Thutos Numeros: UNO Zyx Scrievher

Treinta y UNO ✔

"A positive day Ladies and Gentlemen, we have officially landed at Abyss the landing strip Main Area. Everyone welcome to Manila, on behalf of our Captain Coaw with first officer Salvador and the rest of the team, we are thankful to serve and bring you to your destination. We hope to see each other again, enjoy your life everyone. Thank you!"

Napa kurap - kurap ako nang marinig ang tinig ng announcer. I started fixing myself and stretching my arms and feet after the long ride.

Bumaling ako sa katabi kong nagising na dahil sa ingay ng mga bumababang pasahero. He is rubbing his eyes while yawning. We both spend our time in sleeping until we officially land in the Philippines.

While walking, going to the airport's exit, my clouded mind started to function and think clearly. Right at this moment I still feel okay and stable like nothing change and nothing happened, like I am not bothered with anything and I can still perfectly feel my confidence.

"Are we already here Mama?" Tila bumalik ako sa wisyo dahil sa tanong ng anak kong naka hawak sa kaliwa kong kamay.

Bumaba ang tingin ko sa kanya kasabay ng pag angat nya ng mukha sa akin. Nanlaki ang mata ko sa gulat at bigla nang makitang naka suot sya ng shades.

"Where did you get that?" Kunot ang noong tanong ko sa kanya.

"This?" He moves his hand towards the shade and fix it before continuing.

"Tito Lucas gave this to me. I'm handsome right Mama?" He moves his eyebrows up and down while asking.

W-What the hell?

"Ateee!!"I am startled by the loud voice of a girl screaming in the middle of the crowd, which makes it easier for me to spot them. I saw Seah holding a pink tarpaulin, smiling like an idiot and carelessly waving it above.

"Tata Saya!" My son can't stop himself from shouting back in excitement and leave me here. He runs fast towards them. Biglang nawala ang angas nya dahil sa ginawa nya.

I can't hold my smile and it stretched widely when I saw those sparks in his eyes. My heart is beating loud because of the overwhelming feeling, seeing my son happy can make me feel contented.

Napa lipat ang tingin ko sa iba pang nag hihintay sa amin at nakitang nakangiti din sila habang pinanonood ang anak kong nakikipag usap sa mga kapatid ko, ngunit isang tao ang nahagip ng paningin ko.

He is just looking at me intently, seems like examining even my soul. Ang malawak kong ngiti ay unti - unting nawala. Dahan - dahan akong lumakad palapit sa kanya at tila hindi na din kami napapansin ng iba.

As soon as our eyes met, I saw mixed emotions from his eyes. Unti - unting gumuhit ang maliit na ngiti sa aking labi, oh god. I miss this man so much.

"Dad." Mahina ang tinig kong tawag sa kanya. Napa kurap - kurap sya at gumuhit din ang ngiti sa labi.

"Anak ko!" Pagka sabi nya niyon at bumuka ang mga braso nya na tila isa akong batang nag aabang sa ama nyang maka uwi papuntang trabaho.

ust like little kids do when their father welcomes them with a hug, I rush in and feel his warmth—a warm hug to welcome me home.

"Look, we ride that plane earlier Tata Saya." Felix is looking on the close window of the car while pointing on the big billboard of Abyss Airline.

The tall buildings and crowded sidewalks are giving me a homey vibe.

It's been a decade since I last walked on that kind of street, wearing my uniform and laughing with my colleagues. Those are the memorable times I always wish to experience again whenever I think about them.