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Irene's POV

Dark under eyes messy hair with tissues scattered on my bed. Thats how I look like if you'd see me here in Iya's room.

It's been three days at Wala parin kaming balita. Paano kaya ang anak ko ngayon? Nakaka-kain ba sya? Nakakainom ng tubig? Nakakatulog ng maayos? Paano kung atakehin sya ng hika at wala ako dun para alalayan sya. Buhay pa kaya sya ngayon?

Andaming tumatakbo sa isip ko na pati sarili ko Hindi ko na maintindihan... Tatlong araw matapos ang kasal ko Hindi pa ako nakakaramdam ng saya...
I heard aggressive footsteps heading here..

I stood up and braced myself... Kinuha ko ang vase at nagtago sa likod ng pinto.
I was about to attacked him but I realized na it's Greggy pala. Kaya binaba ko ang vase at huminga ng maayos.

I can see the furious look within Greggy's eyes... What's happening?
"Hey are you okay?" I asked worriedly, rubbing his back to make him feel better... He released a heavy breathe before saying anything...

"Iya just called me.  I mean not literally Iya. The group who kidnapped her. They are willing to set Iya free in one condition"... He said... Wala na akong pakandungan na pumasok sa banyo at nagpalit ng damit... Sasama ako ngayon. Hindi pwedeng Hindi..

"Irene just stay here." Greggy chortled while wearing his shirt. "No Greggy.  I'll come with you" I said. Ako muna Ang Batas ngayon. He sigh in defeat. Dahil kung nakikipagtalo sya saken mas lalong tatagal ang usapan..

I told the boys not to come na because baka kung Anong mangyari...
Dali dali kaming bumaba at nagulat ako ng tumambad ang isang battalion ng SWAT na nakapaligid sa bahay. I gaze on Manang and she smiled. I mouthed thank you. At dali dali akong sumakay sa kotse..

Bago paman kami makaalis ay biglang sumigaw si Sandro at Vinny.
"Tita, nagbago daw po ang isip nila. They will let Iya free basta ang pupunta ay Ikaw lang at si Mama Meldy" Saad nya at ibinigay saakin ang telepono

"What the heck? Hindi pwede. Hindi ko hahayaang pumunta sila doon!"Hasik ni Greggy... Nakita Kong papalapit si Mama. Tinapik nya Ang balikat ni Greggy at ngumiti ng napakatamis.

"Please let me do my part. Besides I won't be alone there. Kasama ko si Irene. Kasama ko kayo... Kami lang Ang magpapakita pero you guys still got our back." Mama Meldy said.

Awtomatikong nag-iba ang expression ni Greggy from galit to concern.
"Mama Meldy? Isn't it too dangerous for you? I mean at your age you should be staying here" Manang Imee said sweetly.

"I second the motion. Mama please stay here with Liza and Manang please?" Bongets said... Mariin na iginalaw ni Mama Meldy ang ulo nya..

"Kids it's time to do my part as Iya's Lola. Please just let me come" she insisted. We sigh in sync and walang ibang nagawa kundi ang sumang-ayon...

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"Mama Meldy are you sure you want to do this? I mean this is too dangerous for you." Greggy uttered as we arrive.

"This is an abandoned building it's too dangerous for you" Bonget said worriedly as he heave a deep sigh when Mama Meldy's gaze landed on him saying it's fine and she's okay...

"Irene dalhin mo ito..." Greggy handed me a whistle and looked into my eyes. I galdy accepted the whistle and hid it inside my pocket. I gave him a smile before claiming his lips for a smack kiss...

"At eto naman po sa inyo Mama Meldy." Roni handed a red button more like remote siguro once na pinindot Yun ni Mama Meldy it indicates danger..

