Yvonne Alvarez's Point Of View
"BE SAFE, you two. Tawagan niyo kami palagi."
Mahigpit na yakap ang iginawad ko kay Mama. Two years ago today, the second time, I asked Elliana to marry me which she said yes. Today, we are flying to Japan, to star new journey in life and plans to travel the world.
Japan is my first in line travel destination. I want Elliana to be with me as I travel one of my most preferred country in the bucket-list.
"Thank you for keeping me, Tita, Tito. Habang buhay na tatanawin ko itong utang na loob."
"Elli, pamilya ka. Ang pamilya, nagtutulungan. Sige na, baka ma-late pa kayo sa flight niyo." ay sinusupil na ngiti sa labi si Mama at Papa.
"I will miss you both. Bumalik-balik rin kayo, ha? Huwag masyadong magtagal. Enjoy!" Ate Yel sobbed.
I chuckled and made my way to her. I snaked my arms around my sister and gently tapped her back. I want to stay but I also want to take a different path. This doesn't mean we'll be away from each other though.
"We'll keep you updated. Tatawag rin kami palagi. Thank you, Ma, Pa."
"Ingat kayo, Ate Elli at Ate Yvonne," kaway ni Isaac.
"Magtatapos ako katulad mo, Ate Yvonne. Magsisikap din ako para maging successful sa life," ngisi ni Yvette.
"Aasahan ko 'yan. Aalis na kami, Mama, Papa. Mag-iingat kayo dito."
Bumalik ako sa pwesto ko, sa tabi ng girlfriend kong sobrang ganda. Hinawakan ko ang kamay nito at hinawakan naman sa kabila ang bagahe namin.
"Mag-iingat kayo, mga anak. Mahal namin kayo."
"See you soon, mga ate ko!"
"Congratulations in advance, Elli and Yvonne. Balik kayo agad."
Elliana ang I waved at them for the last time before entering the airport's premises. As soon as we entered the plane, I made sure my girlfriend's comfortably sitting. I held her hand and planted a soft kiss at the back of her hand.
"Are you ready for your new journey in life? With me?" I asked.
"Born ready, love."
"About your parents... I thought they would come to us," I sighed heavily as I rested my back at the seat.
Elliana answered me with a smile. Humilig ang ulo nito sa balikat ko. Moments after, the plane took off. Elliana's heavy breathing was enough for me to know that she's already sleeping. I smiled as I reached for a blanket inside the baggage.
"I love you," I whispered.
Nang lumapag na ang eroplano ay ginising ko na rin si Elliana. She looked so worn out. I rented an uber and as soon as we reached the hotel where we will be staying for a couple of weeks, I carried her all the way from the doorstep to the bed. It's a private extended stay hotel.
"Thanks, love," mapupungay ang mga matang sabi nito sa akin.
My breathe hitched as I stare at her tantalizing green orbs. Damn. It's always captivating.
"You're so beautiful, my love," I said.
"Agree. You're lucky to have me, aren't you?" she beamed.
"Indeed, I am. Rest, love. Magpapa-deliver ako ng pagkain. I'll wake you up later when the food arrives."
"Gusto ko 'yong luto mo," she mumbled.
"Okay, bibili ako ng groceries. Stay here, okay? Love you."
"Love you too. Bumalik ka agad, okay?"
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