Eh Yung Hindi Naman Tayo? DATI (COMPLETED)

Home

I smile and laugh and goof around in the set but I can't just push the thought of what tonight is.

Tonight is when you're scheduled to return from your US trip. One hour, twenty minutes and thirty seconds to be exact.

They're still working on my makeup and by the looks of it, this is going to be a looooooong night and I can't help but feel bad about it. No, not because I will be working long hours. I love what I do. I feel bad because you'll be back in the country soon and I can't be there to welcome you home.

Of course, I know I can't just show up in the airport. There'll be hordes of fans waiting for you there but I thought maybe I can surprise you in Laguna and maybe even cook for you or maybe you can surprise me and show up at my place then we can share an evening of pigging out on pizza and junk foods and watching movies.

I just always hoped we can do something special after your first trip abroad since we became an official couple but I guess that's just not meant to be. I have to deal with that.

They finish doing my hair and makeup when you send a message to me.

Touchdown NAIA. I can't wait to see you. I miss you so so so so so much, Love. I love you sobra.

I can't wait to see you too but I guess not tonight, Love. I'll see you tomorrow. I miss you too and I love you so much.

I sigh as I press send with a sinking feeling in my heart because there is no chance that anything I ever hoped for will happen at all tonight. I will need to miss you another day.

I try to accept this fact and I guess accepting does not include being numb because it still hurts a lot.

I focus on my work. Or at least try to. That is all I can do for now.

An hour passes and then two... I shove the thought of calling you far into the back of my mind. Three... Four... I listen to the instructions and give the best in my work. Five... Six... I think I need a break, more than my body getting tired, the pain in my heart won't go away. Seven... Eight...

Pack up! I finally hear them say and I can feel hot tears brim my eyes from all the emotions I've been trying to keep inside.

With the last of my emotional strength, I thank everyone for the night and head for the dressing room. I start packing my things then freeze when I hear your voice.

"Ang ganda talaga ng girlfriend ko." You smile.

"RJ..." I gasp as I watch you from the mirror like a vision.

"Pwedeng humarap. Nandito ako." You grin and extend your hand to me.

A tear falls from my eye and then two. I turn to look at you and your expression softens as you lovingly stare at me.

I run straight into your arms and wrap me in them snugly. We stand quietly hugging each other as I snuggle on you chest and you nuzzle on my shoulder.

"Finally. I'm home." You whisper.

"No. I am." I whisper back. 💛

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Unbeta'ed and not proofread. Thank you for reading.