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."
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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
Race's POVNaalimpungatan ako sa matinding kirot sa ulo ko. It was as if my temples were screwing so bad. Ang sakit!I felt hand wrapped around my stomach. Napadilat agad ako ng mga mata't napalingon sa taong nakayakap sa akin.It was Aaron. Napapagitnaan nila ako ni Ace. Tabi-tabi kami sa iisang kama sa kwartong pinanggalingan ko kahapon. Out of my adrenaline, I pushed Aaron away causing him to fall down from the bed. Paano ba naman kasi nakanguso pa sa akin ang loko. 'Yon napasigaw tuloy nang lumagapak sa sahig.Napabalikwas naman ng pagkakahiga si Ace. Natawa lang ako."Anong nang
Race's POVI am chasing my breath when I arrived at the hospital. Halos matisod ako sa lakad-takbo na aking ginagawa. Since I already knew what room she was staying, I walked straight to it, riding the elevator from floor one to fifth.Nakasarado ang pinto ng silid ni Zena. It was the room 204.I was about to hold the knob when I stopped. Susugod na naman ba ako sa g'yera gayong alam kong wala akong suot na kalasag? Am I ready to feel the pain once again?It's now or never.Bubuksan ko na sana ang pinto nang kusa itong bumukas at bumungad sa akin ang gulat na mukha ng isang lalaking
Race's POVI tried, countless.Ilang araw na simula nang maisugod si Zena sa ospital. Ilang araw na rin akong habol nang habol, umaasang kahit kaunting atensiyon ay maglaan siya para sa mga paliwanag ko. I want to talk to her, to convice her, to tell her everything between us. I want to enlighten her. Kung pwede lang iuntog ang ulo niya sa pader nang matauhan baka matagal ko nang sinubukan.During those hell days that I had, I noticed the absences of Trish. Lagi siyang wala sa bahay. Hindi na kami halos nagpapang-abot. Hindi ko alam kung saan siya nagpupunta pero malakas ang kutob kong hindi siya sa mall nagtatrabaho o ano. I guess there were some things she didn't tell me about. A few number of question marks were flying in all sides of my head. Pwed
Race's POV Paikot-ikot lang ako sa loob ng kwarto ko. Hindi ko alam kung saan ako susuot. I want to call Alexsha and explain. There was also an idea in my mind that keeps on bothering me. Pwede naman kasing isama si Zena sa pupuntahan namin ni Alexsha pero may mga pero pa ring gumugulo sa akin. I want our day to be memorable. I mean, I want to spend all my day with Zena and nourish every seconds of it with her. I want us to enjoy but how can we enjoy the moment if Alexsha wanted to borrow me? Maybe just for a while? Compromise will do I guess? I need to talk to them. I took my phone inside my pocket and dialed her number. Naupo ako sa dulong bahagi ng kama ko habang hinihintay ang pagsagot ni Alexsha sa tawag ko. While waiting, the sudden thought crossed my mind. Huwebes pa naman bukas. Zena and I planned to not attend school tomorro