Epilogue

RYKER's POV

I could feel the adrenaline pouring through my veins as my memories began to resurface. I recalled being abducted, having my eyes covered, and being thrown into the back of a vehicle. I didn't know where I was headed or what would happen to me. I was only aware of my fear and isolation.

I could hear voices and footsteps moving closer and closer as the vehicle traveled for what seemed like hours. I prepared for the worst and pondered if this was the time when my life would end.

"Sino kayo?" sigaw ko sa kanila.

"Ang ingay mo! Wala ka ng pakialam kung sino man kami!" sigaw nang isa sa kanila.

After that they cover my mouth with duct tape. For them to get information, I underwent beatings and torture. I was compelled to divulge my family's location and our financial situation. The gang members were using all means at their disposal to try and get information out of me and were pursuing me aggressively.

"Ang swerte naman pala natin, galing sa mayaman na pamilya ang batang 'to."