Chapter 62

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---2 Days Ago

"I.. Is that Rey?" Naka kunot noo na tanong ni Rihanna matapos pumasok ng kanyang silid.

"B.. Bakit? A.. Ano'ng nangyari? M.. May masakit ba sa'yo? Why are you crying?" Rihanna worriedly asked her nang ma pansin nito na umiiyak siya at mabilis siyang niyakap nito.

"D.. Do you want me t..to call Nichollo?" Tanong pa muli nito at umiling naman siya dito.

"T.. Talagang t.. tapos na kami.." Naka tulala niyang sabi dito.

"A.. Ano ba ang sinasabi mo?" Na guguluhan nitong tanong.

"T.. Talagang w..wala na.." Hindi niya makapaniwalang sabi.

"Isabelle.."

"R.. Rihanna.. h.. he said that he will now let me go.." Pagsu sumbong niya dito.

"B.. But, i..isn't that what you wanted?" She asked at her.

"O.. Oo nga.. T.. That's what I w..wanted but.. It hurts.. Ang sakit sakit naman..." Umiiyak pa niyang dagdag dito at mas hinigpitan nito ang pagkakayakap sa kanya.

"I.. I want to c..choose him.. I.. I really want him.." Pag aamin niya dito.

"Isabelle.." Tila na aawa na pakiki iyak na din nito sa kanya.

"H.. He never cheated on me.." Kuwento niya dito at tinitigan naman siya nito upang hintayin pa kung ano ang ibig niyang sabihin.

"I.. If I didn't leave at that time at hindi ako nag pa dalos dalos I will not be on that accident.. H.. Hindi sana ako m..makukunan.. Hindi sana kami nagka hiwalay at hindi sana aasa si Theo ngayon.." Pag aamin niya dito at muling na pa iyak sa sakit.

"W.. What?" Hindi makapaniwalang tanong nito.

"I've ruined everything.. A.. Ako ang may kasalanan ng lahat.." And her guilt eats her again.

"K.. Kaya b..ba galit na galit ka sa kanya kasi akala mo nilok--

"Oo.. pero nagka mali ako. I was all wrong.." Labis na hinagpis pa niyang sabi dito.

She want to stop his decision dahil ito ang mahal niya kaya ito ang gusto niyang piliin. Ngunit wala naman siyang lakas ng loob na gawin iyon pagtapos ng lahat ng na gawa niya dito.

Because of her trust issue ay na wala ang pinakamamahal nilang anak. At ngayon kapag ito ang pinili niya ay si Theo naman ang masasaktan.

Kung may taong mag o- offer sa kanya na maging bula ay papayag siya dahil gusto na lamang niyang mag laho sa sitwasyon niya ngayon. Hindi na niya alam ang kanyang gagawin.

"D.. Diyos ko. I.. I'm sorry to hear that.." Na tuptop nito ang bibig at muli siyang niyakap. Wala na nga yata talagang katapusan ang kanyang problema.

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---Present Time

"W.. What happened?" Bungad niya kay Rihanna ng makarating sa ospital.

The woman was crying while sitting in the cold floor. He received a call from her kaya mabilis siyang sumugod sa ospital. Where the hell did she go?

And damn it! She was not physically fit para umalis. She can barely see! Paano na lamang kung ma pa hamak ito? Why did she run away again?

"W.. Where is she?" That's Theo na kapwa hinihingal din sa labis na pag aapura nito.

"Rihanna.." That was his friend Nichollo na tila ka gagaling lamang sa pag takbo.

"S.. She's gone.." Rihanna says to them and his horrified.

"I.. I've tried to call her 100 of times b..but, she's not answering.." Dagdag pa nito at mas lalong lumakas ang pagkaka iyak nito.

"Y.. You! What the hell did you do to her?! Ikaw na naman ang may kasalanan nito!" Theo angrily grabbed his collar.

"You son of a b*tch! Ako dapat ang nag tatanong niyan! You asked me to back off and this is how you'll repay me?! Ang sabi mo aalagaan mo siya!" Mas mataas na boses niyang asik dito at sinuntok ito.

Bumagsak ang lalaki sa sahig at tinayo naman niya muli ito. And this time he was the one grabbing his collar.

"But look! You don't even know where she is, you moron!" Nang gagalaiti pa niyang sigaw dito.

"W.. What are you s..saying?" Tila naman hindi nito iyon alam.

"I already let her go! Para sa'yo! But, why did you let this happen?!" Hindi niya ma pigilan na sisi dito.

"Damn it! Stop it both of you!" That's Nichollo at tuluyan na silang inawat nito. Parehas naman silang sinuntok nito. At hindi ni Eli Shah na pigilan ang ma pa singhap sa ginawa nito.

"It's both of you's fault! Damn it! I warned you to not pressure and stress her!" Na gagalit na sermon nito sa kanila t kapwa sila na tahimik.

"Why don't you both find her? Kaysa nag aaway kayo diyan. She's scheduled to have her surgery today. And her situation was really getting serious kaya ko nga siya ine- scheduled agad.." Utos nito sa kanila.

