Broken Again

Arrival

*I won't be posting pictures that'll represent the characters. I want the readers to imagine their own representation of the characters created in this story.*

Risha's POV

"We have now arrived at our destination. You can now unbuckle your seatbelts and get your baggage in your overhead compartment. Also, you are now permitted to use your cellular phones. Thank you for flying with us." Everyone started unbuckling and standing at the same time the captain finished his sentences.

I stood up and got my baggage. I'm very excited to see my family back here in the Philippines. Well, not really my family but my relatives.

For almost 5 years, I hadn't visited this country. I just came back to get some new atmosphere and replenish my Filipino senses.

I'm now heading to the airport exit where my relatives are going to be waiting but I haven't seen them there yet. I dialed their number and they answered. They said they're on their way.

By the way, I'm Carisha Montevano. I'm pure Filipino but, I decided to go to the States to study. I'm 17 years old now and got my first heartbreak at the same age. I'm currently recovering bit by bit.

"Ishaa! Apo! Kumusta ka na?"

"Granny! I'm so glad to see you! How's life here in the Philippines?" I said after kissing her cheeks.

"Apo, I'm not very good in english and I would like you to speak in tagalog while you're in the Philippines." Natawa naman ako sa sinabi ni Granny.

"Di ka nga magaling no, granny. Grabe!" I said sarcastically.

Tama naman sya. I need to speak in tagalog while here in the Philippines. Patriotic ata ito.

"So Granny, where's Grappy?" Grappy is Grandfather.

"Nasa bahay. He's preparing a buffet for your arrival." Granny said.

"Akala ko ba magtagalog pag nasa Pilipinas?" Natatawa kong sabi.

"A little english won't hurt." May pagkamakulit parin pala si Granny.

We're currently riding in a Toyota Camry owned by my Grandparents to their house or should I say Mansion. You heard it right. My grandparents are not that rich. They only have a Mansion at Makati, a resthouse at Puerto Galera, Owns a group of Condominiums and a large number of properties where they built farms in the province. They really are not that rich. They are just super rich.

"By the way Apo, nagpapagawa kami ng Hospital for you to handle so make sure you finish your Medical course." Grabe naman! Nakakapressure naman 'tong si Granny. I just finished grade 11.

"Chill Granny. It's still summer. We need to relax." I said while smiling.

"You're right. For now, enjoy your life. You're too young. When I was your age..." And her childhood stories continued as we traveled to their mansion.

Grabe! Daming kwento ni Granny.

"So we are here!" Excited na sabi ni Granny.

"Welcome, Isha! It's about time to visit us again." At hinug ako ni Grappy.

"Grappy! Bumabata ka ata!" Binatukan naman ako ni Grappy ng sabihin ko yun.

"Sige, lokohin mo lang ako." Tumawa naman si Grappy.

"Grandpa!" Sabi naman ng isang lalaki. By just looking at him, he has the same age as me.

"Oh! By the way, Isha this is Brandon Pascua. A son of a family friend." I shook hands with him.

"Hello, I'm Carisha Montevano. I'm their grandchild." I said before pointing my Grandparents.

"Pleased to meet you." Walang emosyon na pagkasabi nya.

"Ah right" sabi ko. Awkward...

"So! Let's go inside. I've prepared many foods for us to enjoy." Grappy said.

Pagkasabi nya ng pagkain ay bumalik ang lahat ng lakas ko na na nawala mula sa biyahe.

Para akong bata na tumakbo papuntang hapag-kainan. Wuhuu!

Nang nasa harap na ko ng kainan, lalo akong naglaway ng makita ko ang pinakapaborito kong pagkain.

"Fried Chickeennnn..." Para akong zombie na muling nabuhay ng makita ko yan.

"Bata" sabi ni Brandon. Biglang sulpot ni Brandon sa tabi ko at dumiretso sa upuan.

Ha!? Sinong bata? Di naman porket favorite ko ang Fried Chicken, isip bata ako. Hmph!

"Umupo ka na, Isha. Wag mo na lang pansinin si Brandon." Sabi ni Granny.

Hmph! Talaga!

Inirapan ko na lang sya.

"Grannyy, Grappyy! Thank you talaga for such a warm welcome." Sabi ko while happily eating my fried chicken. Waahh...

"Table Manners should be done while eating." Sabi ni Brandon na di man lang tumitingin sakin na naghihiwa ng steak.

"So what?! I can do what I want to do." Sigaw ko sa kanya.

"Brandon and Carisha, stop it." Ayun, he said my full first name.

"I'm sorry, grappy-grandpa" Brandon and I said in unison.

Nagkatinginan kami pero umiwas ako ng tingin. Naasar ako sa kanya. Epal!

Kahit na naghahanap ako ng gwapo ngayon to be my lover, hindi ko sya pipiliin kahit na gwapo sya at maganda ang katawan nya. Hmph!

Even if I have experienced a heartbreak, that never stopped me from finding someone to love again.

That's why I'm currently finding someone. Someone to love and I hope he won't break my heart. Sayang naman yung mga panahong binuo ko yun.