Lahat ng Kabanata ng Under His Possession: Kabanata 81 - Kabanata 90

JANIYA'S P. O. VRyuu was about to go but before he could even reach the door, I called for him. "Ryuu," I began, my voice catching slightly, "I… I don't know how to thank you. We're never really close before but you managed to make our bond stronger. A-And since then, hindi mo na 'ko iniwan. You've been with me every single time. Kailangan man kita o hindi, nand'yan ka lang lagi. S-Salamat. And… sorry sa lahat. Pumasan ka ng sobrang bigat na responsibilidad nang wala sa oras dahil sa akin. When everyone turns their back on me, you stayed. S-Salamat.”He smiled, a sad, wistful smile. That smile tugged something in my heart. I was touched."You don't have to thank me, Niya. You don't owe me anything. Ginawa ko lang kung anong tingin kong dapat at kung ano 'yung gusto ko. Wala akong ginawa na 'di ko ginusto.""You… You saved us. You saved the triplets, and you saved me from myself. You shouldered so much pain, so much burden, without complaint. A-Alam kong nahirapan ka pero kahit minsan

JANIYA'S P. O. VPag alis ni Strike ay dumating din agad si Ryuu. Hindi ko alam kung tinawag ba s'ya ng una, but whatever happens, I'm glad that he's here. Para maayos na ang lahat once and for all. Ryuu sat beside me, his hand resting on mine, his eyes filled with a warmth that soothed the ache in my heart."Janiya," he began, his voice soft and gentle. "I'm so glad that you're awake now. At masaya 'ko na nakakabawi ka na ulit ng lakas mo kahit papaano.”Ngumiti ako ng tipid.I squeezed his hand, tears welling up in my eyes. It felt like an eternity since I'd last seen him, since I'd last felt his presence."Ryuu," I whispered, my voice hoarse from disuse. "I… I have something to say. M-May gusto 'kong sabihin pero hindi ko alam kung paano ko sisimulan. I'm… I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry for everything."Agad na kumunot ang noo ni Ryuu. Parang nagtataka s'ya sa mga sinasabi ko."S-Si Strike,” banggit ko. "He's… He proposed.”Suddenly, his smile fade. Kitang-kita ko rin kung paano biglan

JANIYA'S P. O. VIt didn't take so long before I finally heard some footsteps coming outside my hospital room. Mayamaya pa, may kumatok na at pumasok doon ang taong inaasahan ko—si Strike."Hi, Janiya. You're… awake,” bati n'ya pagkasara ng pinto.Ngiti lang ang nagawa kong isagot. My eyes were pinned on his both hands. Ang kanang kamay n'ya ay may hawak na isang malaking bungkos ng mga bulaklak. Sa kaliwa naman ay may box na sa hula ko ay cake ang laman."Ah, these are for you. Flowers and… chocolate cake. Moist,” sabi n'ya ulit at naglakad na palapit sa akin.He handed me the flowers while the chocolate cake, he put them on my bedside table."Ipre-prepare ko na 'to if you wish to eat this now—”"I would like to. But… c-can you go here first? I… I just wanna hug you.”Napahinto s'ya. As in, literal na napahinto. Parang nasa movie s'ya na biglang nai-pause dahil iihi o may gagawin ang nanonood. Pero mayamaya lang din, kumilos na s'ya ulit.Lumapit s'ya sa akin at mahigpit n'ya akong ni

Parang nag-aapoy ang hangin, puno ng tensyon, isang nakakakuryenteng pakiramdam na mabigat sa paligid. Ang ambulance bay, na karaniwang magulo pero kontrolado, ay naging parang digmaan, isang kumukulong kaldero ng galit at lungkot. Si Ryuu, galit na galit, ay nakatayo lang ilang dangkal ang layo kay SV, nakakuyom ang mga kamao, at nag-aapoy ang mga mata. “Tanga ka!” sigaw niya, parang ungol ang boses niya. “Ikaw dapat ang nagbabantay sa kanya! Ikaw dapat ang nagpoprotekta sa kanya!”Si SV, maputla at payat, puno ng guilt at takot ang mga mata, ay hindi umatras. “Hindi ko alam,” nauutal niyang sabi, halos pabulong lang. “Hindi ko nakita ang trak. Napakabilis ng pangyayari.”“Hindi 'yan dahilan!” Singhal ni Ryuu, lumapit pa siya, amoy na amoy ang dugo at pawis sa hangin. “Ikaw dapat ang nasa tabi niya! Ikaw dapat ang nag-iingat sa kanya!”“Alam ko, alam ko,” pagmamakaawa ni SV, nakataas ang mga kamay na parang sumusuko. “Pasensya na. Pasensya na talaga.”Pero parang bato ang tainga ni

JANIYA'S P. O. VThe air crackled with anticipation, a symphony of laughter and whispered secrets. The sun, a benevolent witness, bathed the garden in a golden glow, illuminating the scene with a warmth that mirrored the love that pulsed through the air. It was my wedding day, a culmination of a journey filled with heartache, healing, and ultimately, a love that had triumphed over every obstacle.My reflection stared back at me, a vision of happiness in a white gown that flowed like a gentle waterfall. My heart, once burdened with pain, now swelled with a joy so profound it threatened to spill over.Earlier that day, as I stood before the mirror, my hand resting on my swollen belly, the doctor had uttered the words that had sent a wave of pure bliss through me. "Congratulations, Janiya," he had said, his smile mirroring the joy that illuminated my face. "You're going to be a mother of four.""Four?" I echoed, my voice filled with disbelief and delight. "Are you sure?""Absolutely," he