"The clogged are eating the small stems in her eyes. If she'll not take the surgery this week, I.. I can't promise anything. So, we really have to find her.." Nag aalala na din na sabi nito.

"W.. What are s..surgery? S.. She's getting blind?" Na guguluhan na bulalas ni Rihanna at na pa tayo ito sa gulat. It looks like she also doesn't know about it.

"Y.. Yes, she is. I'm sorry Rihanna. She really want to keep this a secret from you.." Hingi naman ng tawad ng kaibigan niya dito.

"Y.. Yesterday, she asked me a silly question. K.. Kung m..mabubulag daw ba siya, will I take over the company and because I thought it was a joke I said yes, easily.. But, I think she was serious.." Rihanna sadly shared at them habang binabasa ang sulat na hawak nito.

"She's giving me the authority to take over the company. I.. I think she's really serious about this dahil she also includes the company seal.." Rihanna said in disbelief in what's happening. Kinuha naman niya ang isa pang sulat na hawak nito.

Please, take over the company.

I know that you are very much worthy for the position.

Please, don't look for me..

Because, I don't know when or if I will ever be back.

Kindly, tell Rey and Theo that I'm very sorry.

Please, forgive me for doing this.

--R. Isabelle

"I'm sorry, but not this time Rence. I had enough of this.." He said determinedly to them.

They are too old for this push and pull game. And to think that she'll run away again. How can she do that of all the time?

"R.. Rihanna, I know that you're worried at her. But, we can't let the media know about this dahil imbis na may kompanya siyang babalikan ay baka mawala iyon.. And for now, be the President she wants you to be.." He asked at her. Tumango naman ito sa kanya.

"We'll handle the search. And you incompetent man.. Stop staring at the ceiling and help us find her." Sita niya dito at mabilis naman itong tumayo mula sa pagkaka upo sa sahig.

"When was the last time you saw her?" He asked at Theo.

"L.. Last night? S.. She was still here before I leave in past midnight.." Sagot nito sa kanya. So, it seems that she leave this early morning. Marahil ay hindi pa ito nakakalayo.

"Nichollo, can I see the CCTV footage of the hospital?" He asked at him.

"S.. Sure, I'll assist you in the security area." Tango nito sa kanya. Hindi na siya nag aksaya pa ng panahon at dumiretso na sila agad doon.

Nang hindi niya ma pigilan ang ma pa mura dahil may isang oras na nilang tinitignan ang mga kuha ng CCTV pero hindi pa din nila ito na hahanap sa mga video na iyon.

"P.. Pare mag kape ka muna.." And Nichollo gives them a cup of coffee. Na pa hilamos naman siya ng palad dahil sa frustration.

"W.. Where the hell is she?" Nag aalala niyang tanong sa mga ito.

"W.. We'll find her." Nichollo assured him.

"S.. Sir, is she the one you looking for?" Untag sa kanila ng isa sa mga security personnel na kasama nila sa paghahanap dito.

"Can you zoom in?" Hiling niya dito at mabilis naman itong sumunod. Maging si Theo ay na pa tingin na din sa kanila.

"T.. That's h..her.." He confirmed at them.

"W.. What was she thinking? She sneaked out in 4 in the morning.." Iyon na lamang ang tangi niyang na sabi dahil hindi na niya ito maintindahan pa.

To think that she'll run away in the same day of her surgery. She's really absurd.

"Yeah, it's me again Alex. Sorry to wake you up this early but, I think you're the only person who can help me.." Seryoso niyang bungad dito matapos nitong sagutin ang linya.

(Jeez. Stop beating around the bush.. What is it?) May himig na iritasyon na sabi nito.

"Rence, supposed to have the surgery today but she run away from the hospital. Can you help me locate her?" Narinig naman niya ang pag singhap nito dahil na gulat din ito sa narinig.

"Inform your contacts for check points all over in Manila and the nearest province.." Hiling niya dito.

(S.. Sorry to hear that, Bro. I'll call them right away. D.. Do you know when did she lea--

"Excatly 4:12 this morning.." Mabilis niyang sagot dito.

(Okay, got it.) Mabilis nitong sagot sa kanya.

"Thanks. See you in the meeting." Pagpapasalamat niya dito.

"Cam, wake up. This is me. I'm calling an emergency meeting. Rence run away from the hospital and I have to locate her as soon as possible.. Call everyone, I'm on my way there.." He directly said to him at hindi na niya ito hinayaan pang makapag salita.

(C.. Copy..) Iyon na lamang ang na sabi nito.

"Ryuuki, I think it would be good if I'll be staying here. I will monitor the reporters for you.." Nichollo said to him. Tumango naman siya dito.

"Will you search on your own or you'll come with me?" He asked at Theo.

"S.. Susunod na lang ako. I'll contact the my men para mag simula sa paghahanap.." Paalam nito sa kanya.

"I'll be going.." Paalam niya kay Nichollo.

"G.. Good luck.." Sabi nito bago siya tuluyang umalis. Tumango lang naman siya dito.

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"I.. Is this some kind of hollywood movie?" Kunot noong tanong ng nag hi- hikab pa na si Lee.

"Yeah, this is like we're in different dimension.." Reidd said while still looking in the whole room.

