We met again

Chapter 38

"Hoy tulala ka na naman dyan! Hindi na yon babalik." Natatawang tinampal ako ni Ava.

"As if I care?" Masungit na sagot ko.

"Lalo kang sumungit no?" Inirapan ko lang sya. "Tigil mo na yang kakatulala mo dyan pinapatawag ka na para mag-announce don." Dagdag nya.

I fixed my scarf before walking while wearing my smile.

I cleared my throat first before leaning at the speaker.

"Good morning Ladies and gentlemen, we have just landed at AirCare International Airport, welcomes you to Manila, Philippines. On behalf of your Flight Deck Crew headed by Captain Gomez with First Officer Vasquez and the rest of the team. We thank you for choosing AirCare, your Airline of choice." I smoothly announced.

I confidently walked into the middle of the aisle while smiling.

Napahinto ako sa paglalakad nang maramdama kong may humihila nang dulo ng skirt ko.

"Yes? Do you need anything?" I asked the little girl who pulled my skirt.

"I want to be like you!" She genuinely said.

"You will," I said while smiling.

She just giggles.

Nagpatuloy ako sa paglalakad papunta kung saan nagpapahinga ang mga flight attendant kasi sila Ava ang naka-assign ka sa pag-alalay sa mga baba na passengers. Tinanggal ko ang heels ko at naupo sa bed na andon.

Five years.

It's been five years...since he left.

We really cut our communication since he steps to state...which is for good.

Actually, madami akong nababalitaan tungkol sakanya like- he's one of the most successful architect and he already has his own famous firm. I'm so proud of him he's so successful now and I know he deserves it.

I sighed.

Here we go Madison! Just focus on your work and stop thinking about other things!

Itigil mo na kakaisip sa mga bagay na imposibleng iniisip ka din nila.

Tumayo na ako at sinuot na ulit ang heels ko saka kinuha na ang luggage ko at lumabas na nang marinig kong tinatawag na ako ni Ava.

"Sa wakas! Naramdaman ko na ulit ang hangin sa Pilipinas!"

Hindi ko lang sya pinansin at nagpatuloy na sa paglalakad.

"Hoy Madi! Wait may sasabihin ako sayo!" Habol nya sa'kin.

"Sa susunod mo na sabihin yan, pagod ako." Tanging sabi ko.

"Nakita ko si-"

"Madison?" Napahinto ako sa paglalakad nang may babaeng humarang sa'kin.

"Yes?" Nakakunot noo kong tanong, napahinto na din si Ava sa paglalakad.

"I'm your schoolmate way back in college!" Nakangiti nyang sabi.

"Ay miss, 'wag ka na umaasa na maalala ka nyan." Natatawang sabi ni Ava.

"You're still the same Ava." The girl said. "Anyway, diba close kayo ni Reese?" Napamaang ako sa sinabi nya nang bumaling sya sa'kin.

"More than pa." Singit ni Ava.

"I knew it! Sabi na may something sainyo before." She said.

"Is that the only reason why you blocked my way?" Walang emosyon na sabi ko.

"Huy!" Mahinang siko sa'kin ni Ava pero hindi ko sya pinansin.

"Ah no!" Tanggi ng babae. "I saw Reese kasi sa Singapore last week and he's with a girl it seems like they have, you know-"