CHAPTER 9

Skyler's Point of View

"Yes boss" isang malaki ngunit malalim na tinig ang aking narinig.

Sa sobrang dilim ng paligid ay doon ko lamang napagtanto na nakapiring ang aking mga mata gamit ang isang panyo.

"Hmmmp!" I tried to scream pero may busal ang bibig ko.

"Wag kang magulo!" Sigaw ng lalaki at narinig kong hinampas nito ang isang bagay.

Galit na galit, gustong manakit?

Gusto kong sermonan ang sarili ko dahil nagagawa ko pang magloko sa sitwasyon kong ito.

Makalipas ang ilang segundo ay nakaramdam nanaman akong muli ng kirot ngunit sa pagkakataong ito, nararamdaman ko ang kirot mula sa pulsuhan ko.

Hanggang sa makaramdam ako ng pagsakit ng ulo at tuluyang pumikit.

***

Mark's Point of View

"Tulog na ulit siya ser" sagot ng trabahador ni Lincoln.

Sumama naman ang tingin ko kay Lincoln.

"Baka mapano si Sky niyan sa kakaturok niyo ng pampatulog" inis na sabi ko na ikina-ngisi niya lang.

Tss, my brother never change.

***

Lincoln's Point of View

"Baka mapano si Sky niyan sa kakaturok niyo ng pampatulog" inis na sabi ni Mark na ikinangisi ko lang.

Iniwan ko na lang ito sa loob ng yate at lumabas.

Sinalubong ako agad ng malamig at sariwang hangin. Tila nais ko ng kayakap pero tulog siya.

Hahaha, alam niyo na kung sino ang ibig kong sabihin.

Nais ko lang talagang i-surprise siya and also i want something more than that.

But for now it's a secret.

"Boss malapit na po tayo sa isla" sabi ng trabahador ko at tumango.

We're nearly there Skyler, just wait and see.

-FLASHBACK-

"How can i unlove you?" Skyler ask.

"Oh baby, you can't unlove me" i said with a smirk.

-END OF FLASHBACK-

After this Skyler, you will fall inlove with me.

"You can't unlove me baby, you can't" bulong ko habang nakatingin sa tubig habang pumapalaot ang yate sa 'soleanna elys'

Makalipas ang ilang minuto ay narating din namin ang daungan ng Soleanna Elys.

The sand is pure, the air here is refreshing.

Makikita mula sa shore ng Soleanna Elys ang isang malaking pent house.

I took a deep breath and walked inside the pent house.

"Hijo Lincoln, so what now? Kamusta naman si Sky? Hindi naman siya naging mahirap kunin?" Tanong ng isang babaeng nasa bandang 40's na ngunit hindi pa rin kumukupas ang kagandahan nito.

It's her mom, Ma'am Yumi.

Bago pa man ako makapagsalita ay nakarinig ako ng mga mabibigat na yabag na nakapagpatindig sa akin ng maayos sa pagkaka-tayo.

"S-sir" i said.

Fuck! Why am i stuttering whenever i see him.

"Lincoln, one of my trusted employee" he said and patted my shoulder that made me feel uneasy. 

"Sir Raymond, im glad na nakarating po kayo ni Ma'am Yumi" i said politely.

"Oh my god, Hijo Lincoln don't call me 'Maam Yumi'" ngiting sabi nito. "Tita Yumi will do" she said and giggled.

She really looks like Sky, also the way she giggled.

"So T-tita Yumi, Sir Raymond. Shall we?" I asked them and all they do is to nod.

***

Skyler's Point of View

"L-lincoln" the first name that came out of my mouth.

Lincoln, the only guy that made me feel loved, the only guy that can be protective towards me, the only guy that i'm willing to love even if we can't be.

Ramdam kong lumuwag ang taling naka-buhol sa aking pulsuhan.

I opened my eyes and i was surprised when there's no handkerchief that's covering my eyes.

I can feel the softness of the bed that i'm laying at.

I was about to get up when i feel a sting in my head.

"Fucking tranquilizers" i curse under my breath while massaging my temple.

When i feel undizzy, i stood up and go out.

My jaw dropped when i got out of the room.

A y-yatch?

"W-where am i?" I confusingly asked myself.

Iniwan nila ako sa isang isla?!

I panicked but then i looked at the island, i saw a big pent house that made my eyes wide.

Bago pa man ako bumaba ng yate ay tinanggal ko ang suot kong sandals.

Bumaba ako sa yate at naramdaman ko ang mainit na buhangin sa aking mga paa.

