Every Autumn Fall (Youthful Series 1)

Epilogue

When he finally left, I didn't know what else to do. It feels like a part of me is already gone. Mauv made me feel like he is something that would make me feel complete.

Nagpatuloy ako sa pag-aaral at doon ko na lang itinuon ang aking buong pansin. I tried courting a girl from my class but it didn't work the way that I needed it to be. So I stopped hopping from one relationship to another.

When I graduated with my degree in fine arts, I had already become better at my art. I was even more focused on my work and all my attention was on it. For years, I felt like something was missing from me, and I never doubt that it was always him. Mauv is always my cure.

Kaya nang siya ay bumalik, hindi ko na pinakawalan pa ang pagkakataon na magawa ang lahat para sayangin ang bawat oras na mapapa-oo ko ulit siya. I spent all the worthwhile time to him that makes everything feels special.

"I wish we could go back in time," he pulls both of my cheeks and leans toward me, giving me a short drunk kiss. Then he passed out.

That night changes all of my worries in life. He became my haven that I'll always fight for. I will follow him even if he will leave, and that's my supposed plan.

Matapos niyang umuwi ng bagong taon, nag-isip na ako ng paraan kung papaano ako lilipat. Hindi ko alam kung kasiya na ba ang savings ko para sa aming dalawa, but I will work more so it would be enough for both of us.

From the next three months, our phones were the only thing that gives us a communication.

"May klase ka pa rin ba hanggang ngayon?" I ask him while we're in a video call. I still feel sleepy, apat na oras pa lang kasi ang tulog ko hanggang ngayon. I still have to finish this piece so I can submit it already tomorrow.

[Ilang araw na lang, uuwi na rin ako,] he answers while still walking from with his phone. He seems to be wandering around to their faculty office.

Suddenly I heard a knock from my door, "Sandali lang, baka nandito na sila Mama," I said before putting my phone down. Nagpunta agad ako sa pinto para pagbuksan sila. My eyes widen, still not processing everything.

"Cali!" I felt Mauv in my embrace as he surprises me. He pours me kisses all over my face.

"Akala ko ba ilang araw pa," my voice is distorted from his embrace. "Mauv," I hold both of his hands, "sasama na ako sa'yo," I bravely answered. I don't know if he'll agree to it, but I have to make him yes. I can't stay like this, not seeing him for over months drains me so much.

"Ha? Bakit? Saan ba ako pupunta?" he releases a laugh. I was confuse looking at him without having no clue from what he is talking about. Naguguluhan ako bigla.

"Mauv, kapag aalis ka ulit pabalik sa-"

"Hindi na ako aalis, Cali," his smile widens even more.

"Ano? 'Di ba..." that's when all of his words finally sink in.

"Lilipat na ako dito, babalik na ako," he screams in excitement. But I am even more excited than him. I carry him and sway him all over while giving him deep kisses.

Since that year, he started teaching at the same university we went before and we both live in a condo unit near the university. We built our own home, a place where we can never be torn apart again.

"Do you like it?" I ask while holding his right hand.

"I love it," he smiles. I pour kisses on his hand where his wedding ring is placed.

From every time when autumn comes, I always remember how our love started to fall, but now I reminisce about this season about how our love blossoms.

THE END.