Saturday Night Thoughts # 3

I can’t believe I’d be able to write another Saturday Night Thoughts since right now, as I write this, I’m beat. Dead tired, if you want another description. But to inform you who were reading this post, this is actually the very first entry I’m writing here in a new room. That’s right, we’ve just more to our new house (though we’re still renting since we can’t afford to buy one). I have lots of hopes now that we’ve finally relocated. Thankfully, the atmosphere inside the house isn’t that heavy or depressing.

But even though I said that the atmosphere is quite good, I’m actually worried about my approved manuscript’s SOR (Sales Of Rights). It’s been more than a month since my manuscript was approved and yet it hasn’t arrived yet. It’s frustrating me, in case you don’t know. And to think I need it the most right now. Well, at least the cheque that goes with it. But I’ll do my best to be patient. I’ll breath in and out to calm myself in order to think positive about it. I’ll try, but it won’t guarantee me a big amount of help.

And I Cried...

...which is seriously an indication that I’m almost at my limit. Or at least my patience and understanding. I don’t know the concrete reason why I cried. But one thing I know, life as you try to put up with people who doesn’t appreciate every bit of your effort really sucks. For real. And then I’ll be including those who only notice your mistakes and monitors every move you make, as if just waiting for you to commit them.

Okay, enough with the English introduction. In fairness, masyado pala akong ma-drama kapag nagsusulat ng English, ah. Pasensiya naman po. Sobrang frustrated lang. Nakakainis pa! Pasalamat na lang talaga at ayokong sumisigaw even though I’m already at my limit. I never do that even if I had the urge to do something like that. Hanggang iyak lang talaga ako. Okay na ako sa walang tigil na pagtulo ng luha at paminsan-minsang pagsinghot para walang uhog na tumulo. Mas mabuti na `yon.

We'll Always Be Each Other's Baby - Chapter 1

"SIGE NA, sumama ka na kasi. Tatlo na lang naman kayong kinukumbinsi naming sumama. At saka, minsan lang naman ito, eh."

Kulang na lang ay iuntog ni Ayumi ang ulo niya sa mesang nasa harap niya nang mga sandaling iyon dahil sa inis. Nakukulili na kasi ang tainga niya sa walang kupas na pangungulit ng high school batchmate at kaibigan niyang si Beatrice na magpunta siya sa high school reunion ng batch nila. Hindi pa yata sapat ang ilang beses na pag-ungol na narinig nito mula sa kanya na nagpapahayag ng disgusto niya sa nais nitong mangyari.

"Ilang beses ko bang sasabihin sa iyo na ayoko, ha? Hindi naman siguro mahirap intindihin iyon, 'di ba? Ayoko, I don't want to, no way, yadda!" Ano ba 'to? Napa-Japanese pa siya nang wala sa oras. "Isa pa, wala akong mahihita sa pagpunta riyan. Matutulog na lang ako, may mapapala pa ako."

"At gagawin mo na namang stagnant ang social life mo? Ayumi naman! Tumigas na sa ilalim ng iceberg sa Antartica ang pag-asa mong magkaroon ng love life. Huwag mo naman nang idamay sa parehong status ang social life mo!" sermon ni Beatrice sa kanya sa pagkalakas-lakas na tono, dahilan upang mailayo niya sa tainga ang hawak na cellphone.

"The Last Sky Of The Earth" Pinoy Version?

Lately, I've been thinking of creating a Filipino version of my Wattpad story "The Last Sky Of The Earth". Especially 'yong Book 1 na "The Hunt For The Dark Rose". Yes, I've written it in Tagalog-English.

What I mean about the Filipino version is that the portrayers I'm going to use would be local artists. And the names of the characters aren't in Japanese.

Ang tanong, may magbabasa ba?

#ALDubEBTamangPanahon: THIS IS IT, FINALLY! (Thoughts On AlDub/Kalyeserye Episode 87)

I know this is a late post. May hangover pa rin ako sa mga pangyayari last Saturday. I’ll try my best not to make a long (and possibly boring) post about this one. Anyway, pasensiya na po kayo—sa mga nagbabasa ng mga post ko kung meron man po—kung may mga boring post ako sa account kong ito. Mas marami lang po kasi akong nasasabi sa tuwing nagsusulat ako. Hopefully, my hand could keep up with my mind in writing all my thoughts about this one.

