A Gangster's Love (CURRENTLY BEING REVISED)

Epilogue

"Oppa! Is your luggage ready? We'll be late for our flight!" I frowned at my brother. Komportable siyang nakaupo sa couch habang busy sa kanyang phone. Uminit lalo ang ulo ko. If we miss our flight, I swear! Lumapit ako sa kanya at hinablot ang phone.

"The heck!" He gave me a death glare. I raised an eyebrow at him. Malapit ko na talagang masapak itong kuya ko! Hmp. I paced back and forth the room. I'm really nervous right now! And my brother is not helping.

"Can you please calm down?! Para kang teenager na first time makikita ang crush niya!" He said exasperatedly.

"Hay nako!" I crossed my arms infront of my chest. "This is all your fault so bear with me!" I snarled. "Kung bakit kasi naisipan mo pa na gawin sa amin ito? Nakakainis you! Especially Jake Chen! Hmp." Naiinis talaga ako kapag naaalala ko ang ginawa nila sa amin ni Jade. Kung hindi sana nangyari 'yun, I would be with him right now. Baka nagpakasal na kami!

Four years ago...

"Please just don't hurt Chelsey. I'll do anything. Please!" I bit my lower lip to stop myself from smiling. Jade was on both knees, begging JC and his gang for my safety. Alam ko, masamang matuwa sa nakikita ko na pagpapasakit nila sa kanya. He had cuts all over his face. Pero ang gwapo pa rin ng boyfriend ko! Nakipagbugbugan siya at ang mga kasama niya kanina laban sa kanila JC hanggang sa mahanap nila kami sa loob ng abandoned warehouse. Hindi ko naman gustong saktan siya ng ganito pero mapilit kasi sila Oppa! Hmp.

"Anything, Jade Alecson?" Tumaas ang kilay ni JC. I was wrapped in his arms with a gun pointed at my skull. Walang bullet 'yun. Siniguro nila sa akin kanina.

"Yes, yes!" He said it so desperately. I held my breath. I suddenly had an urge to cry. He looks so desperate like that. The Almighty Prince J is on his knees! For me. Am I to blame for that? Is our love getting the best of us? Parang ayaw ko na tuloy itong plano nila Oppa. Suddenly, I don't get the sense of all this.

"Leave everything behind and come with me to Korea." Napaawang ang labi ko. While Jade had an unreadable expression on his face. Nakatingin lang siya ng matalim sa kamay ni JC na may hawak na baril. "Your gang, your friends, your family and ofcourse Chelsey." I can imagine JC's mischievous smile. Dahil nakaharap ako sa kanila Jade ay hindi ko makita ang expression ni JC. But I know him too well.

"Tang-ina!" Akmang susugod na si Lawrence na nasa likuran ni Jade pero pinigilan ito ni Kelsey. Ganun din ang iba. Sila Harold, Keith, Kaede, Kelsey and Sam. They all looked like they just came from a battle, which what really happened.

"What, Jade Alecson? Ayaw mo?" Nanunudyong sabi ni JC. "You can't do that, can you?"

"Bull-shit! Babangasan ko na siya sa mukha kahit alam kong hindi ko kaya!" Seryosong sabi ni Keith.

"F-uck it!" Binitawan niya ang hawak niyang tubo na ginamit niya kanina. I can feel JC tensing up. Dahan-dahan na naglakad si Jade papunta sa puwesto namin. "I can do anything for Chelsey." His gaze fell on me. It was blazing with so much emotions. Love, anger, fear and determination.

"Stop right there, Shiwon! You wouldn't like what I'll do to your girlfriend if you go any further!" Sinigawan niya ito pero patuloy lang siya sa paglapit sa akin. My heart was beating wildly. I want to badly run to him and hug him tight. Miss na miss ko na siya!

"Shut the f-uck up, Jake Chen!" I flinched when he shouted. Nakalapit ba siya sa amin. Naramdaman ko ang pag-atras ng isang paa ni Jake. Is he afraid of my boyfriend? Pero parang imposible naman 'yun. Malakas siya at ang gang niya. Mas malakas kaysa sa Black Knight. "Let me talk to my girl."

