Ngayon ang ika-tatlong buwan ni Arabella at ang kanilang anak. Pero si Asher gabi-gabi pinagbabayaran ang pagkamatay ng kanyang asawa at anak. Dahil wala man lang siyang nagawa para mailigtas ang mga ito.
Makikita sa kanyang kwarto ang maraming bote ng alak at sigarilyo ang amoy ng kanyang kwarto ay nagmistulang bar. May kumatok sa pinto at pumasok ang kanyang ina.
“Asher, ano ba’ng ginawa mo sa iyong sarili?” mabilis na tumakbo ang kanyang ina patungo sa kanya.
“My life is meaningless because the one who gave it to me has passed away. The only person who filled my heart with delight and created my world is no longer with me,” umiiyak na usal ni Asher sa kanyang ina.
“Anak sa tingin mo ba maging masaya ang asawa at anak mo kapag nakita ka nilang ganyan? Asher, tulungan mo naman ang sarili mo. Magpakatatag ka kahit wala na sila rito,” nagsimula na ring umiiyak ang kanyang ina.
“Kung nasasaktan ka, nasasaktan din kami, Asher. Kaya pakiusap tulungan mo ang iyong sarili para sa asawa’t anak mo, dahil ikaw lang ang makakatulong sa iyong sarili. Alam kong hindi magiging masaya si Ara kapag nalaman niyang nagkaganito ka.” tumayo ang kanyang ina at nilibot ang kanyang paningin sa buong kwarto.
“Please help yourself, don’t make your wife and child worried about you,” huling sabi ng kanyang ina at lumabas ng kwarto.
“Ara, I miss you so much. I love you,” sambit niya at kusang nagsara ang kanyang mga mata.
He couldn’t help but think of his wife and his child. They had been gone for months now, taken from him by a cruel twist of fate. Every night, he relived the agony of losing her all over again.
But that night was different. Asher found himself transported to a beautiful park, the sun shining and the scent of freshly cut grass filling the air. He looked around, taking in the vibrant colors of the flowers and the sound of children laughing in the distance.
And then, he saw her. Arabella, his love, standing before him with a smile on her face. She looked just as he remembered her, her long brown hair cascading down her back and her eyes shining with love. He ran to her, tears streaming down his face as he embraced her.
“Ara, my love....buhay ka,” puno ng saya ang kanyang puso hindi niya alam kung ano ang kanyang gagawin.
Pareho nilang ayaw bitawan ang bawat isa. Makikita sa kanilang kilos na namimiss nila ang isa’t-isa.
They stood there for what felt like eternity, simply holding each other. And then, Arabella took his hand and led him through the park. They walked hand in hand, the sun warming their skin and the gentle breeze ruffling their hair.
As they walked, Asher noticed that there was someone else with them. A small child, with curly blonde hair and bright blue eyes, was following them and giggling. Asher looked at Arabella questioningly, and she simply smiled and nodded.
“Mommy!” tawag ng batang babae kay Arabella at tumakbo ito patungo sa kanilang dalawa.
In that moment, Asher felt a burst of joy and overwhelming love. He looked down at the child and his heart swelled with emotion. This was his and Arabella's child, their little miracle that they had always dreamed of having. And in that dream, they were a happy family, playing in the park with no worries in the world.
“Are you my, Daddy?” tanong ng batang babae sa kanya. Nagkatinginan si Ara at Asher dahil sa tanong ng bata.
“Yes, baby... siya si Daddy, Asher ang Daddy mo,” masayang pinakilala ni Arabella ang kanyang anak kay Asher.
“Yehey! I have a complete family,” masayang-masaya ang kanilang anak at ganun din si Asher dahil sa wakas nakasama na niya ang kanyang mag-ina.
Hinahalik-halikan ni Asher ang kanyang anak. “Daddy, daddy why are you always kissing me?” tanong ng kanyang anak at humahagikgik.
“Because, Daddy misses you so much,” hinalikan niya muli ang kanyang anak.
They spent hours in the park, swinging on swings, chasing each other around and having a picnic on the soft grass. Asher couldn't remember the last time he felt so content and at peace. He didn't want this dream to end.
But all too soon, the sky turned dark and Arabella's smile began to fade. She took both of their hands and looked at Asher with sorrow in her eyes. “I have to go now, my love,” she said softly. “But remember, I will always be with you.”
And with that, she disappeared from his arms, leaving Asher standing alone in the park.
“ARA!”
He woke up with a start, the tears still wet on his cheeks and a bittersweet ache in his heart. He knew it was just a dream, but it felt so real.
As he lay in bed, staring at the empty space beside him, Asher couldn't help but wonder if it was more than just a dream. Perhaps, for a brief moment, he was able to see into the afterlife and experience a glimpse of the happiness he longed for with Arabella and their child.
With a heavy heart, Asher closed his eyes and whispered a promise to his wife and their child. “I will always love you, my love,” he said. “And I will never forget the beautiful dream I had of us together once again.”
Nagising siya na masakit ang kanyang ulo. Bumangon ito at pumasok sa banyo para maligo. Pinaandar niya ang shower at hinayaan niyang dumaloy ang bawat butil ng tubig sa kanyang katawan.
Lumabas siya para magbihis, tumingin siya sa salamin at nakita niya ang kanyang sarili na walang gupit ang buhok ang bigote ang mataas na.
Nagsuot siya ng kulay puti na polo shirt at pinarisan niya ito ng navy blue trouser tsaka brown leather shoes. Lumabas siya ng kanyang kwarto at bumaba ng hagdan.
“Kuya, where are you going?” salubong na tanong ni Adler sa kanya.
Dumating mula sa kusina ang kanyang isang kapatid na si Aziel ang kambal ni Adler. “ Bakit ganyan ang suot mo?” takang tanong ni Aziel kay Asher.
“May pupuntahan lang ako,” maikling sagot niya sa tanong ng kambal.
Dumating naman ang dalawa pa niyang kapatid na si Alaric at Alex. Natigilan ito ng makita siyang nakapostura. “How are you?” tanong agad ni Alaric sa kanya.
Sa halip na sagutin niya ang tanong ni Alaric ay nilampasan niya lamang ito.
“Asher...I’m asking you.” tumaas ang boses ni Alaric kaya natahimik silang lahat.
“At the cemetery, I will visit my wife and my child,” simpleng sagot niya at tuluyan ng lumabas ng bahay.
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