This Time (GSquad Series #3) GxG |UNEDITED|

Finale

Max's POV

*Several Months Later*

"Mom, you sure you want to see him?" I asked while holding her shoulder.

"Yes, anak. I have so many things to say to your Dad that I couldn't say before."

I nodded.

"I know you have as well?"

I hummed and exhaled first before opening the door.

Mom and I sat on the empty chair while waiting for Dad.

Minutes later, he came out while being assisted by the guards.

He's getting old. Stressed, I guess.

"Ka-kamusta na kayo?" He asked slowly. He sat down while looking at me and mom.

"We're doing great." My mom answered.

"That's good. How about you, Zykel?"

"I'm happy."

As soon as he heard what I said, he looked down while smiling a little bit.

"I'm glad you've finally said that word from your mouth, Zykel." He's now looking at us with tears around the corner of his eyes.

"Yeah. I can't believe I just said that in front of you." He chuckled softly and nodded.

"I know marami akong naggawang kasalanan. I don't even know how I'll make it up to both of you kasi alam kong huli na ako. Wala na kami ng Mom mo."

Mom looked away while stopping herself from crying.

"I'm so sorry. Humihingi ako ng tawad sa naggawa ko, sa mga nasabi ko at sa mga pagkukulang ko sa inyong dalawa."

"I already forgave you, but it's hard for me to forget everything." Mom said kaya I held her hand to calm her.

"I understand. I understand." He said while crying.

"There's someone we wanted you to meet." I said while standing up.

He looked up and I opened the door revealing my son.

Margarette carried him and gave him to me.

"Your grandson." I said.

My Dad's eyes twinkled upon seeing my son.

"Pwe-pwede..ko ba siyang mahawakan?"

"Pwede po." Margarette answered while holding my arm.

He stood up and walked towards us.

"Sorry, Margarette. I'm sorry for what I did."

"Pinapatawad na po kita, sir. Nangyari na po ang nangyari eh. Ang mahalaga ngayon, nagsisisi na po kayo."

He smiled and nodded.

I carefully gave my son to him. He's smiling while looking at him.

"He has your eyes, Zykel."

"Yeah."

"What's his name?"

"Zykel Von Alonzo." I answered.

He nodded. "I'm sure he'll grow up just like the two of you. Strong and passionate."

Margarette smiled.

He carefully gave Zykel to Margarette and looked at me.

It's the first time we're looking at each other's eyes with no hatred.