Stuck With Each Other - Ara Galang and Thomas Torres (Completed)

Chapter 28 - Sinking

Chapter 28

5:45 PM, Teng Residences

Thomas POV

"You have to stop blaming yourself for that, Thomas. "

Jeron said for like the millionth time. I'm here at his place, drinking my brains out. As soon as Jeron and AVO found out, they dragged me out of the house and somehow convinced me to talk about it. 

AVO: And what were you thinking? Locking yourself up in your room for 4 days? You have to wake up, bro.

Jeron: Not eating, not talking to anyone... to Ara. You are purposely destroying your life.

Me: Mabuti pa nga. I don't deserve this life. Not when an innocent one died because of my hesitations.

Jeron: What hesitations? Naririnig mo ba ang sarili mo, bro? Ilang beses ba namin sasabihin na wala ka nga kasalanan. It was His plan and you should trust Him. You were ready to take the responsibility of being a father. We all know that. We all saw it in you. But God has other plans.

AVO: Kaya please, Thomas, stop doing this to yourself and to your loved ones. Lahat sila are worried about you.

Me: Easy for you to say guys. Hindi naman kayo nawalan ng anak.

And I opened my 6th beer bottle of the night. I glanced at Jeron and AVO and they were just shaking their heads. They both look resigned. We just continued watching NBA but I am not hearing and seeing anything about the game. I can't think properly. I can't live properly. I feel like I'm drowning in my own thoughts.

I was momentarily distracted when my phone lighted up. It's Ara. She's calling again for the nth time today.

Jeron: Aren't you going to answer that? Kanina pa siya tumatawag.

I ignored him and just continued drinking.

Jeron: Seriously, bro? (pissed)

He got my phone and stood  up. Probably to answer Ara's calls. I don't care sa totoo lang. 

A few minutes after, Jeron came back with a more pissed off face. He turned off the TV and started cleaning things up.

AVO: Uy bro, buksan mo ulit yung TV. Last 2 mins of the game na eh.

Jeron: Go home, Thomas.

Me: Why are  you mad? You are the one who dragged me here remember?

Jeron: You have to fix your life. I know this is a rough time for you and I can't blame you for ignoring your loved ones, most especially Ara. If this is your coping mechanism, so be it. But I won't be the one who is hiding you in here while everyone is  worried about you. I won't tolerate this, bro. I'm sorry.