Race's POV
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.
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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
Race's POVAfter the trekking, we went down on the beach. I like how the sun reflects on the sea surface. The heat didn't bother me either. I am just enjoying the view as the wind hits me.Doon kami pum'westo sa ilalim ng isang puno kung saan may lilim. I placed all my things on the sand and plopped down."We go change our clothes. Be right back." Wika ni Trish saka hinila si Zena kung saan.May iba rin namang mga tao rito. May mga tourist din na nagkalat. There are rental cottages but we chose to stay on open field. It's free anyway."Enjoy. I'll stay here. Babatanyan ko na lang ang
Race's POV"Bro, wake up. We're here."Nakaramdam ako nang mahinang pagtapik sa pisngi ko. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Lorenzo in my front."Do you want me to kiss you?" Pambi-bwisit ni Enzo. Sinamaan ko siya nang tingin at saka tinanggal palayo ang kamay niyang nakahawak pa rin sa pisngi ko. Haplusin daw ba ako! Hindi ba siya kinikilabutan sa kabaliwan niya?"Where's Zena?" I asked and ignored his stupidity."Bro. It just you and me. Forever. Sinong Zena ang sinasabi—ouch! 'To naman hindi mabiro!" Reklamo niya matapos ko siyang suntukin sa dibdib. Mahina lang naman 'yon. Sad'yang maarte lang ang loko."Teka? Nasaan na ba tayo? Sila Trish, Aaron at Ace? Si Zena?""Ace helped Trish to carry all her things inside the house. A
Race's POVI sneaked on my phone and disappointment got the shit of me. Wala pa rin kasing reply si Zena simula pa kagabi. She should have been preparing for school right now. How could she ignore my messages? Busy? No. It's not a valid reason. I won't take it. Hindi ko tuloy maiwasang makaramdam nang pagkatampo sa kanya. Nakalimutan niya na ako!I let a couple of deep sighs as I was walking down the corridors. I headed straight on my chair and sat down. Maingay sa loob ng klase. Wala pa kasi ang prof.Mayamaya pa'y dumating na rin si Lucas at naupo sa gilid ko."Man, where's Zena? Bakit hindi mo siya kasama?" I asked him."Tulog pa rin siya ,e. I didn't bother to wake her up since we had a tiring ride way back home from Batangas. Baka mamaya magising na rin 'yon at humabol na lang sa mga klase niya." Paliwanag ni Lucas.Okay. This isn't a good start of my day.
Race's POVI agreed to Gail's mom and gave her time to talk over some things by the nearest coffee shop. She ordered me coffee but I don't have plans to drink it either. Baka mamaya nilagyan niya pa 'yon ng lason. Nag-iingat lang ako. Besides, Gail's mother was an evil just like her.She cleared her throat and put down the teaspoon she used to stir the coffee."I'm here to make a proposal."she said, making my brows furrowed."Proposal? Ano na naman 'hong kalokohan ang binabalak niyo?" Kunot-noo kong tanong sa kanya.She took a sip o
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.