He never Cried (ASHLEY 8) ☑

Chapter 25

Chapter 25

The moment my feet touched the ground-- the airport. I knew something will happen, though I'm not sure if it's for the better or worse, I hope it's not the latter.

"Heart, sa Ateneo ka parin namin inenroll. Para di ka na masyadong mahirapang mag-adjust since you used to study there before." Malambing na sabi ni Mommy.

Tumango lang ako habang nagpapatuloy sa paglalakad. Hila-hila ko ang dala kong maleta, isang maleta lang ang dala ko, I didn't bring all of my clothes, dahil maliban sa may mga damit ako sa bahay ay pakiramdam ko babalik at babalik din ako roon.

The sky is already dark, only the moon and stars made it beautiful and lively. Marami ring mga taong naghihintay sa labas, ang iba ay halata ang tuwa at excitement, ang iba naman ay parang inaantok na.

"Harvey, sa bahay na ba tayo didiretso?"

"Yes, hon. I already asked Manang Ter to prepare our dinner.

Mommy nodded at my Dad's statement and then she faced me. Nginitian niya ako at hinawakan sa braso.

"Are you tired, anak?" She softly asked, hinagod niya ang aking buhok ng marahan habang nagtatanong. 

Her voice is smooth and sincere, but it makes me feel uncomfortable and somehow awkward. It's been a long time since she acted this way towards me. They were always busy with their work, and then now...

"Yeah, I just wanna sleep when we finally get home." Sabi ko nalang at pilit na itinatakwil ang negatibong iniisip.

"Good thing I had your room renovated, I hope you'll like the new design of your room anak."

"Yeah..." maikling sagot ko.

There's a car waiting for us outside the airport, may mga bodyguards din maliban sa driver. Nasabi sa akin ni Mommy na kailangan namin ng mga bodyguards para makatiyak na ligtas kami palagi.

Nang makarating kami sa bahay ay kaagad akong dumiretso sa aking kwarto. At totoo ngang binago ito ni Mommy. Ang dating kulay pink kong dingding ay napalitan na ng kulay krema, kung dati ay mga bulaklak ang desenyo na halos nakikita sa bawat sulok, ngayon naman ay simple lang ngunit halatang pang-matured na ang theme.

It's gold and white themed, there's also a chandelier now, a couch and vanity chairs, fur carpet, my dresser is now bigger, my bookshelf and study table are also new. My queen size bed is still the same, only the bedsheets and pillows are replaced.

Before, my room is my comfort place, it is where I find peace of mind... but now, it's different. I can't feel the same peace anymore, ibang bahay na ang gusto kong inuuwian. But I don't think I can find peace with that house either. Wala na si Lola... 

Inilabas ko ang cellphone ko at in-un-airplane mode ito. Kaagad naman itong nag-vibrate ng sunod sunod, dahil sa mga mensahe galing kay Chan. I told him that I'll be back here at Manila, inimbita ko siyang sumama nalang sa amin pero aniyay may aasikasuhin pa siya roon sa Davao. I find it suspicious but I didn't ask.

From Chan:
Be safe!

From Chan:
Text me when you already landed, okay.

From Chan:
Cupcake?

From Chan:
I'll be at Manila in month or two.

From Chan:
Cupcake, text me okay?