It Was Always You

XV

Mika Reyes

"You got everything you need here. Ako nag-ayos mismo ng luggage mo. Ha?" I instructed Kiefer who was laying on his stomach.

"I don't have everything I need there. May kulang pa." He replied. So, I dug at his luggage to check what could be missing.

"Nailagay ko na lahat ng nasa checklist mo! Anong kulang?" I went over the list we made but everything's right there already.

"Ikaw. You're everything I need." Kiefer spoke that did somersaults and cartwheels in my heart.

"Love, come with me. Please?" He pleaded.

"Kiefer, we talked about this diba? Hindi ako pwede dun because of my condition. There's face time naman or iMessage right?" I sat beside him on the bed. Kiefer stood up and kissed the edge of my shoulder.

"Iba pa rin pag nandun ka with me. Please? I can call the Staff to give you a plane ticket and hotel  accomodation." He hugged me from the back. Akala siguro papayag ako.

"Ayaw. Isa pa, instead na yung league ang intindihin mo, mas uunahin mo pa ako saka yung baby natin. Just go and win it for us, okay?" I kissed his cheek. Kiefer lowered and faced my tummy.

"Baby, tell your mom right here that you wanna come with daddy in Japan because you want to watch my games live! Sige na tell your mom, please?" He acted as if our baby can reciprocate his words.

"Kiefer, halika na nga. Baka mahuli ka pa sa flight mo." I stood up and so did Kiefer.

While driving on our way to the airport, Kiefer held my hand.

"Love, ayaw mo ba talagang sumama?" He looked at me pleading so much.

"Wag ka ngang makulit, Ravena!" I said and he went back to his steering wheel. Deep inside, I really want to go with him in Japan. Of course I wanted to be there for him because it's another moment in his basketball life and I want to be the witness to his team's victory. But, my doctor advised me to stay here because my pregnancy isn't that stable.

We were already in the departure area. Kiefer held both of my hands so tight this time and kissed them. He was facing me and my eyes were only on his.

"Love, I'm going to miss you." He said sweetly that made me blush so much.

"Me too. Don't forget to call ha? Di naman tayo magkabilang mundo problems ngayon." I was trying to lighten up the mood between Kiefer and I.

"Can I post sweet things on twitter or insta whenever I'm missing my bebe q?" Kiefer pouted, still not letting go of my hands.

"Ayan na naman yung bebe q na endearment! Wag na, pa-showbiz ka pa sa posts mo eh!" Finally, he let go of me when his flight was announced. His team mates already came.

"Keep safe, alright?" I held him closer this time. Ako naman yata yung ayaw syang pakawalan.

"I will, my love." He said, leaning closer for a kiss.

"And one more thing, go get the W!" I cheered. Kiefer, together with his team, walked towards the alley of the airport.

I'm gonna miss him big time, I thought to myself, as I watch his figure fade from afar.

***

Kiefer Ravena

Walking up the next morning without Mika. Day one here in Japan but sepanx hits me like a truck already. I woke up because of my room mate Von being too loud.