CHAPTER 13: RECOVERY

CHAPTER 13:RECOVERY

Aid entered the window unharmed searching,watching to observe any movement that could mean threat. He knew in this state everything he had would be at stake. What was written in your book of life was what you were gonna have to face and do, if we could stop or find out how are life was going to go we would avoid such things from happening. He's thinking whether or not he should get going or just stay put, I mean he is scared who isn't in this state when your enemies are armed and you? You only have your body. He went further into the labrynth of turns until he found an opening to a bigger room, there were at last voices there and from the other side of where he was hiding he found Val and Mr. Virtuoso. They used hand signals to communicate, amazing really what boys can learn heh? One by one they came closer to the door and peeked seeing three masked man counting the money they had took.

"Idiots, if they were gonna kidnap somebody aren't they supposed to put more guards here..." Val whispered dumfounded

"And they'd flee to another place... What are they waiting for?" his dad added

"Maybe the boss. Maybe that's who their waiting for, where's Melody? " Aid spoke

They all looked at each other puzzled and Val chose Aid to find Melody in the remaining rooms of the warehouse across the other end, while they entered the room where Brylle, Lando and Dodong were in. At once everyone was in alert mode and pulled their guns it isn't easy with 3 VS 2 and guns involved. Val on the other hand was in a fit of taking Brylle down putting all his strength and mind in everything he had learned abroad of self defence. They fought one another, neither one was losing nor winning, bawat suntok at galit na pwede nila bitawan ginawa nila, bawat sipa, bawat pag bali ng buto ng isat isa and counter strikes to undo the moves they had done to one another and occasionally hitting their other opponents in the room with a flying kick or upper cut was done. Luis on the other hand took hold of the guns that Lando and Dodong once used, they have no chance in fighting him with his skills. They were easily knocked out after a few quick moves and blacked out one after the other.

*MEANWHILE

Aid was running fast taking every key to every door of the hall way he could open. He was already opening the 10th room and yet with no luck of finding Melody. How the hell was he going to go from every door and every corridor in such a humungous place. He started breaking down shouting for Melody's name and praying to God that he would help him. When at last at the very end of the 3rd corridor he had gone through, he finally found her, unconscious, bleeding from some wounds and somewhat thinner then her usual self, sweating to the bones not able to wake her up,he decided to use a hair clip from her hair to remove the handcuffs from her which took quite a lot of patience to do and untied her feet. He carried her out when she awoke slowly

"M-melody? Hey, it's OK... I'm here... I'm here my princess remember? I'll be your ninja remember I'm here... Please wake up... Come on..." he caressed her cheeks

"A-aid... He-help.... M-me" mahina at walang lakas na sabi ni Melody.

"I'm here.. We're coming home OK? Everything will be fine... Stay with me baby..."

But before they could even get far from where they were they heard a gunshot that rippled the sound into the very bones of the both of them

"Aid! LEAVE THE PERIMETER NOW AND GET MELODY OUT OF HERE!"

"Ku-kuya... N-no kuyaaaa" Melody was trying to get out of Aid's grasp but Aid knew better in the situation.. He took her and ran into the back door he found consulting into running deep into the woods hoping that they would stay alive. From a distance they heard the police sirens and ambulance and suddenly a big explosion.

"NO! NOOOO!" Aid dropped down with Melody now unconscious again from the stress and weakness. He thought how useless he was to leave them behind.. But there's no going back... There's nothing he could do now.

He ran as fast as he could until his very breath gave up on him, he called Zeki and Aaron to locate him and within 47 min they rescued him just like they planned if ever anything gets out of hand, but now even him was tired,crying and thinking what could have happened in the warehouse.

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THE NEXT DAY

LOCATION:BAGUIO CITY

AID'S POV

"Bro... No worries, she's fine now... We cleaned her wounds.. I think it's better that we stay here until we don't have a clear info of Val's and Mr. Virtuoso's condition... Anyways we're safer here since the whole Squads here... We called our personal doctor, just to confirm that she's really safe and that there's nothing to worry about. "Zeki said assuringly

" This is all my fault bro... I wish I didn't take her to our place ... Then non of this would have happened.. I'm such an idiot bro. " I couldn't help it I cried again like I did a few hours ago... It was a long drive from Pangasinan, we stopped from time to time to get here in the rest house in Baguio,he called everyone of the squad here to comfort Melody in her recovery. It's already 9am in the morning but she still isn't waking up Melody from last night.

"It's OK bro, don't blame yourself. No one wanted this to happen. Anyways you only wanted to help her. There's nothing wrong with that... Let's just hope the best for her shall we?"

