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Monday, October 19, 2009
10 Days - Chapter 1

Journey 1 – Terrence's Life



The truck halted in front of a two-storey house inside a posh village. The moving men got out of the truck, and opened it's back to take out all the furnitures and things inside. Tailing behind the truck is a shiny black BMW. After it stopped behind it, a man in his early 30s got out. He went up to the house, and opened the gate, and let the moving men inside to take his things inside. “Please put that at the den.” he instructed one of the men. The man nodded his head.

The man stepped back a little, and then adored at the house in front of him. “Finally...” he thought. He smiled to himself as watched the house from where he is standing. For years now, he have been thinking of giving up his condo unit (his bachelor's pad) to a more homey type of house. He is not getting any younger, and one day, he will decided to settle down with the girl he loves.

“Terrence!”

He looked back, and saw his friend and new neighbor coming up to him. “Jeff!” he said. The two gave a high five, and then went back to eye at his new house. “So, finally you're moving in, huh? Is this all part of the big plan for you and Alyanna?” Jeff asked. Terrence just let out a smile, and shrugged his shoulder. “I don't know... all I know is I needed a bigger space so that I could move around. I guess investing in a house is a good idea. Who knows, me and Alyanna might decide to get married in the future.” he said. The two men walked inside the house to check on how the moving men have done. “You know, Terrence, you have to propose to her. I mean, how long have you been together? 10 years? 15 years?” Jeff said. “Make it 9 years. We broke up for a year, remember?” he said. Jeff just smiled and nodded his head.

They went up to the stairs, and headed to Terrence's room. There was a king size bed at the center, a study table at one corner, and boxes all over the place. “So, you need help in taking out your stuffs?” he asked. “Sure, do.” Jeff headed to one of the larger box, and then opened it up. He began to unpack all the things inside, which consists of Terrence's law books. Then, he saw a tin can inside, and took it out. Curious, Jeff opened it, and the first thing he saw was a picture of him in a wacky pose, and a girl beside him also doing a funny face. He assumed it was taken using a Polaroid camera. He looked at the white space under their picture, and saw what was written on it – June 23, 2004.

“Hey, Terrence... who is this chick?” he asked. Terrence looked at him, and saw him holding his tin can, and a picture. He walked up to him, and saw his picture with a girl. He stared at it for a long time, and then took the picture and the tin can from him. “Oh, this is nothing. Just someone I met before. I forgot her name.” he said. “Someone you met while you and Alyanna broke up?” Jeff asked. He smiled, and nodded his head. He walked up to the study table, and then but the tin can inside the drawer. He paused, and leaned over the table after putting the tin can away.

It has been Five years.
But he still have not forgotten.

Five years ago, he met a girl. A girl he never thought would change his life forever. He have never forgotten her name. It will always be in his memory, just like the memory of her smiling face.

Five years ago, he met her.
It was when he started out on a journey that would help search for himself.

--

Five Years ago...

“I just don't think things are working between us, Terrence...” he heard Alyanna say. It was supposed to be a happy day for them, for it's their 5th year anniversary, but here they are in a fancy restaurant, having an expensive dinner, and the love of his life is breaking up with him. “Was there something I've said? Something I've done? Or something I've not done?” he asked her. Alyanna folded her arms, and shook her head. “No, Terrence... it's not you... it's me... I need space and time to think things through...” she said.

It was all clear to him. He is being dumped. And Alyanna chose to dump him on their anniversary, on the day where Alyanna answered him. He put his hand on his pocket, and felt the small, velvety box inside. There goes his plan to propose to Alyanna tonight. “I'm really sorry. Terrence... it's just that I felt like I'm being suffocated in this relationship... and I'm not happy anymore. I... I'm falling out of love with you...” He looked up at her, and he could see her trying to avoid his eyes. He knows he have been busy lately with his work, and that he wasn't able to spend as much time with her like before. He knows he have been neglecting her. He was working for a big case, and he have explained it to her. But then, he felt something is wrong. He felt there is another reason why Alyanna wants to break it off with him. “There is someone else, right?” he asked. Alyanna looked at him, and gazed at him for a long time. She wasn't answering his question, but her silence have confirmed his hunch. There is someone else. “You will not say that you don't love me anymore if you haven't fallen in love with someone else.” he continued. “I'm sorry, Terrence...” she said in a low voice. “I... I didn't mean to fall in love with Oscar... I... I'm sorry...”

