This Is What I'm Praying For

Special Chapter: Manang Rain

"Stress plus stress equal, rest. Rest, attorney." Teo said when I open my eyes.

He tap my shoulder and out in the room. I survey the room, it's not my room. I get up slowly and walk carefully as I still feeling dizzy. I open the door and I really confirm it, that it's not my room when it's already the door in the poolside welcoming me.

I was about to go outside as I saw Tonet talking to Papa when I suddenly stop.

"Did Teo, said that you need to rest?"

"Ma," I mumble.

Mama give me a glass of water, "Drink, anak and please rest."

"Ma, a-ano pong nangyare?" I ask after drinking half of water.

"You past out," Mama dramatically said.

"Kailan po?" I ask confuse.

I was shock when Mama laugh. "Oh my not so sweet daughter, do you think your dreaming?" Mama laugh again.

"Ma!" Suway ko.

"Kanina ka lang nahimatay, at totoo ang mga pangyayare kanina, anak. He will explain soon, but you need to rest first."

Mama open the poolside door, she step out while me I can't move and speak.

"Oh by the way my alluring daughter," Pahabol ni Mama at nilingon pa ako. "Ang ganda mo pagnakalugay, lagi ka kasing naka-ponytail, ngayon lang ulit kita nakitang nakalugay. Rest darling!" Mama said and give me a flying kiss.

I do a confuse look as the wind blow in my side. My hair! ngayon ko lang narealize ang sinabi ni Mama! maging ako ay nasanay sa naka-ponytail na buhok.

I blush, as I see other looking at me. I was about to run when I see Carmen carrying Eijaz crying. I panic.

I run to their place and immediately get Eijaz. "What are you doing?"

"Rain," Carmen said and I can see the shock in her eyes.

"Mimi!" Eijaz said and hug me.

I stare at Carmen a blank but authorize look before I walk with Eijaz, to go in my room.

Takot at kaba, nararamdaman ko nanaman. Hindi na muli akong lumabas sa araw na iyon at sinunod ang sabi ni Doc Teo at Mama na magpahinga.

I saw Shem, he is true. It's not a dream like Mama said. He is alive, the man I love is alive.

It keep me days when I feel better. Eijaz is with Dustin, ayaw ko rin kasing mahawaan sya sa akin.

I go in the Murao firm as I need to see Attorney Verdad and get some advice.

"Good morning, Attorney Ramos!" The employee greet me.

I give them a small smile and continue to walk, I need to find Attorney Verdad.

"Excuse me, miss is Attorney Verdad is in her office?" I ask the receptionist in this floor.

"Good morning, Attorney Ramos! Yes po," She answer and smile at me. I thank her before heading to Tonet's office.

"I need your help," I said when I enter her office without knocking.

"Uh, why?" Tanong ni Tonet na mukang takot at kinakabahan.

Binalewala ko iyon at dahil mas malaki ang problema ko ngayon.

"Nagsampa na siya ng kaso sa akin, anong gagawin ko?" Naiiyak at kinakabahan kung saad.

I heard someone clear a throat. That's when I realized that Tonet is not alone in her office!

Attorney Murao is sitting in sofa with... the pair of eyes that I always wanted to see, Attorney Vuena.