"Hey Bro Z, the doctors here." Aaron called out.

"Sure, just let him in bro Ron. (Aaron)

While the doctor and nurses were checking her they put in fluids because she was super dehydrated from not having enough water for at least 15 hours, it was going to be OK when I saw them put her some food packets through syringe into her system using the tubes that were entered inside her

"Hey... What's wrong? I thought she was ok?" I blurted out.

"Well, to be honest Sir, and Zeki because of what happened and all the wounds she had plus the stress.. It seems she is still in critical condition... We saw a certain bump on her head.. Seems like she had a traumatic head injury... I don't know... But I think she'll be in some kind of coma for a while... But she will awake no worries,we just don't know when... "the doctor replied.

" Thank you Doc... We'll contact you if anything else happens. " Zeki said

The doctor left the room leaving me dumbfounded by the news, I was rooted to the spot looking at her face sleeping... Coma... Huh... I shook my head and Zeki approached me tapping my back lightly and speaking comforting words and yet... I stood there... Spaced out and unable to speak from everything that happened...I'm So sorry Melody.. I'm sorry I failed you..

MEANWHILE

LUIS'S POV

I went home with Val to Mindanao, Val assured me everything will be fine with Melody and that they hid her in a safe place... But now isn't the time to visit her and they might put surveillance people on me. Our house was packed with police in and out to protect Harmony and Crystal that was left behind while we dealt with the situation.. The money was only half retrieved and the rest was gone because of the explosion

FLASHBACK

"NO ONE HURTS MY DAUGHTER YOU SON OF A-

BANG BANG

" I WOULD ADVICE You NOT TO DO ANYTHING WHILST IN MY TERRITORY LUIS" the other masked man with a voice changer came and pointed a gun at us. I could see my son Val still fighting over another skilled masked man. It was only him and me now since his other two people were knocked out.

"You! So you're the boss I suppose?"

"Hmm.. Isn't it obvious. I had fun torturing your child by the way. It's a shame she got away in time before I got to her again."

"Huh. Bit dumb for a boss ain't it? Kidnapping someone but having no extra guards on watch to help you."

"Oh no, you got me mistaken, I did this on purpose because I have complete trust in my man. You can clearly see that he is a tough one isn't he. He's all I need and within a few minutes your son will be dead." he looked over my shoulders clearly seeing the situation Val was in.

" You bastard what did I ever do to you?! "

" Oh.. No not you entirely.. But... Your father."

"What do you mean."

"You know why don't you ask your mother yourself. Seemed good to ask, might bring her memories back from the 1890's and yours too if lucky enough.But then again I have had enough of this chitchat. It's time for some games" he pulled his gun ready to fire when I unarmed him in a second getting control of his arms. He head banged me and punched me in the stomach with his free hands and we fought for a good 5 mins when he pulled a grenade.

"One last step and we're all toast." he said and we all looked at one another even Val and his opponent stopped fighting from what they saw.

"What do you want..."

"I want the money now."

"Val... Give him the money"

"But dad"

"I said give him the money!" as he threw the bag I pushed the man in front of me aside and told Val to run and grabbed the money just in time seeing that the grenade was set off not far from where all we were. I could hear the sirens outside now and see the light of the ambulance when the sound of guns were fired and an explosion occurred and we jumped out of there leaving it on fire and in bits. Concrete showered over all of us because of its strong force.

END OF FLASHBACK

"Val... When do you think your mother and I can visit her again."

"After the recovery I suppose. Tal and I will go first, don't worry about it. But for now it's better if only Tal and I know their location."

"OK... Anyways I need to talk to your mother, where is she?"

"Uhm she's outside I think. Brought food for us with Crystal."

A few minutes later Harmony and Crystal arrived bringing in the food they bought.

"Hey honey... Here's your food." my wife said and gave me a peck on the cheeks

"Pa, the doctor said that you can get out tomorrow, they just need to observe you today for anything incase and then your out."

"OK that's nice to hear.. Crystal you take care when you go to wherever place Melody is OK? Promise me you'll bring her back."

"Hm... I'll try."

I knew my daughter's and son were mad at us but I'm just glad their OK. I would want to have time for them but their future is what is important for me even if it means them getting mad... Someday they'll understand me.

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3 DAYS LATER

AID'S POV

Its been three days and yet she isn't awake still... The squad has been going in and out from time to time to check on their families, I on the other hand has contacted my family to make sure they're also safe. I don't know what to do, I haven't had proper sleep for the last days and thinking about Melody was my only habit. Zeki and Aaron has scolded me many times for not eating and taking care of myself. Walking around the garden and breathing the fresh air around the place was the only thing I can do. We're all here today just in case she awakes, they set up decorations in advance today to surprise her if she awakens. At times I would take her bed on wheels and place her near the window to have some vitamins from the sun.

