Splendiferous (Legazpi #1)

Twenty-five

25.

"Mom said that we won't celebrate Christmas and New Year in the Netherlands this year. Doon na lang daw sa US para isahang bagsak na, dahil na rin sa kamamatay lang ni grandma," Arlszent said when we reached the airport.

Gamit ang sasakyan ni Aleezah ay inihatid nila ni Xerxes kaming dalawa ni Zent dito sa airport para sa flight namin papuntang States.

"I'll call you everyday, hmm? I love you, Yzah," Arlszent kissed Aleezah on her forehead while Aleezah's hugging him.

My eyes landed on Xerxes who's looking at me. I gave him a smile before giving him a hug.

"I'll miss you," he whispered on my ear.

I chuckled. "We'll be back here a week before next semester starts. I can spend that week with you. I'll stay in your mansion."

"That's nice," he hugged me tighter. "Let's keep in touch while you're away, hmm? We'll celebrate Christmas and New Year, both in your time and mine."

"I like that," I gave him a sweet smile.

"Lalandi n'yo," Arlszent scoffed. "Tara na, maiiwan tayo ng eroplano."

Xerxes gave Arlszent a bored look. "Nagreklamo ba ako nang halikan mo ang kapatid ko?"

"'Pag hindi ka nagreklamo, dapat hindi rin ako magreklamo?" Zent sarcastically asked before facing back at me. "Tara na."

I heaved out a laugh before looking at Xerxes. "Love you."

"I love you, Leigne," he reached for both of my hands and kissed my knuckles.

"Tara na, hoy!" Arlszent snapped which made me laugh more.

Napailing na lamang ako at lumapit kay Aleezah bago yumakap.

"Kapatid mo may mens," Aleezah remarked and both of us cackled.

Sinundan ko na si Arlszent na ngayo'y naglalakad na papasok. Ngunit hindi pa man ako nakakalayo ay narinig kong tinawag ako muli ni Xerxes kaya naman lumingon ako sandali at itinaas ko ang parehong kilay.

"Sa akin ang uwi mo," the corner of his lips rose up.

Arlszent and I sat down and waited for a few moments until it was already announced that we will take off.

"Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Welcome on board Flight D7128. This is Captain Garcion speaking…"

I didn't bother to listen to the whole information that the pilot is stating and I just closed my eyes, imagining that I am the one saying those things.

"This is Captain Dela Gente speaking…" I whispered and I felt myself smiled.

I suddenly heard Arlszent snort which made my eyes flew open. I pinched his arm and gave him a glare.

"May nakakatawa?" asik ko dito.

"Wala," he chuckled. "Lagi mo lang talaga 'yan sinasabi tuwing nasa eroplano tayo."

"Bawal?" I arched a brow.

"Hindi. Nakakasawa lang pakinggan ang paulit-ulit mong Captain Dela Gente. Kaya nga tuwing nasa Netherlands tayo, bihira lang ako sumama kapag tinuturuan ka magpalipad ng eroplano dahil lagi mo iyan sinasabi," pang-aasar nito at mahina ko naman siyang hinampas sa dibdib.

"Edi papalitan ko," I scoffed. "This is Captain Gorostiza speaking."

Ngayon ay siya naman ang sumama ang mukha at napaikot ang mata. Serves you right, brother. Para namang hindi rin niya parating binubunganga noong middle school ang 'Architect Dela Gente' niya. I rolled my eyes remembering that.