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"Kaanakan!" Zarinna scattered her gaze and searched for whom the deep voice belonged to, and as she searched, the familiar features of her uncle occupied her vision.
"Uncle!" She called out. The man gave her a stern smile and began to lift some of her luggage.
"Good thing you've arrived safely. How's the trip?" Dennis Tawwaki asked as he began to walk, signaling Zarinna to follow behind him to the car.
"Ah, it was fine Uncle. I've slept most of the time so I guess I had a comfortable time." Zarinna replied, catching her breath as she kept up with her uncle's speed. The man had dark hair and lean body, which probably explains why he is able to walk as fast.
"Oh, that's good. At least you were able to rest." Her uncle remarked, loading the bags in the trunk. "Wait here, I'll be getting your other bags." Zarinna nodded and loaded the bags she held in the trunk as well. Sighing, she leaned on the van and lifted her eyes. Warm air brushed her cheeks as she took in a breath of fresh air.
"Oh, so this is Kin-iway. It's beautiful." Zarinna whispered, her gaze probing the environment. Excitement bubbled in her heart as she surveyed the place, she didn't really get a chance to see the place very much when she came to apply for the job, but as she looked around, she couldn't help but admire the atmosphere the place possessed.
"Come on Zarinna, get in." She heard her uncle speak, tearing her from her thoughts. She hastily followed her uncle into the van and went in.
"We're going to Agawa. That is where we live." Dennis informed as he started the engine. "You can either ride a tricycle or a jeepney going to the High School, It's a 10-15 minutes ride." Her uncle continued.
"Thank you, Uncle. I'll keep that in mind." She replied.
"Casey is actually going to that school, so at least you two can go together every morning."
"Oh really, Uncle? She's already in High School? Wow, the last time I saw her she was only in third grade." Zarinna remarked, recalling the memory of her younger cousin.
"Yup, she's in eighth grade now actually." Her uncle replied and began to advance the vehicle.
"Alright then Uncle, it's a good thing she studies there. At least I can check on her from time to time."
"Yes, you're right Kaanakan," Dennis replied in assent. "So, this is your first teaching job, right?" Zarinna nodded and began to speak.
"Yes Uncle, It is," Zarinna affirmed with a smile.
"Well, good luck on that, Kaanakan. I hope you enjoy it here in Besao."
"Thank you, Uncle. I have a strong feeling I will." Dennis briefly flashed Zarinna a smile and returned his gaze to the road. Zarinna shifted her gaze to the window, feeling her heart ease as she spoke with her Uncle. He looked really stern, but according to her mother, he was a really kind man. Zarinna felt thankfulness grip her heart, the fact that he and his family offered her a place to stay was certainly a huge help.
