Disturbed Serenity

06 - Extract the ray of sunshine

First Person Point of View

I decided to go out of the house this morning to look at the scenery. I feel energized with the support that I got from a good friend. He supported me without even questioning what I feel. He even offered help. I don't think he is trying to take advantage of me, which is also something considerable about him. 

I could look at him from a an angle of a good friend, because I will also help a friend if he/orshe is in need. I smiled, and felt the air around me. The morning breeze sends me a good feeling. Hindi naman ako lumabas nang malayo. Sumisilip lang ako sa may yard ng bahay niya.

The plants here are taken care from how I observe it. I often see that Hugo loves to do his little activity like gardening. He has a lot of talents I think. How lucky he is to his  family, and friends. Now that I think about it, he is usually alone. I don't want to ask about his life, or if he has even a girlfriend.

I swear he is just a friend for me, and I will never interfere all of his private affairs. I shook my head, and took a deep breath. 

He really deserves some appreciation. A good friend like Hugo is someone that I think everyone needs in his life.

I am looking around the streets, and the air is enough to fill my body with enough ventilation. I think it is safe for me to go outside because I have been comfortable going out with him. 

Good thing, buti nga hindi siya nagising nung umalis ako. Nag-iwan naman ako ng note para hindi siya mag-alala sa'kin. Isa pa, nandito lang ako madali akong masilip. 

I saw a beautiful flower that is a full bright red. It was like sparkling in my eyes, and I wanted to pluck it on its stem. I touched it, and the shine from the sun reflected on its petals. 

Oh! I think I got an idea. What if I give a flower to Hugo as a thank you?

I know it may show as corny, but I just want to give him something out of gratitude. It is always the thought that counts. Alam ko rin na halos nasa kaniya na lahat, but it is not bad to try.

My smile was formed on my lips when I finally plucked the flower. It would be nice if I know the name of this, but as long as it is pretty this is enough. 

I was about to scream when I felt a heavy weight behind my neck, pero bigla ko nalang naramdaman kong may nagtakip ng panyo sa ilong ko. The smell attacked my nose and made me dizzy.

I wanted to remove my arms from their grip, but everything went black.

"What are we going to do to her?" Nagising ako dahil may mga nagtatawanan sa gilid ko na mga lalaki. Kaso nakabalot ang buong mukha ko ng tela na itim. Puro rin spanish words ang mga naririnig ko kaya wala akong maintindihan. Nakuha na naman ba ako?

"Let's just rape her!" Mas lalong nagsigawan ang mga lalaki sa paligid. Natatakot na ako sobra. Ano bang nangyayari? Kinakabahan na rin ako.

Naramdaman ko may nagtatanggal ng balot sa mukha ko. Nasilaw ako sa liwanag when I open my eyes from a tiring rest. The place looks old, and abandoned. A lot of men are around me, at hindi ko mapigilan manginig sa kung anong nakikita ko.

"Magandang umaga, Señorita..." Nangilabot ako nung hinaplos niya ang mukha ko.

"Brandon." With shaking voice, I mentioned his name. How did he get here?

Tumawa siya nang malakas. "Alam mo natutuwa ako sa'yo, maganda ang memorya mo." Tumingin ako nang masama sakanya. Hindi maganda ang balak niya sa'kin talaga una palang. The first impression lasts indeed.

"What do you need from me?!"

Lumapit siya sa mukha ko, "Alam mo okay na sana, kaso umalis ka pa! Pinahirapan mo akong punyeta ka!" Hindi ko siya masampal dahil dama ko ang higpit ng tali sa kamay at paa ko. I was forced to take revenge, and I hate to have an urges of violence.