The story revolves around the two main characters namely Race Clemente and Zena Alonte. Race suffers from a sleep disorder where he was having hard time to have some sleep opposite to what Zena have. Kung hindi magawang makatulog ni Race, si Zena naman ay sagana sa pagtulog. Nasa kapahamakan silang dalawa dahil sa kondisiyong kinakaharap. It might be the cause of their deaths. Until destiny made a way for them to meet. The first encounter was a disaster but he didn't expect that there will be a friendship after it. They met people along the way. May makikigulo, may makikisaya. Ngunit hindi lahat ng saya ay nagtatagal. Sabi nga nila, lahat ng saya ay may kaakibat na kalungkutan. He eventually found out that his condition was getting worse than before. He was loosing hope but Zena didn't give up on him. Race was thankful to have her. Hanggang saan aabot ang pagkakaibigan ni Zena at Race kung isa pala sa kanila ay unti-unti nang nag-iiba ang pananaw sa pagkakaibigang nag-umpisa sa isang sapak sa mukha.
View Moreļæ¼6 years later...Zerena's POV"Anak. Bid your Dad good bye. Tell him you're going to school." Sabi sa akin ni Mommy. Nasa kusina kami at inaayos niya 'yong lunch box ko. I nodded and went upstairs.Naglalakad pa lang ako patungo sa silid nila Mommy at Daddy unti-unti nang namumuo ang mga luha sa gilid ng mga mata ko. They were verging to fall. I just fought hard not to let them fall again.I knocked on the door and smiled. Dad told me before to always knock on the door before entering a room. It was just an alarm for the elderly that someone would just want to come inside. Bad daw kasi ang pu
Race's POVI was standing on my spot, my knees were shaking uncontrollably while facing all the guests and invited persons in our wedding.One week ago, I planned everything out. I told myself when she woke up, I'll be asking her to marry me and proceed to the latter part.The whole place was a combination of white and sky blue in colours. Instead of rose, I told Alexsha about sunflowers and how Zena love them. Yes, Alexsha was our wedding planner. The color white chairs and the sky blue catering table cloth complemented together. The white ribbon was arrangely tied to the chairs near the pathway to give those who'll walk there a little guide towards my direction. Well, Alexsha impressed me with her bright ideas. H
Race's POVThe Ruined City played couple of their songs then went all inside the house afterwards. Napakaraming tao sa labas dahil sa kanila. Nakahatak sila ng napakaraming tao sa buong nayon.Abala kami nila Alexsha, Aaron at Jillian sa kusina. We were preparing food for the dinner.Zerena and Loud came rushing in. Kasunod nila ang apat, Lorenzo, Drift, Burn at Chandler."Anak, baka magkasakitan kayo ni Zerena." Babala ni Lorenzo sa dalawang bata na naghahabulan sa loob ng kusina."Anak, enough na." Sambit ko kay Zerena. The two of them stopped. Zerena whispered something to Loud and they both agreed to it
4 years later...Race's POV"Thank you, sir! Please come again." Sabi sa akin no'ng babae sa counter matapos maiabot sa akin ang sukli ko. I smiled at her and turned to look at my daughter. She's missing!Holding the bouquet of tulips and dozen of sunflowers in my arms, I went out of that flower shop. My heart was racing so fast and eventually turned calm when I saw my daughter with a guy wearing a long coat and cap. Nakatalikod sila sa akin kaya hindi ko makita kung sino ang kasama ng anak ko. They were waiting patiently at the guy who was making the cotton candy on that pink push stall."Zerena, anak." Pagtawag ko sa 'king munting prins
Race's POV"I know you can do it. Just keep calm. Breathe." Pagpapakalma ko kay Zena habang sinasabayan ang stretcher sa pagtakbo nito. Her hand was intertwined to mine. She was breathing deeply and I know she was filled with tension inside.I kissed her forehead. "You and our baby will be safe. Don't worry.""Sir, hanggang dito na lang po kayo." Sabi sa akin no'ng nurse saka ako hinarang at saka ipinasok si Zena sa operating room ng St. Luke's. I even smiled at her before the door shut.Naupo ako sa bleachers at saka napasapo sa mukha. Jace and Ace came, both gasping air as they arrived.
Race's POVHindi na ko nagsayang pa ng oras. Right after graduated college, I went to Dimitria's company and gave the attache case Alexsha wanted me to use as a ticket to enter the said company. Pinalabas namin na isa akong shareholders upang makapasok sa kompanya sa mataas na posisiyon. At first, it was kinda hard to adjust but when I learned the environment inside the company, hindi na ko nahirapan pa. Maaayos din naman katrabaho ang mga tao sa loob. I am overwelmed by their welcome party and that was enough of me to fuel myself to work harder for Zena.I'm not telling her that I'm saving money to buy the lot. Titriplehin ko ang presiyo makuha lang 'yon mula sa business tycoon na bumili nito. Mahalaga ang lugar na 'yon para kay Zena at makita ko lang siyang masaya, masaya na rin ako. Even if it means of me to tire
Race's POV"Clemente, Race M."Wearing my black toga and black converse shoes, I walked straight to that stage.A round of applause and cheering people heard all around the place. The thought of me graduating college was enough to make my eyes watered. I glanced at the crowd and saw Zena with the rest of the gang including their parents. Jace and Lucas was also here as well. They were clapping and screaming so loud."Congratulations, Race. I know there's a better future ahead of you." The dean said as he handed me my diploma.I smiled. "Thank you, sir." Then I faced the crowd and raised my hand with my diploma in it.They were cheering for me and that made me feel somewhat proud of myself. After the long wait, this piece of paper was finally in my ha
Race's POVDay by day, mas lalo ko pang minamahal si Zena. Hindi ko alam kung anong ginawa niya sa akin. Hindi naman ako nabagok simula no'ng makilala ko siya. Hindi rin naman ako nagayuma pero hindi ko rin maipaliwanag kung bakit mahal na mahal ko ang isang Zena Alonte. I prayed to God for her to wake up. Isang linggo na ang nakalilipas simula nang matulog siyang muli at hanggang ngayon tila ba wala siyang balak gumising. Kasama kong bumibisita si Jillian sa kanya araw-araw. I am hoping one day to see her eyes open again. "Mahal mo talaga siya, ano? No wonder why girls envies Zena." Komento ni Jillian sa akin. Nandito na kami sa ospital sa loob ng silid ni Zena. It was 4 pm at the afternoon. Nakaupo siya sa bangko sa gilid ng side table. Ako naman ay nakasandal lang sa pader at
Race's POVI called Alexsha through phone and handed it to Enzoy after a while. Hinayaan ko silang mag-usap saka ako bumalik sa loob ng VIP room ng Dimitria's. Doon sa loob naabutan ko si Aaron na nagse-sexy dance habang kinakanta ang careless whisper. Tawa nang tawa ang lahat kaya naman hindi ko maiwasang mapangiwi. Matindi na ang tama ng isang 'to.Zena turned to look at me here on the door way. She smiled so did I. I even waved my hand and tried to look cute. Hope I succeed though.Tumayo siya saka lumapit sa akin. She held my hand and pulled me out of the club. Dinala niya ko sa isang bench. She was the first one to sit there and gestured me to sit on the space beside her. Ginawa ko naman 'yon.
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