Not Over You Yet (Senior Years Series #1)

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(warning: sexual harassment)

Zermatt, Switzerland.

I walk around the cold unfamiliar streets of Switzerland. Sinabi ko kila mama na may pupuntahan lang ako and I wanted to go there alone. They were hesitant, pero pinayagan naman nila ako. They just told me to be safe.

After two days of being here, wala pa akong nabibiling regalo kay Theo and it made me feel crazy. Kapag napikon ako 'I love Switzerland' shirt nalang ibibigay ko sa kanya na may kasamang  ref magnet.

When we were going up to our hotel, I came across a shop that sold yarn and knitting tools. Hindi ko mapuntahan no'n kasi kasama ko sila mama, but now I finally have time for myself. Ngayon pinagdadasal ko na sana makita ko yun ulit.

The icy wind blew past me kaya binulsa ko na ulit ang mga kamay ko. Ang lamig tangina.

Kahit na sumikat na ang araw it was still so cold, umalis ako nang maaga para maaga rin akong makabalik but I think I'm starting to regret that now.

I kept my location on para kung nawala man ako, alam nila mama kung saan nila ako hahanapin. It was somehow easy to get around here in Zermatt, but still, hindi ko pa rin alam kung saan ako pumupunta.

My eyes lit up when I saw the familiar sign board up front, and from the slightly frosted windows I could see the warm fireplace. Finally! 

Pumasok ako sa store and took off my coat, thanking the Gods for the heat. There was a coat rack on the side so sinabit ko muna doon yung coat ko before looking around the place.

It was... cozy. I like it. The wooden shelves were filled with different kinds and colors of yarn and there were mint green couches beside the window. When you look outside, you could find a view of the Matterhorn.

I love this place.

"Guten Tag!" I greeted the woman up front as I approached her, I tried to pronounce it as accurate as possible. Sana hindi ko siya minura sa lengwahe niya.

She chuckled. "American?" She asked in her German accent. Umiling ako pero wew, what a compliment! Compliment yun diba? 

"No, but I'm a tourist." I gave her a smile.

"Oh! Wonderful. How are you liking Switzerland so far?" tanong niya.

"It's... colder than what I'm used to." I laughed, and she did too.

"What can I do for you today?"

"I'm here for some yarn, and tools too." sabi ko sa kanya. 

Lumabas siya dun sa counter at nilapitan ang mga shelves. She took out a small stool and sumampa roon para maabot niya ang nasa pinakataas.

She started picking out some of the tools. Kumuha siya ng maraming crochet hooks na iba-iba yung size bago siya bumaba. 

"What kind of yarn are you looking for, miss?" 

"Something that's good for... sweaters? Sage green, cream, and red, for a heart."

She gave me a warm smile. "Is it for a gift?"  

I nodded.  "Yes. Um, do you guys perhaps teach how to crochet too?"

She nodded 'yes' before handing me the materials and tools, which was a lot by the way. I put them inside my bag before paying her, sinali na rin niya yung lessons sa babayaran ko. It was a few sessions pero parang hindi ko naman makukumpleto.

Medyo mahal pero keri naman, lahat naman ng bilihin dito mahal eh.

"The crocheting lessons are through the door." sabi niya sa akin before heading back to her seat. "And if you need more yarn, you could always come back here. But I think what I gave you is enough!"