Way back into Love

Way Back 40

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Iya's POV

I bought Tita Erica flowers. Nang malapit na ako, I saw a person standing at Tita Erica's name.

Nakatalikod siya sa akin. Broad back, Clean cut haired, and the perfume na pwedeng umabot hanggang New York!

I've been living with a shadow overhead,
I've been sleeping with a cloud above my bed,
I've been lonely for so long,
Trapped in the past,
I just can't seem to move on

Hindi ako pupwedeng magkamali... He's here. He's finally here.

"Eric??" I called him.

Unti-unti siyang lumingon sa akin. Damn. Is this for real??

He smiled at me. "Iya..."

"Coincidence!" Sabi ko. Hindi pa rin makapaniwala.

"No. Destiny." He said.

I hugged him! He's finally here. Napaiyak ako. I missed him so much.

"Look like's mom really wanted us to end up together, huh?" sabi niya.

"Maybe. Ang galing ng timing..." sabi ko. Then we both laughed.

We stayed for a while and say a silent prayer for Tita. I silently thanked her and thanked God for this timing and opportunity.

I suggest to go the park near the cemetery to watch the sunset.

I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away,
Just in case I ever need 'em again someday,
I've been setting aside time,
To clear a little space in the corners of my mind

"So, how are you?" He asked.

"So far, so wonderful. Social Worker na ako sa Home for the Angels. I am happy. Ikaw? How are you?"

"Wow. Congrats. I'm proud of you. I'm helping dad in managing our business. We extend it in New York."

I gasped. " Wow! Congrats!"

He smiled. Then we watched the sunset as the silence take over.

He hold my hand. "I missed you. Do you missed me too?" He asked.

Tumango ako. I really do. "I do. So much. I missed you, too."

All I wanna do is find a way back into love.
I can't make it through without a way back into love.

"Maybe this is the right time we've been waiting for. I'm sorry to kept you waiting..." He said. Magkaharap na kami ngayon.

"Is this for real na ba? Hindi ka na ba aalis ulit?" I asked.

I've been looking for someone to shed some light,
Not somebody just to get me through the night,
I could use some direction,
And I'm open to your suggestions

"Yes. And No. Yes, this is for real. Hindi na kita papakawalan pa. And no. Hindi na ako aalis." Then he planted soft kiss on my nose, then to my cheeks. Down to my lips...

All I wanna do is find a way back into love.
I can't make it through without a way back into love.
And if I open my heart again,
I guess I'm hoping you'll be there for me in the end

"I love you, Iya. Let's don't waste time anymore."

I nodded. For the first time in a long time, I am agreeing with him.

"Eh, ikaw? Do you still love me?" tanong niya gamit ang pinakamalambing na boses niya. Ghad!!

Of course, I do!

"Yes. Silly! Kaya wag ka nang magpabebe dyan!" I pinched his nose.

Tumingin lang siya sakin na parang hindi kuntento sa sagot ko.

"I love you, Robert Eric Del Rosario." I said to him while not cutting our gaze.

Hinawi niya ang buhok ko at sinabing, "I love you so much, Aaliyah Marie ko". He then kissed me passionately. Witnessed by the sunset.

Ugh, right time! I am happy. Finally, I am with him. I am home.