Nagmamadali na kaming lumabas nang bahay at pumunta ng airport. Our private jet doesn't have a pilot who can fly it kaya kailangan naming sa airport ni Mom sumakay.
Buti nalang at malakas din ang connections ni Dad kaya nakakuha kami ng available na flight na ngayon din kami makaka-alis. Ayun nga lang, magkakahiwalay kami ng seats. Si Eros and katabi ko habang si Rayi ay katabi nila Mom.
"Eros, Lolo is okay right?"
"He is. Masamang damo si Lolo. Matagal mamatay 'yun." He said. That's what Lolo always tells us.
"Lolo will be very proud of you." I smiled at him.
"Erin, I'm sorry," he whispered and leaned his head on my shoulder.
"Why are you sorry?"
"Ewan. Sorry sa sinabi ni Mom?"
"Baliw. I'm used to it. Tsaka deserve mo 'yun. You did well. Pati si Rayi."
"We hope you have enjoyed the in-flight entertainment. We are now preparing to land. The bar is closed and we will soon collect your headset. May I remind you to complete your arrival and immigration documentation by the time we arrive." Announcement ng pilot.
"Take-off na." Eros said.
"Ladies & Gentlemen, now we're approaching New York where the local time is 10:00 AM. At this stage you should be in your seat with your seatbelt firmly, 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. In behalf of FlyPacific, I'm your Captain Joel Lastimosa. We're looking forward for more flights with you in the near future."
Pagbaba naming ng eroplano at matapos sa immigration, sinundo na kami ni Cholo. Sila tita Maria at tito Vince kasi ay nasa Cagayan pa dahil may ilang business pa sila kaya baka hindi pa sila makarating dito.
"Papa," tawag ni Daddy kay Lolo.
"I'm sorry you had to come here. Sabi ko kasi kay Cholo 'wag na tumawag kasi maaabala pa kayo."
"No, Pa. Mabuti lang na andito kami." Dad said.
May energy na rin si Lolo at nai-kwento ni Mom ang honors ni Eros at Rayi. Mabuti nalang at naa-appreciate niya sila. Mukhang proud din naman si Lolo.
Pagkatapos nilang mag-usap, umuwi muna sila Dad para ayusin ang mga gamit namin na dala.
Naiwan ako dito dahil si Eros at Cholo ay bumili ng dinner. Sila kuya Aki naman ay hindi uuwi. Ayaw kasi ni tito Bryce.
"Lo, how are you feeling?" I finally had the urge to speak.
"I'm good. Kaya ko na ulit sumayaw, apo. Pwede pa akong maging-stuntman." He joked.
"Be well, Lolo." I said as I tear up.
"Nako, iyakin talaga ng apo ko, oh. Bakit? Gusto mo ba ikaw nalang stuntman?" He laughed.
"Lolo, I have the highest GPA sa lahat ng ka-batch ko." I said instead.
"Mahusay ka talaga. You're amazing. I'm proud of you." Lolo smiled.
"Are you really proud of me?" I cried even more.
"Oo naman. Sabi ko nga sa'yo, I'm always proud of you. Kahit malayo ka pa saakin, lagi akong proud sa'yo. And above all, you have a really pure heart."
"Lolo, do you think proud sakin si Mommy at Daddy?" I sobbed.
"They are, Erin."
"Hindi po ako naiingit kila Eros at Rayi dahil sinabihan sila ni Mom at Daddy na proud sila sa kanila. Pero Lo, what does it feel na maging favorite? Gusto ko lang naman po maramdaman, eh."
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