October First

Ninth

I've been seating at the passengers seat for hours and it hurts my ass so bad.Iniisip ko tuloy kung ano pa kaya ang pakiramdam ni Papa at Jazz dahil ilang oras na silang nag-mamaneho.After so many hours,we finally reached our destination.

Papa stopped in front of a beach.It's already night but I can still appreciate the view.I love beach.I quickly turn down the window to feel the breeze.It's so refreshing.I removed my heels and while holding it on my both hands,I quickly go down of the car and run in the sands while my hands are spread.I closed my eyes while running,I can feel my hair is flowing too,I feel so carefree.When I felt some water on my feet,I stopped running.

I opened my eyes and my heart melts when I saw the view.I looked back and there I saw Mama and Papa.They're holding Zack's hands while Zack is hopping.They're all laughing.And Jazz,his shoes are already off and his polo's untucked,almost halfway down of his buttons are opened.He's wearing his sweetest smile that makes my heart flutters,and right now,he's running towards me with so much joy in his eyes.I can't help but to smile.

My heart's melting with this view.

He stopped in front of me.His smile faded when he saw me,he held my face with both of his hands and his eyes is asking for answers that will explain my emotions.And there,I can't contain my tears from falling.

"Why?"he almost whispered.I smiled even more.

I exhaled,even my breath is shaking.I'm too overwhelm. "I-I'm so happy..."I said that while nodding.His smile came back.He wipe my tears and hugged me. "Thank you for helping my family,especially Papa to pull a surprise for me.I knew you helped,thank you."I can feel that he's nodding while caressing my back.

I felt some presence towards us that's why I slowly look at my side,still in between of Jazz's arms,and there I saw my family approaching.They're all smiling.What more could I ask for?

"What's wrong anak?Pinaiyak ka ba ni-"he didn't able to finish his sentence when I let go from Jazz's hug and I run towards my Papa.

He just let me cry,he's caressing me like a kid.When I recovered,I stopped myself from sobbing to talk properly.I looked at him in the eyes. "Thank you,Papa.Thank you for coming home."I turned to Mama and hugged her also,and there's my tears again. "Thank you so much Mama,for being so brave,for every time that we need Papa,you're the one who saves the day,though bumabawi naman si Papa."we laughed.I carried Zack. "And to you my little boy..."he pouted.

"Hmp!Ngayon lang boy Ate ah?You're crying kasi kaya I'll let you muna."kahit napaka-kulit niya,he never failed to make me smile everyday.I hugged him tight.

"Ate love's you sooo much!"he gave me a kiss on my cheeks when I said that.

We did a group hugged,I knew Jazz took a photo,I heard the camera's clicking.

"Come over here hijo."Papa called him.He joined the group hug and we took a photo together.One is without Jazz,a family photo.And there's also a photo with him,still a family photo. "Thank you...for making friends with my daughter,thank you for letting her out of her comfort zone and socialize to people.Thank you for at-least making her feel wanted.Thank you.No matter what happens,parte ka na ng pamilya namin.You're making her happy,I can see that,and I'll always be thankful for that."they hugged.

Papa and Jazz created a camp fire and they also get the things that we needed from Papa's car that we didn't knew he brought.Cooler,pang ihaw,beers,blanket,picnic mat and other camping tools.Mama and I started to cooked.

While we're eating,we're also drinking.I got high alcohol tolerance,nasanay naden dahil pag may family reunion ay nagiinom ako kasama ang mga pinsan at kamag anak ko.Minsan kapag gantong umuuwi si Papa at nagba-bakasyon,nagbo-bonding kami nila Mama,with beer or sometimes yung ladies drink.

"Can you drink well?"kanina pa ako tinatanong ni Jazz.He's probably worried that I might feel dizzy and just throw up.I told him I got high tolerance and he says that every girl who wants to drink says that.

I'm enjoying the night.I looked at the sky and there I saw a plane.I winked as I put a fingers up,as if I'm touching it. "I wanna fly..."I whispered,I can already feel the heat due to the alcohol.Jazz do the same thing,as if he's also touching the plane.

"I'll make it fly..."he's probably talking about the airplane.I look at him.He's still looking at it like he's dreaming.He looks so adorable.Even with the short period of time that we've been close,I can tell that he can do whatever he wants.

He wanted to fly a plane?He can make it happen.

We,together with Mama and Papa shared stories for the times we haven't been together,and for this short period of time,I can already tell that Jazz is part of this family.

The night is getting deeper,and Jazz already landed on my shoulders. "Sleepy na Babe..."he said while he's pouting.His face is already red,I can say that my tolerance is higher than him.

Papa rented a house for us to stay.I said good night to them before we headed to our room.They have trust on me and also to Jazz that's why they let us share rooms but different bed.Plus it's not like they've known Jazz today.Papa told me that sometimes they communicate online,messages or sometimes video calls.

He's longing for a father's love,because his mother and him aren't his father's first family.When we headed our room,good thing there's it's own bathroom.I'm planning to help him brush his teeth and wash his face but he fall off to bed.I pulled him to stand up but he said that the bed got much energy than I do.He said that the bed's pulling him more.I just let him and was about to go to my own bed.

But he held my hand. "Babe..."I looked at him,he's drunk,I'm afraid that he might say things he'll regret when he sober.

"Go get some rest,let's talk tomorrow."I looked at my phone to check the time.It's 11:00 pm,October first.

"No,I won't regret saying this one,come on,sit beside me..."he said and tapped the bed.I looked at him and he laughed. "Don't worry,I'm not going to do anything bad.Come on"I sat beside him.I landed my back on his tummy and he encircled his arms on my waist. "Thank you.For...for this?I don't know?I'm very thankful that I can't put it into words.Let's say I'm thankful for making me feel that I'm loved by a father,as a son.For making me share your family with me.And also,most important part...I'm very much thankful that Lord sent my way to you.You make me feel complete..."He stoped as tears starting to fell down on his eyes.I looked away so that he'll not be able to see my tears.I carefully wiped mine before I wiped his.

"Are you drunk?"I asked him.

"I'm not..."then he laughed. "Well,that's what a drunk man says,haha!"

"You said you wanted to be my boyfriend right?"

"Did I say that?I thought I said I wanted to be your husband..."

"Haha!And I said to my self that whatever you wanted,you'll make it happen..."he opened his eyes,he's half asleep earlier. "If you want me to be your girlfriend-"

"Also my wife"

"Stop!Haha!So,as I was saying..."I took a deep breath. "I think I'm falling too."

He can't stop himself from smiling,he got up and hugged me.I can hear his sobs. "Are you crying?"

"Of course!You're finally my girl,how can't I be so happy?"he wiped his tears and got something on his pocket. "I can finally give this to you."he gave me a ring. "Tsaka ko na ilalagay sa ring finger pag nag-propose na ko,haha"he placed it on my middle finger.

Since he got some energy from what happened,we managed to clean up.I finished first.When he got out of the bathroom of our room,he landed on the bed.He must've been very tired.

I went to him when I gave him a kiss on the cheeks and said good night but he hugged me. "It's not like I don't want it,but why did I received a gift..."

"You deserve it though"I said to him.

"Happy Birthday,Babe"

Enjoy reading...

~Rhodon