Napapikit ako nang daluhin ako ng sariwang hangin mula sa isla. Tila niyayakap nito ang katawan ko at pinapakalma ang natatakot kong kalooban.

Niyakap ko ang sarili ko nang makaramdam ako ng lamig.

I don't know what to do anymore.

I can feel a hot liquid rushing down my cheeks.

I need help.

Out of the blue, i found myself walking towards the pent house.

Hoping that someone might help me escape this island.

As i hold the doorknob, i slowly opened the door and-

*POP*

*POP*

*POP*

*POP*

Apat na malalaking confetti ang sumabog sa magkabilang gilid ko na ikinagulat ko.

"What-" i asked under my breath.

The pin lights inside the pent house turned into color violet that caught my attention.

My heart's pounding so fast, i feel nervous and excited at the same time.

I was stunned when a spotlight turned on and there, i saw Mark standing a few walks away.

Hindi ko alam kung iiyak ba ako, matutuwa o magagalit. Sa pagkakaalam ko na siya na naman ang may pakana ng lahat ng ito.

He smiled that made my frown face turn upside down.

"M-mark" i said and slowly walked towards him.

As i walk, i can feel my hands trembling, my eyes are getting watery.

I stopped when i already reached him.

But then a spotlight was turned on at my right side and left side.

I saw Jayson smirk at me , same as William.

My brows furrowed , this is confusing me.

"Guys?" I asked confusingly but all they did is to flaunt their Captivating smile.

"What is going on?" I asked under my breath.

Another two spotlights litted up at my right side and left side just like what happened earlier.

 James and Jake appeared.

I covered my mouth with my hands.

Tears rushed down my eyes.

I wiped it and took a deep breath.

I heard another spotlight opened.

I slowly turned around and everything feels like a dream.

Everything went slowmotion.

"Lincoln" the only name that came out my mouth eversince i woke up.

I can't believe that he's here, standing in front of me. Showing me his sweet yet so charming.

I roam my eyes and found out that they have formed a circle around me.

The ground that i'm standing suddenly moved, doon ko lang napagtanto na nakatapak ako sa isang platform.

The platform goes up then a lot of confetti from the top of me tumble down that covered me.

After that i feel heavier than before, i opened my eyes and saw the clothes that i'm wearing.

A glittering red dress that hugs my curves, it makes me look so daring yet so beautiful.

How did that happened? I asked myself.

The platform goes down and the six of my brother walked towards me and gave me a hug.

"I-is this a group hug? Are you guys pranking me?" I asked but no one bothered to talk.

I feel safe.

"Happy birthday Sky" i hear a voice that caught my attention.

Bumaklas sila sa pagkakayakap sakin at bumalik sa dating pwesto.

The spotlights turn off until Mark was the only one that i can see.

He's not talking but i can hear him.

"For my beautiful lady, thank you for everything" my jaw dropped.

He smiled, i didn't thought that he would have a spare time to record this.

It made me laugh that made his brows furrowed but then smiled at me again.

"For making me happy, for making me realize that i just need someone to know what real happiness is" his recorded audio said.

I smiled and mouthed thank you.

After that Mark disappear from the dark slowly and another spotlight is brightening up but this time there's two of them.

Its Jayson and William's turn.

They gently bow their heads and gave me a white rose.

I thanked them, a few seconds passed and i heard Jayson's voice.

"Hey lil sis, happy happy birthday. Surprise? Hahaha.. Next time kapag 60 ka na doon mas bongga" his audio voice said.

I can't help myself but to laugh.

"Nahh.. i'm just messing around. I just want you to know that you'll always be my little sister..love kuya" his voice said.

He gave me a wink when i met his gaze.

I glared at him and mouthed thank you.

"Hey baby, miss me?" i heard William's voice.

As ever ang hangin pakinggan.

I arched my right brow that made him pout.

But then he smiled.

"I'm sorry kung ako ang nagigung dahilan kapag nilalanggam ka, joke. You know what, ako lang yung sweet sakanila wag ka. Kaya sakin mo lang hahanapin yan ah.. again happy happy birthday baby" his voice said that made me cover my mouth.

Napailing na lang ako sakanya habang pinapanood ko na silang mawala mula sa dilim.

Who's next?

Suddenly a spotlight lit up and James appeared.

Only one? I asked myself.

"Hey girl, wanna take me home tonight? Just kidding. Happy 18th birthday sky. Remember that i'm always here kahit tahimik lang ako. Remember that your brother james always care for you." His audio voice said.

He walked towards me and gave me a small box.

I wonder what's inside.