"Was this really here in the first place?" Xerces confusedly asked. Ibinaba nito ang dala nitong mga kape.

Ang tinutukoy ng mga ito ay ang adjacent na kuwarto sa loob ng kanyang Penthouse. Ito kasi ang unang beses na naka pasok ang mga ito doon.

And he also bring out all of his computer kaya tila intelligence unit ngayon ang loob ng kuwarto.

"I thought the Engineers are not coming.." That's Ten na unang dumating ang mga ito kasama si Vash at George. Ang tinutukoy nito ay ang grupo nila Lee, Xerces at Reidd.

"How can they not come here? They just live in the next doors or unless they're with their women again.." The grumpy George says.

"Can't you asked your fiancé to cook for us again? We're hungry.." Lee demanded at George. Binato naman nito ito ng papel.

"You should've brought lunch not coffee." Reaklamo ni Vash sa mga ito.

"What's the latest?" Tanong ni Xerces sa kanya.

"I'm still hacking all the CCTV footage in the whole Metro Manila.." He answered at him habang hindi pa din inaalis ang mga mata sa screen ng computer.

"That's the reason for the traffic.." Sagot ni Damon mula sa likuran. May dala ang mga ito na pagkain para sa kanila.

"Tell me, you're not gonna hack my airports." Tanong sa kanya ni Cameron na may dala din na pagkain.

"He didn't. I did." That was Alex coming last.

"W.. What? The Airport co--

"She's still in the country right now. Sinabihan ko na ang mga contacts ko na tawagan tayo kapag may lead na sila.." Alex informed him.

"T.. Thanks. As of the moment we still have time to locate her dahil kapag naka alis siya ng bansa.. It would be like finding a needle in the dessert.." He sarcastically says to them.

"D.. Don't worry Pare, I already emailed all of my restaurants, hotels and my fast food chains about her picture. At kapag nakita nila si Isabelle ay itatawag nila ito agad sa akin.." Ten informed at him.

"Me too. I already informed the ports about her kaya kahit na mag barko pa siya ay mahahanap natin siya." That's Reidd who owns almost all the private and public ships in the whole Philippines.

"I've contacted the private planes and chopper so, anytime soon we might find her." Shine also informed him.

"Yeah, I agree because I asked my Dad regarding his contacts in public busses. Kaya wala na talaga siyang ma pupuntahan pa kahit na mag tago pa siya.." That was George.

"I will be controlling the media for you para hindi nila malaman na wawala ito." Paninigurado ni Vash sa kanya.

"It's really nice to have you guys dahil hindi ko na talaga alam ang gagawin ko.. She can barely see. What the hell is she thinking?" Labis na pag aalala niyang sabi sa mga ito.

"She's 10hours missing.. She's really driving me nuts.." Na pa sabunot pa sa sarili na reklamo niya sa mga ito.

"Don't think too much because we'll find her. At sinabihan ko na ang mga tauhan ko sa airport na i- hold siya kung sakaling she'll be going to other country.." Cameron assured him and he tapped his shoulder.

"I don't want to ruin the mood but, Ryuuki do you know this guy?" Singit sa kanila ni Lee at kasama nito si Theo.

"He's Theo." Simple niyang pa kilala dito and he glared at him.

"T.. Theo's Isabelle?" Naka kunot noong tanong ni Ten.

"Her new guy?" And that was Lee. Tinitigan naman niya ang lahat ng ito ng masama dahil tila nang aasar pa ang mga ito.

"It looks like I was famous. I'm Theodore Mendoza." Pa kilala nito sa lahat and he smiled a bit.

"W.. Why is he here? Talaga bang sinuko mo na si Isabelle?" Bulong na tanong sa kanya ni Xerces.

"Y.. You're the owner of Top Malls, right?" Tanong ni Cam dito at tumango ito.

"Cam, why don't you recruit him in our group? He's handsome and rich too." Biro ni Lee sa kanila.

"Moron. You really don't know when to shut your mouth." Asik muli dito ni George at this time ay unan na ang binato nito dito. Isa isa naman ang pa kilala ang mga kaibigan niya dito.

"Did you got any news?" He asked at him ngunit umiling ito.

"That's why I'm here. Gusto ko maki balita." Tila na pagod na sabi nito sa kanya.

"H.. Have a seat." Alok ni Ten dito. At doon naman tumunog ang kanyang mga computer as 100% match.

"I t..think I found her.." Sabi niya sa mga ito at mabilis naman lumapit ang mga ito sa kanya.

"Where is she?" Theo asked him.

"These two location was the latest location she've been to.."

"First was in this convenience store where she was last seen. And second was in this motel where she had the last signal of her phone.." Paliwanag niya sa mga ito.

"H.. How do you do these?" Naka kunot noong tanong ni Vash.

"I'm not saying that this is impossible for you but, given that I own the largest Telecom company in the country gives me an advantage.." Simpleng sagot niya sa mga ito.

"You hacked the satellite?" Hindi makanpaniwalang bulalas ni Shine sa kanya.

"J.. Just a little." Pag aamin niya.

