Chapter 31
"Paalam, hanggang sa muli, sana sa susunod na habangbuhay, tayo naman hanggang sa huli."
_SanguineSunset_
The clouds were puffs of white magic in acres of blue. They were the brilliance of a new page upon a sky canvas of consistent hue.
Narating ko ang loob ng Villa Zamora at sumalubong sa'kin ang malaki nilang mansion.
Bumaba ako sa bisikleta ko at marahang naglakad papasok sa loob. The door was opened and I was welcomed by Brylle. He's wearing a white shirt and black pants. Exuding authority and power as always. Pero hindi na gaya ng dati na may yabang at kaangasan.
As I entered, I saw Ellysse standing wearing a white dress, staring at the big altar. A white jar was put in there with flowers and lighted candles.
"Tina... si Clark, nakauwi na siya," Ellysse sniffed. She touched the white jar as her tears fell.
I walked closer to the altar as I let out a deep breath. I slowly held the urn as I bit my lip. "C-Clark, welcome home," my voice became brittle.
Brylle tapped my shoulder as he gave me three sunflowers. Inilagay ko ang ang mga ito, sa vase nakatabi ng urn niya.
"I'm sure, Clark is happy now, seeing the three of us," Brylle bent down his head. "That's his ultimate wish."
"Guys... in front of Clark, I apologize for all the bad things I did, I'm really sorry," Ellysse held my hand and embraced me. "I'm sorry Tina."
"Kalimutan na natin yun’ Ellysse, let's start a new beginning," I caressed her back. "You're always special to me, kayong tatlo."
As Ellysse released me, I wiped her tears. Niyakap niya din si Brylle at humingi ng pasensya. Afterwards, we headed outside, kung saan nakita kong hawak ni yaya Benilda, yaya ni Clark ang tatlong puting baloons.
Ibinigay niya sa akin ang isa, at yung iba, ibinigay niya kina Brylle at Ellysse.
"Tara guys, sa favorite tambayan natin?" Ellysse staggered as she walked.
We followed her and we reached the wide flower farm, were flowers bloom as its radiant. The butterflies were flying freely, sipping nectars.
Dati, masaya kami habang naglalakad dito. Kadalasan naghahabulan at nagtataguan pa. Lahat ng memories namin dito, memorable and unforgettable.
Nakatulala lang kaming tatlo habang nagmamasid sa paligid. The feeling of nostalgia was mutual to us. Who would have thought this would happen? That we lost Clark, that we would never be with him, ever again.
"Diretso na tayo?" Brylle sighed. We continued to walk habang hawak namin ang mga baloons.
Narating namin ang burol kung saan hanggang ngayon, matayog pa rin na nakatayo ang punong mangga. Naroon pa rin ang upuan na gawa sa kawayan. Tila nga yata bagong gawa ito, at naghihintay lang sa amin.
The view was relaxing, kitang-kita kasi mula dito ang malawak na flower farm ng mga Zamora. Sa kabilang dako naman ay ang ang taniman naman nila ng mga dragon fruits.
The sun bloomed on the horizon, golden petals stretching over outwards, into the rich blue. It's the brilliant flower of the sky that warmed our days. It's the invitation to a new day, that sunrise maybe, so ordinary extraordinary.
"Clark, sana masaya ka na kung nasaan ka man ngayon," Ellysse released the white baloon. "Mahal na mahal kita, and I'll forever treasure our memories together."
I tapped Ellysse shoulder when she sobbed. Alam kung minahal niya si Clark ng sobra. Hindi naman kasi talaga mahirap mahalin si Clark. Dahil siya ang isa sa mga taong, may mabuting puso na nakilala ko.
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