THE TOUR IS OVER
When I opened my eyes, I feel like a was awoken aback years ago. Ganitong ganito yung lagi kong nakikita pagkagising ko.
Mga ilaw ng hospital, wires connecting to my body. The hospital smell and all, reminding me the life I have because of my heart disease.
Inilibot ko ang paligid, I saw Kaito firstly. Siya ang nagbabantay sa'kin. He looks so restless. Pagod na pagod na ang mata niya at parang ilang araw na siyang umiiyak.
Nang makita niya akong gising na, dali dali siyang lumapit sa'kin. Tarantang taranta siya na parang hindi niya alam ang gagawin o sasabihin niya.
" Kaito..."
" Sinabi na sa'kin ng papa mo Sereia "
He already knew. That I'm brink of death. Now being normal is far from being treated right now. Para na naman akong lampa kong ituri nila.
" Bakit hindi mo sinabi sa'kin? All this time, nagsasaya tayo tapos may ini-inda ka palang sakit.... I'm sorry Sereia, kung alam ko lang , mas naging ma ingat ako para sa'yo" he looks worried.
" That's exactly why I didn't tell you, gusto kong tratuhin niyo akong parang normal. Na parang walang bawal, na parang wala akong sakit at normal lang. I just want to be belonged, not something to be aware of. Yung walang killjoy, just enjoying the moment and forgetting the pain. I want my last days like that Kaito"
" Sereia, I would have make more best if I knew. "
Inilayo ko ang tingin sa kanya.
" Kaya pala minsan... bigla kang napapagod. Akala ko... akala ko dahil sa lakad natin.Lahat ng oras na 'yun... hindi ko man lang alam na may laban kang hindi ko nakikita. " A tear fell in his eyes.
Hindi ko naman sinasadyang itago sa kanya. And I know I'm at fault here.
"I'm happy , Kaito. Sa lahat ng 'yun. Sa mga lugar na pinuntahan natin. Ayokong maalala mo ako sa ospital. " I tried my best to stop those damn tears from falling.
"Sana... sana mas naging mapansin ako. Sana hindi ako naging kampante.
Sana kahit papano... naipadama ko sa'yo na kahit anong mangyari, hindi mo kailangang itago lahat mag-isa." He was already crying and parang nauutal na siya.
I smiled bitterly, I tried to reach his hand and hold it gently, " You did, Kaito. During those days I felt perfect and okay. Sa mga araw na kasama ko kayo , nakakalimutan ko na may sakit ako kasi pinaramdam niyo sa'kin na okay ako. I'll always be okay"
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Heartbeat Of Summer
RomanceTo complete the last perfect summer. Sereia and family went on vacation to her lola. Where she mets the perfect tour guide to show how beautiful places are while they last. Kaito shares her the places he loves and adore, which also leads to learn ho...
