A Journey of Two Spoliarium Lovers (A Fanfiction) (Journey Series)

Chapter 3

Hours and hours passed, finally the plane landed on the airport. As the plane landed, the doors opened and I immediately felt the heat of the sun. I savored the heat.

I can't believe it. I'm in the Philippines.

I am so near to seeing the Spoliarium in person.

I then continued walking towards the exit of the airport, carrying my bags. As I went out, I then looked out for Nanay Ley. I looked at different directions until I saw a small poster with my name on it. I then walked towards the poster until I saw a woman.

"You must be Freya Mavor." She smiled at me.

"You're Nanay Ley right?" I smiled and she nodded, hugging me. I hugged her back, "India and Luke talk a lot to me about you."

"I love those kids too."

I laughed.

"Glad you chose the Philippines Freya. It's an honor for us Filipinos."

"Well, what can I say? It's a beautiful place."

"Indeed. Welcome to the Philippines Freya Mavor." She smiled. I couldn't hide my excitement. I am really in the Philippines.

"Thank you Nanay Ley."

We then went inside the van and we then went to a hotel near Nanay Ley's residence to check in and place my things. Afterwards, we then decided to go to Luneta Park and Fort Santiago. As I went there, I took a photo of the fort then we went to Luneta Park.

"1...2...3 say LUNETA!" Nanay Ley said as she took a photo of me in Luneta.

"LUNETA!!!!" I shouted and smiled, posing by the statue.

Moments later, we were at Jollibee, a famous fast-food chain in the country. Nanay Ley decided for us to eat there for me to experience their Chickenjoy.

"Mmmm." I exclaimed, "Nanay Ley, I never thought Jollibee could be this delicious." I smiled and spoke with food in my mouth, closing my eyes and savoring the food.

"That's why every Filipino loves Jollibee."

"If India and Luke never tried Jollibee, I'm gonna hate them."

"Oh they did." Nanay Ley giggled, "Many times already."

"I just can't believe this is Philippines. I LOVE IT HERE." I shouted happily, earning look from people. I sunk in my seat embarrassingly, raising a peace sign. I then laughed along with Nanay Ley moments later until a phone rang.

"Its me." Nanay Ley said, taking her phone and talking to another person in a distance. Sooner, a van came. Nanay Ley came back to our table.

"Do you have plans this afternoon Freya?"

"Umm, I was planning on seeing the Spoliarium in person."

"Freya, I would love to be with you. But the matchmaking business is calling me. I'm really sorry."

"Its okay Nanay."

"I asked for another van for me back to the office. The van that took you to Luneta will be the van that will take you everywhere you desire as far as Mindanao."

"But Nanay-"

"It's okay Freya. You're my guest. I want you to experience the best of Philippines as possible."

I stood up and hugged her, "Thank you so much Nanay Ley."

She then smiled and left, waving goodbye. I continued eating until I was finished. I then went to the van only for the door to be opened by a man.

"Ma'am Mavor. I am Tacoy. Nanay Ley's nephew and your driver. Ready to serve you." He joked, doing a salute.

I giggled, "Hi Tacoy." I said as I went in the van and he closed it, He then went to the driver's seat and started driving, playing a sweet Filipino music. While driving, he asked.

"Where to ma'am?"

"Uhh, I want to see the Spoliarium."

"Ah yes ma'am. I know where that is." Then we drove our way to the museum where the Spoliarium is.