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.
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
Race's POV"And you still liking it, don't you? Kabisado mo pa nga ang mga sinabi ko, e. Ikaw ah." Pang-aasar ko. Good thing, I succeed! I made her stop from laughing and now she wasn't talking at all. It was as if there was a ghost at the other line. "Hey? Nawala ka na!" Sita ko nang 'di na siya magsalita."Naglolokohan na tayo rito. Okay. Okay. I need to finish my food. Kumain ka na rin and sleep tight. We need to look fresh tomorrow. Bye bye, Race! Goodnight!"I nodded as if she sees me. "Goodnight. I love you.""I love you." Then she ended the call. Those words echoed inside my ears. My heart was beating
Race's POV7:34AMRace:Hey? Where are you? I already texted you the address but why you aren't here?Zena, please come here at the Town Circle. I'm here waiting for you...I heaved a sigh as I pressed the send button. Nakaupo ako ngayon sa motorbike kong nakaparada sa gilid ng Town Circle. Maraming mga batang nagkalat at naglalaro. There were also some high school teenage girls who were talking around. Some were looking at me. May mga nagsu-zumba rin at nagja-jogging. The whole place was so alive.
Race's POVI'm still drowning from my own thoughts. Napakaraming impormasiyon ang mga nadiskubre ko na halos hindi na maproseso nang maayos ng utak ko. She also told Zena about her true identity. Kagaya ko, mababaliw na rin yata si Zena sa mga sinasabi ni Alexsha para sa amin. Alam ko meron pa rin siyang hindi nasasabi sa akin bukod na siya ang nagmamay-ari ng Dimitria's Nightclub. It has five branches nationwide. Sa Makati, Laguna, Pampangga tapos hindi ko na matandaan 'yong dalawa. Bahala na! I should prepare myself from all the revealations she wanted to tell us about.We ordered foods for breakfast. It was just passed nine in the morning anyway.We were eating together in silence at the canteen area inside the
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.