A Piece From Us

Prologue

A Piece From Us: Prologue

The mass media awaits for my appearance from behind these doors. Beyond from what everyone is expecting from me, my mind is filled with only one thought:

At this very moment... My desire to see her exploded into my head more than anything.

It's been 1 year since then... when she gave me a chance, and I promised to return to her.

Now that everything she wants me to prioritize has been achieved, I am asking for a sign... A sign to be summoned back.

"Haruma-sama, mou suru suru jikan desu. ?" I looked at my secretary and gave her an uninsured expression.

[TRANSLATION: Sir Haruma. It's already time. Are you ready?"]

Looking back at the door in front of me, I was also beckoned to turn the knobs, and accept the inheritance of being the next CEO of the Takashima Empires.

I know that this was what I came for, but now... Is it still what I ask for?

Before I could arrange my thoughts, my phone rang suddenly.

My heart was throbbing wildly that I could almost no longer keep my anxieties hidden.

Is it now?

I checked the screen of my mobile, and saw her name... blinking and fading.

Without any second thoughts, I dropped my phone to the floor, and ran away from the backstage.

I have to come back. No reasons needed. I have to see her...

I want her in my life.

The exit doors were already within my reach.

I heard my secretary shouting.

"Doko ni mukau no, Haruma-sama?!"

[TRANSLATION: Where are you going, Sir Haruma?"]

For the last time, I looked back behind me...

"Beside her is where I belong... Being with her is where I exist..."

I immediately got into my car and drove away as far and as fast as I could, before anyone could catch information about my escape.

I can't have them going after me and take me back.

Because I never want to be away from her again...

I am me when I am with her...

The rain began pouring heavily on my windshield. The gray clouds has taken over the sky.

Further in the street I was driving on, two lights were blinking in the distance. However, I could not see clearly what was about to come.

Together with the roaring thunder lights, a huge impact crashed over me.

I lost control on the steering wheel...

I lost myself in the light...

Along came the memories of her...

I lost myself...

I lost her...

The I realized: I promised... yet I forgot.

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Life gave me a chance to be with him...

And with this happiness, came a whole new being bound to be loved...

"Konting tiis na lang, Amira..." Narinig ko ang boses ng doktor.

Hinawakan naman ng maigi ni Saniel ang kanang kamay ko habang paulit-ulit niyang sinasabi, "Kaya mo yan, Amira!"

Napatingin ako sa labas ng bintana...

Isang taon na ang lumipas...

Natandaan ko ang pag-asang ibinigay ko sa kanya.

Ang tanging tanong sa isipan ko ay: Babalik nga ba talaga siya? Magpapakita pa ba siyang muli sa buhay ko?

Hindi sa akin mahahanap ang sagot.

Ngunit, umaasa pa rin ako na babalik siya. Na natatandaan niya pa ang pangakong sinabi niya sa akin.

Kasabay sa mga tanong ito, ay dumating na ako sa huling tulak.

Hanggang sa marinig ko ang iyak ng isang sanggol, at sa sandaling iyon ay napawi lahat ng mga takot, alalahanin at sakit sa puso ko.

"You did a great job, Amira! It's a healthy baby... boy."

Napatingin ako kay Saniel na may malaking ngiti sa kaniyang labi.

Nang maramdaman ko na ang init na dumadaloy sa maliit na katawan ng sanggol na ibinigay sa aking mga kamay, napaiyak ako.

It's my... baby boy. How long I awaited to hold him inside my arms, and now, he's here. And...

He looks exactly like him...

"Haruse... Haruse ang ipapangalan ko sa anak ko..."

I will love my child.

Despite what may happen in my life, there are only two 2 things that I will never regret: Having him in my life, and having this child, who will become my happiness and strength.

"Handa ka na naming itransfer sa private room mo..."

Isinakay nila ako sa wheelchair habang hawak-hawak ko ang maliit ngunit pinakakamahal kong Haruse sa mga kamay ko...

Itinulak ni Saniel palabas sa emergency room ang wheelchair.

Nang nasa pasilyo na kami, napatingin ako sa unahan habang may tinutulak ang mga nurse na isang stretcher papunta sa emergency room.

Papalapit na papalapit na kami sa stretcher, ngunit may kakaiba akong nararamdaman sa puso ko.

Nagtagpo kami sa gitna, at agad na huminto ang oras sa mga sandaling iyon.

Napatingin ako sa gilid ko kung nasaan makikita ang stretcher, hanggang sa biglang nahulog sa gilid ng higaan ang kamay ng lalaki, at agad kong napansin ang singsing na suot-suot niya.

Bago ko pa matingnan ng maigi ang singsing, ay naipasok na siya sa loob.

Until the door finally closed... and silence reigned.

Then I realized: I always hoped ever since then... and now, I still do...

Even if 5 years has long since passed by...

I still hope that I can regain these broken pieces from us and make them whole...