THE LAST MISSION

CHAPTER 28

Maybe it's okay that everything hasn't worked out just yet. Maybe it's okay to feel a little lost. Maybe I don't need all the answers right now. Maybe everything that I need is just right here. Maybe my trust and faith that everything will work out the way it's supposed to is still not enough. Maybe this is the sign to do it. The sign to change.

"Are you sure about this?" Josh asked worriedly. I chuckled and nodded.

We are in the living room at the moment, with Nay Werna, Justin, Jolly, and Josh. They look worried and nervous. Nanay is beside me holding my hand. I smiled at her and hugged her. She's been so kind to me. Give me so much comfort and love. She doesn't even know me. My pure and kindest Nanay. I will trade everything for her. To them.

"Sigurado kaba dito, Ate?" Tanong ni Jolly. Nada harap namin ngayon ang laptop nya. I looked at the screen and stared at the message that I sent.

"Oo naman"

It's been weeks since what happened to the beach. Dinadalaw ako ni Zene dito at Jamella which I really appreciated so much. Nothing really changes after that. The doctor said I'm fine and I should not stress myself. Simula noon ay hindi na ako masyadong  nagta-trabaho sa store.

After that meeting in the living room, umuwi na si Josh at pinahiram ako ng sasakyan nya. I'm grateful because Josh treated me like his own sister.

Kinagabihan ay nagpalit ako ng damit. Wearing black long sleeve zipped up jacket, white white tube on this inside, black jeans, and white shoes. I braided my hair and took my phone and wallet. Pagbaba ko ay nandon na si Nay Werna naghihintay sakin.

"Anak, magingat ka. Tawagan mo agad ako." Tumango ako at hinalikan sya sa pisnge bago umalis.

I drove the car to the port and went to the old house that I saw before. Inakyat ko ang lumang gate at pumasok sa loob. Dalawang palapag ang bahay at lumang-luma na nito. I looked around and went to the second floor. Umupo ako sa sahig at sinandal ang likod sa pader.

I closed my eyes and smiled. This is crazy. It's freezing. I turned my location on. My chest is beating fast. I should be prepared. But I'm here, hiding. Why am I hiding?

I stilled the moment I felt someone's presence. I sighed softly and smirked. They are so careless. Nothing new. Tumayo ako at pinagpagan ang sarili. Narinig ko ang pagsira nila ng gate. Napailing ako at tumayo sa hagdanan. They should be more careful with their movements. I smirked and shook my head.

Oh how much I missed them.

"Tangina bitawan mo nga ako masisira ang damit ko, ang tulis pa naman ng kuko mo."

"I'm scared. Fuck ang baho– oh it's just you lang pala akala ko tae."

"Aba! Hawakan mo nga to para mabalian ko ng bato sa katawan."

"Guys naman... Nandito na tayo."

"Creepy."

They went inside. I can feel it and see it. They are holding a flashlight. I smiled and sighed heavily.

"If I were an enemy, youll be die by now." I said casually. The light went in my direction. They feel silent. Ngumiti ako at bumaba sa hagdanan. Walang may nagsalita, hanggang makababa ako.

I look at them. The first one who recovered in shock was Sania. She immediately ran to my arms and hugged me tightly. She cursed hard and cried. Angela was crying, and Esabella froze, but she was crying. She can't even call my name without stuttering.