At Dinner , Liebe seems to not be himself and is a bit moody. His family was gazing at each other while having their meals , and it seemed like they're talking with their eyes.
"What's wrong Ai? "- asked Ysce , breaking the silence.
"Huh?.. Oh! No , nothing.. Well , thanks for the food. "- He said then left with his food not seeming to be touched at all.
"What's with him? "- wondered Chara.
"We ran into Gale with another guy"- plainly said Hokori.
"Ohh.. "- Chara and Shinko in unison.
"Pathetic! He's so blatantly confident this morning saying he has moved on , but the day didn't even end and there he goes again! "- Shinko whined , stuffing food on herself in annoyance.
"Well.. They've been together for so long and he really did love her.. "-said Chara in a sad voice.
Hearing it from them , seeing how hurt Liebe is and realizing that she knows it all too well , Ysce couldn't help but bite her tongue inside her mouth trying her best to hold her tears back. After the meal , she finished her bath and entered Liebe's room. It was already a normal day that Ysce would spend the whole weekend at Liebe's house. She even already has her own closet and necessities. She also sometimes sleeps in Shinko's room or Aijo's room but she mostly prefers to sleep with Liebe.
"You okay? "- asked Ysce worriedly as she sat beside him.
"Yeah"- He only responded. She cleared her throat and stood up and went to the other side of the bed but she tripped on something and fell at Liebe with their face close together. Liebe stroked aside her hair and Ysce leaned in closer but the moment their lips grazed each other. Liebe pushed her away and stood up leaving Ysce stunned in bed.
"I'm kinda exhausted.. And we both have morning lectures so.. We better sleep already "- said Liebe then picked up the box that tripped Ysce which had been opened. She saw stuff and lots of Gale's photos , it was a memory box of hers. With a heartache , Ysce gets under the blanket at the corner of the bed.
"Good night then. "- She mumbled. Liebe placed the box on the side table and got on the bed with his back on Ysce , same with Ysce.
"Good night.."- He responded and silence filled the room. Without Liebe's knowledge , Ysce shed tears by suppressing her sobs even if it took a toll on her throat , but she was able to do so.
The next day , as they were having breakfast , Liebe's family noticed the awkwardness around the two of them and began to gaze at each other in wonder.
"Since you two have morning class , you better just use one car. "- Hokori tries to live things up.
"Yeah.. "- said Liebe.
"No.. There's something I have to do so I'll take my car. "- said Ysce. They look at her in such wonder.
"Then I'll go with- "- Liebe suggested but was refused instantly by Ysce.
"It's fine.. Thanks for the food.. "- She stood up.
"I don't want you getting late. "- She added as she kissed their cheeks and smiled forcefully.
"See you later! "- She said then left. Liebe rushed to follow her to the garage. "Thanks for the food! "- He said. Ysce was already in her car and started the engine.
"Ysce! "- called Liebe. "Wait! "- He added.
Ysce stops the car outside the garage and opens her window.
"About last night.. "- nervously he said.
"For almost two decades.. I've always loved you.. I always bluntly reject those guys who asked me out because I was hoping that you'll be the one to ask me next.. But then Gale came along. My friends say I should move on and try meeting a guy.. But I didn't `Because My Heart Is Already Deeply Committed To You Only` ..I continue to love you no matter what.. And it really sucks honestly , to love a certain person for that long who.. Doesn't see me as more than a childhood friend or a sister.. It hurts.. It pained me all that time.. Then you broke up , truly I was delighted at the same time heartbroken.. Seeing how much you were hurt losing her.."- Ysce stated then took a deep breath. Liebe who just stood there by the window is speechless.
"Hanaj said I should try and confess to you.. You know what I answered? I said.. I won't , I don't want to.. I don't want you to reciprocate my feelings out of sympathy.. It scares me.. And I was right.. "- She continued while sobbing.
"Ysce.. "- Liebe's about to say something but hesitated.
