Until we meet again

Chapter 17 -->

Nakatulugan ko pala ang pag-iyak ko. Actually halos wala nga akong tulog eh. Binabantayan ko yung pagtulog ni Gavin. Ang totoo? Natatakot ako baka huminto sa pagtibok yung weak na puso nya habang natutulog ako. Let's face it. Hindi biro ang sakit ni Gavin. Maswerte sya at may nahanap silang donor.

I kissed his forehead then went to the rest room para mag toothbrush. Girl scout ako eh. I always have my toothbrush inside my bag.

Pagbalik ko, nakatayo na si Gavin sa gilid ng kama. 

"O, gising ka na?"

"Yeah, I feel better now." Mukha nga, ang ganda ng ngiti nya, eh.

Inayos ko yung mga gamit nya para mamaya pagdating ng parents nya, ok na lahat.

After 2 hours, dumating na sina Tito at Tita para sunduin si Gavin. Tatlo silang babyahe to US. Pagdating namin sa airport, nandun na sila Bree, Dave, Red. Nandun din si Caleb. Pero hindi nya kasama si Jannah. Kasama din sa naghatid si Ate Darlene.

Eto na yung pagkakataon na aalis na si Gavin, na kailangan ko nang mag-antay sa kanya. Eto na yung pagkakataon na kailangan ko nang magdasal ng taimtim. Maghagis ng barya sa bawat wishing well, mag-abang ng bawat shooting star.

"Magpagaling ka." humarap sya sakin at hinawakan yung mga kamay ko.

"Just wait for me." dinampi nya yung labi nya sa noo ko. Yung kiss na yun, parang assurance na babalik sya.

"Let's go, Gavin. Jessie, you take care, hija. We'll keep you updated from time to time, okay." lumapit sakin si Tito at pinat yung balikat ko. I smiled at him.

Pinanuod ko silang maglakad palayo. Napansin kong palingon-lingon pa si Gavin samin at ngumiti. 

"Pagaling ka...mahal na mahal kita." I managed not cry in front of him. But now that he's covered by the crowd, my tears automatically fell.

Lord, sa palagay ko po, naging mabuting Kristiyano naman po ako. Lagi po akong nagsisimba tuwing linggo. Kinukumpleto ko po yung 9 days na simbang gabi. Nagsisimba ako sa Baclaran tuwing wednesday, pero hindi pa po ako humuling...ngayon lang po. Ibalik Nyo po sakin si Gavin.

**Caleb's POV**

I was thinking of the best way to get back at him for stealing my girl. But how can I do such thing if I know he's dying.

I watched Gavin and his parents as they walk towards the boarding entrance of the airport. They're leaving... Will he survive his operation? Is he gonna die?

He stole my girl. At least that's what I thought. But seeing them together, they look so happy and in love. How can I win Jessie back if she's already happy with Gavin, my best friend?

"Pagaling ka...mahal na mahal kita." it was actually just a murmur but I heard it. It's full of affection. I feel hurt, not because I lost my girl. Because the girl I love is hurting too much. 

I watched her as she close her eyes. Tears fell down to her cheeks.

"Jessie, Gavin will be back. Let's just pray for his fast recovery, okay?" it was Darlene who pulled the other side of shoulder. Darlene leaned her head on Jessie's shoulder.

"Let's go, guys." kinuha ni Bree yung bag nya na nakalapag sa upuan na nasa waiting area. "Jessie, you wanna go somewhere? I can accompany you, para malibang ka naman ng konti." lumapit na si Bree at hinawakan ang kamay ni Jessie nang mapansing walang reaksyon na makukuha. "Hey, everything's gonna be okay. We're here. We'll all pray for Gavin."

"It's not as if he's gonna leave you for good, Jess. Come on." she smiled weakly as Dave approached her and gave her a hug. Yeah, a hug. That's what she needs at a time like this.