Where Eternity Begins (SOW #4)

Epilogue

This is the last chapter of Erich and Raijin's story. I hope you learned something from them. Thank you for trying this story out!

–

When did I fell inlove with Ericianna Calvez? Is it the time when she first stepped in the class? The time when she is presenting in front? Or the time when she inspires me during our group thesis? When she showed me how hardworking she is.

Everything about her is admirable. Hindi mahirap makita at alam ko na hindi lang ako ang humahanga sa kaniya. There's many fucking boys who likes her but I beat them all.

Erich and I became official after our graduation in college. We became a couple for 5 years and married each other when we were 28. We were happy until a call from the hospital turns our life upside down.

"Hello? Is this Mr. Victorious Khein Anderson's guardian?" The nurse from the other line asked.

My brother just got into a road accident. A bus accident that kills many passengers and thanked God, my brother survived. It scares me but the moment I saw his open eyes when I enter the room, relief washed through me but it didn't stop there.

My brother became visually impaired.

Mama cried but she said that she needs to be strong for my brother. I always hug Erich whenever I worry about my brother and I'm glad when the woman, Leisheen came into his life.

Napanatag ako na may nag-aalaga at nagmamahal na sa kaniya.

I was jumping and screaming when the news of my wife getting pregnant reached me. Halos hindi ako humiwalay sa kaniya noon. Kada check up at grocery, kasama ako and when she came, I feel complete.

But another pain came, our mother died and we did what she wished. We cremated her and kept her ashes.

Magmula nang mamatay si Mama, nagdesisyon kami ni Erich na manirahan sa probinsya nila. My brother's already happy with his girlfriend, Leisheen so I'm contented.

We live a simple life, a simple childhood for Kim and a simple family. I met new people and it made me work more harder. To provide more for my family.

"Darling, what do you think about building a restaurant?" Tanong ko sa asawa habang magkayakap kami at nakatitig sa kisame.

She shifted and face me. "Hmm? Why are you asking me? It's your dream business, right?" Her soft voice made me smile.

I caress her hair and reach out to kiss her lips.

"It's not just about me, darling. It's about you and our daughter, for our family," sagot ko at nagdiwang ang puso ko nang makitang ngumiti siya at mas humigpit ang yakap sa akin.

Oh God, how did I get so lucky?

I started planning and investing on some companies. Malaki ang balik ng iba sa akin kaya nagkaroon ako ng sapat na puhunan para maipagawa ang restaurant na gusto ko.

But, I did not just build a restaurant... I also started saving to build a bakery shop.

My wife always loves baking and I feel proud whenever I saw a comment or feedback sent at her on her online shop. Nakakataba ng puso na makitang masaya ang asawa ko, pati rin ang mga customer na tumatangkilik sa gawa niya.

And for our almost 10 years of being together, I planned on giving her a bakery shop. Maliban sa restaurant na pinapagawa ay inasikaso ko rin ang bakery shop.

"Hello, Mr. Anderson, I'm Hanna Villareal and nice meeting you," a woman said in front of me. Nakipagkamay ako rito bago naupo.

Hanna Villareal messaged me and asked for a partnership. Nasabi niyang isa siyang owner ng restaurant at bakeshop at naisip kong sakto 'yon sa mga gusto kong ipundar. I accepted the proposal and it all goes well.