The truth was she leave him no choice kaya niya na gawa iyon. Kung ma trace man siya ng mga nakaka taas ay he's willing to comply to whatever they say.

But, for now the top priority is to find her as soon as possible dahil baka mamaya ay may masama ng nangyari dito.

"You're insane.." Bulalas ni Lee sa kanya.

"Nope, just a genius.." kibit balikat niyang sagot dito.

"So, this is the plan. Shine, Lee, Xerces, Vash, Reidd, George and Theo will be going to the convenience store area. We will be occupying approximately 500m radius.."

"Meaning 2 of you will look for her in the convenience store and the rest will be the area.." Paliwanag ni Alex dito.

"And the rest of us will accompany Ryuuki to the motel and the same goes for us. Are we clear?" Alex asked them at tumango naman sila. Animo naman sila ay mga sundalo dahil sa tono nito.

"In a few moment we'll find her." Tapik sa kanya ni Ten at ngumiti ito.

"Thanks in advance guys. I'll treat you big after this.." Pagpapasalamat niya sa mga ito at kanya kanya na silang bumaba pagkatapos ay sumakay sa kani kanilang mga sasakyan.

"Just give me a call.." Bilin pa niya sa mga ito bago umalis.

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"H.. Have anyone of you see her?" He called his friends one by one.

(Sorry, Pare pero negative pa din dito sa convenience store.) That was Reidd. He was supposed to be his last ressolve ngunit na bigo siya.

May anim na oras na silang nagha hanap kung saan huling nakita si Rence ngunit hanggang ngayon ay hindi nila ito makita.

And it seems the weather is also getting in their way dahil wala pa din tigil ang malakas na ulan kaya mas na hihirapan sila sa paghahanap dito.

Ngunit gusto man niya tumigil ay hindi maaari dahil kung umuulan ngayon at na hihirapan an sila ay mas lalo na siguro ito.

Na saan na ba kasi ito? Saan ba ito pumunta? Huwag naman sanang may mangyaring masama dito.

"Sir, if I may ask have you seen this girl in the picture?" Cameron asked at the small Motel at the last intersection.

"O.. Opo. Actually nga po, ka aalis lang niya may 3 hours ago na po.." The man at the front desk answered.

"W.. What? Ahm.. Did you know kung saan siya pumunta? Or kahit kung saan siya gumawi?" Sunod sunod niyang tanong dito.

"S.. Sumakay na po kasi siya ng taxi kaya hindi ko na po alam.." Sabi nito na may kasamang pag iling pa.

"We missed her, Pare.." Bulalas ni Ten at lahat sila ay mga basang sisiw na ngunit ni anino nito ay hindi pa din nila nakikita.

"I.. I'm her husband. If you see her again here, puwede mo ba akong tawagan?" Paki usap niya dito at inabot ang calling card niya na may kasamang cash. Tumango naman ito sa kanya.

Mas lalo naman lumakas ang ulan na sinamahan pa ng kulog at kidlat. Narinig niya naman na nag bahing na si Cameron dahil marahil giniginaw na ito.

"A.. Are you okay?" Tanong ni Damon dito.

"Y.. Yeah, I can still go. Don't worry." Mabilis na segunda nito.

"I think I have a spare of clothes inside the car. You can change first. We'll wait for you here." Utos ni Damon dito at inabot ang susi ng sasakyan nito.

"I.. I'll be back.." Paalam naman na nito sa kanila.

"D.. Did you try calling her home? Baka naman umuwi na siya." Alex asked him.

"I did. I also called the hospital a while ago pero hindi pa din daw siya bumabalik.." Sagot niya sa mga ito na may kasamang malalim na buntong hininga.

He really is helpless. His rich and he have a lot of connections pero hindi man lang niya mahanap kung na saan ang kanyang asawa.

"Cam, what's wrong?" Tanong ni Ten dito ng ma pansin na bumalik ito na umiika ang isang paa.

"N.. Nothing.." The guy said denying the pain in his feet.

"What nothing? You can't properly walk." Sita ni Damon dito.

"I said I'm fine. I can still help you in searching Isabe--"

"Shut up. I'm sorry Ryuuki, but I think we should call it a day. The weather is really bad so, I don't think we can go on.." Damon said at him.

"Y.. Yeah, I agree with him. Let's locate her again at saka natin siya hanapin. I will give my contacts a call so, that they can assist us in searching for her.." Sang ayon dito ni Alex.

"Alright, you can all go home. Just give me a call kapag may balita na kayo. I will find her for a little bit. Baka nandito pa siya.." Paalam niya sa mga ito at lumabas na ng motel.

"H.. Hey! Where are you going?!" Habol sa kanya ni Alex sa gitna ng malakas na ulan.

"I.. I will find her. I'm s.sure nandito lang siya.." Sagot naman niya dito at tinalikuran na ito. Hinablot naman nito ang baliakt niya.

"N.. Nag papakamatay ka ba?! I know you are feeling so, freaking cold too kagaya namin. Hindi mo lang masyado pinapansin dahil you are having the adrenaline rush.." Sermon sa kanya nito.