"Hey.... AID!" I heard Aaron shouting my name from the upper floor and I quickly got upstairs

"What is it? May problema ba kay Melody?" he stood away the other end and I saw Melody... Awake..

"Melody! H-how arr you? It's a good thing you're awake. Hey Bro did you call the docotor?"

"Yeah bro no worries he's coming now."

I looked at Melody and her eyes were looking back at me with emptiness, she was still weak from all the happenings and I could see her paler then ever. The doctor arrived not too long after and he checked her.

"Well, it's a good thing na gising na siya. I see that she still needs a lot of recovery but she'll be better. I would advice you to make her healthy food to regain her strength agad especially fruits and then I'll prescribe you with certain vitamins for her to be up and going. She'll be better in a few days. She's a very strong person. "

" Thank you doc... You heard that Melody? Everything will be OK... "

She smiled at me for the first time in days and we quickly made food for her and the others brought all kinds of fruits they could find. Within a few days she was doing better and stronger and we started to roam around the place. She was occasionally visited by her brother and sister after her full recovery.

"I'm glad you're doing better now..." I said

"Me too Aid. Thank you for saving me."

It was already getting dark and we put a bonfire in the large garden. We prepped the foods and drinks and we gathered around for the celebration of Melodies full recovery.

"As everyone knows. We are gathered here today to celebrate the recovery of our beautiful friend Melody Virtuoso. We all know what she has been through and gathering here today is a way to complete her healing for good." Ria announced.

We gathered around and the food was ready to eat, we ate and laughed and drank a bit. Of course we were responsible enough to get just enough beer so as not to get drunk, there were also juices and water of course just incase. And as the sky began to go deeper in the night we all gathered around to have our bond. To talk about each others lives one by one a topic we don't normally discuss.

"I'll go first shall I?" Aaron blurted out. A little tipsy from the drink.

"Hey everyone... I am Aaron Fevlython Acuestro, you can call me Ron or A or whatever you like as long as I am still handsome. My hobby is playing basketball and chess, listening to music na din. My favourite color is black and my favourite food is spaghetti, is it obvious? The spaghetti nearly ran out Hahaha. My life... I wouldn't say it was perfect... We're fin to be honest, I'm the second after my older brother and before my younger sis... We get along and sometimes fight but that's life right? My problems are mine alone to keep... The only big problem siguro na meron ako is ang pag aaral ng architecture. Even smart people have tough times Hahaha. But it's OK. Even if sometimes I don't tell anyone my problem, as long as I know someone will listen I'm good. As long as I make you guys happy I'm fine. So thank to you guys, my second family. " he introduced happily. Everyone clapped and Zeki was up next

" Hey everyone I am Zeki Trevino Fevlython your handsome member . My favourite color is blue, white and black. My hobby is.. Reading, and eldest to 2 siblings, my fav food is pizza and burger as you can see from the table hahaha. My only problem is school, but anything else, nah. In the family, we don't get a long as well that much but we're good in the meantime. I just wanna finish school and travel around the world and become a doctor. Well... Yeah that's it I think.. Kei? You're next. " Zeki said while eating his remaining pizza

" Yow guys, I'm Keises Wilson Tuwadera Acuestro, as you know all know I got my middle name from my grandfather and grandmother, but hey that doesn't mean you can just bend over can yeah " we laughed at what kei said. " As you all know Aaron already explained our family history. I on the other hand like ice cream,shrimp, spaghetti and crabs oh and even Leche flan.. My hobby is writing reading and dancing. Fav color? Pink and blue and of course you guys now I'm the coolest in the grouo. I'm the only girl so get used to my coolness. I'm really problematic... My problem is everything basically and I like to keep it to myself. Anyways I just wanna finish school and be a business woman and maybe even travel the world. The end" Kei ended and Caki was next.

"Hey guys so I'm next! I'm Cali Sudalga, I love chicken and playing music, my fav color is dark blue, not like you guys I don't have much problems really I just go with the flow so I don't get stress much. I like any type of music and I want to be a certified doctor someday! I'm an only child so there isn't much problem at all Hahaha. So yeah, next! "

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*AUTHOR'S NOTE

It seems we are getting to know each character as the chapters go by. Stay tuned and stay put for revelations you might miss, we're gonna have a lot of twist and turns for every chapters that pass by.

P. S I'm only gonna update every 2 weeks so bare with me.