Meeting in Netherlands

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Local time is 10:00 am and the temperature is 5 degree celcius..."

I didn't bother to listen to the flight attendant. I just know that I am already at the land of my so called freedom.

Nang matapos itong magsalita at nasigurado na ang paglapag ng eroplano ay dali akong lumabas dahil ayaw ko ng makipagsisikan pa. Isang backpack lang naman ang dala ko dahil ang iba pa ay nasa baggage carousel.

I hurriedly take my bag in the luggage reclaim area and walk out from the airport. Ah, the cold air.

It's month of January, a winter season in this place. I picked this country because of this season, for winter symbolizes calmness and silence that I am seeking. It also means detachment. The things that I can't find in the Philippines since it's a tropical country. I just want to run away... from everything...just for a while.

I already rent a taxi beforehand so I don't have to wait. I already reserved a hotel for a week too. I want to be spontaneous so I didn't plan my itinerary. I arrived at the Ambassade Hotel, a five star.

After I talked to the receptionist for the key card, I rode the elevator without assistance, I asked not to have one. Dalawa lang kaming nakasakay sa elevator na iyon and I think with the same floor, Fifth. It's a tall guy, centimeter taller than me. A mestizo and beard one, but still looking good, a thick brow and heavenly eyes, I can't go any further since I can't be obvious but I think his eye color is rare. A pointed nose that I really admire, nahiya yung ilong ko. And a lips that is rosy. He has broad shoulder, he's back look so sexy!

I looked away. What the heck?! Sexy?. Luckily, he didn't notice me observing him, he's just busy looking at his phone. We arrive at the floor. Good God, magkatapat lang kami ng kwarto.

Before I open my door, I heard him calling me?

"Hey, Mister." I looked back. I think I am looking at a freaking God, Is he from a Greek myth? I shrug the thought.

"Y-yeah?" I asked.

"Did I pass your judgement a while ago?" he smirked. I think something is playing in my stomach. The sight, Oh jeez, it's mesmerizing. Damn, I feel like a gay from the attraction I feel towards this guy. What is happening to me?

"W-what?" nauutal ko tanong.

"The elevator a while ago, I think you're observing me. Did I pass?" ulit niya.

I just faked smile at him. Dumiretso na ako sa kwarto ko. Jeez! It feels like there are butterflies in me.

I feel so tired and I badly need rest.

Paggising ko sobrang lamig. I can feel the cold air from the outside.

It's raining snow outside. I decided to go to Van Gogh Museum.

As I arrived at Van Gogh Museum, nakita ko agad ang starry night painting ni Van Gogh. Nag-ikot pa ako para makita ang ibang paintings.

I saw someone familiar. That guy!

Hindi ko nalang siya pinansin. I'm here to taste my freedom.

May naramdaman akong tumabi sa'kin while I'm looking at a painting.

"So, did I pass your judgement?" he jokingly asked.

"What are you talking about?" Naglakad pa ako para tumingin ng isang painting.

"You're observing me ealier 'di ba?" Ang kulit! Sunod siya ng sunod sa'kin.

Hinarap ko na siya. "Bakit ka sunod ng sunod? Wala ka bang ibang pupuntahan?"