I Love You

Prologue

As I walk around the room, I can see the sadness in everyone's eyes. Kahit na mapasulyap lang ako, ramdam ko na malungkot ang mga taong nakapaligid sa'kin. Napatingin na lamang ako sa singsing na nasa daliri ko at iniangat uli ang ulo ko at pilit na ngumiti sa mga dumadating.

"Condolence, Asher." sambit sa'kin ng kaibigan ko na kararating lamang. Ngumiti lang ako at napatingin sa paligid.

I looked at my ring once more, thinking, "How can I go on like this, Baby?" I approached your coffin after looking at it.

"My dear wife, you look so peaceful," I said, looking into her eyes. Your nose is still pointy and lovely. Baby, you're still stunning.

I showed her my ring while trying not to cry. "Baby, we're still married ha.   You are not permitted to look for someone else, no matter where you are."

You're still my baby. I'm still your husband...

I know you've struggled even before we married, and I know you want to die every day. Even if I'm right beside you, I know I won't be able to fill that empty hole you're feeling. I'm sorry, but I can't help but wonder.

Why did you leave me?

I don't know what to do now that you're gone, baby. Yui, you are everything to me. How am I going to survive without my wife? I assumed we'd have children and grow old together. You could've told me you were struggling, baby. We can do it together, and I will be by your side. I'm not going to abandon you. So, why?

Hinaplos ko ang glass ng kabaong niya before saying my final goodbye. Last day mo na ngayon before ka ilibing. This will be the last time I see your face. The last time I see you in front of me, kahit na nakapikit ka.

I love you, wife.