Losing Sanity

Sanity 2

I took a deep breath when the plane landed at Mactan Airport.

It's time to start something new.

Pristina North Subdivision

Basa ko sa pangalan ng subdivision kung saan lumiko ang van na sinasakyan namin.

"Are you okay? Kanina ka pa tahimik," bulong ni Margaux.

I smiled at her. "I'm fine pero hindi pa tuluyan na nagpaprocess sa utak ko na nandito na talaga ako sa Cebu, that I will spend my college years here."

Mahina lang ang boses ko dahil ayaw ko na marinig ako ni Mommy.

"I will visit you here every sem break, cous."

I smiled at Margaux.

Nang makapasok sa isang malaking kulay itim na gate ay natanaw ko na agad si Daddy sa harap ng black and white modernized European house.

It's not what it looks like the last time I went here.

"Finally!" Agad na sinalubong kami ni Daddy ng yakap.

"Margaux, I'm glad you're here for the mean time."

"Of course, Tito Max. I still want to spend the summer with my favorite cousin."

Nangiti naman ako sa sinabi ni Margaux.

"Let's go inside. Hindi na ako nakasama sa pagsundo sa airport dahil sa nagkaroon ako ng urgent meeting." Bumaling sa'kin si Daddy. "How's the flight, Hera?"

I smiled at him. "It's fine, Dad."

"Good. Mabuti na lang at natapos agad ang renovation nitong bahay," ani Daddy nang nasa loob na kami.

"Mabuti na lang talaga, Max. What do you think of our new home, baby?" tanong sa'kin ni Mommy.

"It's beautiful, Mom," I answered.

"Do you like it, hija?" tanong naman ni Daddy.

"Of course, Dad! Nanibago lang ako since iba pa 'yong itsura nitong bahay noong huli pero nagustuhan ko."

Tumango naman si Daddy at ngumiti.

But to be honest, I like it better before. Before, it looks like an old Spanish style house. My grandmother and grandfather dream house, they designed it together and it means a lot to me. I still remember the joy in their eyes when they were telling me the story of this house. I miss my grandparents so much. How I wish they are still here but their journey here in Earth came to an end.

"What are you doing, Margaux?" tanong ko sa pinsan ko na abala ngayon sa laptop niya.

"Well, I'm searching for some worthy spot here in Cebu."

Kumunot ang noo ko. "Gusto mo pumasyal?"

"Of course!" Humarap siya sa'kin. "Papasyal tayo. Anong gagawin natin sa buong bakasyon? Tutunga?"

I bite my lower lip.

"Wait! Don't tell me, you have plans for the whole summer already?"

"I will go to a dance workshop."

Umirap naman si Margaux. "Stop it, Hera! Magaling ka na sumayaw, have fun naman sometimes!"

"But I'm having fun doing dance workshops. You can enroll too if you want."

"Ewan ko sa'yo!" She rolled her eyes.

Every summer talaga ay nag-eenroll ako sa mga workshops. Gustong-gusto ko na may natutunan na mga new skills.