"Wag po kayong magdadalawang isip na pindutin yan pag alam nyong tagilid na Ang situation at mahirap na pong gumalaw. Nakapaligid lang po kami ng mga kasamahan ko sa buong building." Roni explained. I mouthed her "thank you" and she gave me a wide smile

I closed my eyes and prayed. I also asked Daddy to help and guide us with this risk we're taking... I sighed as I opened my eyes only to find out Mama Meldy is staring at me intently...

"Irene, don't be afraid. I am here for you" she smiled genuinely as we hopped  out the car... I am having second thoughts of what we are doing... Gusto Kong mabalik si Iya Ng walang nadadamay at nasasaktan. Hindi ko alam kung makakalabas kami ng buhay...

Isinasa-diyos ko nalang ang lahat.. I roamed my eyes as we enter this creepy building... Naninindig ang balahibo ko.
Ang usapan titigil kami sa isang place kung Saan may nakapinta na kulay itim na bilog... Napaka-higpit ng hawak ko sa kamay ni Mama Meldy. Lagi syang nasa likod ko. Ayoko syang maunang maglakad...

Hindi ko na marinig ang nangyayari sa paligid ko dahil nabibingi ako sa lakas ng kabog ng dibdib ko... Nagiging mabigat ang paghinga ko..

"Ahhhhh, get that shit out of my face!!!" I heard a voice coming from a teenager. Nabuhayan ako ng loob ng makumpirmang si Iya iyon... Pinisil ni Mama Meldy Ang kamay ko kaya tiningnan ko sya at ngumiti...

"Pasaway kang bata ka mana ka sa Nana-... oh my dear visitor. Ako'y nagagalak na pumunta kayo ahead of time...." I heard this man in suit chortled
He lifted his chin and removed his cap

My eyes widened as I recognize this man standing in front of me...
"We are already here. Set my Apo free." I heard Mama Meldy uttered fearlessly.
Habang si Iya ay nagpupumiglas sa pagkakahawak ng mga tao nila..

"You bitch! I'm gonna kill you!!" Iya screamed and pointed Bettina.. I am completely clueless bakit andito silang dalawa. Sila ba ang dalawang nagpa kidnap kay Iya?..

"Don't you dare call me 'bitch' sumusobra ka na" Bettina exclaimed and was about to land her palm on Iya's face.

Hindi ako nag atubiling itulak sya para malayo sya kay Iya... Natumba sa Bettina kaya naging agresibo Ang tauhan nila. Pag tingala ko may mga baril na nakakatutok sa akin.. nakita ko kung paano sila tinaboy ni Mama Meldy gamit at kanyang baston... Ngunit sa halip na masindak ay tinutukan rin ng baril si Mama Meldy..

"Noooo!!! Drop your guns please" I heard Iya cried. As she pleaded these tall men...

"Marcus why are you doing this?" I asked as I remember his name. He is my ex suitor. The one who's obsessed to the point that he attempted to rape me before. Yung trauma ko sa kanya ang lala....

He smiled psychotically and took a step forward to get closer to me. Kaya napa-atras ako.. His face is getting darker. As he motioned to caress my face... " I told you before leaving the Philippines. That I will do everything just to get you... Kahit sino pa Ang mababangga ko Wala akong pake Basta makuha lang kita." Mahinahong saad nya ngunit nakakasindak ang tunog..

"Hey! Get off my daughter" Mama Meldy rebuked... At hinampas ng kanyang baston. He smiled psychotically as he moved his head and turned on Mama Meldy's direction... As he choked Mama Meldy ruthlessly using his hands...

Nagpumiglas si Iya at nang makawala ay Hindi sya nagdalawang isip na kagatin si Marcus at sinenyasan kami nag magtago.

"Iya no!! Hindi ka Namin iiwan!" I screamed.. "Mom just go! I can handle myself." She replied as she bit Marcus hands while Bettina is the one who's chasing us.

Tatlong sunod-sunod na putok Ang narinig ko bago kami nakapagtago ng tuluyan. The last thing I know is nakikipag-barilan na sila sa mga pulis..

"Lord please guide us.." I thought as I hugged Mama Meldy so tight..

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