Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Eyes Wide Shut

It was a busy day.

Filing a case is not an easy task pala.

So many requirements to submit, so many processes involved, so many paperworks, so many documents to be signed, parang kakandidato na rin ako sa susunod na eleksiyon.

Very draining ang buong araw.

I’m glad that the provincial prosecutor escalated our case from a simple robbery to three counts of attempted murder. One of the suspects is now detained at the provincial jail.

Yes.

I saw him, we were face to face infront of the fiscal.
He confessed that after they get the money they were gonna kill us pala eventually.
Gusto ko siyang hampasin ng tubo. Nanginginig ako deep within at kahit gusto ko nang umiyak ay pinigilan ko. I was trying to show strength in my face, that I was not afraid to face my murderer. Grace under pressure is not enough to describe it.

He was accompanied by his father, a policeman from their hometown, and his equally ugly cousin who looks like a ‘tulisan’ too.

He said he was sorry. I wanted to slap him.
No, gusto ko siyang tadyakan, bugbugin, sakalin hanggang malagutan ng hininga.
In the end, I maintained focus.
Bahala na ang batas sa kanya.


Anyway, I’m back to work now but I’ve changed my routine tremendously. No more taking chances.
With regards to my ear, well, it’s not yet healed. I still can’t hear words correctly. Parang mumbling ang kumakausap sa akin through my left side.
I was joking my boss that if this won’t heal talaga, okay lang sa akin. Since I’m partially deaf, qualified na ako to get a 20% discount for everything. This is what I call “Forever Sale”. Hahaha!


Alam niyo, with what happened to me I realised maybe may hindi pa ako nagagawa dito sa mundo na God has tasked me to do. I’m not sure what it is though.

Or perhaps this is my wake-up call.
Maybe He wants me to change something. Something that I needed to give more focus and importance.

I’m not a perfect person. I am totally flawed and I can’t promise Him anything.

Only that I will try to be good.

Of course, my eyes are more open now.




Maybe that’s what He wants me to do.






photo credit: storpmix.net

15 comments:

Luis Batchoy said...

live and not simply exist... I feel you mel... goodluck!

Lyka Bergen said...

Ewan ko lang kung nangyari sa akin to. Di na siguro ako lalabas sa takot. Baka nagka-phobia na ako.

I salute your courage dear. Think about it.

dencios said...

dapat sayo may reward, anu gusto?

edz said...

i know you're okay now after that Sunday incident of ours..bwaahahaha at least we'd rewarded ourselves from the tragedy that we'd experienced..hihihi

Bravedier said...

Sometimes it's very difficult for us to give forgiveness to someone, but we must have to, para sa ikaluluwag ng damdamin. no matter kung anong klaseng hinanakit ang nararamramdaman.
If you ever feel this anger at any momment, all you have to do is to shout.... "Darnaaaaaa"..

Ayun! nilabas ni ding yung bato.. eh! di ligtas ka sa tiyak na kapahamakan.
lol!

mel beckham said...

Ate Luis: thanks po.

Ate Lyks: kinakabahan at takot din naman ako pero I have to stay strong.

Dencios: bibigyan mo 'ko ng reward? pwede kiss? lol

Edz: unsa oi! bwahaha

Kuya Jeri: akala ko naman seryosong-seryoso na ang comment mo kuya. lol

Yj said...

hay naku mami... ang bait mo pa niyan.... kung ako yan... tatapyasan ko talaga ng magkabilang tenga yang sangganong yan....

well... inhale exhale ka nalang.... layp is byutipul and so r u, we pala.... hihihihi

Jase said...

Hi Ate Mel

This event should be a turning point in your career... tama, we should see a purpose why we are still alive ...and live everyday as if it is our last! Can you imagine if all of us live like that? Siguro wala na ring mga magnanakaw and tulisan!

john stanley said...

galit ang isang emosyon na mahirap pigilin.

alls well the ends well.

Maxwell5587 said...

carpe diem! not everyone gets a second chance.

Kiks said...

that is the spirit, mel.

maybe you really are destined for bigger things. things that you want to do.

god wills, we decide.

the Siege Malvar said...

Pakalalake ka na raw, sabi ni Lord.

kiel estrella said...

i like the 'confronting my murderer' scene. very jodie foster in the accused.

next time, dapat siguro naka-high heels ka para super-carrie bradshaw running in heels ang dating

The Zen Bitch said...

i'm just so glad you're okay. iba talaga ang tibay ng mga bakla! mabuhay ka, mel!

Monique said...

It's not often that you get to confront your "murderer" shocks! hehehe.

I hope they rot in jail!