𝐷𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝐷𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑠 (LeAga)

𝚌𝚊𝚙𝚒𝚝𝚘𝚕𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚒: 𝑐𝑎𝑓𝑓𝑒́ 𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑜

ɪɴɪᴢɪᴏ ᴅᴇʟ ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴏʟᴏ

ꪖᧁꪖ

I was fidgeting my fingers while waiting for the flight announcement. I can't describe the certain feeling that I'm carrying right now. I'm full of hope yet anxious at the same time. I'm coming home after being a permanent resident in Italia. I lived more years in Padua compared to my home country so I am not familiar anymore with it. Umalis ako ng Pilipinas, quince palang ako.  Now, I'm coming back with no plans at all. I just really want to find my daughter and live with her. She's already 23 by this year, that's just some informations that I can recall. Her name is Maxine Muhlach, I don't even know if they allowed her to use my surname. Sa kagaguhan na ginawa ko, baka hindi na nila pinagamit sa anak ko ang apelyido ko.

This is the final boarding call for passengers  booked on flight 4B7 to Manila, Philippines. Please proceed to gate 3 immediately. The final checks are being completed and the captain will order for the doors of the aircraft to close in approximately five minutes time. Thank you.

"Angel, susunod ka, ha?" I told her, "Nangako ka na sasamahan mo ako, non farmi aspettare troppo." (Don't make me wait too much.)

"Promettere! Promise!" She raised her hand as a sign of commitment.

I stood up and gave her a warm hug. She's been here by my side and she really saw how I suffered. Kaya siya lang ang makakaintindi sa akin dahil siya lang din naman ang nakakita ng lahat ng pinagdaanan ko. I don't know how to thank Angel in everything that she did for me. And now, she's willing to help me find my daughter. Talagang itataya niya ang trabaho niya para tulungan lang ako...I don't deserve her.

While walking on the way to the airport gates, I plugged in my earphones to reduce the noise from reality. I just really want to focus on my plans. I badly want to meet my daughter and live my life with her. That's why I'm doing this, I had to change my identity. Gusto ko lang naman mahanap ang anak ko pero parang kailangan ko pang pumasok sa butas ng karayom para matupad 'yon.

I was on the plane already when someone starts to pat my shoulder. Irritated, I removed the earphones from my ears and look back to see who was disturbing me.

"Aga! I knew it was you!" He exclaims and then he gave me a bro-hug.

I widened my eyes as I continue to realize who the person was, "Goma? It's really you!"

"Mi scusi, signore. Stai bloccando la strada." We immediately moved backward when someone complained about us blocking the way.

"Where's your seat, pare? I think we really need to catch up!" I told him.

I can say I am really overwhelmed seeing my elementary classmate that became one of my best buddies. It's been so long since the last time we meet, we were only naive during that time. And seeing him again today, it gives me a nostalgic vibes about my past.

"A/F. I agree with you, mukhang ang dami nating dapat pag-usapan!"

I asked my flight seat mate if it's okay with her to exchange seat with Richard. I really want to catch up with this guy. Luckily, the lady agreed so she rapidly exchanged seat with Richard which is in the window part.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard Flight 4B7 with service from Italy to Philippines. We are currently third in line for take-off and are expected to be in the air in approximately seven minutes time. We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments. We also ask that your seats and table trays are in the upright position for take-off. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight. Thank you for choosing Rome-Fiumucino. Enjoy your flight.