MINSAN.

M-32

"So, dati mo pa lang kasamahan si Coach Lea before?" They are currently watching an interview ni Jhyleanne on the television.

"Yes po. Actually, she was really the coach that you needed for life. She's strict, magagalit siya sa'yo kapag may mali kang ginagawa." She explained. "But then, lagi mo lang po tatandaan na ganun naman kasi ang nanay, 'di ba? Their job is to correct your mistakes. Kaya, I was really thankful that I got a chance to know Coach Lea, off camera." She said with a smile and sad on her face.

"Lahat kasi kami nabigla sa pagkawala niya, what did you feel about that?" A follow up question that has been asked.

"Well...." she heaved a sigh before continuing answering the question, "Of course, it wasn't easy. I was confused, sad, devastated, upset." Page-explain nito.

"Why?" sabat naman ng interviewer. Jhyleanne just closed her eyes and she shed a tear.

She took a deep breath before speaking, "Si Ms. Lea po kasi 'yung type na person that has a strong personality. You will never see her cry, minimal lang. You can only see her getting mad, happy. But, crying? I don't think so." Bungad niya, "She is very straight forward. If there's something that is needed to be correct on your attitude, she'll tell you right away. Kaya, we are all shocked nu'ng bigla na lang siya nawala. But knowing Coach Lea, hindi naman siya mawawala without any valid reasons." The staff handed over a kleenex. Dahil panay na ang tulo ng luha nito.

"Paano mo nasabe? So, is this parang exemption? Na nawala na lang siya because of a valid reason?"

"No. Of course not, there's no valid reason para iwanan mo lang ang mahal mo sa buhay ng basta-basta." She explained. "But what I'm saying is that if you really know Coach Lea, alam mong hindi niya 'yun gagawin for her own sake, hindi siya 'yung tipong basta-basta na lang tatakas sa responsibilidad niya." she added, "We all have our own ways to cope. Probably, Coach Lea chose a quiet place, a quiet life to deal with her problems or pinagdadaanan."

"When she revealed the reason why she went away, what did you feel about that?"

"I just said to myself that I was right. Hindi aalis si Ms. Lea na walang mabigat na dahilan. Of course, it was painful for me, for us, kasi umaasa pa kami sa third movie." everyone chuckles. "But then again, that's life. As I've said, may kanya-kanya tayong way on how to deal with our problems, pains. It wasn't an excuse of course. But then again, if you love somebody, you'll forgive. And, you'll understand." she sobs.

"Parang love radio na ang dating." Lahat naman tumawa para mapagaan ang show.

"One last question, are we expecting a reunion concert with the two of you?"

"Well, we aren't sure about that. But, gusto ko sana na guest lang ako. I'm pretty sure that a lot of people miss her, miss her voice, her laugh and her enthusiasm. So, yes. Looking forward to it." she smiled greatly.

"Thank you so much. Again, this is Jhyleanne Arwen B. Rington. Hanggang sa muli, mga kapamilya."

While watching the interview, Lea was overwhelmed with the emotions and all. Pakiramdam niya, she doesn't deserve a chance to change. Ngayon niya lang naisip lahat ng consequences ng mga nagawa niya. Because of leaving, because of quitting, because of those pain, mas madami pang nawala sa buhay niya.

"I wish I could turn back the time." Sabi lang niya. And, she wasn't sure if she said very loud or sa utak niya lang.

"You may not turn back the time. But, you can start all over." he smiled widely.

"Kunin mo na ako." She cried and hugged him.

"Babes, you have to live. You have to live for Nicole, you have to live for our daughter. Your mission isn't done yet." Page-explain naman ng asawa.

"Then why did you die? Hindi pa rin naman tapos ang mission mo, ah?" She is sobbing in the middle of her statement.

"Babes, I'm done."

"Ano ba ang mission mo?"

He just smiled, "You'll know soon, babes." Hinalikan naman niya ito sa noo. "Babes, you can start all over again. Okay?" Kumaway naman ito at bumalik ang utak niya sa reyalidad.

She just heaved a sigh and shed a tear. "Ang tagal na, pero namimiss pa rin kita." Bulong naman niya sa sarili niya. Pakiramdam nga niya, she is hallucinating. She misses her husband everyday, hindi nga niya alam kung paano niya kinakaya ang bawat sandaling wala ang asawa niya.

Meanwhile, while overthinking, Dawn was calling her and she answered.

"Kamusta ka, Lei?" Bungad naman ni Dawn sa kanya.

"I woke up, I had a dream. Or hallucinating?" Sagot niya dito.

"What happened?" Curious naman na tanong ni Dawn.

"Well, I just watched an interview ni Jhyleanne. 'Yung sa alaga ko dati. And, somehow, I said na I wish I could turn back the time. Then someone answered me, and I could still start all over again. Weird. He even kissed my forehead."

"But were you awake while having that dream?"

"I guess so, I don't know, D. I just missed my husband so much." She sobs. "I know, it has been a long time. But, I can't stop it. I miss him everyday. Hanggang ngayon, andito pa rin siya sa puso ko, D." Pago-open up naman dito ni Lea.

"I know, Lei. I know." Sagot ni Dawn. "That's all you need, release it. Want me to come over?"

"N-no. I'm more comfortable crying here sa cellphone." dawn let her cry until she felt better.

Julie Ann

"Elmo?" Pagtawag naman dito sa asawa. She couldn't understand. She is being clingy, she is being possessive, she's being irritable. She doesn't know what is happening to her. Gusto niya, nasa tabi lang ang asawa niya. At kapag nasa tabi naman niya, she wants Elmo to go outside.

Nang dahil sa frustrations, tinawagan naman niya ang kaibigan niya si Emily and she invited her over to her house.

"Ano na naman ba ang nangyari sa'yo, teh?" Bungad sa kanya ng kaibigan.

"I don't know. I want someone to talk to. But when I have, ayo'ko na. I want to be alone. Pero....." Hinampas niya ang sofa nila, "Ewan!!!" She exclaimed at tumawa lang ang kaibigan niya. Subalit, mas lalong nagalit si Julie Ann dito kaya tinaasan niya ng kilay. "What?" She added.

"Girl, para kang buntis." Sabay iling ng kaibigan niya. And, it hits her. What if buntis nga siya? Napapansin din niya ang weight niya lately. Dati naman, hindi siya mabilis tumaba. Pero ngayon, she is almost gaining weight and she checked the calendar, it has been months since her last period.