Bakas sa Dalampasigan

17

August 5,2024

Lynsaie's POV

I am working on my new album that we will release for next month. When we're done recording I made my way to the washroom to retouch my makeup. Upon entering I saw someone familiar standing in front of the mirror. Then she lifts her head, I can clearly see her face through the mirror.

"What are you doing here?" I asked her and walked beside her as I washed my hand.

"I am here because you're not doing your work properly." The woman beside me coldly said. We stared at each other through the mirror.

"What do you mean?" I asked acting clueless. I pulled some tissue and dried my hands.

"Why did you let her go there?" She asked me again with so much threat in her voice. I can feel it. If only she could strangle me, she surely would.

"It's not me. Is it her dad or should I say your dad?" I asked her but before I could react, I felt a strong slap on my cheek. I caress my cheek as I look at her without any emotion.

"Say it again! I dare you!" She harshly grabbed me by my collar. I didn't bulge, I'm used to this.

"Oh come on! What's the big deal now?" I sarcasticly asked. She tightens her grip as she stares straight in my eyes.

"If they found out about this. I will surely drag you with me." her tone seems so hard that I can almost feel the weight of it. The guilt started to build up inside me.

"I need to talk to you." She abruptly let me go as I almost fell but I'm able to balance myself.

"Drive me to your condo. Now." She pointed her finger at me as she walked away like nothing happened.

I fixed my collar as I stared at my reflection on the mirror.

"You've got this." I mentally headpat myself before following her.

The drive lasted longer than expected. No one utters any words. But the tension lingered and became thicker.

When we arrived, I got out first. Then I saw her following behind me. I know this moment will come and I've been preparing myself for this. I open my door, hoping that Shayne is not here yet. The moment we got in, she immediately pushed me so hard and I stumbled on the floor.

"You are so useless!" Then her voice echoes in the room.

"I only ask you to do one thing but you still can't do it properly?"she kneels down to level with me.

"You're so stupid!" She aggressively pointed her finger on my head.

I couldn't do anything, no words came out of my mouth. She's right, I'm stupid. But that was only because I believed in her, because I followed what she wanted. I betrayed my own friend for this person.

"What will I do once they find out that both of us are at fault for the accident that happened 4 years ago? Are you not thinking properly, you are not using your brain! Do you know that we will go to jail if Mavi files a case against us! You are stupid!" She pushed me even more.

Little by little my tears started to fall which I was holding back. I deeply regret what I did to Mavi. I'm not afraid of going to jail. If that's the only way for me to redeem myself.

"Stop doing this Jeremiea!" I shouted back as I get up from the floor.

"This is all your fault!" I pointed my finger at her. But she just scoffed and smirked at me.

"Tumigil ka na! Hindi mo ba matanggap? Mavi is way better than you! Hindi siya kriminal na katulad mo! Stop!" I screamed at her hoping that this will wake her up. I had enough.

"Anong sabi mo?" she asked firmly as her fist clenched.

"Say it again!" She raised her voice again.

"Avi will never love a criminal! No matter how hard you try! Can't you see? She still loves Mavi kahit nawalan siya ng memory!" Even though it was hard and bitter for me to say, I finally said it.

"No! Kung sinunod mo yung plano natin hindi mangyayari 'to!" Jeremiea smash her hand on her table.

"Hindi pwedeng mapunta sa wala lahat ng sacrifices ko!" Jeremiea shook her head.

"What plan?" We were both stunned when we heard Shayne's voice.

"Who the heck are you?" Jeremiea asked harshly.

"You don't talk to my girlfriend like that!" I replied.

"Kaya ba hindi mo magawang paikot si Mavi dahil sa babaeng yan?!" She asked again as she chucked.

"Ang tanga mo!" She shouted.

"I would asked the same thing. What plan?" Someone spoke behind Jeremiea.

We were stunned again when we realised who it is.

Jeremiea didn't move as her mouth agape.

"M-Mavi." I stutter as I slowly walked up to her.

"Cut the crap!" I almost cried when I heard her voice. I have never seen her like this. Her eyes were burning with anger. The veins in her temple are obvious. Her fists were tightly clenched. There was no trace of pity on her face.

"Napakasama niyo!" She screamed at me.

"What's going on here?!" Then I saw Gleen rush towards Mavi to calm her down.

"Is it true?"

"Dad!"

"Tito"

Jeremiea and I spoke in union when we saw Tito Jimuel who is standing behind Gleen. He has the disappointment looks on his face.

There's a lot of happening right now. I feel like I'm about to pass out.

"Mavi!" Gleen's loud voice pulled us from our thoughts.