He felt as if he was splashed with cold water on his back at what she said. Oscar is her colleague, and he knows the two of them are close. He never thought that something is going on between them. He took a deep breath, and composed himself. He took out the box from his pocket, and placed it on the table. Then, he stood up, and took his wallet, placing the money on the table. “Happy anniversary.” he said in a furious tone. Then, she left her alone, walking away from her with anger and a broken heart.

--

Terrence looked at the man before him, and was surprised with what he said. “What? You're taking me out of the case?” he asked again. The elder man nodded his head. “We felt the case is too overwhelming for you, Atty. Mariano. For now, concentrate on the Lagos-Cortez case for the mean time.” the elder man said. “But, Atty. Pineda... I can prove to you that I can handle it. We will win that case against Yunan Corporation.” he said. Atty. Pineda only shook his head. “I'm sorry, Atty. Mariano. But... it is our decision. You are a bright young lawyer, but I believe to win this case, we should let a more experienced lawyer take on this one.” he said. Defeated, Terrence have no other choice but to agree to what the elder man said. “I understand, Atty. Pineda. I'll focus on the Lagos-Cortez case for the mean time...” he said.

He excused himself from his senior, and went out of his office. He went back to own office, and went back to work. After a while, he heard a knock on the door. Jeff, his friend, opened the door, and peeked inside. “Hey, man!” he greeted. Terrence just threw a quick glance at him, and then turned his attention to the document he is holding. “So... how was the proposal last night?” Jeff asked as he went inside his office. Terrence sighed, and shook his head. Jeff threw him a confused look. “She turned you down?” he asked. Terrence sighed again, and looked up at Jeff. He doesn't want to talk about it, but then there's no helping it. Everyone will knew one day, anyway. “She broke up with me last night. We're through.” he said. Jeff was surprised at what he said. “What? She broke up with you?” he asked as he took the seat in front of him. Terrence nodded his head. “But... but why? You guys have been together forever. Why would she broke up with you?” he asked again. “There's someone else...” Terrence answered. “She said she have fallen out of love with me.” Jeff could clearly see the sadness in his face. He knew how much Terrence loves Alyanna. His world revolves around him, and he could understand how hurt his friend is. “I'm sorry to hear that...” he said in a low voice. Terrence let out a faint smile. Then, he turned his eyes on his computer, and worked again. “Man, do you want to talk about it?” Jeff asked. He shook his head. “Maybe one day I will... but not now. I want to finish this case...”
“Don't bury yourself with work, Terrence.”
“I have to, Jeff. Need to finish this...”
“I know this is a big case for you, Terrence. That case against Yunan Corporation is your big break, but don't bury yourself with work just because Alyanna broke up with you...”
“I'm out of that case, Jeff. I'm working on the Lagos-Cortez case.”

Jeff gave him another surprised look. “What?! You're out of that case?” he exclaimed. Terrence looked at him, and nodded his head. “They said I'm not experienced enough to handle it. How can I gain experience if they'll take me out of that big case?” he said. Jeff just shook his head in dismay. “This is a bad week for you... I sympathize you...” he said. Terrence forced a smile, and nodded his head. “Yeah. Worst week ever.” he said.