"Thank You for at least fulfilling my dream of you to be my boyfriend , even just for one day.. I'm sorry for the trouble.. Thank you for going along with my whim.. Though , I was kinda upset.. That you didn't even get to tell me you like me.. Even if it's a lie. Liebe , let's break up.. Let's end this.. "- Ysce said , sobbing hard then closed up her window and drove off.
Liebe stood there for a second and left to go and meet her at the university. He attended his lectures and rushed to Ysce's class the moment it ended but he couldn't find her , so he contacted their friends and met up at their lecture room before the next class. However , they have no idea where she has gone and can't even contact her phone.
"Did you two have a fight? "- Chloe asked.
"She's probably tired of hanging out with you these days. "- Zack pestered. The others laughed in agreement , then Liebe's phone rang , which he instantly picked up.
"Ysce! "- He yelped without even checking who it was.
"Liebe.. Hurry to the hospital.. Ysce was.. "- cried Shinko on the phone. Liebe paused for a moment in such surprise.
"Hurry! "- Shinko sobs. Liebe took his things up.
"W-what hospital?! "- He asked nervously. His friends looked at each other as Liebe hung up his phone.
"Who's at the hospital? "- asked Yhan.
"Ysce.. "- He only said and took off. His friends in surprise rushed in and followed him.
They arrived at the hospital a few minutes later , and he rushed to the emergency room as the nurse said , along with his friends who came in worry about Ysce.
"Where's Ysce? "- He asked the moment he saw his family with Ysce family outside the room.
"She's still inside.. "- Hokori response.
"What happened? "- He asked once again.
"Car accident.. She collided with a truck.. "- said Nao , Ysce's older brother.
"It happened on the road near the park.. It's been four hours now since the accident.. "- Hokori corresponds.
"She's been there for four hours? "- asked Minoru. Hokori shook his head.
"It took almost four hours for them to get her out of the car.. "- sobs Xin , Ysce's older sister.
"My daughter.. "- cried Agnos , Ysce's mother.
"She'll be fine.. "- said Kratos , Ysce's father.
"Mom.. Dad.. "- called Liebe to Ysce's parents.
"Oh!.. Rox.. "- Agnos hugged Liebe. He embraced her.
"You okay? "- Aijo asked Moira , Ysce's younger sister.
"Ao.. Shi.. Is.. "- She cries. Aijo wipes her tears.
"Shi.. "- mumbled Moirai , Ysce's younger brother and Moira's twin brother. Embracing his sister.
Everyone is worried , Agnos and Chara keep bawling in so much worry. Each of them is nervous of how it's taking too long and couldn't keep still. Until they saw the sign that it's over then the doctor removed his mask and paused for a second. Everyone was still frozen.
"Uhm.. I'm so sorry.. We did everything we could.. We tried to revive her.. Unfortunately your daughter.. Is dead on arrival.. I'm sorry.. "- said the doctor. Ysce's two mother bawled hard as their husbands embraced them , Shinko sat down losing strength in her legs and cried , Xin hugged Nao as she sob so hard , Jin'Shen embrace Seishin as they both cried while Jaspher hug Hanaj , Yhan , Maru and Minoru hug each other with Chloe and Reina as Keilev embrace Aijo , Moira and Moirai , as for Liebe who seems couldn't believe what he heard , falls down on the floor with no tears and is stunned staring at the emergency room's door. Each one of them cried and grieved at their loss except Liebe.
At Ysce's funeral , several acquaintances pay a visit. It might be too sudden but there's so many who gave their sympathy to her family after hearing the news. Ysce friends insist on helping , the words of her death spread out enough to reach Gale who is really surprised.
"Aunt Agnos , Uncle Kratos.. My condolences.. "- says Gale. They hug then Gale excuse herself to offer a prayer for Ysce's.
"Aunt Chara.. Uncle Hokori.. My condolences.. "- She said after seeing Ysce's coffin.
"Thank you for coming.. "- said Chara with swelling eyes.
"Gale? "- called Zen who just arrived.
