Wounded Memories (La Union Series #1)

Prologue

I was fixing my things when our bartender entered my cabin. I'm already using a casual wear while he's still on his uniform. I couldn't wait to go home. Cruising around Asia and Europe is fun not until you misses your family and friends.

"Hey," Rushy smiled at me.

I known him for six years now, he's nice and very approachable. He's two years older than me, but he acts very innocent. Girls always flock around him because he's good looking.

"Hi, aren't you going down?"

Our other co-workers are already outside the ship. We just arrived in Japan from our six months of cruising around Europe.

He shyly smiled at me, "I was actually waiting for you. What's your plans for your vacation?"

He helped me carrying my two luggages. We walked together.

Our vacation would last for three months. I wasn't really planning to have a vacation in other places. I'll stay in La Union. My friends are already nagging me about going out. I couldn't hide my excitement.

"I'll just stay in my house.. I actually miss touring around that province" I smiled reminiscing my good memories.

"I kinda heard a lot of things about your place," I smiled at him when he offered me his other hand. We're already going down.

"Thanks," inayos ko yung pagkaka sukbit ng bag sa balikat ko. "Yes, there's a lot of tourist spots. My favorite place is in Immuki island. That place is majestic" my smile became wider mentioning that place.

"Why does that sound so funny," he chuckled.

"It is! If only you would know the meaning" I laughed.

"What's the meaning?" he curiously asked.

"It's weird! Go search it in the net!" I nudged him. "What about you? Where's your destination?" I asked him.

He's a fil-aussie. He didn't live in the Philippines, the reason why he doesn't understand the language.

"I'll stay here for the rest of the month, maybe I'll visit you for a week" he winked.

"What?! For real?" he laughed at my reaction.

"Jericho, Laila and I already planned this weeks ago. You can accommodate us right?" he wiggled his eyebrows.

I nodded my head, "Yeah sure! Just dm me!"

"What time is your flight?"

I looked at my wrist watch, "One hour from now,"

"Do you want me to accompany you?" he offered.

"No, it's fine. You have to rest" I tapped his shoulder. "I'll see you soon"

Inabot ko sakanya yung isang luggage na hawak niya. I called out a taxi, I looked at him once more before going inside.

While waiting for the boarding, I scrolled through my messenger. I received messages from Ayna and Kevin asking if I'm on my way. I replied before logging out.

I rested my back on my chair and plugged in my airpods. I closed my eyes and listened to some music.

Nung makarating ako sa NAIA ay sumalubong agad saakin ang mainit na klima. I had to take off my cardigan. I was pulling my luggages when a man accidentally bumped on me.

Nabitawan ko yung pagkakahawak ko sa mga bagahe ko. I didn't look at him and tried to pull my things up.

I was caught off guard when he handed me my hand bag. I managed to get it from his hold without even touching his skin.