A Journey Through Love and Loss

Farewell

Avery's POV

I was currently packing Tyler's suitcase. Tatlong maleta din ang dadalhin niya dahil dalawang buwan siyang mawawala para sa kanilang OJT sa France. I glanced at him from time to time while packing.

Meanwhile, Tyrone was standing by the side, constantly asking his daddy where he was going.

"Daddy, why do you have to leave?" Tyrone asked habang sinusundan ng tingin ang bawat galaw ni Tyler.

Tyler laughed and ruffled our son's hair. "I just need to go for OJT, buddy. But I'll be back."

"Daddy's not coming back, Tyrone," I joked, smiling while organizing the clothes in the suitcase.

Tyrone pouted and frowned. Nakacrossed arms pa ito. "That's not allowed! Stay here, Daddy."

I just laughed at Tyrone's reaction. Para talaga siyang matanda kung umasta. "Of course, your daddy will come back. He'll just be gone for a short while." Pag-amin ko sa kanya.

Tyler patted Tyrone's head. "I'll be back. I just need to do my on the job training in France. I'm with your Tito Caleb, Lucas, and Mark."

Sa france mag OJT si Tyrone kasama ang mga kaibigan niya. Dapat duon din ako kasama niya, kaso naisip ko na walang magbabantay kay Tyrone at baka malungkot ito. Kaya napagpasiyahan ko na sa Sandoval Hospital na lang mag OJT kasama si Ruth.

Kahit na tatlong maleta lang ang dadalhin ni Tyler, parang napakaraming kailangan ipack. I went through each item he might need one by one. "It feels like you're studying for a year, not just two months," I said.

"January is the coldest month in france. I need a lot of warm clothes." Tyler replied as he looked over the suitcases.

Tyrone kept complaining. "I don't have anyone to play with because Daddy's leaving," he said. Nakakunot pa din ang noo nito.

I went over to Tyrone and hugged him. "Mommy's still here, and there are plenty of things we can do while Daddy's away. We can play, study, and read books."

"Okay," Tyrone replied, but the sadness was still evident on his face. Kinukulit ko naman siya atsaka ko hinahalikan ang pisngi nito. Napapangiti naman siya sa ginagawa ko kaya medyo nabawasan na rin ang lungkot niya.

After finishing the packing, Tyler sighed in relief. "There, it's done. Are you sure you'll be okay here?" He asked.

"I can manage. Plus, Secretary KC will be here to help," I replied.

Tyrone came up to his Daddy and held his hand. "Daddy, don't be gone too long, okay?"

He patted his hair again. "I promise, it'll be quick."

After finishing the packing, Mr. Fernandez carried the suitcases to the living room. Siya kasi ang maghahatid sa magkakaibigan sa airport.

I watched Tyrone playing with his toy planes. "Tyrone, Don't be stubborn, okay?" Bilin sa kanya ni Tyler.

"Yes, Daddy," he replied while playing.

Their closeness was evident. Even though Tyler's OJT was only for two months, I knew we would miss him. After naman ng OJT na yun graduation na rin namin pareho.

"I'll keep in touch with Dr. Ramirez and Dr. Lao about your medication. We need to find a doctor in America before your condition worsens," he said seriously.

I nodded. "I'll be doing my OJT at Sandoval Hospital. Dr. Ramirez and Dr. Lao will be able to monitor me there."

Hindi ko maiwasan na malungkot. Tuwing maiisip ko yung sakit ko, sayang yung dalawang buwan na dapat makakasama ko siya.