Epilogue🔓

The Last Chapter

"Bro, you really need to stop stalking Ythan's lil sister. Malalagot tayo pareho niyan e," one of my friend said.

"She's not my type." I told him. He only snickered at me before throwing me a glare.

"Yes, and pigs can fly, Verlice." nakasimangot nitong saad. Napapikit nalang ako ng mariin at tiningnan muli ang babaeng nagpapagulo ng isipan ko simula pa noong makita ko ito sa after party noong birthday ni Ythan na ginanap sa bar na pagmamay-ari ng isang kaibigan namin.

She was smokin' hot that time. She was gorgeous, sexy, and all. I was so sure that I'll make her mine that night, pero nang sinabi ni Ythan na kapatid niya ito ay parang nabahag ang buntot ko. We have this kind of... promise in our friendship. Na hindi pwedeng maging girlfriend ng isa sa amin ang mga kapatid ng grupo. I just don't know why though, I mean... shit.

"You know what, pwede mo namang kausapin si Ythan e. Sabihin mo popormahan mo ang kapatid niya. Huwag mo lang gagagohin dahil baka mapapaaga ang pagpapabili ko ng kabaong para sayo,"

"Gago." asik ko dito.

But really, I was kinda considering what he just said too. Well, it won't be bad to try and convince Ythan right?

"Which sister of mine?" para akong nakahinga ng maluwag ng sabihin niya ito. So it won't be hard for me, right?

I smirked a little. "The youngest, of course."

"It's a no, of course." mabilis ding sagot nito dahilan para malaglag ang panga ko. My eyebrows furrowed. What the fuck? I thought he agreed?

Maya maya at tiningnan ako nito at ngumisi. "If it's Yurika, then I'll gladly push her to you. Except for my Princess, of course. She's the youngest. Huling lumabas sa sinapupunan ni Mommy, kaya hindi ko siya ipapain sa isang pating,"

"Dude, damn.." naiinis kong angal na ikinatawa nito.

"Yurika can fight with you, but Yshien can't. She's too innocent for that, so no."

Napailing nalang ako sa tinuran nito. He really doesn't want me to be serious for one time. But nevertheless, I still want her. So I didn't stop stalking her. I witnessed how she got her first boyfriend, the asshole of a shit Ansel. Damn. How lucky can this bastard be, huh? Just take a look at the prize he is having, damn. Could've been mine if I just didn't make any promises to Ythan.

Yes, I made a promise to Ythan because he made me do it. I won't touch his lil sister, not until twenty five. That was sick. I know. I thought that my feelings would just die down anyway. I thought I was just infatuated, but damn, I didn't. Hindi nawala ang kagustuhan kong mapasa-akin ang babae. Mas lalo lang lumala ang pagka-gusto ko dito. And I don't think it's still a simple like anymore. I doubt that.

"Someone's after my lil sister, Cain. It's not his asshole of a husband but someone else at alam mong ikaw lang ang maaasahan ko pagdating sa mga ganitong bagay."

I sighed before looking at him. Her little sister. Hmm... The one that I've been stalking on for years and I only stopped when she get tied with Ansel the asshole.

"I want you to steal her from Ansel, Cain." seryosong saad nito na nagpataas ng aking kilay.

"Are you out of your mind now, Ythan? You didn't let me touch her when I wanted her. You didn't let me make a move because of our stupid agreement. And now that she's tied with someone else, you want me to break in and separate them? It's clear that your sister is in love with him so why would I fucking interfere?" naiinis kong saad dito. I just don't get this man. He was too Iver protective with his Princess, and look where she ended up marrying now, the asshole.

"Someone tried to broke in on her veranda's room. Nagtutumakbo nga siya kagabi di ba? And I have a feeling that it has something to do with your uncle Novin. So whether you like it or not, you'll do what I say it you won't get another chance anymore. And besides, I don't want my lil sis to be miserable. The asshole is cheating on her. I badly want to kill him, but I'm still considering my lil sister."

And that's how and where it all started. I was supposed to protect her but I failed. I fucking failed.

A small smile crept on my lips slowly as I reminisce the first time we met. It still feels like yesterday.

"Dad..."

I turned my head to Cerix. He is now wearing his black suit that completely made him look like a mature young man.

"Hey young man..."

"Do you miss her?" Sumbalik nito sa akin na ikinatawa ko ng mahina. He is really growing into a smart one.

I shrugged before messing his hair.

"Come on, we are going to be late already." sandali muna ako nitong tinitigan ng marrin bago tumango.

Magkasabay na kaming lumabas ng kwarto at dumiretso pababa ng bahay. Tahimik kaming pareho ng anak ko habang bumibiyahe patungo sa sementeryo. The thing is...

I don't really want to go. Pero gusto ko silang... gusto ko silang masilayan sa huli nilang hantungan. This is the end. We might not have the best happy ending, but at least, I got to be with them.

Bahagya kong nilingon si Cerix na nanatili lang nakatingin sa labas ng bintana. He was silent after knowing what happened. And I seriously don't know how to console him. Pareho kaming nawalan, and the only comfort that I know for him to feel like he is not alone at all is my presence.

Pagkarating namin sa may gate ng cemetery ay nauna ng bumaba ang bata. He was fixing his suit and I just smiled at the sight.

I sighed.

She would really be happy if she saw this in person.

Pagkapasok namin ay sinalubong kaagad ako nina Ythan. They were all wearing a sympathetic look as they look at me and Cerix. I shook my head lightly. I'm sad, but I'm not depressed at all. Kung makatingin naman ang mga gagong 'to sa akin ay parang handa na akong sumunod ngayon sa hukay. Mga gago talaga.

"Young man, you wanted to look good in front of your mother for the last time, huh?" narinig kong kausap ni Ythan kay Cerix ngunit tiningnan lang ito ng huli bago iniwan at dumiretso sa harap ng gintong kabaong.

Nakangusong tumingin sa akin si Ythan. "Sungit. Mana sayo," napangisi lang ako at napailing.

Tinitigan ko ang litrato niya na nasa gilid lang ng kaniyang kabaong. She really look peaceful on that one. Nagmukha siyang hindi maldita sa puting damit na suot. She looks calm.

I bit my lower lip as I try to stifle my tears. Fuck. This is so gay.

We may not have the best endings. It may not be perfect for the eyes of many. But I wanna tell you that I am thankful of you for being part of us. For being with us for the last time of your breath. Damn it!

Cerix still needs you....

Why did you left so fucking soon?

Is it really supposed to end like this?