"Zen? What are you doing here? How did you know? "- wondered Gale since she didn't even bother to tell him because he was back in San Francisco.
"I Should ask you the same.. "- said Zen.
"Zen! "- called Nao.
"Nao! "- yelp Zen and hug Nao who hugs him back.
"You know each other? "- asked Gale.
"Oh.. Gale.. Thanks for coming.. "- he said.
"My condolences.. "- said Gale.
"So.. You two are acquaintances? "- asked Zen.
"Yeah.. But what are you doing here? Aren't you back in San Francisco? "- says Gale.
"Well.. Yeah but I heard Nao's sister died so I flew back here to be with him.. "- He explained.
"You know Gale? "- wondered Nao.
"She's my childhood friend I'm telling you.. "- said Zen.
"Oh.. I see.. What a coincidence.. "- faintly smiled Nao.
"You must be surprised as I am.. When you heard that she died just a couple days after.. "- says Gale. Zen is confused about Gale's words.
"Zen.. You knew Ysce? "- wonder Nao.
"Yeah.. I met her a couple days ago.. Do you know her too? "- states Zen. Gale grabbed his arm.
"Zen.. No.. "- whispers Gale shaking her head.
"She's my little sister.. The one I'm telling you.. who died.. "- sorrowfully said Nao. Zen was stiffed by what Nao had said. He then looked around and spotted the portrait of Ysce beside the coffin. Gale stares at her friend who's really shocked and confused. Zen walks towards the coffin and in there , he confirms that it really is Ysce who he came to pay a visit without even knowing. Nao stood beside him and gazed at him for a second then turned to look at his sister.
"I was planning to introduce you first to her.. But then the accident suddenly occurred.. She's really an amazing sister.. When Seishin came out and introduced Jin'Shen as his boyfriend.. Ysce was the one who accepted it and fought with our parents to accept them.. So I'm confident she'll like you and support us as well.. I wished and regretted that I waited to do so.. "- He said and smirked a little.
"To think that you two have already met just a few days before her death.. "- He added. Zen put his arm around Nao's shoulder pulling him closer.
"Yeah.. Such an amazing coincidence.. And she's really a nice person.. Now I do understand why she really looks so familiar and why I'm pretty comfortable with her.. Knowing that she's your sister.. "- states Zen kissing Nao's head as Nao wraps his arms around Zen's hips.
"Hello Ysce.. We met again.. But I didn't expect to meet you this way.. By the way , I'm Zeno, your brother's one and only lover.. Hope you'll watch over us as Nao said.. You don't have to worry about him.. 'cause I swear to you.. I'll take good care of him and make sure he is filled with happiness.. Even though it's too brief.. I'm really glad that I still got to meet you.. "- said Zen. Nao chuckles.
"Isn't he really good at flattering talk? What do you say Ysce? Is it worth it to accept him? I have doubts if you ask me.. "- teases Nao.
"Hey! What doubts? I'm just taking her side.. You know , I persuaded you for such a long time and I'm not just gonna let anyone steal you , for you are quite popular if you haven't known.. So I'm just taking measures to keep you mine.. you're with me , right Ysce? "- said Zen. Nao grinned and said. "Idiot! ".
When night arrived , Ysce's family along with Liebe's family and closest friends were the only ones left in the funeral hall. They're having a meal , when Zen notices that Liebe has never moved an inch to where he was. His sitting on the floor beside Ysce's coffin so Zen brought him food.
"Starving yourself won't bring her back.. "- He said. Liebe didn't answer or even look at him.
"I heard you haven't cried since the first time you heard she's dead.. "- Zen stood there looking down on him on the floor.
"Are you in so much shock? Or she doesn't really mean anything to you? "- He added seriously. Liebe then looked at him. The others are a bit worried about how the conversation will become.
"Gale said , she broke up with you because you were obviously in love with Ysce , which you just don't realize. "- He continues. In worry , Nao came to stop him.
