I Won't Let Go

Chap 9-

*be aware of typos and grammatical errors.

A\N: be aware of sudden change of POV.

(Song: Til the heartaches end by Carol)

Chapter Nine

When everything just went downhill. What's the first thing you'll do?

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Summer vacation...

It's been a month since Lara and I bid goodbye. I missed her so much, but I guess I'll see her once again soon.

Gab went to Mexico for his vacation with his family. But we didn't lose any communication. We still communicate every night or morning.

And it's been weeks I guess when he decided to court me. At ako? I wasn't planning to said yes yet. Masyado pang maaga kung umoo agad ako. Kung kaya niyang maghintay, well.

Humiga ako sa kama ko at tumingin sa ceiling.

I wonder what will happen to me 5 years later?

Magiging masaya kaya ako?

Saan kaya ako mag aaral college?

Ano kayang kursong kukunin ko in that time?

Magkikita kaya kami ulit ni Lara?

Paano naman kami ni Gab?

I sighed.

Too many questions I can't answer in my head. Maybe I'll just wait for my future then. I should enjoy my now.

I close my eyes and fall into slumber.

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Elis was sitting at the chair beside her bed inside her hospital room. She was exhausted from everything. She's drained from everything that has happened. She never expected this outcome. But however, she's still managed to be positive for her.

The door opened and Jake came in.

"How is she?" he asked.

"Still the same. I'm still waiting for progress but it's none." Elis answered.

"It's been what? 2 weeks? But she's still like that? I don't what to do. She's getting worst and I'm scared" he complaint.

"I'm scared too." she sighed.

Mag isang taon na rin silang nasa hospital pero lalong lumala ang kalagayan ng dalaga. Lalo na ngayon na may isa na naman siyang sakit. Hirap na hirap na sila pero lumalaban parin sila para sa kanya.

They tried to reach out for her father but unfortunately they lost connection. Di na nila alam kung saan na ito ngayon. Pero nagbabakasakali parin sila na ang hiningan nila ng tulong nuon ay tutulungan parin sila upang mahanap ang kaniyang ama.

Everything's falling down into their feet.

Walang wala na sila. Hinang hina na rin sila.

Elis was drowning on her thoughts when....

"Gab?"

Elis thought fade away when she heard her voice.

Agad sigang nagtawag ng doctor.

Ilang minuto lang ng agad pumasok ang doctor kasama ang iilang nurse.

Elis stayed at the corner of the room with her teary eyes.

Sobrang saya niya. Kaya napaiyak siya.

Agad niyang tinawagan ang anak na si Jake.

*call answered

"She finally woke up."

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I was walking on the way to the school rooftop.

I was shocked when I arrived there. I suddenly gets emotional.

Petals of roses are scattered on the floor. Balloons in every corner-everywhere. Two tables at the center and scented candles on floor forming I ♥️ U.

Then, he showed up with bouquet of roses on his hand.

"Surprise." he said with a big smile on his face. "Happy 3rd month of love, Sil." he walked towards me and gave me the flowers then he hugged me.

"Happy 3rd months, Gab"

Medyo matagal na rin pala. Parang kahapon lang nung umulan at nagkakilala kami.

Apat na buwan din siyang nanligaw. Buti nalang sinagot ko. Hahaha joke lang.

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Lara was facing her laptop typing a message to someone.

Lara: Why'd you suddenly dissapear?

Lara: She's been waiting for you up until now.

Lara: She missed you so much.

Lara: Her condition is getting worst.

Lara: Please go to her.

Lara: I'm begging you. Please go see her.

Lara: Just this one.

Lara: I won't be mad at you. Just please go see her.

Lara: She suffered a lot.

Lara: I won't wish for anything else.

Lara: Message me back if you want to see her. I'll accompany you.

She closed her laptop and sighed. She closed her eyes as tears began to fall. She pity her best friend. She know that she shouldn't felt that way but she knows how devastated her best friend was after losing him.

I just can't sit and watch her crumble.

She would do anything for her best friend. Even tho it cost a lot.

"I'm sorry for leaving your side that time, I'm sorry if I wasn't in your side when you first discovered your illness. I'm sorry for I can't be him who bring you more happiness than I can give you. But I promise you that I'll find him for you." she whispered along with her sobs as she slowly began to sleep.

"Best friend?" she asked me while she raisng her pinky finger.

"Best friend." sagot ko na may mga ngiti sa labi.

She hugged me so tight.

"We'll be forever be best friends and sister."

I woke up and tears began to fall again. I missed her so much. Her old jolly self.

It was one of my best memories I had when I was in my highschool.

Everytime I'm down, she's always there to cheer me, to do silly things just to see my smile.

Kahit nung nagkalayo kami, siya parin yung nilalapitan ko sa tuwing may problema ako. She's the kind of friend who's one call away. She's been my best friend and sister for years. I felt so guilty dahil saaming dalawa mas nagampanan niya ang pagiging best friend and sisiter niya. I felt so useless. 

And now that she's in that state, I can't bare watching her like that. Nakakapanlumo. Yung best friend na iniwan mo nuon dahil magta transfer kana ay ibang iba na sa best friend kong binalikan ko ngayon.

Ang dating masayahing, napakaingay, mahiyain, madaldal at hindi nakakalimot ay ibang ibang na ngayon.

"Pangako kong hahanapin ko siya para sayo."

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A\N: Malapit na pong matapos.😊