"Ang lakas ng ulan! At madilim na din! Paano mo siya mahahanap ng ganito?! Bakit ba ang tigas ng ulo mo?" At medyo tumaas na ang boses ni Alex noong huli dahil nag aalala na din ito sa kanya.

"Dahil malakas ang ulan at madilim na! Kaya nga gusto ko na siya makita. I'm so fucking worried about her. Kung na saan na siya. Kung may sinisilungan ba siya.. O kung okay pa ba siya.." He said frustratedly at him.

"Alex, she can't see clearly. Paano kung may nangyari na sa kanya? I just want to find her.." And he's mental state is breaking down. Pakiramdam niya ay mababaliw na siya sa pag aalala dito.

"W.. We will. I promise. But, for now let's go back to your house. Kanina pa nilalamig ang mga kasama natin.." Pangako sa kanya nito at inakbayan na siya pa balik sa sasakyan. Sumenyas ito kila Damon na aalis na sila.

"Can everyone hear me?" He asked at them.

(Yeah, we are in conference call..) Sagot naman ng mga ito sa kabilang linya.

"I just call to motivate everyone.." Bungad niya sa mga ito.

(Huh?) Na guguluhan na bulalas ng mga ito sa kanya.

"Whoever finds Rence first. I will buy your product." Deklara niya sa mga ito.

(Huh?!) Gulat na tanong ng mga ito.

(Seryoso ka ba diyan, Pare?) That was Reidd at mukhang ito yata ang pinaka excited sa mga ito.

Hindi kasi aakalain sa mukha nito na ito ang may ari ng pinaka malaking pagawaan ng yate sa buong Pilipinas. And he also had shares in private and public cruise around Asia.

"Yes, I'm dead serious. For Ten's case I will franchise one of his bar if he will win and for Vash I will accept the interview he's asking.." Seryoso niyang sabi sa mga ito.

(Not bad..) That was Ten at alam niyang naka ngiti ito ngayon.

(I really need to win this..) Diterminadong sabi ni Vash sa kanila.

"And for the rest.. I will upgrade the software of your company." Dagdag pa niya at tinutukoy niya ay sila Cameron, Damon, Xerces at George.

(This is Theo and I'll buy your product too.) Pakiki sali na din nito at mukhang parehas na silang hindi na mapa lagay.

(Jackpot!) Na tutuwang sabi ni Lee na sinamahan pa ng ngisi.

(Damon, parang biglang na wala ang sakit ng paa ko.) He heard Cameron says at the other line.

(Yeah, I think you can still go.) Sang ayon naman ni Damon dito.

(Alex, hindi naman siguro kami mamatay kapag na basa kami ng ulan.) Xerces says after being fired up.

(Yeah, I agree on Cess..) Segunda agad ni George.

(If you all withdraw right now, I will give you all some dates tonight or even in 15 min. Ca— Aray! Aray! George!) Pang dadaya pa sana ni Lee ngunit pinag sisipa na ito ni George.

(S.. Son of a b*tch! Do you think that we'll fall for that?!) Na gagalit na sabi ng pinaka pikon niyang kaibigan.

(Yeah, we're not you Lee.) Shine hissed at him too.

(I need to sell my baby first. Saka na ako gagawa ng totoong baby. Makakapag hintay naman sil— Hey! Bakit pati ako?!) Sabi ng babaeng si Reidd na naging praktimal muna.

(You are both such a nympho! Lumabas nga kayo sa sasakyan ko!) Asik muli ni George sa mga ito at pinag sisipa din ito.

(W.. Why are you so, sensitive? Kung na iinggit ka, why don't you make love to your fiancé too?) Reklamo ni Lee dito na ikina tawa nilang lahat at maging siya yata ay na wala ng bahagya ang mabigat na dinadala dahil sa sinabi nito.

Duda kasi silang lahat kung kaya nga ba talaga nito iyon gawin. His fiancé is also one weird woman too.

(D.. Don't bring her up, moron!) Bulyaw nito dito na ikina tawa nila.

"Hey, where are you going?" Baling niya naman kay Alex dahil biglang lumabas ito ng sasakyan.

(Who're you talking?) Tila nakaramdam na tanong ni Shine.

"That was Alex. Lumabas na siya ng sasakyan." Hindi niya makapaniwalang bulalas sa mga ito.

(That cheater! To think na siya pa ang pumipigil sa'tin kanina.) Reklamo ni Cameron.

(Paano? Astalavista, guys!) Paalam naman ni Ten at binaba na ang linya.

(Sh*t.. Sh*t.. George release me here! Damn it!) Sigaw ni Lee dahil itinali nito ito sa sasakyan at saka ito iniwanan.

If he needs to spend a lot of money ay gagawin niya o kahit ma ubos pa ang lahat ng pera niya ay wala siyang paki alam dahil ang omportante ay ang mahanap na nila ito sa pinaka mabilis na paraan.

(Rence, na saan ka na ba kasi?) He can't help but, frustratedly moan.

(Just once, please give me another chance. Hindi ko kayang mabuhay ng wala ka..) Frustrated pa niyang dagdag.

Kahit isang beses pa sana ay bigyan siya ng pagkakataon na makita ito. He needs just one last chance and he promise to make it right this time.

