When the Weather Is Calm

PROLOGUE

When the Storm Calm

One year ago,

         "At tignan namn natin ngayon ang mararanasang panahon sa Luzon. Dahil sa epekto ng ITCZ ay makakaranas ang Metro Manila ng  maulap na kalangitan na may kalat kalat na pag ulan, pagkulog at pagkidlat, may kasama po iyang malakas na hangin kaya inaabisuhan po ang lahat na mag ingat dahil sa hatid ng matinding ulan sa darating na hapon at gabi..."

            I am busy reading novel on my bed when I heard a loud noise and wrath that comes from outside. Nakita ko sa bintana ang malakas na hangin at ulan na bumabagsak mula sa itaas. Tinanggal ko ang aking reading glasses at pinatong iyon sa table drawer.

The dark sky is torn because of lightnings, plus the loud roar of the storm makes me jump and terrified. Looks like this storm will last for some days. I somehow feel like it's giving me a warning that something bad will happen. I close my book and turn off the light of my lampshade before I walk to the switch to turn on the main light of the room. I need to prepare for my incoming visitor. Siya lang naman ang naaalala ko tuwing ganito ang panahon. 

Nagligpit ako ng mga nakakalat na gamit sa aking kwarto. It was just some piece of junkfood and bottle of cola's around the floor. I am at my PlayStation a while ago that's why my room is
a mess. 

I was about to throw out my junks when a sudden blackout happened. It was too dark kaya hinanap ko ang flashlight sa drawer. Maya maya pa ay narinig ko ang malalakas na pagkatok sa aking pinto.

"Adam are you inside?"

Napangisi ako habang naghahanap. Like what I expect, pupunta siya dito.

Hindi ko pa rin mahanap ang flashlight dahil sa sobrang dilim. Naisip ko na yung cellphone ko na lang kaso ay 'di ko rin alam kung saan ko iyon nilagay.

"Adam buksan mo yung pinto!"

I hear his loud voice and multiple knocks. I guess he's starting to panic. When I open the door, a sharp glare meet mine like I've done something bad. His dark aura gives me shivers. 

Bakit ba siya galit?

"Ba't ang tagal mo buksan ang pinto?"

I smirk a little before answering him.

"I was looking for this stupid flashlight." I said with all calm.

"Stupid light? That's a non living thing Adam. Malay ba ng flashlight na hanap mo siya. Ang sabihin mo ikaw ang stupid!"

Tumawa ako ng bahagya habang napapangisi. Bakit ba galit na galit ang isang 'to? Anyways, 'di ko na siya sinagot dahil wala din namang kwenta ang pagtatalunan namin.

I feel the room rumbles because of the noise then a sudden flash of light appeared. The loud roar and scary thunder strike once again.

"Agh!  Ayoko naa!" He jump on the bed and cover his body with the comforter.

From where I stand I see how Lance tremble and scared because of the storm. I suddenly felt sad and worried. He's taking this damn phobia over the past ten years and I know it is not easy. Overcoming your fear is not an easy thing, it takes time and courage. But in Lance's case,
this is very traumatic to him. Bad memories and emotions that he's trying to forget always haunts him. If I were in his shoe I will go nuts.