Isa lang talaga ang masasabi ko all in all. It was surreal. Honestly, kahit tinotopak ang signal ng TV sa cellphone ko kung saan ako nanonood ng Kalyeserye, I could still feel that magical feeling between Maine and Alden. Thank goodness, the most awaited time had finally arrived for both of them. Tama nga si Alden, ang tagal ding naghintay ng lahat for this grand and special day. And truthfully, it was worth the wait. Isa ito sa mga perfect example ng katagang iyon. Because the moment it all happened, the moment it all unfolded in front of us who waited, the feeling it all gave to us was overwhelming. Napaiyak pa nga tayo, `di ba? Oo, aaminin ko. Isa ako sa mga umiyak dahil sa tuwa at overwhelming na saya. Siguro, mas mararamdaman ko pa iyon nang husto kung kasama ako sa mga nanood sa Philippine Arena. But ever since talaga, Team Bahay na ako sa kahit na anong major events na nangyari. Bukod sa takot akong mag-travel nang mag-isa paalis ng Baguio, wala rin akong pambili ng ticket. So I settled in watching the events dito sa bahay.

Tennis Court Murders 11

TENNIS COURT MURDERS

(Sequel To "The Targeted Tennis Player Of Seigaku", Part 2 of "Detective Tennis" series)

Standard disclaimer applies. You are warned that the characters might not be in their usual selves (in other words, possible OOCness).

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is the last chapter of this story. And then, an epilogue. Thank goodness, I'll be able to finish this. This is it! Anyway, thank you so much and enjoy reading this chapter!

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CHAPTER 11

Three days later…

The lives of the Detective Boys and the Seigaku Regulars somehow returned to normal after that horrible case. They were glad it finally came to an end, though. After the events at Hyoutei Gakuen, the Azuraya clan conducted a proper funeral service to Arisa and the victims of the tennis court murders. Cries and sorrow engulfed the family upon learning the truth about what happened. But they were glad that the family's search for Arisa was over. Coach Sakaki and the rest of Hyoutei Gakuen Tennis Team (both boys and girls) attended the funeral, as well.

Promised Love In Autumn 5 - One October's Memory

PROMISED LOVE IN AUTUMN

Standard disclaimer applies. You are warned that the characters might not be in their usual selves (in other words, possible OOCness).

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CHAPTER 5

"Woah… I never thought something like that happened," Hanako commented after recovering from shock.

"But can Kana-chan really do that? I mean turn dead on the outside in an instant? It could really be a perfect front but in my opinion, that's not normal at all," Aika added.

A wry smile crossed Miyako's face soon after. "She was trained to do that. But using it in this situation just to save her heart, in the end it would only hurt her too much and I won't be surprised if this act would cost Kana her sanity."

"Oi, Miyako, that's not even a nice joke!"

"… that is, if we don't do something to fix this," Kazumi countered.

"But how are we supposed to fix this? Kana-chan had been avoiding Oishi-kun since the incident."

STORY IDEAS FOR “HERE’S MY HEART” SETS OF ROMANCE SERIES

Right now, kahit hindi naman dapat, I’m planning to add another batch of guys for this series. Actually, I’m thinking of another boy group. Hehe! Pumasok na nga sa isip ko ang 2PM, FT Island, TVXQ, JYJ, SS501 at SHINee, eh. As much as possible, hindi mag-e-exceed sa 10 ang members nila. Ewan ko lang kung bakit pero naisip ko ring isama ang One Direction (although I’m not a fan of them). Hehe! What the heck lang? Dinadagdagan ko na naman ang pahirap sa buhay ko as writer. Ang dami pa kayang naka-line up. But since makulit ako at ang utak ko, sige lang. Mabuti na ‘yong may nakaplano ako kaysa naman wala.

Heto na ang final list ng mga ipi-feature kong boy group sa bawat batch. At may nadagdag pang dalawang batch. Hay, kinakarir ko na lang talaga. Haha!

