Chapter 30

“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming." - Pablo Neruda.

It was one of the days when the sun decided to withhold its light to the earth. The day was dull and gloomy. A sea of clouds was covering the afternoon sky. Jhaz couldn’t ask for a better day than this. She could feel the slight cold brought by the afternoon wind. For her, it was the perfect weather to go to the cemetery to visit Tri’s grave. She wasn’t a fan of a bright and sunny day so today’s climate was perfect.

Maaga siyang gumising upang tumungo sa paborito niyang flower shop. Pagkatapos daanan ang pinasadyang bulaklak, nagtungo naman siya sa bilihan ng kandila. Pinili niya ang isang kandilang may kakaibang inukit na porma sa ilalim nito na amimo’y isang pulumpon ng bulaklak. Ilang sandali pa at binabagtas na niya ang kahabaan ng kalsada patungong Santa Monica Memorial