Alora: The Nobody

Chapter 22

Katatapos lang namin magdinner at ngayon, nandito kami lahat sa sala nagkukuwentuhan habang pinagsaluhan ang chocolate crinkles na gawa ko kanina. Ngiti lang din ang naging sagot ko sa mga papuri nila.

We're going back home, tomorrow Alex. We really want to spend more time with you and Alora but your dad is waiting for us there. Nalulungkot na sabi ni grandma.

That's alright, ma. We'll tried visit you there as soon as possible. Nalulungkot namang sagot ni daddy.

How about we'll bring Alora with us? Tanong ni Lola Kay daddy. Natahimik naman si daddy at tumingin sa akin. I just smiled at him at lumapit kay Lola para umupo sa tabi niya.

I really want to grandma but I can't. Busy po kasi kami ngayon ni daddy cause we're building a house in Sirca and I'm the one who design it kaya kailangan talaga ako dun. Sagot ko sa kanya.

Oh so, you finally decided to live there, Alex? Tanong ni Tito Alen.

Yeah. I finally keep my promise to my wife, brother. Sagot naman ni daddy. Napatango naman si Tito.

You design your house, insan? Amaze na tanong ni Kuya Den saakin. Napatango naman ako at ngumiti.

That's so cool. Amaze na sabi ni kuya Den. Can I see the design, insan? Tanong ni Kuya Den saakin.

It's a secret, Kuya Den. Just wait when the house is done. It's more better to look at it in person. Nakangiti kong sabi sa kanya.

Fine. Nakangusong sabi nito saakin. Natawa naman kaming lahat.

Kailan matapos ang bahay niyo, kuya Alex? Tanong ni Kuya Ali kay daddy.

Maybe, after 3 to 4 months. Malaki din kasi ang bahay na pinatayo ko. Sagot naman ni daddy.

Hindi naman kasi bahay yun dad.

Then, I'm sure you can't visit us in Navin in 3 to 4 months, anak. Malungkot namang sabi ni grandma kay daddy.

Maybe, ma but we'll tried to visit there soon. Sabi naman ni daddy sa kanya. Napabuntong hininga naman si Lola.

Sayang naman hindi makakasama saamin ngayon si Alora. I'll surely miss this adorable granddaughter of mine. Nalulungkot na sabi ni Lola Alena habang hinahaplos ang buhok ko.

I'll miss you too, grandma. Don't worry, we'll gonna visit you there. I also can't wait to see grandpa in person. Malambing kong sabi sa kanya.

Alright, my sweetheart. We'll wait for you and your dad there. Nakangiting sabi nito saakin. I just nod and sweetly smiled at her.

I'm going to miss your food, Alora. Sabi ni Tito Alen saakin.

Me too! Sang-ayon naman ni Kuya Den. Nakita ko namang tumango si Kuya Dan at Dimi. I also caught Tito Ali nod his head. Nang makita niyang nakatingin ako sa kanya ay agad itong umiwas ito ng tingin saakin. Lihim naman akong napangisi.

Dad? Mahinang tawag ni Dimitri kay Tito Alen. Napatingin naman kami sa batang nakayuko ngayon.

Yes, son? Sagot naman ni Tito.

C-Can I stay here? Nauutal nitong tanong. Nagulat naman kaming lahat sa tanong nito.

Why? Nakakunot ang noong tanong ni Tito Alen sa kanya.

I.. I want to stay here with Alora and Tito Alex. Nakayukong sabi nito.

I'm sorry, son but you can't. You still need to continue your studies in Navin. Let's just visit Alora and Tito Alex next time, ok? Sabi naman ni Tito Alen sa kanya. Mahina at malungkot naman itong napatango.

By the way, Tito Alen? Tawag ko kay Tito.

Yes, iha? Sagot nito saakin.

Alam ko na po kung ano ang ireregalo niyo saakin. Masaya kong sabi sa kanya.