Remember

CHAPTER 39

5 years later...

"Alaska leading by 2 points as the shotclock starts at five."

"Ravena has the ball, 4 seconds left, he's using the clock. Ravena crossover, steps back, and scores!!!!"

"Thirdy Ravena with that 3 pointer buzzer beater, to seal the win for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel!"

"Nice one." Kiefer clapped his hands as he watches his younger brother on TV.

"MVP na yan!" Bacon cheered.

"Now let's meet our player of the game. Who else, Thirdy Ravena!" Said the commentator.

"Hello, Thirdy. I would first like to congratulate you and the team for winning this game." The courtside reporter greeted.

"Thank you, thank you." Thirdy smiled.

"Ever since you started playing in the PBA, you are a part of the Mythical Five every season. Many basketball fans wonder how you became better and better in playing ball even as you get older. Can you tell us the secret?"

"I just practice harder and harder every day. Focus on training and just work hard."

"How can you focus on training knowing that you still have to give time to your personal life?" The reporter asked.

"Time management. On my part, it is quite easier to manage my time since I don't have that much stuff to do outside basketball. My life just revolves around my family, friends and fans. They all became my inspirations, not distractions. They help me to work harder."

"You're right, thank you Thirdy. But before you leave, is there anyone you would like to greet? Family, friends, fans?" The reporter laughed.

Thirdy grinned and scratched his head.

"I would like to greet my family and Bacon, Luigi and Pao who are probably watching right now. And to Bacon and Kat! Wedding na nila this weekend, congrats! And to all the fans, thank you for the support." Thirdy waved his hand at the camera.

"Is...is that all? Wala ka bang i-ggreet na...special someone?" The reporter wiggled her eyebrows teasingly.

Thirdy just laughed and awkwardly shook his head.

"Joke lang hahaha! That's it guys, your player of the game, Thirdy Ravena! Back to you!"

Luigi, Pao, and Kiefer laughed when they saw the look on Thirdy's face when he was asked about his lovelife.

"Awkward nun ah!" Luigi laughed.

"Siguro matatauhan na yun tungkol sa lovelife niya. Ilang taon na rin eh." Pao turned of the TV.

"He's getting older, magsimula na siyang maghanap ng the one niya." Kief suggested.

"Agree. What do you think, Bacon?" Luigi asked.

But they only caught Bacon staring at nowhere with a small smile plastered on his face.

"Kinikilig yan." Kiefer rolled his eyes.

"Na-mention kasi yung kasal nila ni Kat. Ayan, natulala. Nag-iimagine nanaman ng mga bagay bagay." Pao chuckled.

"Huy" Kiefer called Bacon, but it was no use.

Luigi smirked as he thought of a funny idea to get Bacon's attention.

"Kat!" Luigi screamed.

Bacon suddenly stood up and roamed his eyes around the room, but when he saw Luigi's face, he knew it was just a prank.