Aurora Borealis

Chapter 2 - Soon, I'll Be There

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My eyes scanned the entirety of my body while turning around in front of the mirror. Kapag marami kang damit na pagpipilian, mas mahirap mag-isip ng mga style at mga compatible na combinations.

Not only that, there are factors that I should even consider in choosing. It's not like I'm going to attend to some fancy gala or formal parties, but I still want him to be surprised.

I loosed the stiffened strands of my hair bun. What registered in the mirror is the reflection of a glamorous woman who hasn't been able to dress in a girly way for a long time. My fingers subconsciously ran through the chopped, unproportioned, tips of my purple-highlighted hair.

Matapos ang ilang oras ng pagiging balisa tungkol sa susuotin ko, sa wakas ay nakapagdesisyon na rin ako.

The victor is an indigo, sleeved dress with frills and ruffles for sleeves. The hem extending above my knees were embroidered with white flowers and vines. It's neither flashy or tacky, if I were to be asked.

Natigilan ako sa paglalagay ng lip gloss sa aking labi nang biglang mag-vibrate ang aking phone. Napasilip din ako sa bintana at nakitang tirik na tirik na ang araw.

I must hurry, or else waiting for too long will make him uneasy.

Dali-dali akong nanaog sa hagdan ng bahay habang bitbit ang aking itim na sandals. I tried so hard to maintain the balance of my phone hanging dangerously in between my ears and my shoulder.

"On the way na 'ko. Hindi mo naman kailangang tumawag every five minutes." reklamo ko habang isinusukbit sa aking balikat ang isang maliit na puting sling bag. "But, it's our day. Hindi mo dapat i-cancel na lang basta-basta just to consider my current situation."

I heaved a sigh as I finally put on my sandals before dashing outside. Upon reaching the entrance to the subdivision, I hurled myself to go to the bus stop as quickly as possible, not minding the neatness of my appearance that runs out along with my energy while in a hurry.

Fortunately, a bus stopped just right in timing so I immediately hopped in. Saka ko na lamang inayos ang aking sarili nang prente akong makaupo sa pinakadulong bahagi ng bus.

My sweat-drenched fingers gripped tightly on the hem as I gazed through the blurry view of houses, trees, and buildings outside. Although taking a glimpse of them wasn't much help to ease the worries that curls up inside me.

As soon as the bus halted in the nearby station, I went for another dash on the crowded sidewalks, shoving people away from me while offering them my apologies so that I could get by. All I can hear from them are gibberish whispers and violent reactions due to my actions, but I paid no more attention to it as I know what matters to me right now.

Ni hindi ko agad napansin na nawala na ang pagka-alinsangan ng panahon. Napahinto na lamang ako sa pagtakbo nang magsimula nang pumatak ang nakakabiglang ambon kasabay ng pag-usbong ng alimuom.

Not long after, I found him.

Standing below the flat roofs at the shed of a tiny bistro outside, he has nothing to exchange glances with but the wristwatch that transcended a decade, with minimal rust crawling from the most narrow corners.

"Pa!" I shouted and made a wave as soon as his attention distracted from the wristwatch's hands. There he is, lifting his saggy cheeks with his weary smile. The pores in his faces are as visible as ever.

Marahan akong naglakad papalapit sa kaniya. Nang makalapit ako'y agad naman niyang inayos ang hibla ng buhok ko na nakasabog sa kahit saang anggulo tingnan.