XXL SERIES #1: Strahmn Volkswagen (+18)

S.V CHAPTER 25 🟥

LOSING YOUR loved one is never easy and will never be. It's like you are also dying with them as you watch them there unconscious and lifeless.

When Uzziah waited Zheorem to wake up that day, he only cried hysterically with a big volume of tears. It breaks her heart seeing how Zheorem pleading to her and repeat the only phrase- "Please help me bring my father back, I can't lose him."

She only shook her head apologetically saying it's impossible to bring his father back. She can't do anything for Zheorem except being on his side.

Makita na parang nasisiraan ng bait ang kaibigan niya ay parang kinakatay ang puso niya ng paulit-ulit. Na kahit anong pagpapakalma ni Strahmn sa kaniya ay hindi naiibsan ang sakit na nadadarama niya para kay Zheorem.

"It's okay, buddy. Let it all out." Paradox consoled Zheorem by hugging him. Zheorem who buried his face against Paradox's shoulder just cried there momentarily, wetting Paradox's shirt.

"D-Dad ko iyon pre eh... Siya na lang pag-asa ko sa buhay iniwan pa ako. Alam ko naman na wala na talagang pag-asa na gumaling pa siya, ako lang itong nagpupumilit na gagaling pa siya... Alam ko rin na mamamatay siya pero bakit ang aga naman?" Zheorem's voice quivered as his shoulder shakes violently. Mas lumaki pa ang bawat hagulgol nito.

She covered her mouth, repressing all her cies. Looking and hearing Zheorem's wails of grief and sorrow is different kind of pain for her. Nakikita niya rito ang sarili niya, kung paano siya parang natatakasan ng bait noong namatay ang magulang niya.

"H-Hindi niya man lang pinaabot ng pasko... Kung pasko pa sana 'yon ay matatanggap ko pa dahil mamamatay siyang masaya at may baon na magandang alaala kasama ako pero itong bigla-bigla ay hindi ko ata kaya. It hurts like hell, bud! Fuck!" Zheorem sobbed.

That was the very heartbreaking remark coming from Zheorem but not until it was his father's burial day which he gave his eulogy speech.

"I want to first of all extend my gratitude for those who have sent their condolences and to the friends and attendees who have come and to honor this great man, my dad, Zheorid Z'Montemayor, a person who I have come to love and cherish for how many years, despite of being on the hospital bed for so many years."

Kahit nakaupo siya ng 'di kalayuan kay Zheorem ay kita niya pa rin ang pagkinang ng luha sa mga mata nito habang nasa harapan. Kitang-kita niya ang pagluluksa at sakit sa mata nito.

"I-I..." Zheorem had a huge lump on his throat, making him hard to speak to continue his words. Tears already cascading from his eyes. "I'm sorry... I don't know where to start." He shook his head.

"Buddy, breath... Take some time," Paradox reminded him. He then ordered Aespa to give Zheorem a handkerchief.

After a spur moment, Zheorem finally composed himself. "My dad is truly an amazing man and was the most understanding and loving person in the world. He was my dad yet also my mom and I can honestly say he was my best friend. No one was like my dad, well, maybe there's is some but no one could replace him in my heart- he gave me life, he nurtured me, he taught me things, he dressed me, fought for me, cry for me, shouted at me, he kissed me and most importantly loved me completely and unconditionally.

He was actually my biggest inspiration and a true hero even the times he was just laying on his death bed. He never lacked to support and motivate me when I was obliged to replace him on his position just for the sake of our business. I leant on him during any tough times and he was rock solid to the point he never let me down. Hindi siya nagkulang tumawag sa akin para lang kamustahin ako habang siya nasa hospital--'Son ayos ka lang ba? Tell me if you need me; Son, do you need anything?; Son, don't starve yourself, and please eat on time; Are you tired, son? Make sure you get enough sleep. Ilan lang iyan sa mga paulit-ulit niyang linya kapag tumatawag siya sa akin na kahit kailan ay hindi ako magsasawa and I literally will miss those lines starting this day."