Race's POV
"Can you just sit here and be calm? I am the one getting dizzy of what you're doing, Race." Trish spoked as she was sitting down the sofa.
Nandito kami sa apartment niya. The place was good, neat and huge. Wala nga lang masiyadong gamit.
I heaved a sigh. Naiinis na naman ako.
Gabi na at wala pa rin si Zena. Sobrang nag-aalala na ako sa kanya. She's not even answering my phone calls. Nakakailang tawag na ko sa kanya pero wala pa rin. Nabwisit lang ako kakatawag sa wala.
I opened my phone and sent Lucas some messages through messenger. Maybe he's with Zena.
Race's POV I don't know how I got back to my apartment. All I could remember is that I go to bar with the guys and got wasted. Napabangon ako sa pagkakahiga at napapikit nang makadama ng kirot sa ulo. My vission's still spinning. Parang dinudurog ang utak ko. Siguro sila Enzo ang naghatid sa akin pauwi. Hindi ko na halos maalala. Tatayo na sana ako nang bigla na lamang may kumatok sa pinto. I strode towards the door and pulled it, revealing the confused look on Trish's face. "I sent you thousands of m
Race's POVIt's kinda unusual to me. Medyo naiilang ako na may babae akong kasama sa bahay. Siguro maga-adjust pa ko nito sa mga susunod na araw.I am preparing for school since I did not attend my morning classes. Kakatapos ko lang din maligo. Ang kagandahan lang ay may sarili akong kwarto rito. May sarili akong privacy."What time you going home?" Trish asked me when I went out of my room."Around 4pm. Why?"Lumapit siya sa akin at saka ako inabutan ng pera. I just looked at it."Buy us food. I want vegetables for dinner." She said
Race's POVI already told Lucas that Trish will join us in the trip to Batangas. They just agreed that's why Lorenzo decided to bring the van instead of his four seater car. Doon na lang din ilalagay ang mga luggage namin at kung ano-ano pang mga dadalhin.I am done packing my things. Everything was compromised. Wala naman din kasi ako masiyadong dadalhin. Mga damit lang pamalit. Besides, it just two days and two nights. Hindi naman kami magtatagal sa Batangas.The road trip will start by four at the afternoon. Sa circle magkikita-kita ang lahat. I don't know why but I am excited to see Zena though we always have time to chat in messenger about random things. I am just longing to see her. I badly want to see her.I went out of the room and walked towards Trish's room. I knocked on the door."Come in!" She yelled.
Race's POVThe whole ride took hours. Gabing-gabi na nang makarating kami sa pent house. Matatagpuan ito malayo sa siyudad, tago sa maiinit na mga mata ng publiko. It was surrounded by trees and tall grasses.Nang makababa sa van, ako na ang nagpresintang magdala ng gamit ni Zena.Sinalubong kami ng isang ginang. She smiled upon seeing us. Lucas took her hand and blessed. Ginawa rin namin 'yon isa-isa."She's lola Sinya, the care taker of the pent house. And that little guy," Lucas pointed his finger to the kid running towards us. Agad itong yumakap sa binti ni Lucas nang makarating. "He's Dillan. Lola Sinya's grandchild. Sila lang ang tao rito sa pent house."We all went inside the house. It was pretty huge. Since we're not going to stay inside, sa iisang kwarto na lang namin nilagay lahat ng bagahe.Everyo
Race's POV"Hey? Pwede ba kitang maabala saglit?" I asked Lucas while holding the camera in my hand. Napatingin siya sa hawak ko."Sure." He replied."I just want to shoot you. Just introduce yourself and answer my question." I explained. Now, I got all of their attention. Lahat sila nagsilapitan sa akin at nakisilip sa camera ko nang itapat ko ito kay Lucas.Everyone's waiting for him to speak up even though I haven't press the button yet."Ah. This is kinda awkward for me. Nakakahiya. Nanunood kayong lahat, e." Sabi niya sabay kamot sa batok.
Race's POVMy heart was beating so fast. Hiningal ako bigla kahit wala naman akong ginagawa. Kinabahan ako sa hindi ko malaman na kadahilanan. Staring at her eyes brought so much fear to me. I couldn't breathe properly. I was drowning, sinking deeper and deeper."L-let me—" Hindi ko na natapos pa ang sinasabi nang tumalikod siya sa akin at dali-daling naglakad papalayo.I ran immediately just to reach her. She keeps on ignoring me calling for her name. Parang wala siyang naririnig."Hey," I said the moment I held her hand. I pulled her to me and the fear just suddenly grew more intense the moment our eyes met. Nawalan ako bigla nang sasabihin. Tila nalunok ang
Race's POVI accepted my fate. Tanggap ko na ang lupa ang siyang sasalo sa akin. But I was wrong as a pair of hands held me by my armpit. I opened my eyes and saw him. He pulled me up carefully. Tila ba isa akong bata na manghang-manghang nanunuod sa isang magician.I never thought I will be saved. Akala ko lupa na ang kababagsakan ko."Thank you, Lucas." I said afterwards. He was panting for air as his palms were pressed on his knees."I should have known earlier edi sana hindi pa nangyari sa inyo 'to. Muntik ka nang mapahamak, Kuya." He said in between his deep breaths."Sorry." I
Race's POV"Well, I'm not that stone-hearted to do this, I'll lower my pride and give this yellow strip of paper to that bitch who walked away, Gail. I didn't mean to be rude over her. It just that ugh! Everyone knows she's bitch, right!" Saka itinapon ni Trish 'yong yellow strip sa harapan niya. "And this blue strip will be given to each of everyone. I am thankful to meet all of you. This is such a good memory to keep. Thanks guys!"Kahit na wala sila Gail, Clinton at Lucas dito ay nagpatuloy pa rin kami. When Trish went back to her seat, we heard Lucas shout out. Napalingon kaming lahat sa kanya."Gail, we are all going home tomorrow. Please stay! Wag ka nang umalis." Pakiusap ni Lucas. Clinton was just stopping
6 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.