After Two Years…
Graduation day, and everyone was happy.  They met you in the graduation hall right inside the university.  It was already the night after the ceremony.  Matt approached Clark, who was talking to his parents not far away.  Matt was followed by the others, who also said goodbye to the parents.
"We did it, dude!" smiling Riki said
Clark put his hand around their shoulders.  "Change, stop being a womanizer. Dylan will haunt you."
Everyone laughed.  "Let's picture, guys!"  Ashlee shouted.
After several photoshoots, they first visited Dylan’s grave that night before celebrating their graduation.  They sat while facing Dylan's grave.  All the flowers they received they placed on top of the tomb.
"I know you'll get angry, but it's your fault. I hope you're with us now," said Matt.
"He's with us," said Sasha as she placed a picture of Dylan on the grave
"Have you heard from Gaby yet?"  Riki suddenly asked.
Everyone turned to Clark as Ashlee pinched Riki on the side.  "You Clark, have you moved on yet?"  Matt asked.  "Sasha slapped Matt on the arm. "Aw, it hurts! "
"It took him five years before he moved on to Bianca; that didn't immediately move on to Dylan," said Belle
"I'm not referring to Dylan; it's Gaby," said Matt.  "You haven't talked since you fought in the hospital. You also don't reach out when we visit Dylan here."
"Clark meant that, didn't Clark?" said Belle
"What are you going to do now that we're mature?" said Riki
"We're just mature; you two aren't," said Sasha
Riki and Matt laughed at what Sasha said.  Matt's phone rang.  When Matt looked at his phone, he smiled, and his friends noticed.
"Who's that?"  Riki asked.
"Ah, one of my dreams that I can't reach." smiling Matt said
"What?" said Belle.  “You’re crazy, Matt."
Matt just laughed, then stood up and walked away slightly before answering the call.  His friends were looking at him.
"Maybe that's one of the things Matt is fooling around with," said Sasha
"He always has a chat mate and a girl caller. And do you see how he looks every time he calls the woman? His eyes are glowing." said Belle.
"But he says his dreams are unattainable; it means they don't have a relationship," said Clark
Everyone looked at Clark.  "You think so?" said Riki
Later Matt returned.  "Is it okay for us to go back to our province?" said Matt.
"Of course! When are we going?"  Ashlee asked.
"Tomorrow morning, for now, let's have dinner first. I'm already hungry," said Matt.
Since it was forbidden to eat at the memorial, they decided to eat at the nearest restaurant there.
*****
The next day, everyone met at Matt’s house. Matt discussed that they would only use one vehicle like before.  Everyone was standing just outside Matt's house; the van they were using was already there.
"What else are we doing here? We should depart early. We're complete here; Dylan's also with me." Sasha said.
"Wait a minute …." Matt said.  He picked up his phone and dialed the number.
"Haist, I'm going to get in the car," Riki said
"You better get in. Hey, Sasha, you three will occupy the back seat; no one will sit in the middle seat except Clark."  Matt said to his friends.  "Hey, where are you?"
Everyone went inside.  In the back of the car were Ashlee, Belle, and Sasha.  Clark sat in the midst.  Belle, Ashlee, and Sasha put their bags next to Clark.
"Haist, didn't I already tell you not to put things in here!" annoyed Matt said.
Matt threw the bags at the back seat.  "Whenever you're annoying," Ashlee said.
Matt ignored what Ashlee said; instead, she left and seemed to be talking to someone.  Ashlee, Sasha, and Belle were distracted by a car parked in the back of their vehicle.
"Ah, he's waiting for his girlfriend," Riki said
"Matt has a girlfriend? Is it confirmed?" Belle asked.
"I'll drive, sit there, Gaby," said Matt
Everyone was distracted to hear Gaby's name.  Gaby stood in front of the car door while looking at everyone. Gaby smiled at them.  Clark couldn't move and just stared at Gaby.  She sat next to him.
"Gaby, I missed you," they said. Sasha, Belle, and Ashlee hugged Gaby from behind.
"How are you, Gab?"  Belle asked.
"I'm okay. Going strong, I think," said Gaby.