Here’s My Heart: In Search For Love — This is the title for the first batch and it consists of the members of 2AM, containing four stories. So far, this is the only batch that has four stories.

Here’s My Heart: Finding Destiny — For Batch 2, featuring the members of SHINee (as @LittleRedYasha requested), and this batch contains five stories.

Here’s My Heart: Heavenly Days — Batch 3 will feature the 6 members of 2PM, making six stories. This is the only batch that has this number of stories.

Here’s My Heart: Countdown To Love — For the fourth batch which will consists of five stories featuring the members of SS501.

Here’s My Heart: Night Of Romance — The fifth batch will tell five stories featuring the members of TVXQ and JYJ combined.

Here’s My Heart: Till Beyond Eternity — This will be the sixth and final batch of the set of series and will feature FT Island’s members, telling five stories.

Saturday Night Thoughts # 2

It’s night time. I’m here on my bed, listening over and over to my favorite Japanese songs. What’s worst? My head hurts—a lot. Actually, my head hurts since this morning. I don’t know if it was the effect of waking up way early or something else. One thing I know, one reason is because of thinking too much.

I do that all the time, no doubt about that. When you had so many dreams and ideas you wanted to implement, I’m sure you can relate. Or maybe I’m just assuming you could. Well, people don’t only think of dreams, of fantasies, or desires alone. Most of us, and that includes me, also thinks of frustrations, problems, of pains that come. For me, I can say I’m overthinking a lot of things. Watching AlDub or KalyeSerye isn’t enough to dissipate it, unfortunately.

A Letter To: The One Who Broke My Heart

I should’ve written this letter a long time ago and gave it to you. But I should’ve done before, when I was still a naive high school girl. I’ve graduated from college for more than a year now. But somehow, what you did to break my heart back then was still here in my heart. Yes, it subsided somehow as time passed. And yet the pain you’ve inflicted in my heart was enough for me to realize over time that I’ve become afraid to love, to entrust my heart to someone after that. It’s quite frustrating, to be honest. But I don’t know if I’d be able to find a way to get rid of this feeling.

It’s been so long since it happened and I’m well aware of that. But you know one thing? My mom was right. It’s easy for me to forgive someone. Then again, I’m a person who’s having a hard time forgetting. Especially about things like people who broke my heart. Of course, you didn’t know that. I see you before as a cruel—or maybe just cold-hearted—person who tore that piece of paper in which I poured my thoughts about how I feel about you. I thought at the time that it was okay for me to do such a thing. That I should be the one to make the first move.

We'll Always Be Each Other's Baby - Story Description

Baby Boy + Baby Girl = Cute Love Story?

    

    Nah! Malabo yata iyon para kay Ayumi. Lalo pa at hindi naman talaga niya masasabing gusto niya si Vince na laging nagtatanggol sa kanya kahit na binu-bully rin ito noon dahil mataba ito. But she had to admit na may espesyal na puwang ito sa puso niya noon pa man. Hindi nga lang alam ni Vince.

    

    Kaya nang muli silang magkita nito after 10 years, natitiyak niya sa sarili niya na ganoon pa rin ang sitwasyon sa pagitan nila. But more than a month seemed to be more than enough to let her know na hindi lang basta special ito sa kanya. That span of time of being with Vince on a blissful vacation proved to be something much more than she could ever think of.

    

    But some things doesn't last, 'ika nga nila. Dahil alam niya na hindi magtatagal ang pagkakataong iyon sa kanilang dalawa ni Vince, lalo pa't alam niyang mahalaga pa rin dito ang pagtupad sa mga pangarap nito. Besides, sino lang ba siya sa buhay nito in the first place para pigilan ito? She was just his childhood friend and nothing more...

    

    Kaya naman hindi niya maaatim na maging sagabal sa mga pangarap nito.

    

    Nakakaloka lang talaga. Hay, naku!

At Least We Have Forever 33 - An Irrevocable Choice

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho and its characters. I do own the plot, Riya and other OC's of this story, though. I also don't own the song "I'll Say Goodbye To The Two Of Us"

Warning: The characters might not be in their usual selves. In other words, possible OOC.

