WENDY in NEVERLAND (ENGLISH VER) MJJ fanfiction /EDITINGandONGOING/

Chapter 1: It all starts with this..

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Manila Philippines, 1990.

My family at home are almost in chaos packing my clothes to go to the U.S., mom is very excited, as well as my brother Louie. They couldn't believe that I would get to the point where I could also leave and follow my Uncle to America.

"Wendy, this is your favorite jacket" mom said while handing me my favorite jacket.

Uncle gave it to me when he came home from the US recently. And now, I can't believe that I'm going to bring it and wear it right there.

"Mom, I can't believe I'm leaving, I've been waiting for this for a long time, I just hope that, when I get there, everything will be fine." I was a little sad because first of all, I have to admit, I was scared.

It's scary because you don't know what your job when you got there, and one more thing, Uncle Gian didn't give me much information about my job, he just told me on the phone that it was confidential and that he would explain it when I got to the U.S.

"Sis, don't be afraid, I know that God and father will guide you to heaven. Hmm, sis, promise me when you get there, you have to sign this poster to Michael Jackson" Louie told me while pouting. Louie is only 7 years old. He gave me a poster of MJ, he's a super fan and he said he wants me to get an autograph when I see Michael in America..

Which is, looks vague? I don't have money to go to his concert. And one more thing, I'm not a fan. All I know is that he is a famous musician who is Louie's idol.

"I can't promise you, but.. I will find a way to get your poster signed." I said smiling to him. He hugged me after that.

"Sister, take care, I'll miss you." Louie was in tears when he said that and so was I.

I don't understand my feelings, I'm happy but I'm sad because I will my beloved country and my family.

"Oh Wendy? Why are you crying?.." mom came to me and put her hand on my shoulder.

My mom smiled at me. 

"Louie and I are fine here, besides.. you won't be too homesick there, on your rest day you can go to your Uncle Gian's... Your cousins ​​are there so you will be fine there".

My tears flowed even more because of what mom said.

"Mom, you know I'll miss you and Louie, the US is far away, it's almost morning here, night there.. but don't worry Mom, I'll save money and when I've saved a lot, I'll come home so we can start a business."

Mom smiled at what I said and took my packed things.

"Oh hey, come on, you might be late for your flight, your Uncle Gian is going to pick you up at the Los Angeles Airport. He's also excited to see you and it's been a long time since you've seen each other."

I got up from sitting on the bed and helped mom carry my things.

"The van we hired to take you is already there. Mr. Dennis is the driver of the van." Mom said with a smile while taking out my bags.

I just nodded and went out.

While I was outside our house, I closed my eyes.. I took a deep breath and smelled the air.. because tomorrow, when I wake up, I will breathe a different air.

"Sis Wendy, come on, Mom is already on board!! She's more excited than you!"  Louie told me laughing.

I also laughed of what he said and followed them, but before I got into the van, I looked at our house again for a while.

"Wendy, don't worry, your brother and I will be fine here. We will also take care of the house that your Dad built."

"Yes mom."

And I got into the van.

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I slept soundly in the Van and just woke up to find we were at NAIA. (NINOY AQUINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT)

I can't explain my feelings when I saw the airport, I was excited but at the same time I was sad.

I sigh. Why I am so nervous?

"We're here Wendy, you're going to be an American hahaha" Mr. Dennis, the van driver said while laughing.

"Oh, let's go and take out your things." Mom said while opening the Van.

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And I have come to the point, that I have to leave. I was walking away from them but I couldn't help but to look at Mom and Louie, I was quite far from them when I suddenly ran back to them. I can't help but cry every time I think of leaving them here in the Philippines.

"Wendy, Louie and I are fine, besides, we will always send you a letter and we will call you when we have time, don't worry." Mom said crying.

"Sister..." Louie hugged my waist.

"Sister, always be careful, I love you. Buy me toy there, okay?" my brother cried while hugging me.

I caressed her hair.

"Sure, I'll buy you a lot of toys there, as long as you focus and your studies.."

"Yes sister."

"Alright my dear, we're fine." Mom said smiling at me while holding back her tears.

I looked at them again while my tears didn't stop. I wiped it with my hand and smiled at them.

I turned around and sped up my walk with my suitcase. I didn't look at them again because maybe the third time I do it again,  I won't be able to leave..

This is the most difficult part of an OFW's life. Now, I understood.

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Wendy in Neverland ( English Version)
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