko ang lakas ng negative energy n'ya. Daig pa n'ya 'yung multo na ligaw ang ka
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JANIYA'S P. O. V"I JUST DROPPED BY TO LET YOU KNOW THAT… WE'RE LEAVING IN TWO DAYS. AKO AT ANG MGA BATA. BABALIK NA KAMI SA KUNG SAAN TALAGA KAMI.” Binalot ng nakabibinging katahimikan ang living room ng Mansion de Castillejos matapos kong magsalita. The old house was really a testament to a bygone era, seemed to echo with the weight of decisions yet to be made. SV sat across from me, his face etched with a mixture of sadness and a hint of desperation. The triplets, oblivious to the tension, were engrossed in a game of building blocks, their laughter a stark contrast to the somber atmosphere."Bakit… Bakit biglaan naman yata?” halos pabulong na tanong n'ya.Umiling ako. "Hindi 'to biglaan, Strike. You know that. Hindi 'to biglaan.”Hindi ko na binanggit sa kanya 'yung nangyari no'ng araw na paalis na sana kami ng mga bata pero hinarang n'ya kami. Kahit naman hindi ko banggitin 'yon, alam kong alam na n'ya."I'm just starting to get to know my sons. Hindi pa nga ako nakakabawi sa kan
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JANIYA'S P. O. VI was still in the middle of a not-so-good dream when suddenly, I was awakened by the loud ringing of my phone.I usually sleep with my phone on silent mode. But this time, sinadya ko na i-full ang volume ng cell phone ko para anytime na may tumawag sa akin ay maaalarma ako agad. And the fact that someone seems to be calling me as early as… five a.m. really got me nervous and hysterical in an instant. Bigla ring may sumipang hindi magandang pakiramdam sa loob ko. It feels like… something unpleasant is happening. At ang maagang tawag na iyon ang senyales.Kahit hindi ko magawang idilat agad ang mga mata ko ay bumangon pa rin ako at kinapa-kapa ang cell phone ko na nasa bedside table lang. Medyo nagmulat lang ako ng mga mata para tingnan ang screen kung sino ang tumatawag at para masagot din iyon ng maayos.Pero nang makita ko ang pangalan at mukha ni Mamay sa screen, parang nawala na lahat ng antok na natitira sa katawan ko. Parang biglang nagising ang buong pagkatao ko
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JANIYA'S P. O. V"Hello—” "Where the hell are you?! Do you even know what happened to Cameron?!” sigaw ko sa kanya habang umiiyak."I… I know,” halos pabulong n'yang sabi na lalong nakapagpaiyak sa akin."You know and you never dare to call me?!” hindi makapaniwala kong sambit. I felt betrayed. "Alam mo naman pala 'yung nangyari, how come Mamay had the need to call for an ambulance when you can bring him to the hospital yourself?! Damn you!”Sinagot ako ng nakabibinging katahimikan mula sa kabilang linya. Marahas at madiin kong pinunasan ang mga mata ko gamit ang likod ng palad ko. I was trying my best to focus on the road. Kahit na hirap na hirap na ako at pagod na pagod. I was being tormented with pain, guilt, anger, and worry at the same time. I was consumed."I… I was also shocked. I didn't know how to react and I was scared. Alam kong magagalit ka—”"Of course, Strike! Of course! Anak ko ang nasangkalan, ano ba?!” Napahagulhol ako lalo sa sobrang sama ng loob. "I always knew you
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RYUU'S P. O. V"This is Trinity Medical Center. Kami po 'yung rumesponde sa nangyaring aksidente. Nasa ospital na po ngayon si Ma'am Janiya Fortaleza. She's currently in the emergency room. We need you here ASAP.”It was everything that I thought while I'm driving. Walang ibang laman ang isip ko kundi ang nakakagimbal na balitang iyon na narinig ko. I was just done checking Janiya in her room pero wala s'ya. And then this news came. Damn.As my car pulled into tge Trinity Medical Center, I immediately rushed in, my heart pounding in my chest. My feet was pounding as I walk to the information desk."Good morning, Sir. How may I help you—”"I'm Ryuu. I'm here for Janiya Fortaleza. Nasaan s'ya?” nagmamadaling tanong ko.The nurse seemed shock. Natigilan pa s'ya pero saglit lang 'yon dahil nagsimula na s'yang maghanap."Nasa… emergency room pa rin po s'ya, Sir. Third floor po,” aniya mayamaya.Pagkatapos kong magpasalamat ay tinakbo ko agad ang elevator at sumakay doon. Habang paakyat 'yon
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RYUU'S P. O. V"Pagaling ka na, Niya. Okay na si Cameron. And your sons are all waiting for you. I'm… waiting for you.”Hinawakan ko at marahang pinisil ang kamay ni Niya. She's still asleep.The sterile white, hospital ceiling was a stark, unforgiving canvas. Nakadagdag pa sa lamlam n'on ang walang malay at maputlang katawan ni Niya. Her chest rises and falls with the shallow breaths of a life teetering on the edge. Pero hanggang do'n lang 'yon. Her eyes are still shut. The rhythmic beeping of the machines, a constant, insistent pulse, was the only sound in the silent room, a soundtrack to a life hanging by a thread.Her eyes, usually bright and full of life, were closed, her face pale and drawn. 'Yung mga mata n'ya. 'Yung mga mata n'yang gustung-gusto ko nang makita ulit… The doctors are working tirelessly to ensure her safety. Pero hanggang ngayon, kahit sila ay wala ring masabing magandang balita sa amin kundi maghintay lang kung kailan magigising si Niya.Napapitlag ako nang may
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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 for
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RYUU'S P. O. VThe wedding reception was a blur of happy faces, clinking glasses, and the sweet scent of lilies. I stood at the edge of the dance floor, watching Janiya and SV twirl, their laughter echoing through the garden. It was supposed to be my night, the night I celebrated my best friend's happiness. But a strange emptiness gnawed at my heart. Janiya had chosen SV. It was her choice, her happiness, and I was happy for her. Truly, I was. But a part of me, a selfish, stubborn part, wished it had been me standing there, holding her hand, watching the sunset with her.As the night wore on, I found myself drawn to the bar, seeking solace in the amber glow of a whiskey. The music pulsed around me, a hypnotic rhythm that did little to soothe the ache in my chest."Well, well, well," a voice slurred beside me. "Looks like someone's got the blues."I turned to see a woman, her face flushed, her eyes sparkling with a mischievous glint. She was beautiful, in a messy, untamed way, with a w
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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
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RYUU'S P. O. VTomorrow's the big day. Ikakasal na s'ya.Masakit pa rin sa akin isipin na at last, matatali na rin si Niya sa lalaking mahal n'ya at certainly, gusto n'yang makasama habang buhay. Yes, I am happy for her. But that didn't change the fact that I am still hurting. Masakit pa rin pala.Ini-imagine ko pa lang na makita s'ya at si SV na nagsisimula para maglakbay to spend their entire life being together, parang ang sakit sakit na. But what else can I do? May choice ako na pigilan si Niya at kausapin but of course, I won't do that. Dahil masaya ako sa naging choice n'ya at alam ko rin na doon s'ya magiging masaya. Plus, she'll be fine with SV. Alam ko 'yon. And if time comes na balewalain s'ya ulit ni SV, siguro ro'n na lang ako babalik sa picture. To save her again and be with her. Because I swear, I can do it for her endless times. Only for her."Tapos na sa final fitting ng gown at shoes n'ya si Niya. Ayaw mo bang makita?”Mula sa magandang tanawin sa balcony ay napalingon
