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Packing my things up almost took me an hour, and grabe, pawis na ako! God knows how much I hate sweating! Kamamadali nga'y hindi kona naalalang i-on pa ang AC, swear, hindi ko rin alam bakit agad agaran ang pag-booked ni mommy ng flight for me pauwi ng pinas. It could have been the day after tomorrow? Or at least tomorrow night? I sigh. Is that how much she wants me to go home? But why?
Nearly done, I was half-heartedly shoving the remaining clothes into my suitcase, trying to remember what else is needed. Ang bilis ng oras, parang wrong choice ata 'to, pero still, Evelyn, you need to finish this fast. At last, I zipped up my bag. Sana lang ay wala akong importanteng nakalimutan.
Paglingon ko sa clock, mahinang napamura na lamang sa oras na kailangan kong habulin. Time's running out, and the last thing I wanted was to miss my flight. Binaba ko ang lahat ng gamit na hawak, sabay takbo papuntang banyo. No joke, i really need to move fast na talaga.
It took me at least kalahating oras taking a shower. Usually, inaabot ako ng isang oras, kulang pa nga minsan. Just not this time. Inayos ko ang sarili ko, nag bihis, nag linis ng konti dahil medyo matagal tagal ko ring iiwan itong condo ko.
Well, only for a month, Eve. You're overreacting!
Anyway, after all the etcetera's. I'm finally on my way to the airport, I'm going alone 'cause mom and dad are busy. Agad kong kinapa sa bulsa ang cellphone nang naramdaman kong mag buzz ito, mom's calling. Sinagot ko naman iyon kaagad.
"Hello, sweetie?"
Looking outside the window i answered. "Hi mom, are you with dad?"
"Yes, darling. I'm here." it was my dad's voice at the back. "We're having dinner." mom added.
"You guys just want to eat without me aren't you?" patampo kong saad.
"Of course, I'm about to lose all my money-" then it cut off. "Of course not, sweetie! Huwag mong pansinin ang daddy mo, he was just teasing you. Alam mo naman 'to, kulang lagi sa pansin." may pahabol pang sagot si daddy doon. "See that? Your mom's neglecting me. She doesn't love me anymore, sweet heart!" natawa naman ako sa pagsusumbong nito sa akin.
"Oh c'mon! You guys are still as cringe as ever!" I chuckled.
I was on the call with them for the whole ride to the airport, im really really close with my parents. They're like my first ever besties, and since im their only child it only make sense why they were very supportive of me. They're the best!
"Mom, Dad. I'm here na, I'll update you guys later." I said.
"O' siya, sige na, sweetie. Let us know when you get there, okay?" mom said. "Spend your money wisely ha- ouch! Darling naman!" dad added pero mukhang nahampas pa ata siya ni mommy dahil sa sinabi niya. "Ikaw, wala ka nang matinong sinabi sa anak mo! Anyways, sweetheart! Go on na, anak! Update mo si mommy ha? Mag-ingat ka, I love you!"
Nangingiti akong sumagot kay mommy. "Yes, mom! Don't worry! I love you too! I love you rin, Dad!" I answered.
After saying goodbyes. Dali dali na akong dumiretso sa pipilahan ko, and there were so many people. They all look Filipinos but some of them are from different countries. These people are on their way home, taking a visit, a vacation in the Philippines. They all have their own stories and experiences, own memories to keep in. I wonder, how was it for them? Are they returning home with good memories? Sad? A place where they feel truly home?