And it was really a stupid decision when he let her go at kung alam niya na ito ang mangyayari ay hindi na sana niya ito pinakawalan pa.

Why is he always so, stupid?

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"H.. Hi. Mom, Dad, Lolo and my beautiful Riley. Kamusta na kayo?" Tanong niya sa mga ito ng makarating sa puntod ng mga ito.

The truth was it took her an hour to reach their graveyard and it the convertable stick she bought a while ago for the blinds is really helpful lalo na't nanlalabo na talaga ang kanyang mga mata.

"You know, it's kinda funny dahil sa tuwing dadalawin ko yata kayo ay umuulan bigla ng malakas.." Pagbibiro niya sa mga ito at na upo siya sa gilid ng puntod ng mga ito.

Their graveyard was like a mini house. May mga power outlets where in you can charge your gadgets. May pasimano din na puwedeng upuan at restroom in case na kailanganin mo.

It's always neat and clean dahil may binabayaran silang tao upang mag linis n'on. Well, what you expect to the one of the richest family in the Philippines?

"I.. I missed you all.. I'm sorry kung ngayon lang ako ulit naka dalaw.." She said truthfully at them.

"K.. Kung buhay pa kaya kayo, will my life be like this?" Malungkot niyang tanong sa mga ito and she hugged her feet.

"I.. I don't think so.. Dahil kung buhay pa kayo I doubt if I will feel lonely at all.." Sagot niya sa sarili niyang katanungan.

"Mom and Dad if we all come to my graduation at the same time. Sana kasama niyo na ako diyan and I will never be this miserable.."

"'Yun ng lang siguradong malulungkot si Lolo.." Pagbabawi naman niya sa mga sianbi niya.

"By the way, my little Riley. I.. I met a young boy who had the same name as you. He is really a handsome kid. Manang mana sa Tito Luke mo.." Baling niya sa puntod ng kanyang anak.

"K.. Kung hindi ako nag pa dalos dalos noon.. B.. Buhay ka pa sana anak and you will meet your cousin who's the same age as you.. Y.. You can play together a..and laugh together.." Doon na siya ulit kinain ng kanyang guilt at pumatak na ang munti niyang mga luha.

"I.. I'm really s..sorry anak.. It was all mommy's fault.." Hingi niya ng tawad sa kanyang anak.

"I.. I should've listen to your Dad at that time.. I'm sorry, patawarin mo s..sana ako.." Buong pagsisi niyang sabi dito.

"Speaking of him. I know he's looking for me right now.. and he's really angry too.. B.. But, I think this is g..gonna be the best for all of us.."

"I.. I'm not planning to t..take the surgery.. I know you are all gonna scold me b..but.. may be, it's time for me to live in a simple life.." Kuwento niya sa mga ito.

"I w..want to be a simple person. No big responsibilities, no hectic schedules and all that matters will be myself only.."

"I know I'm being selfish right now p..pero, I d..don't want to cause your Daddy a lot of pain again d..dahil sa tuwing mag kasama kami I always hurt him.."

"D.. Don't get me wrong anak.. Mahal na mahal ko ang Daddy mo.. But, may be, he will do good without me.." She said painfully to her child.

"And your Ninang Rihanna will understand my decision at alam kong nasa mabuting kamay ang kompanya dahil sa kanya.." Makahulugang sabi niya sa mga ito.

"B.. Bear with me for a little. S.. Susunod din ako sa inyo.." That's the last words she said before she falls a sleep.

She's tired of her life and if she can't be with the man she loved what's there to live? And is she'll choose him what will happen to Theo?

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"You can go home if you want to." He said at Theo matapos itong abutan ng kape.

They are all now in his Penthouse and the time was 1 in the morning. Kanina pa niya pinapa uwi ang mga ito dahil alam niyang pagod na din ang mga ito sa pag sugod sa araw at ulan sa buong mag hapon.

At tila naka sama pa ang motivation na binigay niya kanina dahil all of them don't want to go home anymore. Baka daw kasi pag umuwi nila ay ma unahan silang mahanap si Rence na ikakatalo nila.

Sayang naman daw ang premyo kung tutuusin kaya mag titiis na daw ang mga ito sa ilang araw na pagpupuyat.

"N.. No, thanks. I can still manage.." Matigas din na tanggi nito sa kanya.

"I will call you once we found her." Paninigurado niya dito.

"Really? You'll do that?" He asked at him sarcastically saka siya nito tinignan ng ka duda duda.

"Where do the both of you get that energy? Go get some sleep.." Saway sa kanila ni Vash habang naka higa ito sa couch.

"Y.. Yeah, he's right. Get some sleep. Hindi pa naman tumutunog 'yang mahiwagang computer mo kaya wala pa tayong magagawa kung hindi ang mag hintay." That's Lee.

"Is that Heather? When did she became so, clingy?" Shine asked at Ten matapos itong sumagot ng tawag.

"Well, after she proposed to me.." Pagmamalaki nito.

"Naks, Pare. Hanggang langit ang ngiti mo.." Biro ni Vash dito at mas lalo naman na pa ngiti ang Hudyo.

