Light Within Dulce [On Going]

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Dulce

4 years later...

"Ladies and gentlemen, now we are approaching Mactan, Cebu where the local time is 06:30 AM. At this point you should be in your seat with your seatbelt securely, fastened. Personal television screens, footrests and seat tables must be stowed away and all hand luggage stored either in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front. Please ensure all electronic devices including laptop computers and computer games are turned off."

I'm in my uniform, the uniform that I dreamt before. A business-like suit, a skirt an inch below the knee, and black pumps. I'm also wearing a scarf. My hair's neatly tied in a bun, and I'm wearing my usual make up.

Some people were looking at me while I was busy walking and pulling my luggage. People are staring so I walked confidently and proudly with my uniform. Tunog na tunog ang suot kong heels habang naglalakad.

Pinaghirapan ko 'to mga ulol.

Finally! I can now rest after working for a week straight. Actually, I'm planning to go back to the apartment to pack everything up. And, everything is not yet well-planned. Saan ka na naman pupunta, Dulce?

Nang makalabas ako sa airport, nakita ko na kaagad ang sundo ko. He's waving at me from afar. I quickly pulled my luggage to go near him.

"Good morning, FA Dulce Roselynne," Third greeted me. "How was your flight?"

Pumasok na ako sa kotse at hinintay siya. Nilalagay niya ngayon ang maleta ko sa likod. Parte talaga si Third ng cycle ko sa trabaho. Siya palagi ang sumusundo sa akin pagkatapos.

"It was fun and tiring at the same time," I answered and closed my eyes. Naramdaman ko na hinalikan niya ako sa noo. Hindi na ako nagulat, para ko na kasi siyang nakatatandang kapatid.

"Magpahinga ka na habang nasa biyahe. Mamayang tanghali ka na magsimulang mag-impake... kung buo na ang desisyon mo," aniya.

Tumango ako. "Sa totoo lang, hindi ko kayang umalis sa apartment na 'yon. Para na rin akong umalis sa bakery at sa pamilya natin."

Umandar na ang kotse. "Well, hindi ka naman mawawala sa pamilya. You've been living there for almost five years for sure, you're a family to everyone. To Mina, Kuya Bill, Ate Kaye, Kristie, to everyone."

"I know that," I sighed. "Give me a week or two for planning before moving out for good."

"Sure, just follow what your heart desires. Kung saan ka masaya," sambit niya. "Susuportahan ka namin palagi."

Ngumiti ako. "What would I even do without you?"

He chuckled. "You're a fighter, you can fight alone. We're just your support."

"You're my tank," saad ko.

He made a face. "Huh?"di niya gets.

"Wala sabi ko salamat!"

I grabbed my phone and dialed Zask. Alam kong nasa eroplano pa si Thea kaya hindi siya ang tinawagan ko. Hininaan muna ni Third ang pinapatugtog niya nang makita na may tatawagan ako