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There are almost seven billion people living in this world, yet only a few ones would make it to your life. Individuals who would stay and make a diffirence. Inviduals who would leave and teach a lesson. If you have encountered both, you must really an amazing person that all the lucks have joined forces to give you a blessing you deserve.
In Judge's case, that phrase doesn't apply to him. He's far from amazing. He must've just very lucky, or perhaps the lucks must have mistaken him for somebody. Instead of ill fates and bad lucks (things he deserved) he received good lucks and bountiful blessings. For that, Judge's very grateful.
"Judge!"
The outdoor breeze; hot and dusty made him squint a little bit before he wore his sunglasses. The sun was up high. Gladly, he wore some cotton tees and just a simple sweatpants perfect for the tropical climate in the country. Na-miss din niyang mag-suot ng ganitong klasing damit sa labas. Back in states, it's so cold there that he even wears trenches and fur to not freeze outside. Maybe he's really bad at adjusting that he couldn't get out without those things everyday for five years straight! Hinding-hindi siguro siya masasanay sa klima roon.
"Welcome back, little bro."
A quick embrace from Jules was like a pinch of reality. Reality na nandito na rin siya. For five years, he always dream for this day. After graduation, he's finally back. Hindi na nga niya tinapos ang graduation ceremony. Kinuha lamang niya ang diploma at dumeretso sa airport. He was five minutes early, but who cares when he's home?
"After you, grad boy." Jules teased. Binuksan pa nito ang pinto ng kotse. Napailing lamang siya at pumasok sa loob.
"Sorry hindi ako nakapunta sa grad ceremony mo. Kagagaling ko lang Santa Catalina. Medical mission."
"No worries. Ang boring hindi ko na nga tinapos," Judge said fondling with his phone. "How's dad? He went fishing again?"
Bahagyang napatigil si Jules at dahan-dahang napatingin kay Judge. Judge must've felt it, Judge turned to her.
"Why? Why are you looking at me like that?" Judge asked. "Ang creepy Jules! Mag-drive ka nga!"
"Right. You've changed. Noon Judge, ayaw mong pag-usapan si Dad. Ngayon, kinukumusta mo na siya. And yes he went fishing. I mean, he always does."
"Life is too short for hatred Jules... I just realised things."
Jules has been living in the Philippines for two years with Raul... his dad. After she finished med, she fled back in the country when she realised her strong will to help her fellow Filipino. Heathcare in the Philippines has been slacking for years. She knew having her there would not make a lot of a difference but its still do right? In the end, it's the effort that counts.
On the other hand, since he fled out of the country Judge have never talk with his dad. Sometimes, during video calls with Jules, Judge knew he was there but he didn't want to face the camera. Raul was distancing himself, but Jules never miss to bring a lot of news about him. According to her reporter sister, Jules, her father has been into fishing lately. He goes catching fish every weekend at his favorite lake on the outskirts.
