prologue

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Dahan-dahan akong lumabas ng harden para sabihin sa mga kawal na naglalakad lamang ako sa harden, ngunit sinalubong ako ng isang putok ng baril at isang bala ang tumama ng deretso sa aking tiyan.

“DON’T SHOOT! I SAID DON’T SHOOT!” rinig kong sigaw ng isang lalaki.

“Gabby! No! Gabby No!” rinig ko namang sigaw ng babae. Alam kong si Jewel iyon. Hindi pa ba sila umaalis? Bakit?

“Why would you order your men to kill the woman you love!?”

“Shut up Henston! I didn't order them that!”

“Are you okay, Lady Jewel?”

“I am! But my best friend is not, help her!”

I can't take it anymore. I want to scream to the top of my lungs that I don't want to die. That I also wanted to pursue the person I love just like Jewel. And that I want my parents to see me as I am, not constantly comparing me to Jewel.

“Gabriella? Stay with me please! Please don’t close your eyes. Gabriella! I never even got the chance to confess my love, please!”

I don't understand what they are saying. I can feel someone carrying me. My eyes are open, but the visions are blurry. Is this it for me?

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