It's all over the news, and has been the talk of the nation, the mysterious vigilante who was supposed to be a national hero has been suspected of attempting to kill a innocent lady.. as per the local police announcement... yes the primary suspect of this case.. as per the victim and the friends who rescued her, is no other but the vigilante Pulang Lightning.. all descriptions match it is one hundred percent him.. one of the trending news for today.
The Police is not disclosing any information with the media, on who is the victim and the people involve, but some media and reporters are already within the residence of Mayumi.. gathering information, but all the people is not talking.., protecting the identity of everyone.
Also some media is trying to reach Philip.. but they cannot even get near him.. they are harshly dismissed by their house guards.
Philip is preparing to visit Mayumi.. as usual he is dressed very well..., when somebody knocked on his door.. "My son.. I will go inside your room.. Oh.. wait are you leaving now..?"
"Yes dad.., I will visit someone in the hospital.." "Is it Mayumi? The one in the news?" Philip just nod.. while busy with his polo sleeves..
"Please for your own sake.. stop visiting her.. and also stop meeting those lowly new friends of yours.. why are you always going to the slams.., instead of improving your circles..!?"
"Dad.. I think your crossing the line, they're good people, you shouldn't treat them like that"
"If you need girls, there is a lot of beautiful girls out there at your disposal, and if you want friends, you can easily buy them as well.. you have everything you need.. you don't need to throw away anything for her..!"
"That's the problem with you dad, all you think about is money.. you think money can buy all things..!?"
"Ok.. to be frank my son.. since there's no stopping you.. we are losing it.. we are now losing half our clients, half our stakeholders... because of your latest involvement with this guys.."
"I don't get it Dad.. why the heck will investors and clients care for what I do..? We are real estate and construction firm... how on earth does this action mean to them..!!??"
"Because you are the future of this company.. and I'm telling you.. they are observing you.. and whatever you do.. reflects deep.. so please.. clear your head.. you have a very big future ahead.. don't waste it on something useless.. and might even take everything from us.., I am telling you.. what you are doing now is ruining your future..!!"
"Ah.. so that's the reason why there is a tracking device in my watch..? Yes to tell you frankly Dad, when I have it repaired they saw a tracking and sound recording device inside.. and I have it removed.., Dad this is already stepping the line.. I wouldn't want a life like that!!"
Philip is walking out of his room but his Dad grabbed his arms..
"Philip.. remember think about your future.. we might loose everything if you continue this" ..my son.. I only care for your future.. this good wealth it's already in the palm of your hands.. but we can loose it anytime.. think about it dearly.."
His Dad then let go of his arms.. and Philip continued his way out serious mad..
Charles on the other hand just finished checking and changing oil of his cousin's motorcycle they gave him some amount for the effort and he is already happy about it. His mother approached him, carrying a bag.
"Charles, we are going home today.. I need to go to work.. get ready now"
"Mom.. hmm.. I'm very sorry, but I have to stay here.. I plan to study here for now.. after all, you are always busy with work, and all our relatives are here.."
"Wait, son.. that's not on the agenda.. and by the way.. do you want to leave me alone in Manila..? No one with me.. alone..?"
"Not like that, Ma, eh.. I hope you can stay here too.. look for a job here.. please, Ma.."
"What did you eat, Charles, and you even want me to resign..? There is no better job for me here.. our salary is high in Manila..."
"Uncle said, he will find you new one.. and I will also do some side line.."
"Son, what happened to you..? Are you brainwashed or something? Even your father's necklace, you stopped wearing it..? Stop all this.. and we will leave now..! You need to finish your studies in Manila.. you don't need to work yet"
"…" "…wait Ma, okay.. Okay.. but can we please leave tomorrow..? And let me at least say goodbye to Mayumi.. I will just talk to her.."
his mother seems to have no choice.. "Psst your such a stubborn kid"
In the hospital, Mayumi has a lot of visitors, and she is involving Miss Matilda with them.. sharing them stories and lessons in life, Richard and Natasha together with Henry has arrived, but to a surprise, Philip and Charles has not yet arrived.
There are only two hours left for the visiting hours, and most of Mayumi's friends already left.. only the three most dear to her remains.. but her mother Marites still has not returned.
"What happened to your mother Mayumi.?. She took longer time.. she hasn't returned here yet.."
"It's been a few days already since ny mother came home.. that's probably why she's been taking care of so many things.."
The friends are talking when Frederick (Matilda's friend arrived).. the two very old people were excited seeing each other, even though Frederick is too old and has his own nurse looking after him, he still has the strength to visit her long friend.. and they are very happy.