After that, naglakad na siyang muli pavalik sakanyang pwesto and snapped his finger that made his disappear from the dark.

Wow, that's technology.

I smiled and waited for another spotlight to bright up.

"Love"

That cold voice just gave me a goosebumps.

I turned to my right side and saw Jakes light is slowly brightening up.

He's looking at his feet.

"Choose me or lose me? Im not your second choice. " he raised his head up staring at me.

Those eyes, they're so cold.

I looked down because of disappointment.

I can see pain through his eyes.

"Just joking" his audio voice said and laughed.

I gave him a death glare that made him do a peace sign and mouthed sorry.

"All i can say is, keep growing, keep blooming, keep making yourself strong. Everything will be just fine" makabuluhan sabi ng audio record nito.

That made me blushed.

"Haply birthday love" he finished and slowly vanished from the dark.

***

Lincoln's Point of View

Matapos kong marinig ang pinagsasasabi ng lima kong kalatid ay halos matawa na lang ako.

Hindi ko mapagtanto na sineryoso nga nila ang sinabi ko na gumawa sila ng audio recording ng sarili nila na binibigyan ng mensahe si Sky.

Well, hindi sa nagmamalaki ay ipinagmamalaki ko na rin na mas maganda yung SONA ko para kay Sky.

Tangina, ang gulo lang ah.

I found myself smiling.

I took a deep breath and-

The piano starts to play "She" by jake scott

I looked at my feet when i felt that the light at the top of me is slowly brightening up.

🎶She's a light in a dark room, She smiles with her eyes, it'll hold you.In a moment you'll know you'll never walk away 🎵

I stared at her, i can see her tears are ready to fall but then i just gave her a smile.

🎶 She's never been one to hold back

If there's something on her mind you're gonna know that

And you're gonna wanna listen to everything she'll say🎵

I wanted her so bad, eversince when Sir Raymond trusted me to be his left hand.

I walked towards her and offered my hand.

She took a deep breath and gladly holds it.

🎶 She's a bullet that's about to fire🎵

I placed my hands at her tiny waist and she placed her's at my nape while playing with my hair.

I smiled.

Those simple things are making me crazy.

🎶 She's the steady that'll keep you sane🎵

I stared at her twinkling eyes, her mouth is shut but i can hear her speak. I can't read her mind but i can feel what she's thinking.

🎶 If loves a fool then I'm a liar

I know she's the only way🎵

I pull her closer and dance her slowly. The lights turned dimmer than before.

I placed my forehead to her's when the chorus came but before that i saw how the lights dance.

🎶 She sees colors that I can't see🎵

I closed my eyes at sinabayan ang tugtog.

I can feel her heart beat, i can feel her warm breath against me. I can feel her fingertips brushing my nape and hair.

🎶 And she knows me, even when I don't

She knows where she goes🎵

" I will go because I'm home,Where she" i sing and pulled her waist close to me.

Bumaklas ako sa pagkakahawak sakanya at may inilabas na kahon galing sa bulsa ko.

🎵 I've never heard this touch before

The kind that taught me what my eyes were for🎵

I just gave her a smile when confusion appeared in her eyes.

I slowly opened the box.

Her jaw dropped and her tears rushed down her cheeks.

🎶 Every piece of her I just want more

She's the one I can't ignore🎵

I took the promise ring out of it's box and kneeled in front of her.

She can't help but to cover her mouth while crying because of joy and happiness.

🎶 She sees colors that I can't see

And she knows me, even when I don't

She knows where she goes

I will go because I'm home

Where she🎵

The music slowly died so that i can have the opportunity to speak.

"Baby girl" i called her.

All she does is to nod while wiping her tears away.

"This room was filled with darknest, but then you came. Light shines up against our feet." I said and looked at her.

I took her left hand and hold it.

"I was this lost bird, feel half empty or in other word i'm half a heart without you" i continued and kissed her hands.

I can see her tears glistening through her beautiful face.

"You made me feel what love is, i was a mad man but then you changed that. I was this cold person but then i felt your heat that melts me"

I said and took a deep breath.

"This is a promise ring, that i Lincoln will always love you, never hurt my babygirl, to always help her when she needed me the most and last but not the least." Pabitin kong sabi at hinalikan muli ang kayang kamay.

"To make her happy, no matter what it takes. As long as it takes" i said and put the promise ring at her index finger.

"Oh.. l-lincoln" she stuttered.

The moment that i stood up she hugged me so tight and she kept telling me 'thank you'.

Endlessly.

END OF CHAPTER 9