I settled my eyes on the floor after looking at my phone.
Still, I haven’t received any message from him.
I sighed. :’(
A tear fell from my eye.
“Max, baba na. Ready na lahat. Were about to leave.” That’s my mom. Pinalis ko ang luhang hindi ko na napigilang bumagsak mula sa mga mata ko.
“Sige po. Bababa na rin po ako.”
I stand up and roamed my eyes around the room. Napangiti ako sa mga naalala ko. I reminisced the memories i collected in my mind.
Bumaba na ako at nilapitan nag mga magulang ko na handang handa na at nasa tabi nang kotseng maghahatid sa amin sa bagong titirahan namin. Everything was ready. We are all ready to go. Well, at least that’s what i kept on telling myself. Alam ko sa sarili ko na umalis man kami ay maiiwan ang puso ko sa lugar na ito. Together with the guy who captured my heart without him even knowing about it.
Lumapit sa akin ang mommy ko. “It’s time to say goodbye.” She said with a smile.
I looked at the old but elegant house. “Bye.” I said as if i’m talking to it.
My mom tapped my shoulders.
Sumakay na sila sa sasakyan.
With a sigh, i opened the passenger seat. Alam kong wala nang urungan to.
As the car sped away, the memories came rushing back one by one. Starting from that one particular and very special night in December.
About 3 years ago~~~~
“Maxene Santos! Bilisan mo na! malelate na tayo niyan!” sigaw nang mommy ko. Nasa baba silang lahat. Were about to attend the Christmas Eve mass. Yes, it’s Christmas alright.
“I’m coming!” i shouted.
Nagdadalawang isip pa ring ako kung isusuot ko ang bestidang binigay na regalo sa akin nang mommy ko.
Well i can’t say no to her anyway, Wala tuloy akong nagawa kung di ang isuot yun.
I grab my purse and my eyeglass before walking out of the room.
Pagbaba ko ng hagdan ay naghihintay sa akin ang mommy at daddy ko.
They both smiled upon seeing me.
“You look very beautiful darling. Tama ang hinala ko. Babagay nga sa iyo iyang dress na binili ko.”my mom praised.
“Well you look elegant youre’self too tonight mom. And dad looks dashing” They both wear formal clothings.
“Come on ladies, or we’ll be late for the mass.”
The church was full of people.
Nakita ko yung Angel na may Holy water. Lumapit ako at inilagay ang kamay ko para kumuha ng konting holy water at mag sign of the cross nang pagbaba ng kamay ko ay siya ring pagbaba ng isang kamay dun sa Angel. Naipatong tuloy yung kamay ko sa kamay niya. Parehas kaming natigilan. I raised my head to say sorry. Pero natigilan ako.
He’s gorgeous.
He’s wearing a dark blue long sleeves and black pants. He’s hair is cleanly styled that added charm to his looks.
“Sorry.” We both froze for a second then smiled at each other. Sabay kasi kaming nagsalita.
Napatingin ako sa kamay namin. Hindi parin niya inaalis sa pagkakadaiti ang kamay naming dalawa.
And i’m starting to like the feeling. Kaya kahit parang medyo mabigat sa sarili ko eh inilayo ko ang kamay ko.
I hid my hands behind my back.
