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Seventh Heaven

Nothing new. Simula nang bumalik sa AZ si Ara, di pa rin kami nag-uusap.

Okay. Space and Time.

But until when? Maghihintay ako. Pero lagi nalang ba? Hanggang kailan?

Katatapos lang ng training namin. Magsisimula na kasi ang Commisioner's Cup on Wednesday.

Anniversary na nila Mika at Jeron sa October 28.

By the way, today is October 26. So I guess you know that tomorrow is my birthday. Wala namang dapat icelebrate maliban nalang sa presence ng family ko at friends. Pero may kulang eh. Kulang na kulang.

Wala si Ara. Noong birthday ko 2 years ago, grabe ang saya nun. Kasi alam kong I have everything that I need. Family ko. Basketball career. Friends. At si Ara.

Wala kaming training bukas so I guess I'm going to stay at home at doon nalang magcelebrate.

Di rin naman makakasama ang barkada kasi busy sila sa Anniversary preparations nila Jeron.

Pwede rin naman akong sumama sa kanila pero magluluksa nalang ako sa kwarto ko bukas. Or baka maghanda ng party sila Mama.

Wala na akong magagawa.

I am driving home since tapos na ang training. Nagpaalam na ako sa team.

Alam naman nila na birthday ko bukas pero syempre, they need to spend more time with their families since todo practice na kami next week.

I arrived home safely. I greeted my parents and my siblings and joined them for dinner.

"Thom, we'll be having a party tomorrow for your birthday celebration." Mom told me.

"Do anything you want ma." I told her

"What are your plans for tomorrow Son?" Sabi naman ni papa

"Nothing. I'll just go to church and thank God for another blessing."

"Aren't you going to enjoy your day with your barkada? Besides gabi pa naman yung party."

"They are busy preparing for the anniversary of Jeron and Mika. And even if they aren't, I guess my day would never be the same as 2 years ago."

"We know what you mean son. Don't let yourself suffer." My Dad said

"No I'm not. I just prefer celebrating my day alone."

"Okay. If that's your decision. But our family and friends will be here tomorrow night." Sabi ni mama.

"Oh yeah. Sure."

"Magpapahinga na po ako Ma, Pa. Medyo pagod na ako. Kuya! Oh bunso! Tulog na ako." I added.

"Okay. Sleep tight baby." Sabi ni Mama.

I went inside my room, took a bath, brush my teeth and changed clothes.

Sumalampak na ako sa kama.

Lord, isang sorpresa naman bukas oh please.

I wish there would be a reason to motivate me tomorrow.

I scanned through my phone and may mga early birthday messages sa akin. Close friends. Teammates at family.

And may isang nakakuha ng atensyon ko. A text message that brought me good bives.

From: Tita-Ara's Mom

Good Day hijo! Kamusta ka na dyan? Naalala ko birthday mo pala bukas. I just want to say HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY anak. Nawa'y maging masaya ka bukas. Laging tatandaan, seize the moment, live to the fullest. Be happy hijo! I know magiging masaya ka bukas. Mag-iingat ka lagi ha. God Bless! Ikamusta mo ako sa parents mo. Magpray lagi. Enjoy your day! See you soon!