Chapter 73

Last Glimpse

I was standing alone in front of my dear mom's casket, while everyone is still busy chatting and busy reminiscing the beautiful memories they have shared with her. Iyon na ang huling araw ng paglalamay kaya mas dumagsa ang mga bisitang nakikiramay sa buong araw hanggang sa gabi.

I just have a chance to get near when some of them left when it was already in the middle of the night. Mas gusto ko kasing bahagya nang tahimik ang paligid at wala na masyadong tao na gustong sumulyap sa labi ni Mama.

Ang nakatagong emosyon ko ay nanumbalik. I was softly staring at Mama Shirley's face. Her face looks peaceful like she was just sleeping deeply na para bang walang bahid na pangamba roon.

Ma... This is the very last night I will see your face. Gusto kitang titigan sa huling gabing ito hanggang sa huling saglit bago ang oras ng libing mo bukas. I do not want to miss out on every single second. I thought while my small tears began to fall. Pinahid ko agad iyon sa hawak kong tissue pa