Cruising Through The Clouds-COMPLETED (SOON TO PUBLISH UNDER GSM)

Kabanata 33

Kabanata 33

Set Free

GABI na nang mag-landing ang eroplanong sinasakyan namin ni Anthony sa alley ng DIA. Si Captain Denmark ang piloto kaya wala rin si Luella sa mga flight attendants na naka-duty kanina.

I closed my eyes and devoured the cold weather in Washington as I set my feet in the alley.

I miss this. The wind, the calm breeze, the smell of air, the airplanes parked in the alley, the airport, the city lights. All of these, I missed it a lot.

Just looking at the airplanes, I feel like a hole inside my heart has already been filled. I feel completed and contented.

I miss my flying moments. That feeling while flying and observing the sky because of its infinity and the way it always looks different. Especially at night, the sky can be exceptionally beautiful without any artificial lightning around.

I looked at Anthony while he was holding my hand and walking towards the baggage area.

I can't stop myself from looking at him. Does he know how lethal he is? He's just too handsome, and I just can't believe that he is mine.

Hindi ko inaasahan na sa kanya ko matatagpuan ang pagmamahal na alam kong deserve ko.

I was betrayed and cheated on by the guy that I thought I would marry in front of God. It has been on my mind since then, but I deprived myself of the thought because I don't have a proof.

A few years ago, there was a girl who tried to enter our nine-year love story, Daphne. She knew our relationship and tried to ruin it, but thankfully, we are strong enough to conquer those trials.

However, over the past year, I think Galan's love is not that strong anymore to stand by his words. He let Atena ruin our relationship. It shocked me. Hindi ko kasi aakalain na magagawa nga ni Galan iyon sa akin.

We had a long story. He vowed his love to me, but he broke it with his actions. He is now a man in uniform, so he should be responsible for everything now.

Kinabukasan ay busy kami sa pag-aasikaso sa mga dapat na asikasohin namin para sa selebrasyon sa susunod na araw. Kahit na mabigat ang tiyan ko ay nagagawa ko pa ring tumulong dahil excited ako.

I talked with Luella also over the phone, and she's having her work leave just to help me. Dumating na rin ang mag-aayos para sa reception at ang wedding planner. The photographer for the wedding photoshots on the plane is here too. Pati ang eroplanong gagamitin ay nakahanda na rin.

My parents will also be here later, together with my brother.

"I heard from the walking CCTVs here in DIA na nagkasagutan daw kayo ni Officer Miller no'ng nando'n pa si Officer Cohan sa Pinas?"

Nilingon ko si Luella na busy sa pag-aayos ng bulaklak dahil sa sinabi nito.

"Yeah, she called, and I was the one who answered Anthony's phone." Nagkibit-balikat ako.

"So I bet it's the reason why she's always in a bad mood. Alam mo bang muntikan na 'yong mahulog sa pool noong aksidente kong mabangga dahil lasing pala. Kung hindi lang 'yon lasing ay sigurado akong pinatulan ko na 'yon sa pagtataray sa akin!" mahabang litanya ni Luella. "Tsaka pinagkakalat noon dito sa DIA na ikaw ang dahilan, kaya hindi na siya magawang balikan ni Officer Cohan, kasi raw inagaw mo sa kanya," dagdag ni Luella na ipinagkibit-balikat ko na lang.

"I don't care about her, Luella, alam ko naman sa sarili kong wala akong inagaw na kung sino man. I was the one who's been cheated on, and I don't want to be like the woman who's Galan been cheating with. I know the feeling of being cheated, so why would I do the same? Iba lang ang sitwasyon naming dalawa. Nazli broke up with Anthony and left him for her dreams, kaya wala siyang karapatang magreklamo kung pagbalik niya ay may ibang mahal na ang taong iniwan at sinaktan niya. Though pareho kaming pinu-pursue ang pangarap, we're not the same in terms of love. I didn't break up with Galan just to pursue my dreams because I want him to be with me while I'm chasing my dreams, pero niloko ako ni Galan. On the other hand, she broke up and left Anthony, kaya wala na siyang dapat na hahabulin pa pagbalik niya. When she left, she also left her right for Anthony."

I hope Nazli will understand now. Alam kong masakit para sa kanya, pero mas masasaktan siya kung hindi niya palalayain ang sarili niya. Let's say nagsisisi siya, pero walang magagawa ang pagsisisi kung hindi na ikaw ang mahal ng isang tao. Value yourself enough to set yourself free from heartbreaks, sufferings, and sorrows. The right man will come after all the pain you've been dealing with for the wrong man.

If you want to be truly happy, then set your heart free from sadness. Because you will only be happy if you forgive yourself for the wrong decisions or wrong choices you've made in the past.