This is the end of Cardinal Series 2. See you on Cardinal Series 3, which is Oscar's story. Again, I appreciate you all sooo much!
EPILOGUE
I am sure there are still miracles in this world that has yet to be discovered. Maybe even an entirely new world where life exists. If not, maybe a new species of mammals that can fly aside from bats?
The world is progressing, and so are our discoveries.
There are also miracles that only exist in our minds. These are the creative things that only our minds can be capable of creating. We call them imagination.
I'm sure what I had just seen is something that should only exist in our minds or books. The strength that even our naked eyes cannot explain to our minds.
First, I was on my way to buy materials for my project. In just a blink of an eye, many things have suddenly changed. Now, I am here in a completely dark room and in a place, I have no idea about.
"You still have time to waive your goodbyes to each other." Those were the last words I heard before they locked the door and left us in this dark room.
I turned my head to the woman I am with. Ilang beses siyang suminghap ng hangin habang palinga-linga sa paligid para maghanap ng maaring pangtakas.
There's no escaping. Masyadong masikip at mahigpit ang kapit ng mga lubid na nakagapos sa kamay namin sa likod. Wala ring ibang bagay rito kung hindi ang dalawang upuan na inuupuan namin, ang pintong nakakandado, at ang maliit na bintana na nagbibigay liwanag kahit kaunti.
I am still perplexed about a lot of things, but seeing her anxious makes me want to untie myself so I can hug her and tell her it's all right. She's on the verge of crying. That will make things more difficult for me.
"This is kind of romantic," I broke a joke, which was half meant. "Kulang na lang ay kandila at pagkain. It could be a date!"
"Do you think this is funny?" she arched a brow.
I smiled and suddenly remembered the threat that we only had a few moments left. Although I'm not sure what they meant, I don't want to regret anything by neglecting it.
It's probably death.
It perfectly makes sense. Kung totoo man ang nakita ko kanina ay malamang na hindi ko dapat 'yon nakita. Ang bagay na 'yon ay isang kathang-isip lamang dapat.
I told her that what she did was cool. How she saved that kid using her superpower? That's really awesome! I've never seen that.
I wish I had not seen that.
Supernatural things are fictitious. I'm not a fan of fictional things. You can say that I am a bland man for sticking to what's normal. But I would rather be normal and live a normal life than being involved in extraordinary stuff with my life at stake.
"You are a hero, Astra!" I blurted out.
I think I just made her more anxious with that joke. Mas lalo kasi siyang nangamba. Sinisisi niya ang sarili kaya kami nandito.
"I told you not to blame yourself." Fuck. I wish I could hold her hands to calm her down. I wish they just took me instead.
"I don't want to lose you, Kristan."
Is it love I have for her? I'm not really sure. But she's special to me. So special. Kahit na narinig ko ang mga salitang 'yon sa hindi tamang lugar, nakaramdam ako ng sobrang tuwa.
"I don't want to lose you, too, Astra..." I whispered.
Someone bang the door open. Naningkit pa ang mga mata ko no'ng masilaw sa ilaw. May naaninaw akong pigura ng isang matangkad na lalaki.
