Class Reunion: Section Rose

Chapter 12: Nicole

Michiko's POV

"Miss! I-I'm here for Lena Ricio!" Nanginginig ang boses na sabi ko sa receptionist. I had to push people away para lang mauna sa pila. "Ma'am you can't cut—"

"Tell me where the hell is Lena Ricio!" I screamed, making her gasp. "Michi.." Hide said behind me. Napasinghap ako at napahawak sa sentido ko. "I'm sorry.." Paumanhin ko. I'm losing my temper again. I couldn't help but shake. God, I freaking hope Lena is okay!

Hide took care of the startled nurse. Ilang sandali pa ay rumaragasa na kami sa corridor, looking for Lena's room.

"Lena!" I exclaimed, rushing to her side. Nanlaki ang mata nya ng makita ako. "Michiko!" She said. I hugged her. Oh god, Lena!

She immediately bursted into tears.

"Michiko!" She cried. I pulled away and caressed her face. "Lena, what have they done to you?" Naiiyak na sabi ko. Punong puno sya ng galos at pasa. Her left arm is broken. Hindi na sya nakasagot at umiyak nalang.

"Lena... Answer me! Who did this?" I demanded, tears rolling down my cheeks but I did not care. "Michiko... They killed Enzo.. I'm sorry I couldn't do anything!" The mention of Enzo's name brought hurtful memories. It's been 2 days since that happened. They still haven't found Enzo's body.. Mga demonyo ang gumawa sakanila nito!

"They tortured me... It hurts Michiko... Please help me!" Mahinang sabi ni Lena. Her right hand clutching the back of my dress real tight. "Mga hayop sila.. Pagbabayaran nila ito!" Gigil kong sabi as I hugged Lena.

Two hours later, Lena had already calmed down. Nasa tabi nya lang ako, hawak ko ang kamay nya. Hide was the one who took care of everything, running errands for us. Getting us coffee or whatever we wanted.

I stared at Lena's bruised face. Hanggang ngayon ay ayaw paren nyang magsalita.

A knock came into the door. Detective Piorwa!

"Naiistorbo ko ba kayo?" Tanong nya. "Detective! Come in.." I said. He nodded and shut the door behind him.

Lumapit sya saamin. Hide pulled a chair for him and he gladly took it. "How are you feeling, Miss Ricio?" Tanong nya. He looked at Lena apologetically. "A bit better." Sagot ni Lena.

"If you would allow me, I have a few question to ask." The detective politely asked for permission. Lena lowered her gaze. Pinisil ko ang kamay nya to give her some strength. "It's okay, Lena..." I said, giving her a weak small smile. That's the only thing I could afford right now.

"Okay." Impit nyang sabi.

"First of all... Nakatakas ka sa kamay ng killer, Lena.. By that time, patay na si Enzo, yes?" The detective asked, pulling a pen and a small notebook from his coat. Lena nodded. "Nakita mo ba ang killer? Was it a woman? A man?" Eager na tanong ni Detective. I held onto Lena's hand.
"How did you manage to get out? No, wait! I'm sorry.. Isa isa lang dapat... Pero naaalala mo ba kung saan ka nila dinala?!"

Lea started crying again.. She nodded.

"Is that so? Okay.. Uh.. Where is it, Lena? Where? Do you think you could point it out to me?"

"No! No, ayoko! Ayoko ng bumalik sa lugar na iyon!" Lena hysterically said. Agad ko syang niyakap.

"Don't let them find me.. Please.. Ayaw ko na.. Save me!" Lena pleaded.. "I won't let the killer find you, Lena. But you have to cooperate with me! Ikaw lamang ang nakakaalam sa kinaroroonan ng killer! I need your help! Show me where the killer is and I promise you, we will end this together! That person will pay for what he or she had done! No one will get hurt anymore, I promise.."