Race's POV
I 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
Race's POVTime flies so fast. It's been a week since Zena fell asleep. Sad to say, up until now, there's no sign of her to wake up. I missed her so much. I am always sending her messages though I knew there's no one to reply on me. I kept on stalking her facebook account and wasn't getting bored viewing every picture of her posted on her facebook wall. Whenever I have some free time, I back read our past conversations. Sobrang nangungulila ako sa kanya. Sobra-sobra.Since I couldn't go to Lucas' house for some reason, they moved Zena to the hospital to supervise her condition. Nasabi kasi ng doktor na pwedeng ma-heart attack at huminto na lang bigla ang pagtibok ng puso ni Zena. I don't want to lose her. I don't want her to die. Our love story haven't starting yet it's about to e
Race's POVThey couldn't move. It was as if a ghost was passing by the space in between of us. Hindi nila alam kung ano ba ang dapat na isagot sa akin. Sobra silang nagulantang sa pagsulpot ko."Sabihin niyo nga. May tinatago ba kayo sa akin?" Kunot-noo kong tanong sa kanila.Lucas sighed in defeat. He walked towards me and patted my shoulders. Tiningnan niya ako nang taimtim sa mga mata at saka ngumiti."It's your birthday tomorrow so we planned something to surprise you. Though you've found out the plan, we still don't want to reveal what kind of surprise it is." Paliwanag ni Lucas saka niya ko nilagpasan.
Race's POV Gail shrugged her shoulders. She tried to hide the bitterness through another smile but I could see right through it how much she got disappointed about me. She walked towards me and handed me the red box. Kinuha ko naman 'yon. "Pasensiya na sa gulong ginawa ng mga magulang ko sa inyo ni Zena, Race." Yumuko siya upang takpan ang namamasang mga mata. "Take my gift as my peace offering. Hindi rin naman ako magtatagal. I just came here to drop the gift. I don't want to ruin your day. I know my presence causes you so much anger—" "Stay." Napaangat s
Race's POVMy eyes was as big as how my mouth opened in surprise. I'm startled upon hearing those words from her. Para akong nalason. A poison that was spreading like a wildfire, ready to end my heart from beating. It was racing on my chest, willing to jump out of my ribcage as I felt the tears verging to fall. For a moment, I couldn't breathe.She looked at me like I'm just nothing in her life.I smiled but I could sense how fake it was. "Zena, are you okay? May masakit pa ba sa 'yo? Tell me, tatawag ako ng doktor."I tried to hold her hand but she didn't let me. Bumangon siya mula sa pagkakahiga at bahagyang umusod palayo sa akin."Race—""It's my special day today and I am here to fetch you for my party. Tara na, kanina pa tayo hinihintay ng barkada.""Ayoko. Wala akong pak
Race's POV"Hey! Hands off him."Napalingon ako sa nagsalita. Gail looked at him as well. The way he stood, firm and professional. I know it was Lorenzo. Besides, I could smell his favorite perfume. Siya lang yata mag-isa?Teka? How did they know that I am here? I'm bit confused.Ramdam ko pa ang alak sa sistema ko. Gusto kong sumuka. Parang nagsisirko-sirko ang paningin ko. Hindi ko alam pero tila ba nagkabuhol-buhol na ang mga bituka sa 'king tiyan. Dang it! I won't drink alcohol next time! Sakit sa ulo.Inalalayan ako ni Lorenzo na makatayo. We started walking, guiding me on every
Race's POV"Let's just go somewhere else." Trish held my arm and stopped. She took one last glance on Lorenzo's house before dragging me away. She called out for a taxi afterwards. Since I am the one who stayed here in town for so long, I told the driver where we have to go."Frimo Restobar please." I uttered and the taxi driver just nodded at me."Yes. He's with me. We're going to Frimo Resto—"Inagaw ko mula kay Trish ang phone niya't pinatay ang tawag. Lorenzo's name was on the screen. I put the phone inside my pocket and stared at Trish who curiously looking at me."Why did you tell them?" Pagalit kong tanong
Race's POVI waited since I don't want to meddle around and I want to give Trish some privacy. Kahit na medyo curious ako dahil sa mga nangyayari, nanatili muna ako pansamantala sa kinalulugaran ko at mas piniling manahimik na lang muna.I don't know how long I waited, maybe around twenty minutes or more? That's when I made my decision. I stood up and walked straight out of the Restobar.Maraming tao rin sa labas ng Resto. I searched for Trish and was startled to See her with them, Enzoy, Ace and Aaron. Nando'n si Trish sa loob nang nakabukas na Van kasama si Lorenzo. Si Ace at Aaron naman ay nakatayo lang mula sa labas.I strode towards them. My bothering mind was confirmed after seeing her breaking down.Napalingon silang lahat sa akin. Even Trish who was cupping her face. Punong-puno ng luha ang mga mata niya. Th
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.