A story of a loving mother. Who will always do everything to give her daughter the best life.
A Child who have the best life she could wish. But one thing she's longing is a father's love.
And a family who's always everyone's supporter. They always...
Loud weeping of the people is what you can hear. Today the most awaited day of my family. The day My Dad can finally rest. Today is his internment. I can't imagine, for the long years we've been together, for the good memories we created tapos nandito ako ngayon.. I'm a bit sad because Im not able to see him again. But this is his wish. We must be happy for him kahit mahirap.
As we arrive in the cemetery the soldiers immediately guided us.. We sat comfortably. I was reminiscing when a kid pulled my gown.
"Mommy, why are we hear?" My 7 years old Celestia ask. I smiled and tuck some of her hair in her ears before answering.
"Baby today,We will be granting Papi's wish" I answered. " What wish?" She asked. "Iya let's just watch what will happen hmm?" Manong Bong interrupted. She smiled and sat on his lap..
As the ceremony goes by. I just can't help but to cry in silence. Daddy If naririnig mo ako. I will miss you. I love you.
The officers gave the flag to Mommy after the 21-gun salute. This is it. Our last glimpse of Daddy's remains..
"Mama Meldy why are you crying?" My innocent Celestia ask. "We will not be able to see Papi again" Manang Imee
"Hah? I thought we are here to make his wish come true" She asked again. "Where is Papi? Is he inside that box? He got his new bed? Omg maganda po pero Hmmm Mama Meldy. I don't like the design eh. I still like the glass one, because I can see him eh.." She said. Innocence my Dear..
"Hey Papi! Look oh I wore a gown.Papi I really wanna play with you.. when are you gonna wake up ba?. Make bangon na po,there are many games I wanna play with you eh." She said which made us dwell more in pain..
I caress her face and said. " Uhm baby Papi is already dead. Which means we can't see him again. He will be here forever." I explained.
"How come he can survive when he won't eat or take a bath?" She asked again..
"Hija, Come here look let's just say na Papi is already in God's hand. Always think that he is guiding you hmm?. We will visit here everyday so that we can bring him some food. Okay ba yun?" Mommy told her..
"Ofcourse po Mama Meldy.. Approve po. You always have the good plans talaga... Uhm.. Mama Meldy stop crying na po. "..
I handed her the flower. And told her what to do.. " Hey Papi this is for you! Take care of this ah. Kailangan po healthy po Ang flower na ito" she said.
And that's it.. Ang ilang dekadang pakikipaglaban para mailibing na sya ay natapos lamang ng ilang oras.. I miss him every single day.
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After the ceremony we directly go home. Everyone is tired and exhausted except with this little girl in the corner. She's busy playing with her toys..
She's beautiful. She's got my eyes and smile, the shape of her face came from Mommy' ofcourse she got her kadaldalan from her dad ..Her hair? I don't know kaming lahat Hindi straight Ang hair Namin. Pero itong si Iya mukhang pinarebond pa.. Talaga namang nahalo ng maayos Ang Genes eh. Ang ganda ng resulta.
She is Maria Celestia Georgina Grasya Marcos. Ang haba ng pangalan syempre nilubos na nila nag-iisang babae Yan eh..
My miracle baby... The heirs of Mama Meldy's thousand pairs of shoes.
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*Present year 2021*.
"Is that how I react Mom? Myghadddd I'm so innocent". She laughingly said at sumiksik pa sa pagkakayakap saken..
"Ofcourse! There's one time nga na you said nakikita mo Si Papi mo na hinahug si Mama Meldy mo"
"I do remember that. I swear po it's true. Nakikita ko talaga sya. Even Hindi ko na sya naabutan na buhay alam ko kung Anong voice nya Mom. Kasi He told me to take care of Mama Meldy." She said.
"At dahil dyan doon ako matutulog ngayong gabi. Bye mom I love you! Ingat. Good night." She said and dali daling tumakbo.
Naisahan na naman ako.. ~~~
I message her.
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