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AT LEAST WE HAVE FOREVER—Chapter 33: An Irrevocable Choice

The crystals which made up most of the castle's structures and foundations were icy blue in color, giving the impression of a very cold atmosphere surrounding the area. But just like the temperature outside the fortress, the temperature inside was also warm and cozy. They were all on the castle's courtyard and continued to look around the area. But Hiei suddenly reached out for his katana when he looked at a certain direction.

"Hiei, what's wrong?" Botan asked.

"Someone's coming…" Yusuke murmured as he looked at the directiong Hiei was looking at, eyes narrowed and hands clenched to fists.

Tennis Court Murders 10

TENNIS COURT MURDERS

(Sequel To "The Targeted Tennis Player Of Seigaku", Part 2 of "Detective Tennis" series)

Standard disclaimer applies. You are warned that the characters might not be in their usual selves (in other words, possible OOCness).

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CHAPTER 10

Conan couldn't believe what he had just heard. There was no doubt about it—it was Shinomiya Rina's voice on that CD. It was from Kourin's mother.

"To my beloved daughter, Kourin. Once you hear this, I want you to listen to it to the very end. I'll let Arisa-chan decide whom she would entrust this. This is from your mother…"

"M-Mama…" Kourin uttered in surprise.

The others heard her that confused them as to why would Kourin call out for her dead mother. But soon after, they got the answer to that question.

Book Comment: "Para Sa Hopeless Romantic" by Marcelo Santos III

This is actually the first book from Lifebooks na binili ko. I was still in 3rd year college (2nd semester to be exact) nang bilhin ko ang librong ito. If I remember, kasagsagan pa yata iyon ng kasikatan ng “Diary Ng Panget” kasi bagong labas lang. Hindi ko na nga lang maalala kung ano ba dapat ang librong bibilhin ko instead of PSHR.

Anyway, I doubt if I’ll be able to remember it.

Balik tayo sa issue.

Book Comment: "Fangirl Meets Superman" by Aivan Reigh Vivero

First and foremost, sabihin na natin na marami akong gustong ipagpasalamat sa librong ito. It may not be the first book from Lifebooks that I read (‘Para Sa Hopeless Romantic’ has that title, though). But this is the book that made me realize kung gaano talaga ako ka-outdated sa mundo ng internetlandia (or at least isa ito sa mga terms na nakita ko sa libro). Kung hindi dahil sa book na ito, hindi ko pa malalaman na nag-e-exist pala ang isang Kimpoy Feliciano. Hehe! Noon ko rin lang nalaman na may Tumblr palang nag-e-exist sa internet.

Hay… Ako na ang ignorante’t outdated. Anyway, inaamin ko naman iyon at ganoon pa rin naman ako hanggang ngayon. Kaya huwag magtaka kung bakit minsan ay para akong nao-OP sa mga latest na usapan ng mga nilalang ngayon. But anyway, it’s not I could easily change that.

Back to the topic na nga lang.

Book Comment: "My Kuya's Assistant" by Sharmyn Bacayo

I don’t know if I should call this a review dahil sa totoo lang, hindi ko alam kung paano gumawa ng matinong book review. Or maybe nakalimutan ko lang. kaya ang itatawag ko na lang dito, mahaba-habang comment. Hehe! Honestly, I don’t know how to make a book review. Hindi ko na rin napanindigan ang minsang sinabi ko na magko-comment ako per chapter (parang Wattpad lang). Kaya ganito na lang.

Finding A Special Heart - Chapter 12 (Final)

"IN FAIRNESS, ha? Ang tagal ko ring hindi nakapunta rito. Wala pa rin palang gaanong ipinagbago ang lugar na 'to. It's still the peaceful town na talagang babalik-balikan ko."

Napangiti na lang si Czarina sa tinurang iyon ni Carlyn. Naroon sila sa veranda ng silid niya at nagme-merienda habang nakatanaw sa paglubog ng araw. Laking pasalamat niya at dumating ang kaibigan niya nang araw na iyon. Kailangan niya ng makakausap upang hindi tuluyang igupo ng lungkot na nararamdaman.