--

Terrence's case have finished the following month, and unfortunately, they lost to the complainant. It's a case regarding full child custody of a separated couple, and the custody of the child was not given to their client, which is the father of the child. “Dude... it's OK. I mean, it's your first time... we all lose somehow...” Jeff said as they were getting out of the court room. Terrence let out a sight of dismay. “But it's a simple case, Jeff. I thought all our evidences would be sufficient for Mr. Cortez to have a full custody of his daughter...”
“Don't take it to heart, Terrence. You did your best. And besides, we can always appeal to the high court, right?”
“I just feel bad for Mr. Cortez. He loves Andrea so much. I know he can take good care of her daughter.”

Jeff smiled at him, and tapped his shoulder. “That's the problem with you, Terrence. You're too emotional. No wonder you were taken out of the Yunan Corporation case.” they heard someone say. They both looked back, and saw their colleague, Anthony walking towards then. Jeff rolled his eyes at him, and looked at Terrence. “It's so windy today, isn't it?” Jeff commented. Terrence could only laugh at his friend. They both have known Anthony since college days. He always considers Terrence as his rival, and he would do everything to put him down. “At least I have a heart that cares, Anthony. How about you? All you care about is your ego.” Terrence told him. Anthony let out an evil laugh as he walked towards them. “Oh, do I?” he said. He stood before Terrence, and glared at him. “I'm so sorry to hear that, Terrence. But with that kind of case, you don't need a heart. You need to have a head full of knowledge so that you can bring your opponent down. Look at you, you lost a simple child custody case. How do you expect to win a big case like Yunan's?” Anthony said. Terrence let out a smirk. “Well, it's not my loss that they took me out of the Yunan case. I should be the one feeling sorry for you, Anthony. Too bad... you've got your hands full with that kind of case... I guess I'll just leave it out for you. Besides, I don't need this kind of break to be a famous lawyer.” Terrence said. Then, he turned his back on him, and walked away with Jeff.

“Man, that's the coolest thing I've seen you're done!” Jeff said to him as soon as they were away from Anthony. Terrence just smiled at him. “Well, I guess that case is really not for me. Let him take all the big cases, I'll do the small ones. You know the saying, sometimes small opportunities can give you big opportunities in the future.” he said. “Then, let's remain hopeful, OK?” Jeff said. Terrence just smiled, and nodded his head.

--

Terrence opened the door of his pad, and what greeted him surprised him the most. “Kuya!” It was her sister, Timmy, who greeted him. She ran up to him, and then jumped on to him. “Whoa! Easy, girl!” he told her. Timmy kissed her brother on the cheeks, and then let him go from her hug. “You missed me, kuya? Huh? Did you?” she asked. “Of course, I did!” he said, pinching her nose. They walked towards the living room, and settled on the couch. “So, what brought my little sister here?” he asked. “Well, I'm here because I want to treat you out.” she said. Terrence gave her a confused look. “Why would you want to treat me out?”
“Because. Now, do you want to go, or not? Because if not...”
“Wait, are you threatening me?”
“I am... that is if you won't go with me.”
Terrence smiled at his sister, then he ruffled her hair. “Fine. I'm going with you.” he said. Timmy smiled at her brother. She stood up from her seat, and pulled his brother up. “Come on now, kuya! I'll treat you to your favorite restaurant.” she said.

“So, why are you treating me out?” Terrence asked Timmy as they went inside the restaurant. “It just so happen that I got an honor this quarter. Mom said I can treat out anyone I like as a reward, so I decided to treat you out.” she said proudly. Terrence gave his sister an amused look. “Oh, really now... and I thought you want to treat your friends.” he teased. Timmy giggled, and shook her head. “Mom said if I get high grades this quarter, I can have a party for my party.” she said. “'Then, you should start studying for the next quarter.” Terrence said.

