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Van was not replying

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Van was not replying. Maybe he was preparing to go to Thirdy or already on his way.
I badly needed an answer so I searched on Facebook, went to the FB accounts of Denice's parents and sibling...

My hands were starting to shake, could not hold my phone properly. Saw a lot of this on their timelines.

 Saw a lot of this on their timelines

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Is this really happening?

I did not know how I would be able to work, good thing (actually nothing's good with this) it was Friday

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I did not know how I would be able to work, good thing (actually nothing's good with this) it was Friday. Imagine if this happened in the middle of work week, I'd definitely couldn't concentrate. And at least, I could go to the wake right after.

Sent Thirdy a condolence message, kept it short because didn't know how to talk to him na.

My phone rang as soon as I stepped out of the elevator, it was Van. He was in the funeral home and I asked him where was Thirdy. He answered they were waiting for the bodies, four bodies to be exact. He gave me the details he knew / had. Also, he asked me to break the news to our Group.

As soon as I reached my workstation, I just put down my things then immediately went to Cel's station. Didn't even turn on my PC yet.
Didn't know how to start but I was eventually able to tell Cel. We were both crying. Kahit kanino mangyari 'yung ganon nakakalungkot, what more sa kakilala mo.

I knew it wasn't the right time to tackle my feelings, it's not about me but I was so affected. You already knew why. Hindi ako makapagfocus sa trabaho, tried to search on Google and it was already published on Inquirer. Totoo nga talaga, I couldn't control my tears. Bahala na kung makita ko ng mga tao dito sa office.

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