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KABANATA 71
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Under His Possession KABANATA 72
SV'S P. O. V"… I wasn't ready to be a father yet, pero dahil sa kanila naramdaman ko kung ga'no kasaya maging tatay. Too bad, you didn't feel it. At 'yun na siguro 'yung masasabi kong greatest punishment mo sa pagtataboy noon kay Niya. Hindi mo nakitang isilang ang mga anak mo at hindi mo sila nabantayan, nakasama, at nakabonding habang unti-unti silang lumalaki.”That words of Ryuu hit me big time. Masakit. Kasi alam kong totoo. It was true that the biggest punishment I got from abandoning Niya and my sons almost five years ago was that, not having them around the moment they went out to this world. I didn't get to witness them being brought to this world. Hindi ko nakita ang unang ngiti nila, hindi ko narinig ang unang salita na sinabi nila. And it hurts not just a lot. Kundi sobra."Could you believe? 'Dada' ang first word ni Chase. Si Cross naman, 'Papa'. Si Cameron, 'Didi'. All are different words. Pero isa lang ang tinutukoy nilang lahat at alam kong hindi ako 'yon. But the mome
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SV'S P. O. VThe sterile white of the hospital room seemed to amplify the silence, the only sound the rhythmic beeping of the machines, a constant reminder of the fragility of life. And she was laying still, her life still hanging by a thread. Wala na 'yung sigla ng dating Janiya na kilala ko. She's laying their almost lifeless, with her relying only on the machines.Five weeks had passed since the accident, five weeks of agonizing uncertainty, of hope dwindling with each passing day. Heaven, her stepmother, sat by Janiya’s bedside, her hand clasped tightly in Janiya's, her eyes red-rimmed from countless tears. She whispered stories of that only the two of them hear, hoping that some part of her would hear, would respond.And I am standing by the window, my eyes fixed on the city skyline, a blur of lights and shadows that seemed to mock my pain. I had spent countless hours by Janiya’s side, holding her hand, whispering words of love and encouragement, but my words felt hollow, my touc
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RYUU'S P. O. V"We've decided, Ryuu. I-Ipapatanggal na namin ang life support ni Niya.” Parang akong nabingi dahil sa sinabing iyon ni Tito Crisanto. I know, sinabi ko na tatanggapin ko sakaling 'yon man ang maging desisyon nila. Pero hindi pala gano'n kadali kapag nangyayari na. Ang hirap tanggapin. Marinig ko pa lang at maisip na mawawala na si Niya sa amin ay parang hindi ko na kakayanin. It hurts more than seeing her with another man. Damn."S-Sigurado na po ba kayo d'yan, Tito? I-I mean, don't get me wrong but… l-lumalaban pa naman po si Niya, 'di ba? K-Kaya nga pinilit n'ya pa ring bumalik kahit na dineklara na s'yang patay, 'di ba? She's fighting for us, Tito. Gusto n'ya pa tayong makasama. At 'yung mga bata…”Lumapit sa akin si Tito Crisanto at marahang tinapik ang braso ko."I know, Ryuu. I know. Pero naisip mo rin ba? Paano kung… P-Paano kung lumalaban na lang si Niya kasi nakikita n'yang nagpupumilit pa tayo na pabalikin s'ya? Paano kung nahihirapan na rin s'ya, hindi n'ya
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RYUU'S P. O. VThe days that followed were a blur of medical procedures, hushed conversations, and a constant stream of visitors, each one offering their prayers and condolences. But the atmosphere in the hospital room remained heavy with a sense of despair, a feeling that Janiya’s time was running out.Dalawang linggo na rin kasi mula no'ng na-take down 'yung suggestion ng mga doktor na i-euthanasia na si Niya. At mula no'n, lalong naging tutok ang mga doktor sa kondisyon n'ya. And I know SV spent already more than millions in making sure of Janiya's welfare. Pero hanggang ngayon, wala pa ring signs na bumubuti ang lagay n'ya. At aminin ko man o hindi, kahit ako ay nag uumpisa nang panghinaan ng loob. Bagay na ni minsan ay hindi ko nakita kay SV. Mukhang desidido talagang makabawi ang loko."Kamusta ka na, Niya? Sorry kung napipilitan ka pang lumaban, ha? Hindi ko sinasabi na sigurado akong napipilitan ka lang. Pero sorry pa rin kasi alam kong nahihirapan ka na. Wala, eh. Mukhang ayaw
