Unkown Love Story

Part 2

---AQUILA's POV---

It was 5:54 in the morning when I woke up. I'm still sleepy, but I remembered that I could sleep on the plane.

I ordered a breakfast and went to the bathroom.

After I took a bath, I heard a doorbell, so I opened the door and saw the poging delivery guy. Of course, I thanked him; my mom thought some manners. Sayang naman kung hindi gagamitin.

---TIME SKIP---

I arrived at the airport at exact 8:00 AM. I'm just waiting for the announcement. 

I can't wait to see my family again. I miss them so much; I mean, who wouldn't, right? You've been away from the people that you love for almost 3 years, and you won't miss them? That's an irresponsible attitude of yours, my dear.

Some people are asking me "Do I still know how to speak Tagalog," of course? Why would I forget about it? Speaking Tagalog is not new to me; even though I'm in Los Angeles, I never forget how to speak Filipino. I kept on practicing myself again and again, making sure that I would be able to talk with them in pure Tagalog when I returned to my hometown.

Time check; it's already 8:35. I saw a food stall and went there to buy some coffee.

"One Iced Americano, please" I said while smiling.

The barista was handsome.

I didn't wait that long to get my order.

"Thank you, pogi" I whisper, knowing that he wouldn't understand what I just said. 

"Welcome miss, ganda" he said while smiling.

I froze and realized that he's also a Filipino; no wonder he has tanned skin. I smiled and walked away. Since it was already 8:40.

"Good morning! Welcome to Los Angeles International Airport! This is the pre-boarding announcement for flight PR75 to Philippines. We are now inviting those passengers requiring special assistance to begin boarding at this time. Please have your boarding pass and identification ready. Regular boarding will begin in approximately ten minutes time. Thank you."

I panicked when I heard the announcement, I ran as fast as I could to the arrival area. And did the checking. And finally, makakauwi na ako. 

---TIME SKIP---

"Ladies and gentlemen, we have just landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Cebu Pacific Air welcomes you to Manila. On behalf of your Flight Deck Crew headed by Captain Fajardo with First Officer Smith and the rest of the team. We thank you for choosing Cebu Pacific, your Airline of choice." I picked up my suitcase and leave.

I'm home. 

I called my old friend to picked me up.

"Hey, Karina, nandito na ako sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Can you pick me up here?" sabi ko habang tumitingin-tingin.

She didn't answer and ended the call.

"What the fuck?"

Baka na excite lang siya, pero pupunta rin 'yun. 

I'm scrolling through my Instagram when suddenly a girl approaches me.

"Hello po! Are you Aquila Crowell? 'Yung Filipino vlogger na taga L.A?" she asked me with excitement.

"Oh hello, yes that's me." I smiled at her, kind of awkward.

"Hello po! I'm a big fan of yours! I kept on watching your day in life, and paano ka mag make-up, all of your vlogs po. I also subscribe you and follow you on all your social media accounts!"