6ft Under

J: Ikaw to?

S: Yes, bakit ganda noh?

J: Asa!

S: Deny pa eh, kanina ka pa nga nakatitig sa mga Instagram posts ko.

J: Delulu naghahanap lang ako ng butas, tinitingnan ko lang naman yung date and time, duh!”

I said, and then I turned off my phone. I've seen all the news and read the articles about her disappearance. Everyone who is a suspect has an alibi. It's challenging to start from scratch since I only knew Glydel, so she's my only likely suspect.

I heard her laughing loudly as she moved closer to me.

S: Gusto mo ba i-open Instagram account ko? Baka may mahanap kang clues.

J: Sure ka? Baka makita ko mga nud-

S: Hoi! Bunganga mo di ako nagsesend ng ganyan.

Nagtawanan na lang kami kasi napakadefensive ba naman, nagjojoke lang naman ako. We spent the night looking for clues and exchanging banter. Siguro ngayon lang ako di naboring sa maghapon ko. Parang nagkakulay yung bahay kong madilim.

J: So anong laman ng letter?

I asked her while spreading jam on my bread. I just woke up, and we were still clueless about who might be the true suspect. She was gazing out of my window, her hair blown by the wind. There was something about her that made her seem radiant. Maybe it was the way the morning light touched her skin, or perhaps it was the softness of her eyes as she observed the world outside my apartment. That made me want to keep her.

Punyeta ano ba pinagsasabi ko. I need to help her find her body before it's too late. I made her a promise, and I must keep it.

Jules ang kabaklaan pigilan, bawal magkahappy crush sa kanya.

SANDRA'S POV

The night before I was kidnapped, I talked to Glydel.

S: Sometimes I just feel like disappearing.

G: Same problems na naman?

S: Yep, and another problem has come up again.

G: I told you to just drop them.

S:I cannot. They have a big investment in our company.

G: “Kaya naman na natin tumayo sa sarili nating mga paa eh, saka okay lang naman sa akin na mawalan ng ilang investors, ang iniisip ko eh yung mental health mo”

S: I understand. It's just that they also helped me rise to fame.

G: Pero sabi mo diba sawa ka na sa pagiging sikat, gusto mo ng mabuhay ng tahimik, away from the limelight?

S: Yeah, but the only word I know is this.

G: You can still explore other worlds, Sandra. You can always run away.

S: Runaway where?

G: To a place where no one knows you and will accept you for being yourself, not because you're famous or rich.

S: If I ever did it, would you still be my friend?

G: Bakit naman hindi Sandra? Kahit maging multo ka pa kaibigan pa rin kita, ikaw lang naman pinagkakatiwalaan ko rito sa industry”

S: I understand, and I appreciate you for that.

G: Cheers?

S: Cheers...

THE LETTER

To my dearest Glydel,

By the time you read this letter, I might have already been on the run. I've been incredibly fortunate to have you in my life, and I want to express my deepest gratitude for our friendship.

From my elementary days, you have been a source of joy, comfort, and inspiration. Through every high and low, you have stood by my side and offered me a shoulder to lean on. I cannot imagine my life without you by my side, but I just need to find myself. I feel so lost right now with all the problems and pressure from my other friends, family, and fans. I just want to breathe again.

I hope you will support me on this new journey that I've chosen. If I ever ask for help, I hope you will still lend me a helping hand. I love you, Glydel. Please take care of yourself and don't overwork your body. Until I see you again.

With all my love,

Sandra

JULES POV

Bakit akala ni Glydel nawawala si Sandra if alam nya naman pala na magpapakalayo-layo sya? sus.

J: So akala ni Glydel nagbakasyon ka lang?

S: Yep

J: Sa tingin mo may iba pang nakakaalam na aalis ka?

S: Meron pa, but I’m not sure if she really knows.

J: Sino?

I looked at her while I sipped my coffee. She sits next to me, resting her chin on her hand, with her elbow on the table.

S: Si Millie.

She said hesistantly.

J: Ito bang Millie na ito friend mo rin or workmate?

S: An ex-suitor

J: Ex suitor?

I got curious, so I grabbed my pen and paper to write down some of the details she was recalling right now.

S: Idecline her kasi I only see her as a friend eh

J: Sakit mo naman lods, sa tingin mo sya nagpakidnap sayo?

S: Di eh, mabait yun saka nakapagmove-on naman na sya sa akin.

J: Sure ka?

S: Oo?

I watch her and analyze her facial expressions. When she turns her gaze back to me, I quickly shift my focus from the notebook.

J: I’ve watched the news sabi nila sya daw huli mong nakasama bago ka nag apir disappear.

wow friend zoned

Or baka di makapagmove-on itong si Millie kaya binalikan itong maarteng babae na to.

She is unable to remember some of her memories before the time she went missing. She mentioned that on some days, she experiences flashbacks. This is why I need to write it down before she forgets the information. She mentioned that some of the images were unclear and the voices sounded muffled. That's why we are taking this cautiously, but we were running out of time because we don't know the condition of her body at this point.

S: Then let’s visit my penthouse, yun kasi yung huling memory ko, bago kita makita.

J: Ikaw ha, so ako bago mong memory?

S: Oo kasi ginayuma mo ako.

J: Ay wow ang kapal!