Then There Was You

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Den's POV

I decided to took a day-off today and follow Aly, secretly. Last night, I found out to our maids that he's going out every morning after I leave the house going to work. The maids doesn't have a clue where he's going, they said he will just go back around lunch time or sometimes, 4pm. I'm tailing the car that he's using until they entered the cemetery, I'm still following them but keeping my distance.

I saw Aly getting out of the car while holding flowers. He walks towards the grave. His driver parked the car somewhere. I get out of my car and followed him. Kuya Tony's sick right now, I told him not to drive for me right now because it's also my day off. I didn't tell Aly that it's my day off.

I hide somewhere not too far, I want to hear what he's going to say to my parents. Yes, he visited my parents grave. He sat on the grass then placed the flowers on their grave.

"I'm here again. Siguro po nakukulitan na kayo sakin. Bumabawi lang po ako, ang tagal ko ng hindi naka dalaw sainyo." He scratch his nape.

"I don't know how long I will stay here. But I promise to visit you kahit maghiwalay na kami ni Den. Today, I'm planning to ask her about the photos and call off the engagement. I guess the time that I spent with her is already enough to make her feel that I love her. It's hard for me, but I'll let her go. I know binabantayan niyo siya kahit nasa Heaven na kayo. I really really wanted to thank you for allowing me to meet her and to love her. If only I didn't allow her to go back here, mangyayari kaya 'to? But, yeah nangyari na po eh. I just want to ask you something. Always make sure that Den's safe and multuhin niyo po si Chen if ever na saktan at paiyakin niya ulit si Denden." He sighed.

I shook my head, no Aly, you're not going anywhere. We're getting married, no one's calling the engagement off.

"I need to visit Cross right now. But, I'll be back later, I'll just give him some flowers, okay? I'll be back, Tito and Tita." He said then he walks towards another grave.

I followed him. He stop and sat down again at some grave.

"Hey Cross, it's Dad, again, are you annoyed?" He said.

I look at him, confused. Aly never told me that he had a son.

"I wish you're still here. Gaano ka na kaya ka-laki if ever na nandito ka pa? I think your Mommy Den will be happy seeing you. Sorry Cross. I still dream and think of you, my baby boy. Mommy and Daddy will break up, soon. Always guide me and look out for me while you're in heaven." He started crying like a kid.

I don't know what pushed me but I ran to Aly and hugged him tight. I can't bear seeing him hurt.

Cross Valdez
September 2, 2010 - April 5, 2013
Your paw prints are on my heart Cross, woof woof.