Hindi na napigilan ni Carlyn ang pagtulo ng mga luha nito nang sabihin niyang naaalala na niya ang lahat, pati na rin ito. Her friend embraced her as if she'd been away for a long time. Siguro nga, ganoon na rin iyon. But Czarina was glad that Carlyn remained by her side through all that. Ikinuwento na rin niya sa kaibigan ang mga pangyayari mula nang dumating siya sa Altiera hanggang sa huling pagkikita nila ni Seth. Nagulat pa nga ito na kilala niya si Seth na talaga namang isa sa mga nirerespeto sa corporate world. Kilala ito ni Carlyn dahil na rin sa mga magulang ng dalaga na kilala rin sa business world.

"By the way, may balita ka na ba kay Chris after that?" pag-iiba ni Carlyn ng usapan kapagkuwan.

At Least We Have Forever 32 - Escaping The Hands Of Death

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho and its characters. I do own the plot, Riya and other OC's of this story, though.

Warning: The characters might not be in their usual selves. In other words, possible OOC.

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AT LEAST WE HAVE FOREVER—Chapter 32: Escaping The Hands Of Death

Kuwabara tried to look around but there was no sign of Riya and Kurama anywhere.

"Where did they go?" Kuwabara asked.

"Obviously, not anywhere near here," Hiei said. "That's why we have to find them and we have to do that fast."

"What for?" Yumi suddenly cut in. "Kurama's dead, Riya's broke… We haven't done anything to stop the prophecy."

"So do you want Riya to die just like that?" Hiei pointed out sarcastically. "Like what you said, we're dealing with not just one but two possible deaths. We couldn't stop the first one. Now it's our time to stop the second."

Tennis Court Murders 9

TENNIS COURT MURDERS

(Sequel To "The Targeted Tennis Player Of Seigaku", Part 2 of "Detective Tennis" series)

Standard disclaimer applies. You are warned that the characters might not be in their usual selves (in other words, possible OOCness).

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CHAPTER 9

Kourin wasn't sure if it really was a good decision to bring along the other Seigaku regulars with her. But Conan insisted on the matter, especially since he was in a pinch at the time. Why would he be in a pinch? Well, the other Seigaku regulars actually demanded an explanation on the matter from Conan. She tried reasoning with them that it would be even more dangerous if they knew the truth. In the end, Conan was left with no choice but to explain everything.

And now, Conan had to think about three things. One, to keep Kourin safe no matter what. The same goes to the regulars. Two, to find out the truth behind the case as soon as possible before another murder took place. And three, to end this series of murders once and for all.

Right now, they were heading to their destination—Hyoutei Gakuen.

Promised Love In Autumn 4 - A Painful Wish

PROMISED LOVE IN AUTUMN

Standard disclaimer applies. You are warned that the characters might not be in their usual selves (in other words, possible OOCness).

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CHAPTER 4

Pok.

Tennis was one of her ways to get her mind out of those thoughts disturbing her these past few days. The other was training… in martial arts and lance-wielding. At that point, she preferred to do the former.

Pok.

When was the last time she got this frustrated over her emotions?

Pok.

When did it become this hard to deal with?

Finding A Special Heart - Chapter 11

BAGAMAN mabigat ang pakiramdam ni Seth nang marahang imulat ang mga mata, pinilit pa rin niyang bumangon. Damn that hangover of his! Pero kasalanan naman niya iyon. Idaan ba naman kasi niya sa paglalasing ang problema niya.

Kapagkuwan ay itinakip niya ang isang kamay sa kanyang mga mata. He had finally done it. Sumagi sa isip niya ang mga pangyayari nang nagdaang araw. Kahit talaga namang naging mahirap at masakit para sa kanya, sa wakas ay nagawa na rin niyang aminin ang totoo kay Chris. Kasabay nga lang niyon ay ang paglukod ng 'di matatawarang takot sa kanyang dibdib.

Hindi alam ni Seth kung bakit subalit naiisip niya na tuluyan na silang magkakagalit ni Chris dahil sa mga nangyari. Napabuntong-hininga siya. Hindi na siya sigurado kung ano ang susunod na gagawin pagkatapos ng lahat.

Tumayo na siya mula sa kama at nagtungo sa banyo ng silid na iyon. He needed a cold bath para tuluyang mahimasmasan at baka sakaling mawala ang hangover niya.

