(FHS #3) Most people say she's a rebel, others call her a badass, but Reika De Juan is just a girl who follows her heart. So much that she ends up following the gay of her dreams, even if it means returning to Filimon Heights.
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It was almost a week and Slade still hasn't shown up. Despite of that, I always received 'Good Morning' and 'Good Night' texts from him. But the thing is, he never tried to start a conversation and as for me, I didn't initiate as well because something still felt off.
I snapped out from my reverie the moment I reached the house. I got off the taxi and I was surprised to find Grandpa's car in the driveway. Hindi ko alam na nakabalik na pala siya kaya naman dali-dali akong pumasok lalo't miss na miss ko na siya.
Naabutan ko silang dalawa ni Mommy sa sala pero agad naglaho ang ngiti sa mukha ko nang mapansin ko ang mabilis na pag-alis ni Mommy. Nakatalikod man siya, napansin ko pa rin ang pagsapo niya sa pisngi... para bang nagpunas ng luha.
"How about a hug for your old man?" Grandpa chuckled, gaining my attention.
I was bothered but I tried to shake it off. I smiled and launched towards him, hugging him by the side of his waist as I sat next to him. "Gramps!"
"I missed you too." He laughed as he patted my head lovingly. I closed my eyes tight, trying to remember all the good he's ever done for me and how much I love him.
He's not a bad person. He loves us so much. He's just as imperfect as I am. I thought to myself, repeating it over and over again like a mantra.
As always, Grandpa and I talked for awhile, catching up on each other's activities after a month of not seeing each other again. It was fun talking to him, but then I noticed a black dress and high heels sprawled in the one-seater couch.
I jokingly sighed. "Anong party na naman, Gramps?"
Grandpa grinned. "Just a business summit in a form of a gala dinner here in Filimon Heights. Don't worry, you won't be out of place because I heard your friends will be there too."
Hindi na bago sa akin ang pagdalo sa kung ano-anong mga event lalo na noong mayor pa si Lolo. Pero sa mga pagkakataong iyon, ni minsan hindi niya ako pinilit na dumalo. He always gave me a choice. He always told me to follow my heart. And every time, I chose to be with him because I was proud to have him as my Grandpa.
"How about sina Kuya Weewee?" Tanong ko.
Gramps sighed and smiled. "You know they dislike attending events like this."
"Can I wear a boots?" I snickered as I changed the subject.
"Anything for my Grandchild." Gramps chuckled while shaking his head.
Hindi nagtagal si Grandpa, ni hindi ito sumabay sa amin ng hapunan. Umuwi na agad siya kasi marami pa raw siyang mga gagawin lalo't may binabalak na naman siyang negosyo o foundation ba iyon, ewan ko ba daming naiisip lagi.