"Perhaps you're dense or just a complete idiot to not notice , but Ysce love-"- Zen added but then was interrupted.
"I know , I am well aware that I'm in love with Ysce.. Since we were four or six , when we're old enough to compromise childish things like marry each other when we grow up.. But that doesn't mean I didn't love Gale or just use her as a distraction.. I did love Gale.. But not as much as I love Ysce.. "- Liebe said. As Gale gazes at him with a little pain in her chest.
"And I know that Ysce loved me.. Though I learned it just recently when she confessed to me.. The night before we met you at the park.. Ysce was already my girlfriend that day. However , I honestly regretted asking her out.. You wanna know why? "- He looked up to Zen with a hurtful expression. The others became silent listening to his words.
"Because that's what led her to death.. It's my fault.. I killed Ysce.. The day we met you and Gale.. She misunderstood that I'm jealous of you and Gale.. With my jealousy about her with you.. And that night , she saw an old memory box of Gale under my bed.. That i even forgot years ago that it was there.. When we were in a mood and about to kiss.. She thought , I pushed her away because I'm still into Gale.. While the truth is , I've always wanted to kiss her since we entered middle school.. I was just too overwhelmed and nervous at that moment.. 'Cause I'm afraid I won't be able to stop myself.. "- He added with a trembling voice.
"Everything that happened on a mere day of our relationship was a big misunderstanding.. Despite us knowing each other too well , that single detail we get.. We already understood what we want or what we need.. However , that certain day.. It was our very first misunderstanding.. The morning before she died , she whined.. She complained.. She spoke about her worries.. She listed her pain.. "- He leaned on the wall looking up at the ceiling as his voice began cracking as he tried to compress his tears. While everyone was speechless of every word he spoke.
"I wanted to clear the misunderstanding.. But I hesitated.. Then she thanked me , for fulfilling her dream of me to be her boyfriend.. She even said how upset and disappointed she is for she has never gotten to hear me say I like her , even if it's just a lie.. You heard me?! She hopes for me to lie and say I like her! Just how can I lie something true?! And I don't just like her! I do love her!.. But before I could say a word of it.. "- states Liebe then suddenly chuckles forcibly then he continues. "She broke up with me.. She ended our one day , one day relationship and she didn't just simply break up with me.. She permanently left , with no second chance.. She left me , with no turning back.. I wish I could just stay as her childhood friend.. I wish I'd never become her boyfriend , then perhaps I still have her.. "- He couldn't suppress his tears any longer and began sobbing. As everyone just stood still and watched him.
"I regretted asking her out.. But do you know what I painfully regretted the most?.. The.. F-fact that.. I couldn't even.. A-able to say.. How much I love her.. I couldn't say.. I d-do love her so badly.. Not even once.. In a-almost two decades of being together.. I.. I l-lost her.. With her not knowing how much.. She means t-to me.. "- states Liebe as he totally bursts into tears. His and Ysce's family with their friends were frozen in grief watching Liebe cry out in such pain and regret. Shinko kneels down beside her younger brother and embraces him tightly trying to ease even just a little of his sorrow. Gale and their friends let out unstoppable sobs knowing how cruel fate was , for their two friends. Every single one of them cried their throats out in such overwhelm mixed emotions that brought them into by Ysce's sudden death. The funeral hall was filled with their undying grief and heavy sobs. Missing the girl they hold dear , as it finally sinks in to each of them that they lost someone precious to them who's never gonna return on their side forever.
"A person has many emotions , including Love , Fear , Anger , Sorrow and Pain. Each emotion was filled with reasons on why it manifested. However , there are two certain options that divide and transform them into what may end. First is by expressing it and grows further wonderfully , second is by suppressing and compressing it , until it explodes to either stronger feelings or fade eternally. Some people suppress it mostly when trampled by `DOUBTS` that end up in a huge `MISUNDERSTANDING` that leads only to `REGRETS`. So whatever emotions it may be , express it before it can never `TURN BACK` to how it used to or how it should become".
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