Still the One

Epilogue

This is it the final flip of Kaarle and her friends story. 

Please read the Authors note at the end. 

Enjoy reading.  R♡RW!

EPILOGUE

Kaarle

THE FRESH breeze from the mountain plucked my bandana the moment I slid out from the vehicle. I lifted my face and inhaled deeply, allowing myself to get lost in the moment as I stare to the never ending horizon.

Content with my daydreaming, I switch my gaze at the rest house in front of us.

Mediterranean inspired architecture gives out the relaxing vibe and warm welcome. The house contains so many memories with my family and friends. Remembering our first staycation here with my friends.

I rolled my wheelchair towards the near grotto.

I close my eyes and talk to him. I pray for my family and friends for his guidance. I want them to be happy even if I die. I pray that they would never experience the pain that I've been through. And I thank him for the 20 years of my existence.

I've lived longer than I expected. And I thank Saint Peregrine Laziosi, the patron saints of cancer patients. Thank you for your guidance. He already gave me enough time to be with my family and friends.

I have lived my will, now I am willing to take his.

Humugot ako ng malalim na hininga ng maramdaman ko sakit sa ulo ko na para na naman itong binibiyak.

"Hey Karls okay ka lang?" I heard footsteps from Zac.

I immediately smile "Yup."

"You feeling okay?" Nito ng mag pag aalangan sa boses.

"Yup." I lied

"Hmm-mm" Was all Zac said, clearly not convinced.

"I just remember so many memories."

"Sure you do. Dito tayo una nag bakasyon eh." Zac smiled while he remember those memories.

Muli kong nilingon ang paligid bago kami tuluyang pumasok sa loob.

Tulak ni Zac ang wheel chair ko habang si Dom naman ay dala ang mga gamit ko at si Maddison ay nauna ng pumasok.

Solo namin ang buong bahay ngayon umaga at mamayang hapon naman ang dating nila Mommy dahil may kailangan pa daw silang ayusin.

"Halika na Kaarle." Tawag sa akin ni Maddison. "Kumain na tayo pinang handa tayo ni Manang ng tanghalian."

At dahil pagkain ang pinag uusapan ay kasing bilis ng kidlat akong itinulak ni Zac patungo sa lamesa.

"Are you crazy?!"

"What the fuck Zac?!"

Sabay na singhal ni Maddison at Dom ay Zac. Agad naman itong nag peace sign kaya't na pa tawa nalang ako sa kabaliwan ng mga kaibigan ko.

"Okay ka lang ba Karls?" Tanong ni Dom.

Agad ko naman itong nginitian "Oo okay lang ako wag kayo mag aalala."

Pasimple ko tiningnan maigi ang mukha nila. Masaya silang nag kwe kwentuhan ngunit may mga lungkot sa mga mata nila.

Make it worth the fight. And I will hold on for as long as I can.

Nag simula na kaming kumain habang mag kwe kwentuhan kung ano ba ang maganda gawin ngayon araw.

Life is short. Time is fast. No replay. No rewind. So enjoy every moment as it comes...