Epilogue

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Skie's point of view

I'm staring at her from afar and she looks so happy

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I'm staring at her from afar and she looks so happy. I should be happy too but the thing is, she's now happy with another man, with my best friend.

"Congratulations Skie," Sambit ni Dad. Niyakap niya ako ng mahigpit. Ito 'yong yakap na matagal ko ng hinahanap. Masasabi ko na kahit papaano, bumalik na 'yong relasyon na meron kami dati si Dad. "You make us so proud son, I'm happy for you." Lumapit din sakin si Mom para yakapin ako. I can't help but to smile. Hindi na ako hihiling ng kahit ano pang graduation gift, makasama ko lang si Mom at Dad masaya na ako.

"Thank you, Dad and Mom."

"Where do you want to eat?" Tanong ni Mom. "Gutom na ako, eh." Sabay kaming tumawa ni Dad. Kahit kailan ang takaw talaga ni Mom.

"I know a place near here." Sambit ko.

Pumunta kami sa favorite resto ko malapit dito sa school. Una akong bumaba para tignan 'yong place, sila Dad naman naghahanap ng parking lot.

Napahinto ako ng makita ko siya. Kasama niya sila Tito Shawn pati si Caleb at 'yong family niya. Mukhang masayang masaya sila. They look so good together.

Sinara ko 'yong kamay ko sa sobrang galit.

Bumalik ako kala Dad para sabihin na puno na 'yong resto at mag-iba na lang kami ng place. Buti naniwala at pumayag sila. I just can't stand being there, seeing her happy with my best friend. It fvcking hurts, it really does.

"Skie, kanina ka pa wala sa sarili mo? Are you okay?" Tanong ni Mom. "Iniisip mo pa din ba si Anya? Do you still love her?"

Hindi ko sinagot si Mom. "I don't want to ruin this moment so let's talk about her."

"Well, let's talk about your plans." Singit ni Daddy. "Where do you want to work? Our company is always open for you. I think you already know that I need you there."

"Akala ko ba si Kiro 'yong mag ma-manage ng company?" Sagot ko. Ayoko naman talagang sirain 'yong moment namin pero hindi ko lang mapigilan na sabihin 'yon. That's what they wanted in the first place. "That's fine with me, Dad. I understand."

"Skie, it's always you. Nasabi lang namin 'yon dati dahil hindi ka pa nagtitino pero ikaw naman talaga ang nakaplano na mag manage non. Hindi pa kaya ni Kiro na i-manage 'yon. Maybe someday you can both manage it."

Huminga na lang ako ng malalim. Ayokong magalit kaya inintindi ko na lang si Dad. May point naman siya, eh. Bakit niya ipagkakatiwala ang kumpanya sa isang kagaya ko? Ang dating ako.

"Sure, Dad." Sagot ko.

"Naiintindihan ko naman kung malayo pa din ang loob mo sakin, anak--" pinutol ko agad ang sasabihin ni Dad.

"Dad hindi 'yan totoo. Kasalanan ko naman lahat kaya naiintindihan ko. This time, aayusin ko na ang lahat para bumalik na tayo sa dati. I miss the old times with you and Mom."

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