"Sigurado ka na ba? A lot of women will miss you.." That's Lee the devil.

"Lee, stop polluting Ten's mind. Gusto mo bang pilayan ka ni Heather?" Babala ni Cameron dito.

"I'm gonna tell her what you've said.." Segunda agad ni George dito.

"George, para binibiro lang kayo. Masyado kayong seryoso.." Pagbabawi agad nito.

"It's really good to settle down, huh?" Sarcastic na sabi ni Vash dito.

"Vash, parang nagpapa saling ka yata?" Biro ni Xerces kay Ten.

"Yeah and unfortunately hindi tinatamaan ang pinapatamaan ko.." Reklamo pa nito kay Ten.

"It's still a 'No'." Matigas na sabi ni Ten. He's really protective in his sister. Does he have a sister complex?

"Why is that? I am just a few years apart from her and she's a few years apart from Heather. We're in marryin--

"Sukob." Ten defensively said. Nanlaki naman ang mga mata nila at na tawa pagkatapos.

"Huh?"

"When did you become superstitious?" Alex asked at him.

"S.. Shut up.." He hissed at him.

"D.. Do you really have to brag in front of me?" May halong inis na tanong niya sa mga ito. Bigla naman na tahimik ang mga ito.

"S.. Sorry, I'm just really happy." Hingi ng tawad ni Ten sa kanya ngunit gusto niya ma inis lalo dahil hindi ambura sa labi nito ang ngiti.

"Hey, Theo I changed my mind. Can you back off?" He bluntly hissed at Theo. Na samid naman si Reidd sa pag inom ng kape.

"What? Ulitin mo nga ang sinabi mo?" Matalim na tanong sa kanya nito.

"Great. Of all the time ngayon niyo pa talaga itutuloy ang away niyo." George hissed at them.

"I said back off as in back down for Rence.." Muli pa niyang ulit sa kanyang sinabi.

"And why the hell do you think I'll agree in that?" He asked him with a smirk.

"I'm not saying now but, I want you to back off as soon as we find her.." Hindi pa din na titinag na ulit niya muli dito.

Na pansin niya ang pag lalabasan ng mga ugat nito sa noo na halatang na iinis na ito sa kanya.

"H.. Hey! Ryuuki, do you really want your face to be a punching bag everyday?" Awat sa kanila ni Lee.

"He can hit me as much as he wants basta ba he'll give up on Rence.. I don't mind.." Kibit balikat niyang sabi dito.

"Theo, don't mind him. He's just stressed.." Segunda naman ni Xerces sa mga sinabi niya.

"No, I'm dead serious. I'm not planning of letting her go again so, either we settle this now or you will back off." Seryoso niya pa din na sabi dito.

"I can't. I love her too. Siya lang ang mundo ko.." Pagmamatigas din nito sa kanya.

"I d.. don't want to be harsh here. But, you have to give me back my wife.. D.. Dahil alam mo higit sa lahat k..kung kanino talaga siya magiging masaya.." Deklara niya dito.

"Ryuuki!" Saway sa kanya ni Cameron.

"What a confidence.. Said by the man who's responsible of all her pain.." Segunda na balik nito sa kanya at sandali siayng hindi nakapag salita.

"Yeah, you're right. I've hurt her hindi ko naman 'yon itatanggi. I've been such a big asshole before.. B.. But, that will never happen again. Hindi na ako papayag na masaktan pa siya ulit.." Pag aamin niya matapos maka bawi.

"From now on, I will stay by her side kahit na ano pang mangyari. I will tell her everyday how beautiful she is and how much I love her. Gagawin ko ang lahat para sa kanya.." Buong lakas ng loob niyang deklara dito.

"I will protect her with all my might. You don't have to worry about her anymore. Feel at ease dahil hinding hindi ko siya papabayaan. So, stop making this hard for the three of us.."

"L.. Lalo na sa kanya.. Let her go." Hiling niya dito.

"Easily said done done." He said furiously at him after he punch his face. Pagkatapos ay lumabas na ng kuwarto.

"A.. Are you okay?" Tanong ni Ten at tinayo siya sa pagkaka salpak.

"That's really selfish of you.." Reklamo sa kanya ni Cameron and he knows that too.

Pero he have to do that to make him surrender. Ang relasyon ay para lamang sa dalawang tao at hindi iyon pang tatluhan. At isa pa ay mas lalo itong masasaktan kung ito susuko ngayon.

"I have to. Because I love her more." Iyon na lamang ang na sabi niya dito.

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"Ryuuki! Ryuuki! Wake up!" Gising sa kanya ni Cameron.

"Sh*t! Ryuuki! Damn it! Wake up!" Pang gi- gising din sa kanya ni Alex matapos sagutin ang cellphone nito.

"Wh.. What?" Naka pikit niyang tanong sa mga ito.

"Ang ingay niyo naman. Ang ganda ng panaginip ko eh.." Reklamo ni Lee sa mga ito.

"Cam, volume down your voice. You sounded like a freaking girl." Reidd hissed at Cameron.

"Sh.. Shut up, Reidd." Asik naman nito dito.

