Make It Yours

CHAPTER NINETEEN

MJ's POV

Eliza was gone... My bestfriend just passed away. I feel broken and it's fuckin' hurting me. Four days had passed after she left and it's still fresh.

Flashback

I stare at Eliza for a minute, frozen. She's really gone... Wala sa sariling niyugyug ko ang katawan ni Eliza.

"Eliza... Eliza, wake up... Wake up! Wake up, please... Don't leave me just like this... Please.. Eliza.."- I said at her unconscious body while sobbing so hard. I cannot believe this.

Saktong pagdating ni Ma'am Gativez, tumayo ako at tumakbo papuntang locker ko. Narinig ko ang pagtawag ni Alec sa pangalan ko pero hindi ako lumingon. Nang makarating ako sa tapat ng locker ko, I stopped for a while. Eliza had told me na meron syang nilagay sa locker ko. Pagkatapos kong iunlocked, dahan dahan kong binuksan ang pinto niyon atsaka bumungad sakin ang isang papel na may nakasulat na "MY VALEDICTORIAN SPEECH."

End of flashback

I burst out with tears. Ililibing na sya bukas. Madaming kamag-anak nila ang dumating. Everybody was shock that Eliza was gone. She's so young and had many dreams in life. Naramdaman ko ang isang kamay na pumatong sa balikat ko.

"Are you alright?"- Kuya El asked worriedly. I just nodded and look at the paper I was holding.

"Hindi pa din ako makapaniwala kuya... In just a blink of an eye, she's already gone."- I whispered trying not to cry.

"Everything happens for a reason, princess."

My head suddenly jerks up. I frowned and face him.

"And what is that reason, kuya? To hurt me? No kuya, there is no reason for Eliza to leave."- I stated harshly and walk out.

Napagdesisyunan kong pumunta sa lote, hindi kalayuan sa bahay nila Eliza. Masyado kong dinamdam yung mga sinabi ng kuya ko kaya umalis ako doon. Sandali akong napahinto at naglibot ng tingin sa buong lote. Dito kami noon masayang naglalaro ni Eliza. Dito kami nangako sa isa't isa na bff kami forever at walang iwanan. Napangiti ako ng mapait.
Pinunasan ko ang mata't ilong ko atsaka umupo sa gitna ng lote. Napatingin ako sa puting papel na hawak ko at napaiyak muli.

"Ano na lang sasabihin ng mga tao na naiinis sakin sa school ha? Ikaw dapat ang magbasa nito eh. Hindi ako.."- bulong ko kasabay ng pagtulo ng luha ko.

"P-puting tokwang mataas ang kilay kong best friend, mahal na mahal kita.."

Humangin bigla na nagpapikit sa mga mata ko. "Miss na kita.."

"This school year is awesome. I had fun,"

Today is the day that we are now graduating at wala ang valedictorian namin to have her speech. I hadn't been yet recovered after a week, mugto ang mga mata ko, at masama ang pakiramdam ko.

"N-natatandaan ko kung pano ako naging presidente sa klase ng 4-A. Ma'am Reynaldo, I love you."- I looked at our adviser who's now teary eyed. I gulped as I feel a lump in my throat and continued.

"Maraming nangyari sa bawat buhay natin sa nagdaang sampung buwan. Sandamakmak na requirements, projects, at kung ano-ano pa. But now, we're all graduating with the help of our teachers. Maraming salamat sa school na to. Madami akong bagay na natutunan during my stay here. Natutunan kong magpakumbaba. Bilang rank one, I know I am popular. But I've learned to humble myself because of my love, Garrett."- I read and looked at him. Nakaupo lang sya at nakayuko.

"I would like to take this opportunity to say something about him. He's smart, gentleman, caring at higit sa lahat mahal na mahal ako."

"Hey Garrett,"- this time napaangat ang ulo nya at kita ko ang pamamasa ng kanyang pisngi dala ng pag-iyak. Nakatingin sya ngayon saakin.

"Sorry for every fights we had. Thank you for the love and support you give to me. Sana mapatawad mo ako dahil hindi ko sinabi sayo ang tungkol sa s-sakit ko. I will be by your side always, and I promise that I'll treasure all moments with you in my heart,"

I stopped for a while para tingnan ang reaksyon ni Garrett. Nakayuko muli sya at kita ko kung paano tumaas at bumaba ang balikat nya. Napapikit ako at nagbuntong hininga.

"I know that my valedictorian speech is so short, but I would like to say thank you and sorry too for my bestfriend who happens to recite my speech right now."

Hindi ko na kinaya pa at napahagulgol ako ng iyak. Kahit wala na sya, naalala nya pa din ako.

"Tha-thank you for every thing, you childish girl. I will never forget how you cry with me,"

But you're not with me anymore... Gusto kong maglupasay dahil sa naisip ko but then, I managed to continue.

"H-how you steal my food like a kid, and how you treated me like your older sister. I love you, girl. I-I always do."

Napaub-ob ako sa speech table at doon umiyak na umiyak. I miss her already. I miss my best friend... Bakit kailangang mangyari to sakanya..

"I'm so sorry for not telling you my situation. I just don't want you to worry and pity me. Sabi ko diba, wag kang iiyak pag wala na ko? Tahan na..."

My heart sank hard. I can't breathe.

"To my schoolmates, thank you and I love you all. Continue each and everyone's journey and let's see each other again." 

And then everything went black.