I kept Jesian's instructions clear in my mind as I maneuvered the twists and turns of the racing track. With every turn of the wheel, the Ducati Superleggera I'm riding responded eagerly, moving me forward with a surge of acceleration that seemed to paint the place around me in a blur of kaleidoscope.
The roar of the engine grew louder with each passing moment, matching the erratic rhythm of my own heartbeat. As I pushed the speed dial to its limits, I felt a sense of unity with the bike.
Bawat hampas ng hangin ay binibigyan ako ng kapayapaan. The freedom of the open road and the exhilaration of pushing my limits calm my soul.
Alam ko na ngayon kung bakit madalas mag-ride si Jesian kapag may problema siya o malungkot.
"You're too fast, Yanna." I heard kuya Royse's voice from the radio in my helmet.
Napatingin ako sa side mirror ko at nakita ko siya sa likuran kasabayan sina Cosette at London. Nauuna kami sa kanila ni Orion, pero kaunti na lang din ay mauunahan ko na si Orion.
"I'm in control, kuya Royse." I needed this.
"Mukhang gusto na rin ni Ira na sinasakyan mo siya, ate Yanna. Baka naman ako na ang hindi makilala ng baby ko?" Narinig ko ang pagtawa ni Jesian.
Sa kaniya kasi ang motor na pinapatakbo ko ngayon.
He's leading, riding with his Ferrari, Ren. It's his habit to name his vehicles.
"Can I do this in the States when I'm missing you all?"
"No!" Mabilis at sabay-sabay naming sagot sa tanong ni Cosette.
It's Sunday, and riding came to my mind because of everything Duke has said to me. Kaya narito kami ngayon. Ang tagal din pala naming hindi nakapag-rides na magkakasama.
Since Jesian has developed an interest in racing, he has influenced Orion. Nang magtagal ay nagkaroon na rin kami ng interes at naging habit na rin namin ito as a way of bonding na magkakapatid.
"Grabe naman!" I heard them laugh because of Cosette's resentment. Hindi ko napigilan na mapangiti.
Pinagbabawalan kasi siya ni kuya Royse na mag-ride ng siya lang mag-isa dahil sa danger na dala ng pagmomotor. Napapayag nga lang siya ni Orion dahil kinausap nito si lolo, pero gumawa pa rin siya ng mga kondisyon.
"It'll be more fun if kuya Cassian is with us. He missed a ride." Said London.
Sa susunod na araw pa kasi ang uwi ni kuya Cassian at Sabel. They decided to come home early so they could spend more time with the twin before they continued their studies.
Sa isang buwan na ang alis ni Cosette at kasunuran niya si Orion sa pagpasok ng kumbento.
"We can always do it next time with Cassian, baby." Kuya Royse assured her.
We reach the final section after the last lap. I stopped beside Jesian's car na nakababa na at nagtatanggal ng mga gears.
I lowered the side stand and went down to also remove my gear and helmet, while Orion checked his MV Agusta.
Sabay-sabay naman na huminto sila kuya Royse na angkas si Samara. Naiwan sa parents niya at kay lolo Fred si Daven. Ipapasyal daw nila. Malamang noon ay maiuwi na naman ang buong mall.
"How are you feeling? Gumaan ba?" Napalingon ako kay Jesian nang mahubad ko ang helmet ko.
I know they've been noticing that I'm not in my natural state, and I also know that they know it's because of Duke.
"Feeling lighter now. Thank you for letting me borrow Ira." Kinuha niya sa akin ang helmet at ngumiti.
"You're very much welcome." Tinulungan na rin niya ako na maghubad ng jacket.
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