The Way We Want It To Be

Chapter 24

"And the most valuable player for Japan FIBA Basketball League 2025 is....

Thirdy Ravena"', the announcer finally spill the tea.

Tumayo si Thirdy sa kinauupan niya. He is literary in a cloud 9 right now. Ang sarap sa pakiramdam.

Today is the most memorable part of his career. Finally, he is able to made the history. He is now the first Filipino player in Japan FIBA who won the MVP award.

Sana nandun ang parents niya. Sana nandun si Bea.

He stand in front of the audience. Kakaiba ang feeling ng makaharap ang mga tao from different country. Hindi pala ito gaya ng sa UAAP thanksgiving inside the Gesu.

Playing internationally is totally different from the court in UAAP. Mas malala ang trash talks, mas palaban, mas fierce. Mas kailangan ng support system na matatag kasi pag mahina ka, bibigay ka talaga both emotional and physical.

Hindi alam ni Thirdy kung saan at papano niya hinugot ang lakas ng loob, basta ang alam niya, pag kailangan niyang magrecharge, he will just browse that special scrap book na nasa ibabaw ng side table niya sa kwarto and that's it, babalik na siya sa normal.

"It is such an honor to receive this award. A great priveledge to finally bring this trophy to the Philippines. You know, this is always my dream since I was a child. To be great and to be known by giving the best that I can in my craft. The journey here is never an easy way but I can say that I make it because of the love and support of the coaching staff here. Thank you so much. I will never live a dream today if not because of you guys!", sabay taas ng MVP Trophy ni Thirdy.

"For my 5 years stay here in your country, I can say that I grew a lot, I learned to love the culture and the people. I will miss everything here. Please know that I am greatful to became the part of this league, this opportunity is a big help to us Filipinos who are really love the craft of basketball. To the fans, to my fellow countrymen, to my family and to the special someone who is patiently waiting for me to come home, thank you so much and I love you! Arigatōgozaimashita Japan!!!", sabi ni Thirdy sabay bow ng ulo tanda ng pagpapasalamat.

Putok ang balita.

Nangunguna sa news headlines. Philippines has finally brought the first MVP trophy of Japan' FIBA League.

Thirdy Ravena - his greatness was able to finish his 5 year career in Japanese Bastketball League and will bring back home with his MVP Trophy.

Sa wakas! Nagawa niya ang pangako niya. Kung noon sikat siya sa UAAP community, ngayon sa buong mundo, his name was able to make history.

Pero may kulang.

Kalahati ang kulang. And that was his Bea.

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Nakahiga si Thirdy sa kama niya. Malamig na ang Japan ngayon, puno na ng nyebe ang labas ng bahay. Malapit ng matapos ang November. Uuwi na siya finally sa Pilipinas.

Umuuwi naman siya doon pero 2 days lang lagi dahil hindi pwedeng mawala siya sa training. 6mos pa lang siyang nagsisimula ng training kasi doon, hinugot na agad siyang first 6 kaya wala na siyang pahinga.

Umuuwi siya kasi para surpresahin ang pamilya niya or minsan naman ay pag babawi siya kay Julia.

Until last 2023, that was August. Julia break up with him. Hindi na daw kasi nito kaya ang LDR.

"Thirdy, I think we should part our ways na, I am happy sa relationship naman but I think you have to make up your mind, mas magiging focus ka pag hindi mo na ako inaalala", sabi ni Julia sa kanya sa facetime.

"Are you sure about this Julia?",tanong ni Thirdy. Hindi niya alam ano tong nararamdaman niya. Bakit hindi siya affected.

"Yes, I am. Finally nauntog na ako Thirdy, nagising na ako. Alam ko na ang lahat. Ramdam ko din na never mo akong makikita kasi all this time, hindi ako ang gusto mong makita kahit pa ako yung nasa tabi mo. Tanggap ko na, you will never be mine Thirdy",umiiyak na si Julia sa kabilang linya.

"Julia, I'm sorry",yun lang ang nasabi ni Thirdy.

"You don't have to Thirdy, ginusto ko naman to e, hoping that you will love me back pero I realized na talong talo ako lagi. I will never win your heart. Thank you Thirdy for our almost 2 years relationship. I will treasure the memories. I wish you all the best. Goodbye Thirdy", Julia cut the call without giving him a chance to talk and bid goodbye for the last time.

That was the day he felt that he is finally free. Gago na siya kung gago pero God knows how he tried to love Julia kaso si Bea pa din talaga. Si Bea pa din ang sinisigaw ng puso niya.

The last thing he knew, Julia is set to mary Ivan next year. Kamusta naman siya, wala pa din.

Wala pa din sa ngayon, kasi next month sisiguraduhin niya na magkakaroon na ng linaw ang kung ano man yung malabong usapan way back 2020.

A/N: Medyo pagka-selfish si Thirdy no.

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