Just like how some waits for the sun to fall, people wants to witness a person who's once on top lose their way 'til they can soar no more.. It's like it's easier for the world to watch a person lose their way than watch them succeed.
"Nandiyan ka pala, I mean, nandiyan ka na naman pala."
Tinignan ko si Jasmine at inismiran, the crew is preparing for the flight. Pero narito ako, sa labas ng airport, tapat ng waiting shed at nakatulala sa kawalan. I blew my cheeks, preparing myself for the endless smiles that I will have to do while on the flight. I work at Avillation and Jasmine is my workmate.
"Obviously," I chuckled and shook my head.
"Pasok na, hinahanap na tayo ni Captain Bien, nag-a-attendance na late ka, lagot," she threatened me. But I just shrugged it off. Kanina pa ako rito, nauna pa nga ako sa kaniya makarating, si First Officer Percy pa nga 'yong naabutan ko.
"I've been here since one in the morning, ikaw ang late," I fixed my neck scarf that matched with my blue and white uniform. "Halika na, baka magalit na 'yon," I tilted my head and massaged it lightly. I'm not the one who's in charged for today's flight, tinawagan lang ako dahil nga kulang daw sa crew.
The one who I replaced today had a severe asthma attack, that's why. I sighed, I love what I do.. But sometimes it's just too.. Tiring. Although with my situation, I can't find the heart to be tired, a life is depending on me, I can't stop.
"Ilang oras tulog mo?" She yawned and snaked her arm on my hips. The clicking of our heels complemented the marble tiling, it sounded so much like power and fierceness.
"Three lang," I yawned as well, nahawa na ako sa hikab niya.
"Hala? Seryoso?" Kahit inaantok tumango ako. Kape nalang ang katapat ng puyat na 'to. Hindi ko na rin naman iindahin dahil mabilis lang ang flight from here, Manila to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, about four hours, walang lay-over kaya siguro mga three in the afternoon, nakabalik na ako sa apartment.
"Oo, ginawa ko pa kasi 'yong project ni Seve," I explained and straightened my back. Umupo na kami roon sa mga bakal na upuan, with our skirt uniform I felt the coldness of the material. Dala na rin dahil air-conditioned ang buong lugar.
Our purser started to check our attendance, alas-kuatro ang flight namin papunta sa Malaysia. It's currently two-thirty in the morning. Hinihiling ko nga na sana hindi na naman mag maktol si Seve lalo na't nagtatrabaho naman ako para sa school niya.
He's growing up, fast, kaya kailangan pati ang ipon ko ay lumalaki na rin. It's hard to face it all alone, it's hard to be a single mother most specially when your work requires hours of the day. Hindi pa sigurado kung makaka-uwi agad, I know my child is smart.. But I'm starting to feel hurt for him.
"Dedicated Mommy talaga," she joked and bumped my shoulders. Umirap nalang ako at kinuha ang maleta ko sa gilid, wala namang laman 'yon kung hindi basic necessities dahil wala naman kaming layover. I didn't need to bring plenty of clothes.
"You'll understand when you become a mother," kahit pagod ay hinatak ko na ang handle ng aking maliit na luggage. Chin up and all smiles, even with just walking I could feel the impact of our flock, the cabin crew.
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