Later, Sometime before you die
ᴀɪᴋᴏ's ᴘᴏᴠ
This is the day I have been waiting for. It's my flight to India. I'm excited to see him. Ano kaya ung magiging reaction nya. I'd booked my flight one week ago. I literally plan the time kung kelan ako mag arrive sa airport.
I also contacted his mother. I ask tita na huwag sabihing pupunta ako. And si tita ung look out ko. Ngayon tulog pa si Aamir malamang 1 pa lang dun. 3 na dito. 2hrs ang gap time. So, kinuha ko na ung mga inimpake ko. Nakaready na sya sa tabi ng side table ko. I just finished getting ready. Nag book na din ako ng taxi papunta sa airport. Oh diba bongga pinaghandaan ko talaga.
This man. Nagkakilala kami through online. Chinat nya ako, una nga naghesitate akong sumagot. And I thought na Filipino sya. But no he's Indian. Well there's no big deal, he's good at speaking english and either do I. Well I'm not pure Filipina too haha. Anyways back to the topic noe. So ayun naging close kami. That time I'm in a relationship. But I can still appreciate his effort to communicate and keep in touch with me. Itong lalaki din na ito ung una kong sinabihan if I should broke up with my boyfriend for some certain reasons.
I know hindi nya ako masasagot, hindi kasi siya maalam pagdating sa relationships. But I can still manage to asked him. Instead of saying yes or no. He just say he'll support me whether I should do it or not. So yeah nakipagbreak din ako. And through all that time kasama ko sya. He help me to build myself up.
I've been arrive at the airport. 30 minutes lang naman ung byahe tutal malapit lang naman ung condo sa airport. And the whole time na nakasakay ako sa airplane, I didn't notice na I'm spacing out. My mind was pretty occupied kung anong gagawin ko. I'm excited yet nervous. Hindi ko namalayan na nasa India na ako. I stepped out the airplane and breathe the same air where Aamir lives.
Tinawagan ko na si tita. Sabi niya susunduin nya ako. What's the good thing was Aamir's family, they're very welcome and I can feel that they already accept me. Since the day we video call, Aamir introduced me to his family. Well except to his brother because he's living on the other house. But one time I already meet him too. I am waiting for 20 mins. Then tita arrive and hug me immediately. And I'm shock HAHAHA. How cute. She touch the top of my head and smile "Aiko, you're so beautiful. Oh why are you so pale? Come let's get home" I just smile. Then she grabs my hand and we headed to their van. Habang bumabyahe namamangha ako sa views na nakikita ko. I didn't expect this though. Tapos naramdaman ko na din ang jetlag awit. Inaantok ako hindi pa ako masyadong nakatulog kagabi. Maybe 30 minutes din ung byahe papunta sa kanila. And finally nasa bahay na nila ako. I am stunned it was so minimalistic. And once I come inside, nakita ko si Ashel. Agad ko syang kinarga. Grabe anlaki na nya sa personal she's now 5 years old. Imagine noon 8 months pa lang sya, nung kachat ko lagi kuya nya. Pinsan siya ni Aamir.
She giggled when I tickle her. And I kiss her cheeks and fix her hair for a bit. Medyo nagulo kakalaro nya. Binigay ko sya kay tita. And also she guide me to Aamir's room. Dun daw ako matulog. Nagulat ako pero di naman masama kung doon ako matulog. Bago un nagshower muna ako. Tapos pinatuyo ko ung buhok ko. Tulog parin sya. Nakakatuwa kasi pagod ito, college student parin sya kasi doctor degrees ang kinuha nya. Nilapitan ko sya. Bakit ang cute nya? Ang bango at malinis syang tignan. Magulo nga lang ng unti buhok nya. Malaki ung kama nya ha. Tumabi ako ng dahan dahan para di nya mapansin. Niyakap ko sya. Ang tangkad nya.
I'm super happy na finally nakasama ko na din sya. Nakakapagod pero worth it. I feel special and blessed today. Hugging and feeling the warth of the one that I loved.
ᴀᴀᴍɪʀ's ᴘᴏᴠ
I woke up to a sweet scent. And I feel someone hugging me. I'm shock and move aside a little. What on earth?! What the?! Is this real?! I can't imagine. I pinch my hand but it's true. I gently touch her face. Oh gracious, why is she so beautiful? Wait a minute, why is she here? Is that possible? Nevermind. My eyes roam around her face. She have soft looking eyelashes, chubby cheeks, ivory white skin, pointed nose and red lips. I don't know what to do. She tighten her arms around me. Hugging me and not letting a space between us. She's so freakin cute. I can't help but touch her long highlighted wavy hair. And hug her back. I will never let her go now. Then I fall asleep again.
I woke up around 12 in the afternoon. She's still asleep. But why is she cold? There's something wrong. I gently shake her shoulders and wake her up. "Hey! Aiko, wake up." She didn't response nor move a little. "Aiko, aiko." This time I pat her shoulders. Still no response. That time I feel nervous. Suddenly memories flash into minds. The day we first chat and meet. Her smiles and everything. All of those years together with her. And... and her illness. I forgot. Fuck!
I immediately stand up and lift Aiko up. And run to the car. I'm at rush fuck! Why is this happening?! Shit I need to hurry. My hands were trembling. I am sweating but I can't help but to drive fast. I need to save her. Running to the emergency room. The nurses and doctor immediately take her. The nurse says I can't go with the inside, so I waited here. In a few minutes, I saw the doctor near me. "I am very sorry. We did our very best to survive her but she's already dead."
Then my world starts to crumble. My knees weaken and tears stream down my face. I feel very weak going towards her. "I'm so sorry." I hold her hands and kiss her forehead. I can't take it. My mother came in and manage her. I cannot talk. I cannot move. I don't wanna breathe anymore. Now she's gone.
Wʜʏ ᴄᴀɴ ʏᴏᴜ ᴊᴜsᴛ sᴛᴀʏ?
Oʀ sʜᴏᴜʟᴅ ɪ ᴊᴏɪɴ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ?
Hᴏᴡ ᴀʀᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ᴍʏ ᴀɴɢᴇʟ?
Aɪᴋᴏ ɪ ᴍɪss ʏᴏᴜ,
ɪ ʟᴏᴠᴇ ʏᴏᴜ.
Aɴᴅ ɪ sᴛɪʟʟ ɴᴇᴇᴅ ʏᴏᴜ.---
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