H Series : Healing the Girl named Lime

08

"Let's keep in touch. I'll miss you guys." umiiyak na sambit ni Fire sa amin.

Nasa airport kami ngayon, hinahatid si Fire sa susunod na destinasyon niya na hindi na kami makakasama pa.

Lumapit siya sa amin isa isa at niyakap kami. She was whispering something to Wila and Wila was crying too whispering something too. Next was Sari, she whispered something too and Sari answers in whisper too. Nagyakapan pa ulit sila and then she moved to me.

I'm teary eyed but unlike those two, hindi pa pumapatak ang luha ko.

"Take care of yourself. Keep safe." she hugged me tight after hearing those words from me.

"Heal, honey. I'm looking forward in seeing you heal. I might not be with you but remember I'm just one call away. Thank you for everything. Take care of yourself too. I love you..." she whispered and my tears started to fall.

"Be strong, hon. Be strong. You might not be with me when I decided to heal but always remember that you're with me when I'm one leg down, half brain not functioning and half heart dying. That is all that matters. I love you too." and we just cried once more.

We did our last group hug and picture before setting Fire free. She waved at us goodbye before entering the sign we're not allowed to go to.

"Susulat ka ha?!" sabay sabay naming sigaw na ikinatigil ni Fire before blowing us a kiss and waving for the last time.

While walking towards the parking lot, we are all quiet. I know that once we got there, I'll be the one leaving next. Because today, I'll travel from Manila to a place I don't know.

Pagkadating namin sa may parking, niyakap nila ako ng mahigpit. Umiiyak na naman sila.

"Mamimiss ka namin." sabay pa nilang sabi.

"Mamimiss ko din kayo." I said while chuckling.

Humiwalay si Wila at niyakap ako ng mahigpit ni Sari.

"Stay safe, babes. Heal well. We'll wait for you." she said in between her soft sobs.

"You too, keep safe. Remember babes, you are what you are. Be happy while heeding your identity. I love you. Take care, babes." I hugged her tightly and tapped her back lightly.

"Thank you. Thank you for everything. Love you too." she responded before letting me go.

Sunod na yumakap sa akin si Wila and she was smiling. Genuinely.

"I know you've been through enough. Heal well because I wanna see you happy again. Love you..." she said then wiped my tears.

"Thank you..." we both said and chuckled.

I hugged her for the last time and whispered "Love you too." to her.

We had our last hug and chuckles as I entered the van. Frost was there smiling at me and The Rude Ridge at the shot gun seat with headphones on.

I waved goodbye at them at the window when the van started to move. They signaled me to open the window and so I did.

"Susulat ka! Babes!" sigaw nilang dalawa na ikinatawa ko.

Kuya driver went slowly. Inilabas ko ang kalhati ng katawan ko at nag thumbs up sa kanila. I blew a kiss that they playfully dodged to. After that, I get back to my seat and closed the windows.