"Give me one good reason why I should do that."

"If you're gonna take me away from Chelsey, can't you atleast give us a chance to say our promises?" Parang gusto kong tumutol sa ganoon. Pumapayag siya? Kaya niyang malayo sa akin? Because I can't! Hindi ko na ulit kaya. My eyes roamed around the open area. Where's Oppa? Is he seeing all of this?

Jc smirked. "Alright, then." Unti-unti niya akong binitawan at marahan na tinulak papunta kay Jade.

"Babe." Hindi ko na napigilan. I cried while he hugged me tight.

"Hush. Don't make me cry too, Chelsey." Hinaplos-haplos niya ang buhok ko. Mas lalo akong naiyak dahil doon. "Your brother might take me for a puss-y if I cry." I froze. Wait, what? Kumalas ako sa yakap para tignan siya. My stare was questioning.

He sighed and caress my cheek. "Yes, babe. I know he's all behind this. Sam is an intelligent and efficient researcher, you know. "Nagawa pa niya akong kindatan kahit na may nangigilid ng luha sa mga mata niya. "And I know you have a part on this too, you naughty girl!" He pinched my cheek and I sobbed again. He knew all along? But he's still here to rescue me.

"I'm so sorry, Jade." I hug him again while I cry my heart out.

"Shh. Nothing to be sorry about. I'm doing this for you because I love you." Naramdaman ko ang pag-ngiti niya. "Now look at me." He cupped my face with his warm hands. "I'm gonna leave with Jake Chen because this is what will make your brother assured." Naguguluhan akong tumingin sa kanya. "Sasama ako sa kanila sa Korea, babe. Your brother and I talked while my gang is busy fighting with JC's. Instead of Evonn joining the gang, I will." Nanlaki ang mga mata ko. Hinagilap muli ng mga mata ko si Oppa pero wala talaga siya, pati na rin si JC. What is the meaning of this? I thought we had an understanding. This wasn't part of the plan!

"No. No, Jade! Masyadong dangerous ang gangs sa Korea. Please, don't." Umiling-iling ako. If he will really join JC's gang, there's a big chance that I won't be able to see him again and I don't want that to happen.

"I... know." He kissed my forehead. Tumulo ulit ang mga luha ko. The thought of being away from him again makes my heart ache. "But this is the only way I'm gonna be approved by Kendal Evonn. I'm doing this for us. Trust me, Chelsey. This is for the best." Nanginig ako. Hindi ko nanaman maintindihan si Jade. Bakit lagi nalang paglayo sa isa't isa ang solusyon sa mga problema namin. "Mahal kita, I love you, Saranghae. Of all the languages I know, isn't even enough to tell you and make you feel how much I love you. And that will never change. Wherever I may be, Chelsey. My love will always be with you."

"Jade Alecson, you're time is up." Masama ang tingin na binigay ko kay JC.

"We've met by the most unexpected way. I've lost you many times only to find a way to have you back again. Now it's your turn," He kissed me in the forehead and I just had to close my eyes to savor the moment. "Come to me when the time is right. Follow the traces of our memories. My love will lead you back. Then I'll take it from there, I swear I'll give justice to our love."

And now, I sit nervously inside the airplane. Hindi ko alam kung ano ba ang dapat kong isipin. Ang alam ko lang ngayon, pupuntahan ko na siya. Tapos na ang taning na binigay sa kanya nila Oppa. We haven't talked to each other after that day and it has been hell for me. Ni hindi ko nga alam kung alam niya na pupuntahan ko na siya. I'm so scared of the possibilities. Ano kayang magiging reaksyon niya kapag nakita niya ako? And vice versa. Baka may iba na siya or worse... baka nagka-amnesia siya dahil baka nabugbog siya! Ahhh! Nakakainis talaga sila JC at Oppa!!!

"Relax, little sister. Everything will be alright." Sinapak ko ang katabi ko pero natawa lang siya. Buti pa siya! Ako nga parang matatae na sa sobrang kaba.

I've hold on to our promise. The question is, did he? After all these years, what would be of our love?

So I'm following the map that leads to you... Ain't nothing I can do...