[Xylandria's POV]
Malawak akong napangiti nung sinalubong ako ni Maam Cynthia ng isang mahigpit na yakap.
"I'm glad na nakarating ka, Andria."
"Sisipot talaga ako, Tita. Lalo pa na't ilang araw na kaming hindi nagkakausap ng anak ninyo." Malungkot siyang ngumiti at tinitigan ako sa mga mata.
"I never thought a caring lady like you would love my son."
"Your son deserves to be love and i'll do anything to prove it to him. Can I see him, Maam?"
"He's up in his room. I'm afraid you need to wait after dinner before you can talk to him." Ngumiti ako sa kanya para mabawasan ang kanyang pag-alala.
"I have waited a week, i'm sure an hour or two is not a problem."
I awkwardly smiled at Miss Montivano when our eyes met as we went inside their mansion.
Napawi ang atensyon ko sa kanya at napahagikhik nung may mga maliliit na kamay na pilit akong hinahatak papunta sa Grand Hall.
"Ate, come with us!"
"We heard that you're good at singing."
Kyla, Sam, and Shane are Walter's niece. Sam and Shane are Caspian's younger sisters and Kyla is Antonio's sister. I just found out that Joshua is the only son of Tita April.
Tito Immanuel explained and told me about their family tree. Both sides of the family are peacefully living inside this gigantic mansion. Maam Cynthia is Miss Montivano's sister. Tito Stephen, Tita Skye, and Tita April are Walter's siblings, while Miss Savannah is Tito Immanuel's younger sister.
Tita Skye is Antonio's Mom. Tito Stephen is Caspian's Dad and Tita April is Joshua's Mom. They have a huge family and they are all united in this wonderful home. Nalungkot ako nung maalala sina Arthur and Timothy. Just wait guys, i'll fix everything. Pagbigyan niyo muna ako... kahit ngayon lang.
Dinala ako ng mga makukulit na pamangkin ni Walter sa Grand Piano. Pinaupo nila ako sa stool at binuksan ang cover ng piano keys.
"Play something for us!"
"Yeah, Tito haven't played a while, so it's so boring!"
"Give us some music, ate!"
Napakagat ako ng labi dahil sa excitement sa mga mata nila. I heard from Walter na mas close siya sa mga babae niyang pamangkin kesa kina Joshua at alam ko kung bakit... they are all look adorable, and resistance is not an option.
"I-i don't know how to play the piano." Pag-amin ko at bahagya naman silang nalungkot dahil doon.
"Kayo ba marunong?"
"Yes, ate, but it's more exciting if someone would play for us... like Tito!" Sagot sa akin ni Shane.
"Well, I can sing. Why don't you play for me? I'm interested to listen." Napaawang ang labi ng 9 years old na si Shane.
"Yes, Shane. Go!"
"We'll sing with ate!"
Nagulat ako nung binuksan niya ang kanyang braso at nakalahad sa akin. Inangat ko siya at pinupo sa kandungan ko.
"What would you sing for us, Shane?"
"To the bone by Pamungkas," she cutely said and quickly started playing.
I'm mesmerized by how smoothly she handle the keys. The timing, the rhythm is perfect. This 9 year-old reminds me of Walter.
"Have I ever told you,
I want you to the bone?
Have I ever called you,
when you are all alone?
And if I ever forget
to tell you how I feel
Listen to me now,
babe
I want you to the bone?~"
The cuteness of Kyla and Sam's voice blends well with mine. I closed my eyes when the music took control over my soul.
"Maybe if you can see
what I feel through my bone
Every corner in me
there's your presence that
grown
Maybe I nurture it more
by saying how I feel
But I did mean it before
I want you to the bone?~"
Sumikip and dibdib ko dahil sa pagkalalim ng kahulugan ng bawat lyrics ng kanta. Unti-unti kong iminulat ang mga mata at nagulat nung makita si Walter sa taas na nanlalaki ang mga matang nakatingin sa amin.
"Of all the ones that begged
to stay
I'm still longing for you
Of all the ones that cried their
way
I'm still waiting on you
Maybe we seek for
something that
We couldn't ever have
Maybe we choose the only
love
We know we won't accept~"
I stared intently into his eyes. Begging him to accept me. Begging to let me love him. I want to run towards him but I still need to tell him what I feel through the lyrics of the song.
"Or maybe we're taking all
the risks
For something that isn't real
Cause maybe the
greatest love of all
Is who the eyes can't see, yeah~"
I don't care if he's on a wheelchair. With his seaweed eyes, I care less about his scars. My heart chose him and I agree with my heart's decision. I'm willing to offer all the love I have.
"Take me home,
i'm falling
Love me long,
i'm rolling
Losing control,
body and soul
Mind too for sure
i'm already yours~"
Be mine, Walter. I could see how fragile your eyes are, how strong your mind and how fearful your heart is. My love won't hurt you, just let me be.
"Walk you down,
i'm all in
Hold you tight,
you call and
I'll take control your
body and soul
Mind too for sure
i'm already yours~"
Nakayuko na siya at ramdam ko ang pangingilid ng mga luha ko. The two little girls who are singing with me are enjoying that they didn't noticed their Uncle watching us.
Nung matapos ang kanta ay napahagikhik silang tatlo. Nagulat ako nung bigla na lang akong niyakap ni Shane.
"Thank you so much, ate. You remind me of Tito. Can you tell him to play with us again? We miss Tito so much."
"I-i will. Of course! I'll tell him that," nakangiting sagot ko at nagnakaw ng sulyap kay Walter na nakayuko pa rin at nakakuyom ang palad.
"Ate, you and Tito look so good together." Natigilan ako sa sinabi ni Kyla.
"W-well, I like your Tito... very much."
Biglang nag-angat ng tingin si Walter at napaawang ang labi. Naghaharumentado ang puso ko nung tumalikod siya at hinakbang ang kanyang wheelchair.
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