Promised Love In Autumn 3 - A Selfish Promise

PROMISED LOVE IN AUTUMN

(#3 of "Seasons of Love" series—Oishi Shuichiro and Miyuzaki Kana's story)

Standard disclaimer applies. You are warned that the characters might not be in their usual selves (in other words, possible OOCness).

Enjoy reading!

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CHAPTER 3

"Kana, do you have any plans today? Particularly after class?"

The said girl raised her head from her writing and faced the person who asked her that question. She frowned a bit when she saw Oishi in front of her seat with a bashful expression that wasn't exactly new to her. But what was new to her was the fact that Oishi had that kind of expression in front of her. She could understand if it was another girl that he wasn't particularly close to.

But to think he would act bashful (no matter how slight it was) towards her… Just what the heck is going on?

"No, I don't have anything else to do in mind besides tennis practice. But why are you asking me this? Shouldn't you have already memorized my schedule?"

At Least We Have Forever 31 - Tears Of The Silver Moon

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho and its characters. I do own the plot, Riya and other OC's of this story, though.

Warning: The characters might not be in their usual selves. In other words, possible OOC.

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AT LEAST WE HAVE FOREVER—Chapter 31: Tears Of The Silver Moon

Riya's screams pierced the stillness of that night as it crushed her heart in the process, followed by a heartbreaking cry.

"Kurama! Please wake up! Kurama…" Riya pleaded through sobs. She gently shook his body but no response came. "Kurama, wake up!"

His eyes were shut and the blood was spreading. She cried harderand brought Kurama's head to hers, burying her face to his bloody chest soon after.

Kurama made a small soft moan as his eyes slowly fluttered open. Riya lifted her head and looked at him with worried eyes.

Tennis Court Murders 8

TENNIS COURT MURDERS

(Sequel To "The Targeted Tennis Player Of Seigaku", Part 2 of "Detective Tennis" series)

Standard disclaimer applies. You are warned that the characters might not be in their usual selves (in other words, possible OOCness).

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CHAPTER 8

The next day, Seigaku Tennis Courts…

Though it was Saturday, the team decided to resume their practice on the available courts since they need to get ready for the Nationals. Only one court had crime scene tape surrounding it and they even asked permission from the policce to practice on the available courts. Though the investigation hasn't reached any closure, Inspector Megure permitted the tennis regulars to use the other tennis courts. The needed evidences had been gathered but the crime scene wasn't considered cleared yet so it was still an on-going investigation.

As for the three regulars that Shinichi called last night, they also went to practice and brought Kourin along. While walking towards the direction of the school, Kourin was still trying her best to figure out the loophole of the code. Ryoma secretly gave a copy of the code to Fuji and Momoshiro to help the girl solve it after he learned that Kudo Shinichi gave each a call to the three of them all in one night. What surprised the freshman more was the fact that Shinich asked the same favor to Fuji and Momoshiro.

Finding A Special Heart - Chapter 10

WALA sa sariling nag-angat ng tingin si Seth nang marinig ang malakas na pagbalya sa pinto. Kumunot ang noo niya nang magawang mahimasmasan at makita ang paglapit bi Chris sa puwesto niya. Naroon siya sa sa mini-bar ng mansiyon kung saan ilang araw na rin niyang pinagtatambayan iyon. Walang araw na hindi siya naging laman niyon at patuloy lang sa paglalasing.

Iyon lang ang paraan upang pamanhirin niya ang sarili—lalo na ang kanyang puso—sa sakit na nararamdaman. Sa bawat araw na magdaan, patindi nang patindi ang sakit na tumutupok sa kanya dahil sa desisyong pag-iwas kay Czarina. Kahit ilang beses niyang ipilit sa sarili na tama lang ang ginawa, naghuhumiyaw pa rin ang puso niya sa pagtanggi na iyon ang dapat.

Hindi na talaga niya alam kung ano ang gagawin.

Bumuntong-hininga si Seth at tumayo mula sa kinauupuan. Pero hindi pa man tuluyang hinaharap si Chris ay inundayan na siya nito ng suntok sa mukha na ikinatumba niya. Hindi niya napaghandaan iyon. Idagdag pa na lasing siya.