Along the Shore (Samal Island Series #1: COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 15: Mahal

Mahal

The dead body found was abruptly cremated right after it was investigated. Hindi na ipina-autopsy ng mga Fuego dahil halos manisay na ang bangkay na nakita.

It was also highly confirmed by the Fuegos that the dead body found was Rad's body. From the hair and its body built, tumutugma lahat kay Rad. Mas kompirmado ding kay Rad ang bangkay dahil sa peklat nito sa likod.

I always tell myself that Rad is alive and he will come back, but then reality hits me hard... he's dead.

Patay na ang Fuego ko.

Patay na ang kauna-unahang lalaking minahal ko. Mahirap man tanggapin pero kailangan. Mahirap mang magpatuloy pero lalaban.

Along the shore, where his ashes has been scattered, nanatili ako sa kinatatayuan ko. Kusa na namang tumutulo ang mga luha ko pero pinahiran ko ito at pinilit na ngumiti.

"Rest easy, Rad. Kung nasaan ka man ngayon, I know you are happy. Rest well, okay? I love you, my love. I love you, my Fuego." And my tears started to fall, again and again.

Along the shore, I gave him a lot of flying kisses. Nakikita mo naman ako diba? Kahit saglit lang magpakita ka naman...

I closed my eyes and then a strong wind touches my skin. It feels like it hugged me tight and it somewhat whisper...

Thank you, Rad. Salamat mahal ko.

Hanggang sa muli...

"Nice! Next pose."

"Fierce, Mariana!"

"Wow! You're so good."

"Now, smile! Candid!"

"Good job!"

"And now, it's a wrap! Thank you everyone. Thank you, Mariana. You really did well, as always from a Conciagra." Puri ni PJ Pascual sa 'kin pagkatapos ng apat na layout na photo shoot ko for today.

"I am always grateful to worked with you, PJ. You are one of the rising photographers in the industry, sino ba naman ako para mag reklamo?" I chuckled as I went to the makeup studio area.

"Bolera ka talaga kahit papaano! Anyways, thank you for today. For sure marami na namang upcoming collaborations for you because of this shoot. Mag sign ka na kasi ng contract para tuloy-tuloy na ang awrahan natin!" He said and then winked at me.

"Nah! I'm still busy with school and my training for our company. Maybe next year but I doubt that. Baka freelance lang muna ako. It depends. But I'll surely sign a contract if you will be my personal photographer." I winked at him.

"Oh my god! I'll be looking forward for that, Conciagra." Kinikilig na sambit ng gwapong bakla.

We parted ways and I went home to my condo to get some rest. It's already 5PM in the afternoon, baka bukas na lang ako pupunta ng kompanya. Marami pa naman akong dapat piprimahan. I'm tired.

I am now in my last year of college. I took up business to fulfil my duty as an only child. Ako lang din naman ang magmamana sa kompanya namin kaya ito na lang din ang kinuha kong kurso.

I'm a freelance model for three years now. I kept myself busy since he left me. I joined modelling to cloud my mind and my life with things to do.

I don't like spending time alone rather I want to be around with people. Nang dahil sa industriyang pinasok ko, marami akong nakilalang mga tao. I met a lot of local and international celebrities, even Hollywood actors and actresses, I've met them.