In Every Hues

Epilogue

In Every Hues has finally come to an end.

Thank you for supporting my first novel. Hindi ako magsasawang magpasalamat sa pagsubok niyo. I know that I still have so many things to improve, considering that this is the first novel that finally worked in my three years of trying to find a spark. So, I really hold this close to me because I finally achieved it!

Trever's point of view really was challenging for me. I gave my best to write this part. Thank you for loving YoVer and Cali. I'm so grateful to have you here!

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tw: suicidal thoughts

Yolo

We were in grade 3 when Yohan became a part of my life.

"Look, Trev, he's about to cry!" nakangusong saad ni Cali at tinuro ang batang lalaki na paakyat ng stage.

The kid was on his white polo shirt and black pants. Nakanguso siya, namumula ang mga mata at panay ang tingin sa dagat ng tao. Kulang na lang ay pumalahaw ng iyak.

"He doesn't... doesn't have his parents with him. Let's go get him! Let's go!" Hinila ako ni Cali patakbo.

"Caliber!" saway ni Tita Calina.

Sumimangot ako habang nakasunod kay Cali. Does he even know him? Nakikita ko naman 'yon lagi rito sa school dahil minsan lutang. Nadapa pa nga 'yan noon sa harapan ko, ganoon siya katanga.

"Wait!" bibong sigaw ni Cali, hila ako paakyat ng stage.

I grunted when I noticed that the little guy really cried. Nakalabi niyang pinupunasan ang pisngi, papikit-pikit pa nang tumayo ako sa harapan niya.

Caliber snatched the certificate and medal from the teacher. Binigay niya sa 'kin yung medal at siya naman ang humawak ng certificate. I read the name etched on the paper.

Yohan Louis Veracruz.

"Mommy..." He sniffed, his red lips protruding as his cheeks and lashes were wet.

"Hmm?" I hummed softly.

He was shocked when he saw me in front of him. My brows furrowed in amusement because of his reaction. Awang ang labi pa niyan.

He has brown, almond eyes, soft brows, fluffy pink cheeks and red cute lips. He has soft features and he has this light aura wrapped around him. He was like a bubble.

"Lagay mo na, Trev!" sabik na singhal ni Cali.

I grunted and Yohan flinched, his eyes etched with nervousness. Kinalma ko ang mukha at sinabit sa leeg niya ang medal. We heard some hoops as we settled beside him, placing him in between us.

"Idiot," I murmured.

He teared up again!

"You're so handsome today," bawi ko para hindi na malungkot.

"R-Really?" He pushed his tears away and looked at me with his lips protruding.

"Yes." I put my arms on his back, resting it on the side of his waist.

"Okay... I won't cry now."

"You can cry."

"Huh?"

"You can cry. I didn't say that you can't."

Lumabi siya, suplado ang mga mata. "But I won't."

Inakbayan siya ni Cali na kasalukuyang nakangiti. He gave him the certificate, and he accepted it with confusion written all over his face.

"W-Who are you?"

"We're your parents now!" masiglang sabi ni Cali. "I'm Daddy Cali, and this one..." Inimuwestra niya ako. "...is Mommy Trev!"