A/N: This is the end of the story. To my few readers, y'all gave me the courage to reach this far. This story is filled with imperfections, yet you endured it and fortunately reached here. I'm so flattered and gratified knowing that you all became part of this long journey. I will forever carry the experiences and lessons Wattpad and all of you gave me. I hope Gaviel and Atherelle gave you solace as much as I do.
Enjoy reading the final chapter!
Gaviel's POV
"Lumayas ka! Wala kang kwentang anak!"
Ngayon nalaman ng aking Ama ang pagtanggi ko sa mga Gutierez sa kasunduan namin ni Eunice kaya galit siya ngayon sa akin. Pilit niya akong pinapalayas habang binabato ang mga gamit ko sa labas.
I am tired of explaining myself to him. I am tired proving a point. I am so done with this mess. Kaya kung papalayasin niya ako ngayon ay mas mabuti. I am no longer a child to lean onto someone. Mabubuhay ko ang sarili ko kaya hindi ako magmakaawa ulit sakaniya.
Nang maubos na niya ang lahat ay marahas niyang sinarado ang pintuan dahilan ng pagkalabog nito ng malakas. While I was organizing my clothes inside the bag, Hazel went out of the house. Gulong gulo siyang tinitigan ang mga gamit kong nakakalat sa lupa bago ako tiningnan sa maluha-luha niyang mata.
"Kuya, bakit nandito mga gamit mo?" She asked me in her broken voice.
I bend down to level her. Niyakap ko siya at hinagod ko ang kaniyang likod ng marahan.
"Aalis muna si kuya." Mahinahon kong tugon.
She pushed my chest so she could see me, and I let her do what she wanted. Ngayon ay may luha ng tumatakas sa mata niya.
"Are you going to leave me?" Hikbi niya
"I will be back," I said, hoping to make her feel better, but it doesn't help because she cried hard instead.
"Just give Kuya some time, okay? I promise, I'll be back for you. Aayusin ko muna ang aking buhay."
As I have promised, I strive hard to make it. It wasn't easy. I fell many times, cried many times, and even almost surrendered my life. But that was for a short time. Babalik din kalaunan ang lakas ng loob kapag naalala ko si Atherelle at si Hazel.
Sobrang hirap. Sobrang hirap maiahon ang sarili sa sakit at kahirapan na gustohin ko nalang sumuko sa buhay pero kailangang magpatuloy. I have responsibilities and had set goals so I must survive this. I will make myself better to be worthy to her.
Kakalabas ko lang galing sa opisina ni Mr. Gardner nang makatanggap ako ng mensahe galing kay Gasper na aalis daw ng bansa si Atherelle.
To Gasper:
Kailan?
From Gasper:
Ngayon na 'yong flight niya. Nalaman ko kay Clarissa.
Natigilan ako ng ilang segundo. Alam kong wala na dapat akong rason para kausapin siya dahil wala na kami pero hindi ko kayang umalis siya ng hindi man lang ako nakapagpaalam sakaniya. I closed my eyes intently as I grip my phone. Napabuga ako sa hangin bago nagdesisyon. Whatever it is, I want her to know that I'll be waiting even if she doesn't want me to.
I dialed Clarissa's number to ask where Atherelle is now, but she cancelled the call. Akmang tatawagan ko siya ulit nang nag message siya sa akin.
From Clarissa:
I am with Atherelle right now. What is it?
To Clarissa:
Saan na kayo? I want to talk to Atherelle.
From Clarissa:
We're at the airport. Hurry up! She's about to get in.
BINABASA MO ANG
Till the Last Game Do Us Part
Romance"He became my home when everything in me fell apart. He adopted my abandoned heart, hugged all my pain, and danced with my flaws like they were his favorite part of them all."