"Let's talk later; you have a lot to tell us later," said Ashlee
"I know," said Gaby
"You're beautiful now, Gaby. Dylan's heart seems to fit in with you," said Riki
"I take care of Dylan's heart, so I should be healthy too," said Gaby
Matt operated their car.  "Can you drink beer now?"
"I can't. Maybe Dylan will haunt me later." Gaby laughed.
"Clark, Gaby. Gaby, this is Clark, who is our friend," said Matt
Everyone laughed.  Clark was just quiet.  "Hi, Clark. Long time no see." smiling, Gaby said.
Clark just smiled slightly. His heart was jumping at that moment, and he couldn't breathe properly. As if his heart stops in a few seconds. After two years, that was the first time he had seen Gaby.
*****
They had been on the road for several hours, and the women were asleep.  Riki and Matt in the front are awake; Clark is still restless. He couldn't take his eyes of Gaby, and he wanted to hold her and kiss her, but he knew Gaby would get angry with him, so he restrained himself. Gaby and the three girls fell asleep talking.  Gaby stacked their bags all over, and that's what made the pillow while sleeping.
They found out that he had returned to the country a few days ago and that Gaby and Matt had not lost communication.  They don't know why the two became close, but Gaby is thankful to Matt because he could move on quickly after Dylan's disappearance.
Their bags fell on the floor of the car, so Gaby was forced to put her head on the backrest of the seat; Clark was surprised when Gaby's head leaned on his shoulder.  He could not explain the strength of his heartbeat.  They soon reached Sagada.
As usual, they were greeted by the house's caretaker, prepared delicious food, and greeted by Matt’s cousins.  They also offered a prayer to Dylan, with whom they had once bonded.  They did fun stories and games.  They then interviewed Gaby about her sudden disappearance.
"We miss Dylan," said Belle
"You, Clark, can't you talk to Gaby? Just think. You can talk to her." said Riki
"I don't know if I can talk to her," said Clark once drinking beer
"Is it okay, Gaby?"  Matt asked with a wink.  "You cried for each other. Maybe you can talk."
When Dylan died, Matt became Clark’s backbone. He didn’t disappear beside him even though he always pushed him away and spoke ill of him.  Gaby and Matt became closer when Dylan died. Matt won't bother to contact Gaby even if Gaby ignores his chats and messages.  Matt became good friends with Gaby.
Matt motioned for them to leave Gaby and Clark first, so everyone stood up and left.
"Where are you going?"  Clark asked.
"You guys need to talk. It would help if you had closure. I've been waiting for Gaby's sweet yes for two years, but because you both need closure, I'll wait." said Matt.
Clark frowned. "What's the answer?"
Matt just laughed and left at once.  Clark turned to Gaby; she was staring at the fire and playing with it with the stick.
"Geez, Matt's insanity is getting worse," Clark said
Gaby giggled at what Clark said. "How are you? It's been two years," said Clark.
Gaby smiled but didn't look at Clark.  "Dylan's heart is healthy, so my recovery is fast."
"Good then," said Clark looking at Gaby.  "I'm sorry."
"Sorry also."  Gaby confronted Clark.  "I'm sorry because I was selfish then."
"Have you moved on with Dylan yet? Dylan's stupid; he suddenly left. We talked about me going away, and I'm going to let him go; he didn't listen."
Gaby laughed while holding on to his chest.  "He didn't leave. He's always with me."
"Gaby …." Gaby looked at Clark.  "My feelings for you never stopped. I tried my best for two years not to love you, but I end up longing for you."
"I know. You went back to being grumpy when I wasn't around, didn't you?"
"Matt told you?"
Gaby smiled.  "I know everything you guys do, especially you. There's always a video that Matt sends me. I've seen you cry when you guys were having a drink, and I know how Dylan and I hurt you so much."
Clark couldn't speak; he didn't know Matt was sending the videos to Gaby.  Occasionally Matt even does a live video.
"Can I still enter your heart, no matter how much I have sinned against you?"  Gaby asked.
Clark sat facing Gaby.  "Am I still the one you want? That's Dylan's heart."
Gaby laughed.  "Do you want to know?"
Clark nodded.  "Yes, I want to know."
Clark was surprised when Gaby grabbed the hood strap of Clark's jacket, pulled him closer to her, and Gaby kissed him.