Months Of April 1

PART 1

PART 1: One In a Million

It was summer, 2 years ago. Someone messaged me on Facebook-- his name is Debron Gamboa.

He said "Hi"



And it is where it all started.

We have many things in common; one of them is being a music enthusiast. We talked a lot about bands, especially rock bands like my favourite local band Parokya ni Edgar and other foreign bands like Sleeping with Sirens and Linkin Park. He was actually sweet and nice to talk to and I could say that he's a good man that knows the definition of respect.

"Joyce alam mo ba yung Faber Drive? maganda mga songs nila" He suggested.

" Hindi eh, papakinggan ko mamaya"

"Nice! kain ka na diyan, Joyce ha"

Fast forward, it was June—starting of classes. One night, he opened up and said that he has a heart failure. At first, I thought he was joking but he said he's serious about it. Starting that night, he wasn't able to send me messages; but if he does—he sends his messages late. I was worried about him because he was sending me pictures that he's lying on a hospital bed. He even sent me a picture of the needle that was attached on his hand.


"Joyce Joyce Joyce! pasensya na pinatulog ako ng doctor kanina. Ingat po palagi, Joyce ko hihi."

"Okay lang, Deb. Magpagaling ka diyan ha."

Because I'm an Unica Hija, I am very open to my parents so I decided to tell them about it. My mom has access on my account so she knows everything what Debron and I were talking. My parents were also worried about him. They said that Deb is still too young to experience that kind of problem in life.

" Joyce, idol talaga kitang mag-drums! Minsan lang kasi merong babaeng drummer eh"

"Joyce eh kung itago na lang kaya kita? you are my precious gem and ayokong may kaagaw ako"

"Joyce ingat ka palagi. Mahal kita. Hindi ko alam baka bukas o mamaya mawawala na ako kaya palagi kong sasabihin to sa'yo. I love you."

"Lalaban ako hanggang sa makakaya ko, Joyce. Kasi ayokong iwan ka. Magkikita pa tayo."

I got attached to him. I fell with his words. We haven't seen each other yet but he's really a good guy to me. I know he's sincere to each and every word that he says.

Every time I go to school, I was always in trance, wondering what might happen to him. I mean, I already got attached to him. He's so sweet and everything! I don't want to lose him. My mom even gives her support for us and dad too.

"Hoy Joyce tulala ka na naman diyan. Umiyak ka ba kagabi?"

"Ang laki ng mga eyebags mo may problema ba?"

"Kamusta na ba yung si Deb?"

My classmates know about him as well since I share them with my problem. 

My friends and I were having dinner at that time. I was waiting for his message but I received nothing. After dinner, we decided to go back to our dormitory since it was already 8 o'clock in the evening. As we were walking out of the restaurant, my phone suddenly rang.

6 missed calls from his mom

So I hurriedly called that number multiple times but she didn't even get to pick it up.

As we went to our dormitory, I opened up my phone and I saw messages from his dad and her mom.


"Anak, pwede mo bang ipagdasal anak namin? Bigla siyang nawalan ng malay kanina yung tita mo iyak ng iyak dito" His dad said.

"Ija, si Deb kelangan daw operahan yung puso niya. Please, anak ipagdasal mo si Deb."

At that moment, my whole world seemed to be moving slowly. I was crying while reading their texts and my mom was calling me on the phone and I can even hear her crying. My friends were also worried about me and comforted me, telling me everything will be alright. My dad was sending me messages that he will also pray for Debron. My Lola and her churchmates will also help me pray for his health and the success of his operation.

My whole family loves him. My whole family cares for him.

It was like the darkest moment of my life.

My heart was torn and ripped into tiny pieces.

You are one in a million, Deb. Don't leave me hanging.