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JANIYA'S P. O. V"So, you're saying I have… kids. Hindi lang isa, kundi tatlo?”I can't believe what Ryuu had just said. Hindi ko alam. Akala ko, I just wake up from a long, peaceful sleep. Pero 'yun pala, naaksidente na lala ako at na-deep comatose for almost two months! Hindi ko maalala kung kailan, paano, at bakit. Naaalala ko naman kung sino ako. Kilala ko rin si Ryuu at ang mga taong m-in-ention n'ya sa akin kanina—si Papa, si Tita Heaven, si Adrianne, ang stepbrother at half-sister ko—kilala ko silang lahat at naaalala ko. And yes, pati si Mamay at SV ay kilala ko rin. Ang hindi ko lang ma-recall sa mga sinabi n'ya ay ang part na kine-claim n'yang may mga anak ako."Y… es, gano'n na nga. You have three kids,” pagkumpirma ni Ryuu na dahilan naman para mapapikit ako ng mariin."Paano? I mean, all that I could remember is that, we flew abroad. Kung bakit, hindi ko rin maalala. Basta, we did. Pero tayong dalawa lang. Wala tayong kasama. And who father my sons?”Bago pa makapagsalita
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JANIYA'S P. O. VSa gitna ng pag uusap namin, biglang bumukas ang pinto. Pumasok mula roon ang tatlong bata na sa tingin ko ay mga five o six years old pa lang. At lahat sila ay… lahat sila ay kamukha ni Strike!"Mom! You're awake!” sigaw ng isa sa kanila bago sila sabay-sabay na tumakbo palapit sa akin.They all climbed to my bed and hugged me. Halos hindi ako makakilos at makahinga sa higit ng pagkakayakap nila sa akin. Hindi naman ako makapag-react dahil bukod sa nagulat ako, ayoko rin na maramdaman nilang hindi ko sila nakikilala o naalala. It was so obvious na sila ang mga anak ko na tinutukoy nina Ryuu. Dagdag na patotoo pa ro'n ang kakaibang pakiramdam na naramdaman ko pagkatapos nila akong yakapin ng mahigpit."Mom, are you okay? How are you feeling?” tanong ng isa sa mga bata."I'm… okay. I'm good,” sabi ko. I tried my best to sound… fine."Did you miss us, mom?” tanong ng isa pa."O-Of course, I missed you,” sabi ko naman."I love you mom,” sabi ng isa."I—”"I love you more!
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JANIYA'S P. O. V"A-Anong nangyari?”Sa isang iglap lang ay napalibutan na ako pagkatapos kong sabihin 'yon. Sila Ryuu, Strike, Mamay, ang mga anak ko, pati sila Papa at Tita Heaven. Nandito silang lahat…"Thank goodness, you're awake! Akala namin, maco-comatose ka na naman!” tila relieved na bulalas ni Ryuu."A-Ano?”"You had a sudden headache. Nawalan ka rin ng malay. The doctor told us that if you won't be awake within an hour, may possibility na bumalik ka sa coma,” it was Strike.Napalunok ako. Nagpasalamat din ako dahil hindi na nangyari ang possibility na sinabi ng doktor. Napapikit ako at napahinga ng maluwag.Pero nang may bigla akong maalala, napadilat ako. Bumilis ang tibok ng puso ko at parang na-heightened lahat ng senses ko."S-Si Cameron! I-I wanna know kung maayos na ang lagay ni Cameron! Nasa'n s'ya—”"Mom, relax! I'm here. And… I'm fine. It's been almost two months since the accident. You better be worried about yourself than me,” sabi ng isang pamilyar na boses.Buma
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JANIYA'S P. O. VThe antiseptic scent of the hospital hung heavy in the air, a stark contrast to the floral perfume I usually wore.Wala nang mga medical apparatus na nakakabit sa akin. Maayos naman na kasi 'yung lagay ko. Ilang tests na lang din 'yung kailangang gawin at pwede na akong i-discharge.Mag isa lang ako ngayon sa hospital room ko. Kaaalis lang nilang lahat. Si Mamay at si Strike, sinama muna ang mga bata sa mansyon para makapagpahinga ng maayos. Sina Papa at Tita Heaven naman ay umuwi na rin at babalik na lang daw kinabukasan. Si Ryuu, nagpaalam din dahil may aasikasuhin. Okay lang naman sa akin na maiwan dahil kaya ko naman na. Besides, alam kong sa tagal ng panahon na nasa coma ako ay maraming oras na rin nila ang naabala ko. And it's high time para bumalik na sila sa mga normal nilang routine at gawain sa araw-araw. At 'yon din ang dapat at gusto kong gawin."Janiya," suddenly, a voice called.Gulat na napalingon ako sa kanya. "Ryuu? What are you doing here? Akala ko, u
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RYUU'S P. O. VThe desk felt colder than usual, compared to what it is when Niya is still around. Pero mas okay naman na 'to—ang mag isa kaysa may umaaligid-aligid sa akin. Adrianne is sitting across the table and facing me. Tinawagan ko lang s'ya kasi kailangang-kailangan ko na ng kausap. I have to take everything out. Or else, I'll explode. Ayoko namang abalahin si Niya dahil bukod sa buntis s'ya at bawal ma-stress, alam ko rin na nasa honeymoon stage pa sila ngayon ni SV. And I don't wanna spoil the moment."It's not just the constant interruptions, Adrianne," I began, running a hand through my already disheveled hair. "It's… everything. The incessant chirping, the way she practically bounces into my office, the… the sheer audacity of it all. Nakakapikon.”Adrianne chuckled, a low, melodic sound that did little to soothe my frayed nerves."Audacity? Ryuu, you're talking about Caprice, the woman who once serenaded you with off-key karaoke at Niya and SV's wedding reception. Remember
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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
