They arrived at Miro's grandparents house. No one dares move, not even an inch. Miro sat there, staring blankly ahead.
Miezy didn't say anything not when Miro is having a hard time.
Miro took a deep breath and got out of the car. Miezy watches her moves until Miro disappear in her sight. She decided to drove back home. Miro needs some space, she believes.
The heaviness of Miro's footsteps is obvious. Sa pagpasok niya sa loob ay ramdam na ni Miro ang lungkot na bumabalot sa paligid. Shewalked in front and approached the casket.
Pinagmasdan niya ang lola niyang walang buhay. Unti-unting tumulo ang mga luha niya.
"Sorry, La. Hindi ako nakabalik agad dito ah. Hindi manlang ako nakatawag sayo. Nandito dapat ako e. Sana nandito ako para nayakap manlang kita. La, ang sakit sakit pakiramdam ko nabawasan na ako ng kakampi. Pakiramdam ko ngayon kulang na kulang na ako." Miro whispered as she tried to stop the tears that kept on coming out.
"Apo." Napalingon siya sa Lolo niya.
Bakas sa mukha ng matanda ang kalungkutan. Hindi na mapigilan ni Miro ay tuluyan na siyang humagulhul. Walang pagaalinlangan siyang yumakap sa Lolo niya.
"Sorry Lo, naiwan ka mag-isa" Miro whispered.
She pulled her Lolo closer, trying to find the comfort.
"Magiging maayus din yan Apo. Huwag kang masyadong umiyak. Sigurado akong tinatawanan ka ng lola mo ngayon." Her Lolo tried to make a joke to lighten up the mood but failed.
They both sat there in silence.
Naiwan silang dalawa na nakaupo habang nagbabantay.
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Last day na ng lamay noong dumating si Cleir. It's been 5 days since Miro went to Cavite. And it's already 5 days when her Lola passed away. Time truly went by quickly.
"You should've call me, Miro. I want to be there for you." Cleir spoke, Miro just sat there quietly. They are now inside Miro's old room.
"You don't have to carry your burner alone. You can always ask me for help." Cleir added but Miro stared blank at the wall.
"Miro please naman oh. Huwag mong gawin yan sa sarili mo." Cleir plea and sat down beside Miro. She gently pull her into a warm embrace.
"Focus on yourself, Cleir. I can still manage okay?" Miro whispered at her softly.
"Miro naman.." Cleir disagree with her but Miro just softly patted her back.
"Don't worry about me." Miro tighten the hug and place a long kiss on Cleir's forehead.
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Pagkatapos ng libing ay bumalik na rin sila Miro sa bahay nila. The drive to their home seems so long and tiring for both of them.
Miro don't feel to talk and Cleir understand that. She doesn't want to add another problem to Miro.
When they arrive, they just simple walk in.
No force conversation.
Miro went directly to her room. Cleir stared at the door. The sadness in her eyes shown.
"Wala manlang akong magawa." She mumbles with sadness.
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Behind Closed Doors
FanfictionA mikhaiah fictional story wherein; "How about us?" "There was never an us." What happens if the person we love is not meant for us? And what to do if we are not chosen even if we have given everything?
