August

XI

L.A.

This is the day where I will say goodbye to Rein for a lifetime.And I am here standing in front telling them how precious my cousin is.

"Rein is in pain yet she chose to stay silent.We grew up together that's why I know her well.She loves every single thing in this world.I know every single one of you know this.As we grew older,Rein became more stressed and depressed at the same time.But she didn't say it of course" I smiled.

"She always tell me to be careful,to stay healthy,to treasure what other people give to me." My eyes starting to watered.

"I'm so happy when I tell her to open her eyes and suddenly open it.But after a minute my cousin was gone." I stop because I can feel the pain inside my chest.

"Alam kong she's happy wherever she is.And I will be happy for her too.I love her so much.I love my cousin so much.Let's meet again across the wide sky that God had made.Let the moon shines across your heart and let the moonlight be the guide of your path.We love you.Be happy." Tears started to fall in my eyes.The pain I am feeling right now,is the pain of missing my cousin.

Dahan-dahang ibinababa ang kabaong ni Rein while we throw her favorite flowers,Roses.Yes,Rein love roses.I remember her saying "Roses are beautiful but deadly also.We can't stop the feeling of pain.Because when that storm comes,you will suffer it's outcome" I can feel Mhac trying to stop his tears from falling.I look at our friends crying,saying their farewells to Rein.The sky really knows how to add effect to the scenarios.It began raining.I grab Rein's framed picture and hug it.

I look at my palm.I buy some seeds and it's now growing up.

"When I die gusto kong maging puno ang puntod ko,I know it's weird but giving shades to other people makes me feel that I am useful that I can be useful sometimes"

I smile of what my cousin's said.

I put the small plant after matabunan ang kabaong ni Rein.Personalized ang kabaong niya kaya hindi na yun huhukayin pa ulit at kukunin ang kabaong niya.I tell them to made one with Rein's favorite tree.

Tiningnan ko ang puntod ni Rein with the plant in the top of it.Hindi na namin pinalagyan ng lapida.Dahil ang puno na ang magsisilbing lapida niya.

I walk away and before closing the door of my car,nakita ko si Brein na nakatayo sa harap ng puntod ni Rein.I saw him put flowers in it.He's wearing hoodie.He began to sit there like it's not dirty.He cover his face amd I think he's crying.

And suddenly I realized how unfortunate Brein is...

Hindi na siya maririnig ni Rein.Because his so called bestie,is now resting in peace.