"What time is it?" Damon asked while moaning.

"Almost 7am." Sagot ni Xerces dito.

"S.. She's in Pampanga!" Bulalas ni Alex.

"W.. What did you say?" At doon naman sila sabay sabay na pa dilat.

"And she's gonna take the flight in less than 4 hours! Via private jet!" Natatarantang dagdag ni Cameron sa sinabi ni Alex.

"Sh*t." Iyon na lang ang na ibulalas niya dahil gahol na sila sa oras para habulin ito sa biyahe.

"Shine! Shine! Wake up!" Pang gigising niya sa kaibigan.

"Ano ba 'yon?" May himig na iritasyon na tanong nito.

"If you can get me to Pampanga by your private plane before 10am I'll buy it.." Bungad niya dito at kay bilis nitong na pa bangon.

"Got it. Give me a sec." Mabilis na sagot nito at tinawagan na ang mga empleyado nito sa aviation.

"Cam, help me for the clearance.." Hingi nito ng tulong kay Cameron.

"Damn it, ma gagalit na naman ang mga pasehero ko sa eroplano dahil sa air traffic.. I'll call my staffs." Na pa mura pang reklamo nito.

"If you'll not wake up in 10 seconds, I'll get a cold water and splash it to your faces.." Banta niya sa iba niyang mga kaibigan na nag tutulugtulugan pa.

"Sino ba kasi ang na tutulog?" That's Lee na mabilis pa sa limang segundo na bumangon.

"It's me. We found her. We'll see you in Torrecer Aviation in 45min." He informed Theo.

"Why did you tell him?" Kunot noong tanong ni Vash.

"Because I promise him last night. At isa pa mahal din niya si Rence kaya sigurado akong ang aalala din siya ng sobra." That's hsi simple answer.

"Last night you want him to back off but, now you are helping him too. Jeez. I think you should get a check up.." Sita sa kanya ni George.

"This is what you call love. I just want to be fair with him.." Hirit niya naman dito.

"Siraulo." That's Reidd.

"Where are you all going?" Kunot noo niyang tanong dahil tumayo na ang mga ito.

"Uwian na may nanalo na." That's the comical Lee.

"Yeah, you've found her already. Kaya I think it's time to go ho--

"No, you can't go home. Sasamahan niyo pa ako sa Pampanga." Pigil niya sa mga ito.

"H.. Huh? But, you can probably find her on your own. Maliit lang naman ang airport doon.." Kunot noong sagot ni Ten sa kanya.

"No, you are all coming with me. I want to make sure na hindi na niya ako matatakasan so, we're all going.." Deklara niya sa mga ito.

"I can't come. I'm busy too." Reklamo ni Vash.

"Ako din. I have important clie--

"Magpapakamatay ako.." Banta niya sa mga ito.

"I think Theo will like that.." Seryosong segunda ni Lee sa kanya.

"Wala ka na bang ma isip na ibang panakot?" Reklamo ni Xerces sa kanya.

"I'm serious." Seryoso niyang banta sa mga ito at hinarangan ang dadaanan ng mga ito.

"You are a one desperate man. Fine, we'll help you. Baka mamaya isumbong mo pa ako sa James ko.." Na pipilitan na sang ayon ni Ten sa kanya na sinabayan pa ng buntong hininga.

"Huh? C'mon, you're spoiling him too much.." Vash hissed at them.

"Yeah, let's just come with him and help him end this crazy mess.." That's George.

"Ano pa nga ba?" Reidd Rolled his eyes.

"Hey! Is my opinion nothing to yo--

"I'm gonna do the interview.." Putol niya kay Vash.

"Do you have spare of clothes? Dito na ako maliligo para sabay na tayong pumunta sa airport." Mabilis naman na pagbabago ng isip nito at na pa iling na lang ang iba niyang kaibigan.

"You business maniac!" Batok ni Xerces dito.

"Why don't you buy a yacht from me? I'll give you a discount." Kulit sa kanya ni Reidd at nag pa cute pa ito.

"If you'll help us get back together. Why not?" Naka ngiti naman niyang sagot dito.

"I think we need to bring roses." Tila naman ginanahan na tanong nito sa kanila.

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"We found her. So, can you please give up on her.." Bungad niya kay Theo.

"I'm not saying na huwag ka sumama ngayon. You can still come with us.." Paglilinaw niya dito.

"I just wanted to ask you again, that's all. And if you will ever back down, hindi naman kita pipigilan na makita siya.. If you want to visit her it's fine with.." Pagkukumbinsi pa niya dito.

"I know it's hard, but please give me back my wife.." Paki usap niya muli dito.

"Kneel down." Seryoso nitong sabi sa kanya.

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Oops. Let's spoil it here.

Kaya type na type ko si Rey eh, very manly.

But, will Theo really give up on her?

Dunno..

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I'm still polishing the next Chapter para maka bawi naman ako sa pagpapa iyak..

At pag bibigay sa inyo ng maraming sama ng loob.

Kaya mga ka bitter huwag bibitiw!

Dahil baka may happy ending din pala tayo!

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Next, will be finishing Shine and George's stories.

A humurous yet, touching story na naman!

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