"Love, hold on tight and never let go okay?" Deanna shouted.
"I believe in you Love..." Jema replied and hugged Deanna tighter. Her face buried on Deanna's back as she pray harder than ever.
Deanna focused on driving. There's so much eagerness in her eyes, trying to gain control again over the vehicle. She slowly stepped on the brakes while tightening her grip on the handle bar. She pumps the clutch then shifts to the lowest gear - hoping that the engine brake will help to slow down the vehicle. She continued to slowly stepped on the rear brakes and gently add pressure on the front brakes.
After awhile, Deanna smiled as she continuously getting control over the motorbike.
"Hold on tight babe!" Deanna shouted then drifts the motorbike. She expertly maneuvered it and eventually put it into a halt. She released a sigh and quickly got off the vehicle with Jema.
She cupped Jema's face and asked, "Are you okay love?" Deanna asked.
Jema is still in shock but gave a little smile after nodding. They hugged each other tight. But before Deanna could move, a flash of light speeds towards them. Deanna just closed her eyes and uttered, "Always together babe, until the end...."
Pinark ni Bea ang puting kotse nya sa parking lot sa loob ng Sanctuarium. Binaling nya ang tingin sa katabi na maga pa din ang mata. Hinawakan nya ang kamay nito and said, "Babe.. Madz.. I know masakit. Hindi man ako super close sa dalawa but you know they are my friends and teammates too. We need to be strong for our teammates and friends, especially for their family..."
Naiyak naman si Maddie kaya niyakap na ito ni Bea at triny na pakalmahin. After few minutes ay kumalma na si Maddie at sinuot ang sunglasses nya bago bumaba sa sasakyan ni Bea. Tinulungan siya ng kasintahan at magkahawak kamay sila na sumakay sa elevator.
Pagkadating ng elevator sa ground floor ay bumukas ito upang magsakay ng ibang bisita. Bumungad sa magkasintahan si Jho na maga din ang mata. Pagtama ng mata ni Jho at Maddie ay agad na nagyakapan sila sa loob ng elevator. Pinapakalma naman sila ni Bea habang hinihimas ang mga likod nila. Matapos ang ilang minuto ay naabot na nila ang floor na sadya nila.
Inalalayan ni Bea ang dalawa habang dahan dahan sila pumasok sa isang malaking pintuan kung saan nakasabit ang litrato ng dalawa nilang namayapang kaibigan.
Nauna sina Jho at Maddie na parehong makahawak kamay. Nasa likod nila si Bea. Lumakad sila sa mahabang pasilyo kung saan marami ng taong nakaupo sa magkabilang bahagi ng mga nakahilerang upuan. Nakita nila ang isang malaking urn na kulay ginto. Bago nila ito tuluyang malapitan ay sinalubong sila ng mga magulang ng mga pumanaw.
Yinakap ng tatlo ang mga ito at nagdasal sa harap. Maya maya pa nilapitan na sila ni Ponggay.
"Mga ate..." tawag ni Ponggay at niyakap din ang tatlo.
Malungkot. Masakit sa puso ang pakiramdam ng lahat.
"Doon tayo maupo. Paparating na din sila ate Jia and ate Ly." Sabi ni Ponggay.
Magkatabing nakaupo sina Jho at Maddie. Tahimik pero ramdam mong nagdadalamhati ang dalawa.
Si Bea naman ang nasa kanan ni Maddie. Kausap naman nya si Ponggay.
"So what exactly happen Pongs? Last time we were looking for them sa buong campus and the whole Metro Manila then next thing nalaman na lang natin na nasa Cebu pala sila at naaccidente pa. I don't understand. I mean, I know may threat kay Deanns pero tingin mo ba may kinalaman yun sa accident?" Bea asked.