Mayumi's eyes smiled gazing at them..
The sun is setting down, Charles is still in the streetside walking slowly towards the hospital, thinking deeply on what could be happening tomorrow.. should he force himself to return in Manila, or finally nove here in Pampanga, where he is happy, and there's a mystery he want to unravel..
(I want to see her face always and to know her more.. also this mysteries I need to unfold)
Also Philip is driving around.. in the traffic he is contemplating.. thinking if he should stop seeing Mayumi and also his new friends..
(I have never wanted anything in my life this much.. should I give up everything for this?)
He parked his car on the hospital parking.. but still not walking out contemplating his father's words and how things are going.
"Halla.. Mayumi.. visiting hours are over.. what happened to your two leading suitors? They didn't visit you today..." (Henry is teasing her) "It seems like the rich guy has come to his senses.. hehee I thought he'll give you flowers everyday."
"That's okay.. It's better now, there are lesser people annoying me.."
"Oh.. is that true..? Why do you look sad instead..?"
"Perhaps Charles already left back to Manila…, maybe he wasn't able to say goodbye to us" Richard added and Mayumi seems sad about it. "Why couldn't he say goodbye?" she whispered.
The nurse came and checked the patients.. Mayumi is all getting well.. and could be discharged anytime.. she also already removed her dextrose, meanwhile Miss Matilda still has some complications.. the nurse then sadly informed them that the visiting hours is over and they have to leave, so the guys bid their farewell, but Mr. Frederick told the nurse if he could stay a little longer.. as he need to rest a little..
Outside the hospital Philip is about to start his engine again without even stepping outside his car because he seems to be still very confused, but he suddenly saw Charles sitting alone on a bench.., he decided to walk and talk with him..
"Hey.. what are you doing here? Have you just finished visiting Mayumi..?"
"Unfortunately bro.. I haven't, and I cannot have the strength to go and say my good bye.."
"wait why..?, Oh of course you need to go back to Manila.., that's so sad.. I though we need to investigate what that mask lady is saying.."
"Yeah.. I think I have no choice.. my mother needs me too.."
"Bro.. We always have a choice.."
"How about you? How was your visit with her..? What flowers did you bring her today..?"
"I'm not able to visit her also today.. same.., family issue as well.."
"Well.. as you said.. we always have a choice.." the two of them seems to understand each other..
In the hospital ward, Frederick bid his farewell to Matilda, and with the aide of his nurse.. escorted him towards the parking lot. Mayumi and Matilda now are all alone but Mayumi suddenly tried to stand up.. "Mayumi where are you going..?"
"Sorry po Auntie.. I just need to check on something.."
Mayumi dress herself a casual dress, and tried to sneak on the stairs until reaching outside and unto the parking lot.. there she ran towards Frederick and his nurse.
Charles and Philip saw Mayumi.. they quickly dock and hide.. and went nearer to hear her.
"Mr. Frederick..!" The old man cheerfully looked at Mayumi, but her eyes are teary..
"I know how you feel about Mrs. Matilda.. since yesterday.."
"I know you love her so much.., you have been hiding it for a long time and you don't want to tell her.. please try to tell her.. don't waste this opportunity.. because Mrs. Matilda loves you so much too.." Mayumi is crying for them. Frederick was shocked.. as well as the nurse..
"Lady.. How did you know all this..?"
"That's not important anymore, Sir.. what's important is that while you still have the chance.. please tell her how much you love her.. because Mrs. Matilda is sick.. her time could be limited.."
"I've been wanting to tell her for a long time.. but I always lose the courage.. thank you, Daughter.. and you gave me the courage today.. because I was afraid she would avoid me.. but you said she loves me too..?"
"Yes very much.. and she's just waiting for you.."
"Matilda has been my friend since I was a child, until it seemed like I was in love with her.. but I knew that our friendship would only be ruined if I confessed to her.. until a long time had passed.. but my my love for her has not changed.. In that case, all this time that had passed have just been wasted.. Ok lady.. I will fulfill your request.. thank you very much and I won't waste the remaining time anymore"
"Yes.. Tell her please.. she is just waiting for you..
"Frederick happily left, and so is Mayumi.. she then quickly went back inside the hospital. Philip and Charles heard everything, and stood up.
"Bro.. sorry.. but I have decided.. Dude.. may the best man win..!!"
"Bro.. I'm sure I am the better man for Mayumi..!"
The two are very decided after hearing them.. and learning not to waste the time on living for the truth..
Thus starts a great duel against Mayumi's heart..