DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, events, locations, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. The scenes in this story are purely fictional and are written for dramatic purposes.
Prologue
I didn't know that death could ruin someone's life in just a snap. One time, I'm just a girl living my own life in the way I liked it. I'm just normally attending school and having a good time with my friends, but destiny didn't seem fair, because my life tangled when my family disappeared out of existence.
"Ang pangit na ng nails ko, let's go to Pink Polish," Juana said while pouting and checking her nails.
I rolled my eyes at her. "We're busy, Juana."
She scowled. "I can't believe you!"
She's one of my friend, actually we're just in a circle of three. The other one is Yvette who happened to be my childhood bestfriend. She's standing beside me and she's in her usual silent self. Madalas lang siyang magsalita kapag nag-aaway na kami ni Juana.
"Tumigil na kayo," Yvette said calmly.
Our classes just ended and we're currently on our way to the parking lot. Nakikita ko na rin na nakapark na roon ang van namin. My mom texted me that they are not yet home because they will going to fetch her friend in the airport.
"See you tomorrow!" I shouted as I entered into the van.
Sinarado muna ni Kuya Gardo ang pinto bago siya umikot sa driver's seat.
"Himala, Charm. Wala kayong lakad?" he suddenly asked and started the engine.
I chuckled. "Nag-aaya nga si Juana, Kuya. But I'm tired and I have many things to do, so I decline."
"Marami pa namang next time. Kasama nga pala nila ang Kuya James mo."
My forehead creased. "Why daw po?"
"May kikitain din yata sa airport."
I smirked. "I see."
After a few minutes, we already arrived at our mansion. Pumasok na ako at agad umakyat sa kwarto ko. Binati ko rin ang iilan sa mga kasambahay namin na nadaaanan ko. I just took a shower and went downstairs. Nagtimpla muna ako ng kape bago dumiretso sa sala dala ang mga reviewers ko.
I was already sitting on the couch and sipping my cup of coffee when I heard a knock. Hindi ko na hinintay na buksan 'yon ng mga house maid namin at ako na mismo ang nagbukas. Bumungad sa akin si Ate Bebang, one of my dad's helper.
"Yes, Ate Bebang? May kailangan ka po?" I asked because I know that today is her rest day.
"Huwag kang mabibigla, Charm," she sighed heavily. "N-Naaksidente sila Sir Dennis habang papunta sa airport."
I shook my head. "Masama ang magbiro ng ganyan, Ate."
I didn't buy that. I refused to believe what she said. Paulit ulit akong umiiling hanggang sa naramdaman kong nababasa na ang mga pisngi ko.
"N-No.. This can't be happening.." my voice cracked. "Saang hospital po sila dinala? Ate, tawagin mo na si Kuya Gardo please.. puntahan na natin sila..."
Nanginginig ako at nanlalabo na rin ang paningin ko dahil sa tuloy tuloy na pag-iyak.
Natataranta niyang tinawag si Kuya Gardo. Naging mabilisan ang pagkilos namin at wala kaming pinalagpas na minuto. When the car stopped, we immediately got in and Kuya Gardo drove the van as fast as he could.
