Weston VegaI found Indie on the far side of the beach resort kung saan may rock formations, that was also Ambrose's wife signed to me earlier. She saw her heading this way when she walked out. Malayo pa lang ay tanaw ko na 'yong dulo ng gown niya na sumisilip sa mga naglalakihang bato na nasa paligid. Mahaba-haba rin ang nilakad ko para lang makarating dito. Malakas ang hangin kahit na maaraw, malakas ang alon at maabot na rin siya. Iyong strap heels niya ay nasa buhangin kaya yumuko ako para kunin 'yon. Nakasukbit na rin sa balikat ko 'yong coat ko dahil hinubad ko kanila. Kahit wala pang masyadong ginagawa ay pakiramdam ko ay drained and exhausted na ako. I wanna go back to my cabin while walking towards here but I thought about Indie. Mag-isa lang siya, hindi niya alam rito at ayokong iwanan siya basta-basta. She might be sad or anxious right now because of what is happening. It was unbelievable dahil ito ang unang pagkakataon na nangyari sa akin ang ganito. I was surprised, sho
Indie Emerson"There's a rumor that your husband is handling Shane's security. What a coincidence it is, right?" Iyan ang agad ang ibinungad sa akin ni Mama nang magkita kami kanina sa cabin ko habang inaayusan ako. Pinapunta niya muna sa kabilang Cabin ang Tita ni Weston at asawa ng bestfriend niya. Tapos na nila ako ayusan nang pumasok si Mama. That woman knows how to sign language and interact with someone like me. Bakit ba sa side pa ni Weston ako sinuwerte ng mga taong kayang makipagsalamuha sa katulad ko? "It's been years, I wonder if he has already moved on from what you did? What do you think, Indie?" I was sitting on the two seater sofa of my cabin. My gown is too flowy, that's why I need a big sitting tool. Ma'am Ester chose the best gown she thinks looks good on me. But I think all of this will be ruined because I already saw my Mama. Ayoko sana siya makita pero may parte sa akin na namimiss na siya. Pagkatapos ng mahigit isang buwan ay muli ko siyang nakita… pero ganito
Indie EmersonAll this time, I am restricting myself. Ang dami kong bagay na kinakatakutan. Hindi ko pa nga nagagawa, ayoko na. I truly know in myself that I can do better, possibly, even do best. And yet after all these years, I am still stuck here, with no progress in life and still having difficulties cultivating such things on my own. I really used to build walls... hanggang ngayon pa rin naman. I used to make myself protected over every instance in my life because that's my way of making myself strong… being weak. Agad kong nilalayo ang sarili sa mga bagay-bagay. I know that some people wouldn't understand why there's always a side of this world that has been tainted with subtle showers of remain going. I know they wouldn't understand why sometimes it is crucial to choose to be weak— it's not because I can't stay strong all the time, but because I feel "life" sometimes when I'm weak. My eyes darted to the couple who were walking on the shore, magkahawak ang kamay at parehas na
Indie Emerson"No!" "Indie!"Nabitawan ko ang bote nang marinig na may sumigaw ng pangalan ko. Para akong nagising sa kalaliman ng iniisip at dali-daling lumingon sa pinanggalingan ng boses. Weston is running towards my direction with his horrified face. Halos mapaupo ako sa kinatatayuan dahil naramdaman ko ang malamig na tubig na humahaplos sa tuhod ko. Agad akong humakbang ngunit napadapa sa paghampas ng malaking alon. My mind was filled with fear and because of that tears began to fall… ayoko. What the hell is happening to me? Hindi na ako nakabangon sa kinalalagyan, I started to sob when I felt the heaviness in my chest. "For pete's sake! Ano bang ginagawa mo?" Halos mabingi ako nang marinig na naman ang malakas na boses ni Weston. "Magpapakamatay ka ba?" malakas pa niyang dagdag. Naramdaman ko na lang ang pag-angat ng katawan ko. Weston carried me in bridal style. I couldn't clearly see his face because my eyes were filled with tears. I just sob as he carries me and holds o