As they were scanning through the menu for what they're going to order, Timmy noticed someone familiar enter the restaurant. “Hey, kuya... look! It's Alyanna!” she said. Terrence looked back, and saw Alyanna enter the restaurant. Timmy was about to get on her feet to call her, but then a man tailed behind her. As soon as he is beside Alyanna, he put his arm around her. Alyanna looked up at him, and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Timmy got confused at what she saw, then she looked at her brother. “Kuya Terrence, what's going on?” she asked. Terrence looked at his sister, and saw her glaring at Alyanna. Her sister is fuming mad, that he knows. He stood up from his seat, and pulled Timmy towards the exit before she could make a scene with Alyanna, but Timmy was trying to break away from her borther. “Kuya! Let me get that -”

Terrence looked back at Timmy and stared at him for a long time. “We broke up, Timmy.” he finally said. Timmy was tunned at what her brother said. Suddenly, she felt sad for him. “Oh...” she said in a low voice. Terrence lowered his head, and walked outside the restaurant. Timmy immediately went outside the restaurant to follow her brother. “Kuya!” she shouted. She saw him by his car. She walked up to him, and gave him a hug. “I'm sorry to hear that, Kuya...” she whispered to him. Terrence hugged his sister tight. He heard her muffled cries as she hugged him. “Why are you crying, silly girl?” he asked. Timmy looked up at him, and wiped the tear from her cheek. “I'm crying for you, kuya. I know you can't cry... because you want to look strong. That's why I'm crying for you...” she said. Then, she hugged him again.

Terrence was stunned at what Timmy said. She was right. All this time, he remained strong, and was trying to be strong even during the time he feels weak. He have to act brave in front of a lot of people, not letting them see the hurt inside him. He was taught that boys don't cry. He was taught that guys should not be too emotional in front of a lot of people. But at that moment, he felt weak. The pain inside him was overwhelming him, and he have to let it all out. Seeing Alyanna in the arms of another man breaks his heart completely, and he couldn't bear the pain.

As he hugged his sister, he closed his eyes. And for the first time, he let a tear roll down his cheek.

--

Atty. Pineda looked at Terrence after he read his resignation letter. “I don't see any reason why you should resign right away, Atty. Mariano. You have a bright future ahead of you with this law firm.” he said. “I... I needed some time alone...” he said in a low voice. “If you need some time alone to think things through, then how about a bargain?” Atty. Pineda said. Terrence looked up at the elder man, waiting for him to speak. “How about if I give you an indefinite leave. I know you're burnt out since you've been working for us since you graduated from law school. You can go back to work anytime that you're ready... how about that?” he asked. Terrence looked at him for a long time, then he smiled. It's better than losing a job. “I... I'll take it.” he said, giving the elder man a faint smile. Atty. Pineda smiled with content. He took his resignation letter from the table, and tore it apart.

--

That afternoon, he came home early to rest. He slumped on the couch to rest for a while. He doesn't know until when he would be on leave, and he doesn't know until when he is on vacation. “What should I do? I don't want to sulk here in my pad during that time...” he thought. Then, he saw a travel magazine lying on the coffee table. Curious, he took and, and scanned through it. Then, something caught his attention. It's a place somewhere near Baguio, which is known for it's beautiful scenery from the mountain top. Then, and idea hit his head. “A vacation... in this place...” he said to himself. He stood up from his seat, and went to his room to pack his thing.

He have decided to go on a journey to this place. And maybe while he's here, he would be able to think things through.

--

She opened her phone, and soon after, messages came in. It was all from her mom. She sighed as she decided to read one of her messages. “Danielle, dear, where are you? Call me as soon as you got this message.” it read. She let out another sigh after reading it. “Why should they always worry about me... it's not that...” she thought. Then she shook her head to erase that thought, and turn her phone off again. She looked around her empty apartment, and then stood up from her seat. “Well, this is it...” she thought. She took her back pack, and carried it on her shoulder. “The very last adventure of Danielle Esguerra...” she said to herself.

She walked towards the door, and then, put her note on it. “I'll be back... I promise you that... you just have to trust me this time. I won't run away... I promise. Just let me have this last journey...” she said. She reached for the door, and walked outside the apartment. As she closed the door behind her, she knew it is the start of the last adventure that will change her life forever.





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