Connected To You

Chapter 69

Chapter 69

Lyndon Valderrama's Point of View

Kuya Christopher died. Lyanna did something to Marga. Marga and Adam are not in good terms. Tita Hazel died. It's been really painful and and challenging to us. Sobrang daming nangyari sa isang buwan. Durog na durog na kami at hindi na namin alam kung kakayanin pa ba namin kapag may nangyari na namang hindi maganda.

"Do you know how it feels now?" Marga asked Adam.

Kani-kanina lang, magkayakap silang dalawa pero ngayon mukhang magkaaway na naman sila. I understand what Marga feels about Adam but she is being insensitive for asking that question to Adam. Actually, it's not a question. It's like she's mocking him.

"Marga!" saway ko.

"No, it's fine, Lyndon. You are right, Marga. Now I know how it feels to lose someone," Adam answered with a painful smile.

Tumahimik lang si Marga at hindi na nagsalita pa. Tumahimik na lang din kami nina Claire at Adam. Wala sina Sancho at Ethan pero nangako naman silang pupunta raw sila mayamaya.

I heard Adam sighed. Tinapik ko naman siya sa balikat saka tinabihan si Marga. Kumunot naman ang noo ni Marga saka ako tinaasan ng kilay.

"What?" tanong niya.

"Of all people, ikaw dapat ang nakakaintindi sa kanya. Nawalan ka rin ng taong mahalaga sa 'yo, Marga. Can't you just lower down your pride? Hearing the words you've said, it's like you are blami ng him for your brother's death. He didn't say anything bad to you at that time! Dapat marealize mo na may flaws din si Adam. Hindi siya perpekto tulad ng inaakala mo!" may diin kong sagot.

"I was hurt, Lyndon! You don't understand. I expected him to come. He knows I need him but he didn't come!" pagmamatigas niya.

"It's time for you to understand that the world doesn't revolve for you, Marga. May mga problema rin siyang kailangan harapin at may mga bagay rin siyang kailangan gawin. Hindi pwedeng nakadepende ka na lang sa kanya habang buhay. You should know how to handle yourself!"

Hindi na siya sumagot pa at umirap na lang. Sigurado akong narinig ni Adam ang naging pag-uusap namin ni Marga. Marga is still close minded and self-centered because of what happened. Isang buwan na ang nakalipas pero parang bata pa rin siya na nagagalit kay Adam.

I already did my part on trying to make her realize that Adam didn't do anything bad but it is already up to her now if she will try to understand the situation. Ayaw ko siyang puwersahin na gawin ang isang bagay na ayaw niyang gawin. That's depriving her freedom of choice!

"Thank you but let her be, Lyndon. Let her hate me as long as she wants. She's disappointed in me and it's fine. I'm fine so don't worry about me," Adam said with a faint smile.

Napailing na lang ako at hindi na muling nagsalita. I remember Adam admitted to me how much he loves Marga. What he just did a while ago is an act of his love. The things he can do for love. Kahit na siya na 'yong nasasaktan, okay lang sa kanya. Now what happened to his rules?

"May schedule na ba 'yong burial ni Tita Hazel?" Claire asked to break the silence.

"Yes, this Saturday. My dad didn't want it longer so it won't be that hard to say goodbye."

"How can we help, Adam?" I asked.

"Just be here. That's all I want."

Narinig kong umismid si Marga kaya tinitigan ko siya nang masama. Para siyang bata! I never thought Marga could be this immature! Para siyang tumatanda nang paurong!

"Adam, have you informed the Student Council? They've been looking for you!" nakakunot noo kong tanong nang maalala kong hanapin siya sa akin ni Lefiya kanina.