Peace of the Heart (Cacher Series #1)

Kabanata 26

Kabanata 26

Returned

"It's her wedding day..."

Kuya Wancho stared at me. I was blocking his door. I knew that he's been irritated by the idea of it these past few days... but I really want him to be the bigger brother that he was... once again. I don't think that I can make it landing on my own.

"And so? Stop informing me. I don't fucking care, Martiza."

Then he slammed the door right on my face.

I sighed and didn't push him any further. I just don't understand that he couldn't be a brother for me just for once, it feels like I lost him the moment he lost her. He became reticent.

I went on and fixed my luggage. I've checked my things and my pocket money. I have no plans on staying for too long and I don't treat this as a vacation. I just want to show myself because Lori invited me. Weird. We're not really friends and I don't think that Darrel would invite me on his wedding day. He might think that I have a hidden agenda that may affect his wedding. I wasn't convinced that I am needed, I don't want to come back. Kuya Wancho pushed me, and to satisfy his broken heart... I agreed.

After fixing my things, Kuya Wancho went out on his room and looked at me with his icily eyes.

"What? I thought you don't want to come?" I babbled.

He gritted his teeth and glanced away. I noticed his hand holding an envelope.

"Tell her that I said congrats. This envelope contains everything that she's been wanting to hear. Give it to her."

He handed me the envelope and I placed it on my bag. He didn't leave so I arched a brow, signaling him to continue on what he wants me to do.

"That's it?" I spoke in the middle of silence. "Wala ka nang papasabi?"

His lips parted before he shook his head. After that, he just walked away.

Lumabas na ako ng bahay namin at hindi na siya ginulo pa. Ramdam ko agad ang malamig na hangin ng gabi rito sa London. Paniguradong wala akong tulog pagbalik sa Pinas. Ilang minuto lang ay nakasakay na ako sa taxi. Wala akong ibang naramdaman kun'di kaba at takot na akala ko'y hindi ko na madadala. Hindi pa rin ako maayos... sa tingin ko hindi na ako magiging maayos pa. Bawat sulok ng mundo, dala-dala ko 'yung bigat sa dibdib ko. Ang hirap nang ganito... pero kailangan kong magpakatatag para sa amin ni Kuya Wancho. Walang mangyayari kung pareho kaming pagod na.

Ang dami kong hindi natapos dahil sa mga nangyari. Ang dami kong napabayaan dahil sa mga nangyari. Ang daming nawala dahil sa mga nangyari.

Ang akala ko kaya ko nang bumalik.

Pero bakit hindi ko malakad ang aking mga paa ngayon palabas ng eroplano? Nandito na ako sa destinasyon ko.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Local time is 7:00 AM..." Nalunod na ang boses sa ingay ng mga tao.

Nandito na talaga ako.

Tumayo na ako at lumabas. I bought a new SIM card and I connected my phone to the local wi-fi. I searched our old place. I don't think that they'd invite me without providing a place. I think Darrel is now fine having me around in the house. I have no enough money to afford a place. I won't stay for a long time.

"Saan po kayo, Miss?" Tanong ni Manong.

Sinabi ko lang ang lugar at sinalpak na ang earphone sa aking tenga. Alam kong malayo-layo ang byahe kaya inabala ko ang aking sarili sa pakikinig ng musika. Kaya lang biglang nasalita si Manong kaya kailangan ko itong patayin ngayon.