Mamahalin Kita ng Malayo

CHAPTER 23 - After 10 years

Rod's POV
It's been several years since nagpunta ako dito sa Barcelona. Well, inulit ko ang apprenticeship ko for 2 years cuz it's not credited daw ang 1 year apprenticeship sa Pilipinas. Sayang noh?! HAHAHA But it's okay. I also took Architect Licensure Exam here and sa awa ng diyos, pumasa naman ako agad. I have inspiration eh, guess who?!

Since I am an Architect na, I am the one who manage Tito's firm here in Barcelona when they have important matters or event to attend. To be honest, I really enjoy being here. Like! Hallooo! Who wouldn't naman diba?! HAHAHA Halos lahat ng inaral ko dati, nandito eh. Sabi nga nila, when we talk about Architecture and Designs, unang papasok sa isip mo ang Barcelona.

Nandito ako ngayon sa condo, busy packing some stuffs. Nandito din sila Tito Jake at Tita Tracy, they helping me na mag-ayos dito sa condo bago man lang ako umalis. Sa totoo lang, hindi ko alam kung ano talaga ang nararamdaman ko kasi half of it feels happy but the other half feels sad. Hayst! Ewan! bahala na. After a couple of minutes, Tito and Tita entered my room.

Jake: Okay na ba lahat?

Rod: Okay na tito.

Tracy: Let's go.

Imee's POV
It's been 10 years and isa na ako ngayong ganap na Doctor (Cardiologists). Well, I have my own house right now. Bumili na ako kasi malayo ang bahay nila dad dito sa hospital and I don't wanna drive 2-3 hrs everyday! Ano gigising ako ng 4am araw-araw? No way! Umuuwi lang ako doon kapag may occasion or kapag hinahanap ako ni Isabella.

Isabella is my 5 year old niece, kuya Anthony's daughter. Well, he's married now. Buti nga nag-asawa na eh HAHAHAH Akala ko magiging matandang binata na siya kasi naman he's an entrepreneur. Wala talagang time sa lovelife.

I am now here in my office, nagpapahinga dahil kakatapos ko lang bisitahin ang mga pasyente ko. I grab my phone then open my IG Account. Una kong nakita ang post ni Kuya with his wife, Ate Ava. Ngayon nga pala yung anniversary nila. I was about to turned off my phone but Kuya called me through FaceTime so I answered it right away. A smile automatically formed on my face kasi si Isabella ang una kong nakita.

Isabella: Hi Tita Pretty (then smile)

Imee: Hello baby! I'm really happy you called Tita. You know what I'm really tired right now. I wanna go home and sleep (Sad face)

Isabella: Don't be sad na po Tita Pretty. I love you po (then smile)

Imee: Awww, I love you too!

Isabella: Tita Pretty, I have something to tell (pabulong)

Imee: What is it baby?

Isabella was about to speak pero sumingit si Kuya and took the phone. Hayst! Kahit kelan talaga, panira toh! Alam niyang kausap ko yung anak niya eh.

Anthony: Lizzy, be home before 7pm mamaya ha?

Imee: Huh? Maaga surgery ko bukas kuya eh.

Anthony: Lizzy, bukas pa yun (then rolled his eyes)

Imee: I know pero kasi kapag uuwi ako jan, maaga akong gigising kuya. Ang layo pa naman ng bahay mula dito. Pwede next time nalang?

Anthony: Palagi nalang Ivy (serious face)

Imee: Sorry na. Promise, babawi ako (then gave her sweetest smile)

Anthony: Yan ka na naman sa mga pangiti-ngiti mo eh. Oo na! Sige na! Basta bumawi ka ha? Nandito ang Ate Ava mo (came closer to Ava para makita ito ni Imee)