Sabay

Parting ways

(It has been a month since the unfortunate events)

(Rose went to America after Abigail woke up from to her recovery. It took her more than two weeks to finally gain strength again. Rose decided to go back to the states and will wait for Noah to follow)

(He's just there, standing, staring at his father's name on his grave)

(His tears gathered beside his eyes refusing to fall)

"dad, natapos na finally makakapag-pahinga ka na...I said I'm sorry for being late that day and I am still... but I know for a reason that you actually wanted to end it that way, Abi told me you attempted to shoot yourself to save her and everybody else"

(He paused, and succumb to his tears)

Dad, no matter how people may remember you for your deeds? Kahit anong iwas ko pa, you ARE my father... and God gave you to me for a reason, I will forever be grateful that you raised me to become a better version of myself

(Someone from behind stepped closer to Noah)

No... Noah? (It is Maegan)

Maegan, you're here

Yeah... I wasn't able to go during your father's wake

That's fine, he doesn't like much attention anyway

Um, look Noah... I'm so sorry

(A cool breeze of the afternoon blows)

For???

I really didn't know that Tito Enrique was going to do that I was so upset when we talk and when he asked me where you and Abi are, sinabi ko sakanya. I'm so sorry, I really am...I really thought he would just do something to separate you too again but.. but he...

(Noah looked up the sky and smiled back at Maegan)

Meg, tapos nun eh... but I hope you learned your lessons Maegan. Learn when to let go, don't decide things when you are upset... ISA pa, try to stop acting like you know everything because you don't, no one is actually

(He turned around and starts to walk away)

Wait... Noah...

Yes?

I want to apologize to Abi

(He smiled and said)

She already did

(He went his way to meet with Abigail, maybe for the last time)

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NP: Sabay (Never the Strangers)

(Sitting on the bench at the bus stop was Abigail, watching the crowd of passerby and commuters while waiting for Noah)

(His hands tucked inside his red jacket's pocket, hood covering his head, he slowly walked towards Abi, and sat beside her)

Kamusta na?

(She smiled and said)

I'm okay..eto gumagaling na talaga yung sugat...gwapo ka talaga pag naka-hood noh?

(He simply giggled shaking his head)

magaling ka na nga

(For a few minutes they just sat there, staring at the busy crowd and passing cars in front of them)

Ang galing no? For years sobrang upset nation SA mga nangyari, we acted like it was the most depressive moment in the world, but look at these people? sabay sabay silang nagmamadali, nagpapanggap na masaya kahit hindi naman, but inside? some of them are actually dying

our story may not be the most tragic in the world, but for our own world? it was...we all have a story to tell Noah, own lives to leave and I don't think comparing them against some is wise

that's why it is time for us to move on right Abi? dahilalamnatin may reason lahat ng nangyari at nangyayari

(still watching the crowd in front of them, Noah's right hand crawled its way to Abi's left hand)

years ago you left me...eight months ago i left you...now we are here about to decide to do the right thing

(she watch the old lady walking pass by them, cleared her throat and responded)

I dreamed to grow old with you, now /i don't know if it'll remain just a dream...we have to start right again diba?

(their eyes starts to fail them, as both of their tears fell on their faces)

yes...we all need to take a break, we need to take a rest

(she looked at Noah's face lovingly)

mahal, you will always be one of my resting place

(he smiled and his tear fell on his left eye)

and you are my source of joy (he kissed her hands gently as his tears fell on it)

(they stared at each other for how long they didn't bother knowing. their hearts are aching upon the mutual decision they're about to do)

(they let go of each other's hands, stood up and turned away from each other, stepping further away at different directions)

Abi?

(Noah turned his back again at Abi and she looked back in response to his call)

the moment I said that if one day I'll be able to hold you again, I said I swear I'll never let you go...well I do hope you realize I meant every word

(she smiled at him)

hihintayin kita

(they walked away, from each other)

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(they may have walked different ways, but their mutual decision implies that they are going to rise up and move on...together)

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"hindi porket hindi kayo magkasama, hindi na kayo sabay na nagmamahal sa isat-isa"- Noah

NP: Forever And Ever (He is We)