Kung Puwede Lang

Wakas V

Wakas V | #KPLPuwedeNa

I almost died. I almost didn't wake up and see the morning sun waiting for me. The first time I had my senses back was when I was in the hospital, covered in many medical shits to help me survive. I couldn't feel my legs, arms, and neck as if my whole body had gone numb. I couldn't breathe and talk properly, so I wasn't able to respond to my concerned parents.

I had it tough, and it felt like hell. I should be thankful for another chance in life, but it was too painful for me to endure. I finally accepted what others said before losing consciousness back there, that my miserable life was all because of my stupid decisions.

Kinalimutan ko na lahat ng mga plano at pangarap ko sa buhay dahil pagod na akong marating sila. I had no chance of winning against Benson's gang, so I decided to give up on myself.

Kaya ano 'to? Hindi ako nagparayang bugbugin at sirain ang katawan ko para lang muling dumilat at huminga sa mundong ibabaw. Tangina.

"Everything will turn out alright, Zyair. Trust us," my mother whispered as her never-ending tears flowed down her cheeks.

"Gagawin namin ng papa mo ang lahat para malagot ang mga gumawa nito sa 'yo. Gagawin namin ang lahat para makaahon ka ulit kaya sana, anak, kumapit ka pa. Hindi ka man makapagsalita ngayon dahil sa kalagayan mo, alam kong ikaw ang pinakanahihirapan dito."

Mom held my left hand and softly caressed it. A warm sensation filled my cold chest, and tears started to form in the corner of my eyes.

"Hindi ka namin pababayaan kaya magtiwala ka sa amin, Zyair," mom said sincerely.

Her words were enough to clear the dark clouds in my mind. How could I forget my parents? They were the only people who would never blame, antagonize, and betray me. I was lucky and blessed to have such loving and supporting parents. I promised that day that I would never make the same mistakes.

Ricon updated me about the happenings outside the hospital every time he visited me. He told me yesterday that the police successfully arrested Benson and his gang.

My parents took legal action since the criminals weren't minors anymore. Ricon also informed me that my parents spoke with the school and our teachers. The whole Higharo knew about the incident because the officials couldn't hide and control the issue.

"Ang daming kumausap sa aking classmates mo kanina. Mukhang 'di naman nila alam na magpinsan tayo. Kinausap lang ako dahil nakita siguro nilang kasama ko parents mo," Ricon said as he sliced the apple for me.

I could now speak since it had been almost three weeks after I gained consciousness. Isang buwan na akong nandito sa hospital at wala man lang niisang kaklase ko ang bumisita.

Noong una ay dahil pinagbawalan sila ng parents ko dahil nag-iingat pa sila. Nagalit naman sila sa classmates ko nitong nakaraan dahil naglakas ako ng loob ikuwento lahat ng nangyari sa gabing iyon lang.

"What did they want?" I asked huskily.

"Tinanong nila kung makakapunta ka ba raw sa graduation. Ngayong buwan na iyon, sa 25, ah."

I chuckled and glanced at my body. "Tingin mo naman makakapunta ako sa lagay na 'to?"

"Hindi," Ricon said and handed me the plate of sliced apples. "Kaya nga sinabi ko sa kanilang hindi ka makakasama sa graduation ceremony. Kasama ka naman sa mga magtatapos pero 'di lang parte ng event. Naasikaso na nina tito at tita ang mga kailangan mo kaya magpagaling ka na lang."

Kumuha ako ng isang hiwa at kinain iyon. Kumalat sa loob ng aking bibig ang katas at lasa ng mansanas. Hindi ko pa rin gaanong magalaw ang mga kamay at paa dahil marami daw nabaling mga buto roon. Karamihan sa mga apektado kong body parts ay ang mga mahihirap pang gamutin kaya matatagalan talaga ang paggaling ko.