Memories Begin in Summer

Chapter 33: Maki

"H-how did they knew about my condition?" I asked Sid.

I instantly opened the article and read it. Sid moved closer to also check the article.

Nagulantang ang buong social media nang lumabas ang balita patungkol sa kilalang Filipino-Korean Photographer na si Makisig Kim. Ayon kay columnist Cheeze Mosa, ang litratistang ito ay mayroong kakaibang kondisyon na tinatawag na Anterograde Amnesia.

As I read the article, my hands kept on trembling. How did they find this? Aren't they violating my privacy? People shouldn't know about this. Fuck...

This is so fucked up.

"Oh my god..." I uttered as I finished reading the article. 

Sid took my phone away from me and turned it off. He then offered me a glass of juice which I accepted. I am beyond flabbergasted. Paano nila nalaman ang tungkol sa amnesia ko? Who told them that? How did they find this out? 

"Okay ka lang, mahal?" Sid worriedly asked to me.

I shook my head, tears started to fell down on my face, "I am... I don't know what to say, mahal."

I am so scared. I am scared, not just for myself, but also for Stellaries. What if they used that information against me? What if people will not trust my skills anymore? I can't let Stellaries falter in my hands.  I worked so much to build my name and company. I can't let this news destroy all my hard work.

Sid pulled me closer for a hug, "Nandito lang ako. Hindi kita pababayaan,"

Warmth enveloped my heart as Sid embraced me. I rested my head onto his shoulder, letting all my defenses down. I cried until I wanted to. As I stay in his arms, the fear inside me slowly diminishes. 

I am not alone. I will always have him. 

I stayed on his embrace for a few more minutes. When I felt a little better, I backed away from his hold and wiped the tears on my face. "I will sue them," matapang kong sabi.

I am so pissed. They have no right to do this to me. Whoever revealed my condition, I will make sure they'll pay for this. Who says I'll let them profit my condition? I won't let them gain even a penny. 

Sid held both of my cheeks, "Tutulungan kita, okay?"

I nodded before hugging him again. Thank God, I have Sid in my life. I can't imagine going through all of this alone. 

We spent the whole afternoon discussing the situation with our lawyers. I was willing to do anything to sue those people. I felt a little bad since Sid has been feeling exhausted, yet he still stayed on my side. 

"You can rest, mahal." I told him. 

But he shook his head, "Ayokong iwan ka mag-isa. Dito lang ako sa tabi mo."