Just when I had a good weekend with colleagues and two clients from the US in Villa Escudero, I received one sad news. I am to upload the trip’s pictures in my Friendster account when I opened my messages and read the reply note of my friend who’s now Dubai-based in my previous e-mail. And through that, the bad news was brought to me… IJ, the boyfriend of my friend Jackie Ciceron died.
I immediately checked on Jackie by sending her a text message through a number which I am not really sure if her’s. You see, we were not able to keep in touch with each other that often because of our busy schedules and ironically, I only knew of her changing digits when I saw her business card in a fast-food chain’s drop bowl for one of its promos. Back then, I was quite mad that she didn’t advise me of her changing numbers. And so upon confirming that it was her number when she replied, I immediately dialed-in… and heard the details of the news.
IJ, driving a motorcycle met a tragic accident in Sto. Tomas, Batangas junction when he’s off to go home after a drinking session with his buddies last Tuesday, February 19 between 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM. The investigation said he was dead on the spot and his family was informed a little after 2:00 AM. His elder sister then called-up Jackie informing her of her boyfriend’s sudden demise.
I can’t claim I am super close to IJ but since he’s my college buddy’s boyfriend, we have been together in all the gigs that our group had. I will always remember him when we had our thesis defense; even if Jackie and I were not team mates, he was there to support all of us ~ Jackie’s friends. I also would remember our Lobo, Batangas trip after our graduation, where all of us became more bonded as friends… and of course, I would always remember when we went to his place in Batangas where we cooked “kinulob na manok” in a coconut plantation near their house. IJ is also the group’s joker; he compliments Jackie’s funny side. To top it all, IJ is very sweet not just to Jackie but to all of us…
Those were the days, IJ is now gone…
I can’t help but recall the last time I saw IJ. It was one Sunday last year when I am waiting for a friend in Waltermart Calamba; he was there with his colleagues just killing time since she’s to pick Jackie up from work. As usual, he joked I will just be on a date with someone of which I did not deny. We shared some five minutes of joking each other, until we had to say our goodbyes… sadly, that was the last meeting.
As I checked with Jackie over the phone, she sounded so strong despite the unbearable pain she might have been feeling right now. She said she doesn’t want to cry anymore; she’s drain already. I, on the other can’t contain my emotions… I cried without letting Jackie know. I learned they have plans of getting married already by the end of this year. I know this wedding has long been overdue; they’ve been together for quite some time now and I know how much they love each other.
To IJ, I wish you peace… now that you’re in God’s safe hands, please look after Jackie my friend…help her go on and continue living…
To Jackie, just continue mourning, you need it… always remember I am just a phone around. We, your friends are just here to support you. We love you…
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