A Glimpse of Serenity

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Messenger 

Leon: 

Pauwi na kami nila kuya, may kasama nga pala kami.

Lyndon:

Sino?

Leon: 

I-drop ko muna si kuya sa bahay tapos yung mga kasama namin. 

Lyndon: 

Sino kasama niyo nak?

Leon:

Basta.

Gaile:

Sino kasama niyo anak?

Leon: 

Friends ko ma.

Gaile: 

Dalhin mo muna sila dito anak, mag snacks muna kayo

Leon: 

Ma, pagod na po kasi sila kaya next time na lang po.

Gaile: 

Ah, ganon ba, sige ingat kayo. Sabihin mo kay kuya mo, na inumin yung gamot niya. 

Lyndon: 

--..--

"Shan, gising na" I yawned, It was Brielle

Hindi ko namalayan nakatulog na pala ako, I looked beside me. Kala ko ba sasama sa amin ang kuya ni Leon? 

"Kuya alreadly left, I dropped him off first kasi may pupuntahan pa daw siya."ani ni Leon,

Hindi ko man lang nakita yung itsura ni kuya!, I blinked out of frustration. 

"Sayang hindi mo nakilala si kuya Z. You fell asleep kasi pag-alis natin."dagdag ni Brielle,

I decided not to linger my thoughts on it anymore, we'll meet each other at the right place at the right time. Pero...

Nakita niya ako na natutulog, I mean I didn't see him but he did see me. What if, naka-nganga ako? tapos tumutulo pa yung laway ko? OMG, wala na talaga.

I went out of the car and took my bags, nandito kami ngayon sa bahay nila tita. They had a modern type of house, malayong-malayo sa itsura ng bahay namin ni lola. 

You could tell that they were rich just by looking at their house. Tita Lina was not blessed with children, she recently found out about her condition. 

Tito Pablo, her husband remained by her side until she recovered from the heartache. They wanted to adopt a baby, but when my mom died they decided to adopt me instead. 

"Shan, we're going na. Tomorrow na lang tayo mag shopping, is that alright?"Bri said.

We're living in the same neighborhood, kaya one call away ko lang siya,

"Yeah, see you tomorrow," Then they left,

 I texted Tita before clicking the doorbell, may bisita ata kasi sila kasi medyo rinig yung mga tawanan nila sa labas.

"Shan! It's great to see you again," Tito Pablo greeted me with a wide smile,

"Long time no see po, tito," I said, with a smile.

"Pasok-pasok ka, feel at home." ani ni tito, I went in and looked around the house.

Their interior was really neat, It looked so clean. The walls were white and the floor was tiled but the second floor was built with wood. The temperature was not cold but also not hot, it was just right. It made me feel like I was actually at our old house. 

"Shanaiah, welcome!" bati sa akin ni tita, nag beso kami and she hugged me.

"How was the travel?" she asked,

"It was alright, I slept throughout the car ride," I replied,

"Ah, Shan I would like you to meet someone." I looked at her,

"halika dito" tito Pablo took my things and tita pulled me to their living room.

"Shan, this is Mr. and Mrs. Altreano." I smiled, 

"Nice to meet you!" ani ni mrs. Altreano, Natulalala ako,

"Nice to meet you hija," sabi ni Mr. Altreano,

"Mr. and Mrs. Altreano have two sons,  we're deciding...on matching...one of them to you," Sabi niya, I smiled bitterly.

So this was why they decided to adopt me.

I still smiled, Mr and Mrs. Altreano also looked unsure. 

"But don't worry iha, no pressure. Natatatakot lang kasi kami na baka tumandang walang kasama ang anak namin...no pressure talaga." Sabi ni mrs. Altreano. I honestly thought na baka ipagpipilitan din nila ako sa anak nila. But... I guess, they also want to consider my feelings. 

"You can visit us if you decide to..." I smiled at Mr. Altreano and nodded.

"we'll not be staying for long," Mr. Altreano said then they bid their 'goodbyes',

"Just a sec," I looked at Mrs. Altreano, she was walking towards me.

"Shan, can I call you that?" I smiled and nodded.

"You look just like your mother..." I chuckled,

"I get that a lot po,"

"Know that, we just want what's best for you, If you don't think this is a good idea...We'll respect that. But... If ever trouble comes, you can come to me." My eyes started to burn, 

"Just give me a call, I'll be there..."She said, she took my phone and put her number. 

I don't know if she was being sincere, but my heart still wants to trust her. If only my mom was here...