It Should Have Been Us (Completed)

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Confuse.

"Hi, baby. It's morning here. I know you're asleep by now so I just vid-recorded it instead of waking you up. I just want to say that I am proud of you as always. And oh by the way, Tito and tita gave me your twelfth gift. Thank you and I love you. I miss you already. But really, you don't have to, since I am coming there so we can celebrate together. Happy first anniversary baby. Can't wait to see you."

Napangiti ako pagkapanuod ng sinend niyang video sa akin kagabi pagkagising ko sa umaga. He was half naked, hair deshieveled while sipping his morning coffee in their veranda.

"Hi babe. Can't wait to see you too. It's morning here and you're probably asleep by now as well. Time difference sucks huh. But thank you for being there always. I am excited to see you more. Please be careful on your flight Mr. Pilot. Love you to the moon and back. Talk to you once you wake up. I'll do my morning routine now before I head to school. See you in few days."

I hit send button after I was done video recording it. Tumayo na ako mula sa pagkakahiga para simulan nanaman ang panibagong araw. I've been living in Boston for a year now pero kahit ganoon, pakiramdam ko ay malapit lang sila mommy, daddy at Saint sa akin. Paano ba naman, halos every other week yata sila lumilipad papunta dito, lalo na si Saint! Pakiramdam ko tuloy kasama ko pa din sila.

I was busy making my own breakfast when I heard my phone rings. Mabilis kong inabot iyon sa may island counter ng kusina. Napangiti ako noong makitang pangalan ni Saint ang nasa screen. He's video calling.

"Hey baby."

Nakangiti kong bati pagkasagot sa kanya. He smiled warmly after niyang kusutin ang kanyang mga mata. Nagising yata siya sa video message ko.

"Did I wake you up?"

Nakunsensya kong tanong. Humikab muna siya bago muling ngumiti at magsalita.

"No. I just took a nap. Hinihintay kong magising ka. I miss you."

He said using his bedroom voice. Malungkot kong hinaplos ang mukha niya sa screen para bang siya mismo ang nasa harapan ko. In flesh.

"I missed you too."

Naiiyak kong pag amin. Eversince I confessed my love to him, I can no longer control myself from telling him about my feelings. God. I just...love this man.

"I love you."

He said sleepily as he touches the screen too. I chuckled as tears start to really cloud my eyes.

"Hey. Are you crying? Shit."

We talked like we never saw each other just two weeks from now. He told me what he has been doing everyday so was I. Talking random things with him just feel so normal and delighting as well because he listens very attentively na kahit inaantok na ang mga mata niya ay pasensyosong nakikinig pa din siya sa akin.

"You're graduating this coming month. So how's your last year Mr. Graduating?"

I grinned as I munch my food I just prepared. Naupo ako sa may stool habang hinihintay siyang sumagot.

"Tiring. Pinagsasabay ko kasi ang trabaho, training at yung mga requirements ko sa graduation. But I can still handle it. Don't worry. Your man is strong."

He winked at the end but I can see how tired he is. Bigla tuloy akong naawa sa kanya kasi kasama pa ako sa inaalala niya ngayon.

"Oh. My poor baby. I think you should have some rest now at least? I don't want to disturb your sleep since you still have flights later. Dalawang oras na lang. Take a nap at least."