Indie EmersonNapatingin ako sa paperbag na nasa sofa sa gilid. Mabilis akong lumapit doon at ikinalat ang laman. I pouted my lips when I saw nothing but a pair set of undergarments. Kinuha ko rin ang bag ko at nakitang wala rin gaanong laman, just my crochet pouch kung saan nakalagay ang board and pen ko, wallets, phone and a pouch for my personal hygiene. I didn't bring anything that much, alam ko kasing isang gabi lang ako rito after ng reception, but it didn't happen. I will talk to Weston's mother after this, sana lang talaga hindi niya masamain lahat ng 'yon at pabigyan ako. Gusto ko rin sana magtanong kay Weston ng iba pa tungkol sa nangyari kahapon pero huwag na lang siguro. Inabot ko ang phone ko at nakita na maraming missed calls from unknown numbers. May mga text messages din at nakitang galing iyon kela Mama. Isa-isa ko 'yong binasa. They were really mad for what I did yesterday. Iba't ibang unknown number ang tumawag sa numero ko. May message rin na may mura at mukhang
Weston Vega"I want to get mad but I will understand Indie's situation," Mama said as I'm having a phone call with her. I'm now in the main lobby of the resort, Indie and I decided to transfer a cabin so we can peacefully rest. "I'll pay for everything, My," I said. "No, don't get bothered about the expenses, bayad na 'yon lahat ng Daddy mo. Hindi nga niya tinanggap 'yong ibinigay mo, magbabayad ka ba for the damages? Just take a rest there, alam kong stress ka rin.""She never mentioned anything about her mother but I know that something happened," I whispered. Napatingin pa ako kay Indie na nakaupo sa may sofa ro'n at tahimik na nakamasid sa akin. "That woman! She's really mad and even cursed at your Daddy! Do you think I would just let it slip away?" Mommy shouted. Narinig ko naman ang boses ni Tita na parang pinapakalma siya. "Where is Daddy?" I asked her. "He's here in our room and sleeping, mabilis lang natapos ang sa may reception dahil kumain lang sila. That woman, Isabel
Weston Vega"Indie…" I softly called her name as she leaned on me. I was lying on the sand while she's on top of me. Her right hand was cupping my left cheek, nakapatong ang kaliwang kamay niya sa dibdib ko to support her body. She has this sweet smile on her face while she's looking at me. Ngingiti lang siya parang sasabog na 'yong puso ko sa 'di malaman na dahilan.. God, why does she need to be so beautiful? Does she have an idea on how good-looking she is? Napahawak ako sa palapulsuhan niya nang mas ibaba niya ang mukha niya sa akin. I gulped as I smelled her scent. Halos maduling din ako, hindi ko alam kung saan ako titingin. Sa mata niya bang nangungusap at kumikinang… o sa labi niyang mapula? My heart is beating wildly as she moves closer and closer. Nang magtama ang ilong namin ay napapikit ako. My lips also parted when I felt her breathing. Shit, may kiss ulit ako. Eto na talaga. Kusa nang humaba ang nguso ko— "Hinimatay o natutulog?" "Bossing! Gising!"Halos lumabas ang
Weston VegaMy eyes rolled when Indie just pass in front of me. Walang kahit isang segundo na titig man lang. Hindi man lang ako tinapunan ng ngiti o sulyap. Pagbalik namin ay agad siyang dumiretso sa Cabin niya, but she signed to me that she will just rest. Seven o'clock ko na siya nakatok sa Cabin niya para lumabas at ayain na mag-dinner. Lumabas naman siya at ayun nga, hindi man lang ako pinansin. Her face look fluppy, halatang kagigising lang niya. Naglakad na rin ako at nasa likod niya lang ako. Nakasuot na siya ng jacket pero nakasuot pa rin naman siya ng dress na suot niya kanina. Kapag bagong gising huwag, asarin, baka mamaya sabunutan na naman ako bigla. Nauna na kumain sila Isandro kaya andoon sila nakatambay sa tapat ng kubo at umiinom. Hinintay ko lang talaga si Indie para may kasabay naman siya. Menudo, fried rice and buttered shrimp ang pagkain namin for dinner. Itinabi ko na 'yong buttered shrimp kasi may allergy naman si Indie ro'n kaya bawal siya. Dahil maaga pa ay