Through Unparalleled Seals

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The day he...

"Ma'am, kumalma Po muna kayo..."

"No, please. Rick is still in there! Please po. Do something! My boyfriend is still in the boat!" I cried harder seeing the rescuers wearing gear and tanks.

I can't breathe, I was panting so hard to my death. The medical team forced me to lie down and wear my mask to help me but I couldn't.

I'm panicking, I'm in pain. I can't see any familiar faces.

"Ma'am please. we're trying to help you. Ginagawa na po namin Ang makakaya pero sa ngayon. Po ay kailangan na nating umalis para magamot kayo." I tried fighting the fatigue but my tears defeated me.

I prayed not just for myself but for him. Silently wishing that this is just a dream and that I'm ready to wake up and see him again.

I felt my body submerging deeper into my bed's cushion. I felt a warm hand shaking my shoulders lightly.

But still couldn't feel my body, it's aching and I felt my tears streaming down my cheeks Pero Hindi ko maibuka Ang aking mga Mata.

"Cp one, Rescue Boat Seven approaching the bay" we heard from the radio from one of the officers.

"Rescue Boat Seven, what's your status?"

"Complete. Rescued...zero. found Three."

Bumigay Ang mga tuhod ko, it's been hours! It's been hours of searching...

"Genders identified?"

"Two Females, one male."

"Description?" Asked the officer from the other line.

"All Locals. We have found one identified victim who has an ID with him.. Patrick Jefferson Suarez, 18. male."

I felt my body stiff and my breathing hitching from lack of oxygen. Am I dying? Am I still in the ocean?

"Baby, wake up. Sammy?! Fuck this. Stay with me! Fucking stay with..." I heard someone cry.

"Rick?" Tears drip from my eyes, so it's all a dream...

"Hindi Mahal, si papa 'to. Kapit lang, hold my hand." I heard an ambulance siren and I drifted to darkness again.