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Gabriel

Me and Kei were at the park hanging out, just the two of us. Dalawang araw nalang ay aalis na kami papunta sa Laguna kaya gusto kong lubusin ang mga araw na kasama ko siya. He was telling me stories about how his day went and I sat there carefully listening to what he was saying.

"Baby, I forgot to tell you pala, we will be going home sa Laguna to visit some of our relatives." I said and he stopped talking tska tumingin saakin. He pouted then looked down, my heart ached when I saw his pout but I have no choice. I love him so much but I don't want me and my father to have another problem.

"Matagal ka ba? Babalik ka pa naman right?" He asked and I laughed. He was so cute when he asked me that question. For sure I'll come back to him and for him, he was my home, my solace, my haven.

"Ofcourse baby, I'd comeback for you. Gusto nga kitang isama samin eh but I know you wouldn't want that." I replied and gave him a sweet sweet smile. He rested her head on my chest and I started stroking his hair.

"I'll miss you... Uuwi ka ah? Uuwi ka sakin." He said and I smiled. He knew me, he knew that everytime I feel tired and lonely I could always come home to him, he was indeed someone I could call home.

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We are sitting on a grass while admiring the sun setting we are both humming to a song while watching the sky and the sun move, I was so inlove at the moment and I do not want this to end, he looked so pretty the sun reflecting on his eyes and it's making me feel so happy. I would love you until the very very last time, Kei.

"Love, if I didn't take medications, next week will be my last week." Kei said. My smile dropped when I heard him say that, it was true. Kung hindi niya pinili ang magpagaling baka ngayon palang ay hindi ko na siya kasama rito dahil nasa hospital na siya but he wasn't, he was here, he with me.

"Pero hindi, you choose to stay and to live, you choose yourself, you choose us and finally left the past that was stopping you from living." I said and he gave me another beautiful smile. He held my hands tightly before placing a kiss on my cheeks.

This moment felt too perfect, every moment with him is too perfect for me, I couldn't believe I got the chance to be with him. Kahit pa araw-araw akong naghahanda at natatakot dahil sa mga pwedeng mangyari sakanya.

"I got my car checked na rin pala kahapon, So you wouldn't worry about my safety papunta sa Laguna." I asked and I heard him sigh from relief. Muntik pang maging rason ng pagtatalo namin ang kotse ko and I do not want that kaya sinunod ko nalang din ang gusto niya.

"I'll miss you, Jaze. Kahit isang linggo ka lang mawawala sakin." He said and I felt sad. A lot could happen in those seven days, and I am starting to feel scared but I am confident that nothing bad would happen to my lovely boy, nothing would take him away from me. No one can, only death. At hindi na yon mangyayari pa.

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I was busy packing my stuff na dadalhin sa Laguna, I bought foods and sweets para pasalubong sakanila.

Once I finished packing I stood up and went to the bathroom to take a shower. After that I changed and wore the a shirt and the cardigan Kei crocheted for me. I wore my shoes and immediately went down. Ayokong paghintayin pa sila.

They're all sitting on the couch at maganda ang mga ngiting lumabas sa mga labi nila noong makita nila ako na nakaayos na para bang ngayon lamang nila ako nakitang naka ganito.

"Should we go? It's getting late na baka gabihin tayo sa byahe." My dad said and we all answered him with a nod. Both my siblings are going with him habang ako naman ay gagamitin ang kotse ko.

I choose to use my car dahil baka hindi ko kayanin ang isang linggong paghihintay, using my car means I could go wherever I want whenever I want. Pwede akong umuwi kay Kei kung mamiss ko agad siya.

My father started driving. I got into my car and placed my thing at the back seat before I took my phone and dialed Kei's number. At this time he was probably sleeping but still, I want to hear his angelic voice.

"Hmm? Hello..."

"Hey baby, We're already leaving, just wanted to update you."

"Oh, akala ko pupunta ka pa rito..."

He sounded shocked and sad, I felt that he was pouting because of it and I could imagine how cute he looks.

"Gusto no ba? I could visit pa naman for a few minutes."

"Kasi eh... Baka ano..."

"Baby, do you want me to visit you to bid goodbyes or not?"

"Yes please..."

"Wait for me outside."

"Yay!"

He ended the call and I started driving towards their place, I was smiling the whole time hanggang makarating ako sa bahay nila, he was there outside sitting on a chair while looking around.

I smiled when I saw him. Agad akong bumaba sa kotse ko at inimbitahan siya para yakapin, his lips curved into the most prettiest smile bago siya tumayo at tumakbo para yakapin ako.

"It'll be quick, I promise." He said at hindi na muli pang nagsalita, mahigpit niya lamang akong niyakap hanggang sa umabot kami ng limang minuto na nagyayakapan lang.

"I love you, Kei. I will introduce you to my relatives, for sure they'll love you." I said and he answered me with a nod. Mahigpit pa rin ang yakap niya saakin.

"You should probably go na..." He said with a pout on his face, I answered him with a nod at hindi ko napigilan ang matawa noong makita ko ang itsura niya.

"I'll be home in a week, Okay? I love you." I said and he answered with a nod. I smiled at him and leaned in closer before placing a quick kiss on his lips making his soft and round cheeks blush.

"Ingat sa pagmamaneho, I love you!" He said before he waved goodbyes to me, I nodded at him before I got into my car again and started driving.

Hindi pa ako nakakalayo ay nakita ko agad ang mukha niya sa salamin, he was frowning and pouting at mahigpit ang hawak sa mga braso niya, I looked at something trying to avoid his figure dahil ayokong tumigil sa pagmamaneho para samahan siya buong linggo.