My Symphony

MS: 2

Around 1 am, my mom and I left the house because my flight was at 3 am. I was the only one going back to the Philippines since my parents have a lot of business matters to attend to.

While waiting, I ate some chocolates that I brought with me. Umalis na pala si mommy dahil may naiwan pa siyang gagawin.As I was eating, the airline made an announcement. I finished preparing myself and headed to the airplane I was going to board.

''Ladies and gentlemen, the Fasten Seat Belt sign is now on. Please store your carry-on luggage under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin. Take your seat, fasten your seat belt, and ensure your seat back and tray tables are upright. If seated near an emergency exit, review the safety card. If you prefer not to assist in an emergency, ask a flight attendant to relocate you. This is a non-smoking flight------.'' tinuon ko ang aking atensyon sa librong binabasa ko, mahaba-haba pa ang byahe ko.

''For any questions, please ask a flight attendant. Thank you.'' huling saad ng flight attendant.

Nagbasa muna ako ng mga dala kong libro sa para hindi ako mabored.

"Flight attendants, prepare for take-off please, Cabin crew, please take your seats for take-off.'' anunsyo ng piloto.

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It's really hot here in the Philippines. Iginala ko ang aking paningin upang mahanap ang susundo sa akin.

"Lady Toress!" I heard a man shout, so I turned around.

"Mang Cardo? Is that you?" I exclaimed with a smile. He was my driver since my elem days.

''Ako nga, anak. tara at ihahatid nakita sa bahay ng iyong kaibigan.'' saad niya at binitbit ang mga maletang dala ko.

"Aren't we going to the mansion first?" I asked in surprise, as Mom had mentioned visiting my grandparents first.

''Ang iyong Lola at Lola ay nasa bakasyon ngayon, kaya sabi ng mama mo ay ideretso na kita sa bahay ng kaibigan mong si Cyrill.'' paliwanag niya.

I got into the car and waited for Mang Cardo to finish loading my bags into the back of the vehicle.

''Kamusta kana anak?'' tanong niya nang matapos siya sa paglalagay ng aking mga maleta at naka sakay na sa sasakyan.

''Mabuti naman po, kayo po ni Nanay kamusta na po kayo?'' tanong ko.

''Mabuti naman kami ng Nanay mo, magpahinga ka muna at malayo layo ang bahay ng kaibigan mo.'' saad niya at inistart na ang makina ng sasakyan.

Kinuha ko ang headphones ko para makinig ng music hindi pa kasi ako inaantok dahil puro tulog lang ang ginawa ko. Sinabayan ko naman ang kanta.

'' 'Cause I'm falling slowly love with you, olaesdong-an gidalyeoon neoneun bom-iya''

'' 'Cause I'm falling slowly love with you, jiwojinda haedo, all my life is you ''

''Wala pa ring kupas ang tinig mo, napakaganda pa rin.'' wika ni Manong Cardo.

Nginitian ko lang si Tatay Cardo.

"Nandito na po tayo.'' stated by Mang Cardo as he parked the car beside Cyrill's house. I fix myself before getting out of the car.

''Madam, ito na po ang iyong mga maleta.'' saad ni Mang Cardo at nilapag sa tabi ko ang mga maleta.

"Thank you so much po. Please send my regards to Nanay," I said with a smile, carrying the bags into Cyrill's house.

When I reached the front door, I pressed the doorbell, and after a few minutes, a woman with a messy bun, a face mask, glasses, and red pajamas with a stitch design opened the door.

"Cyrill!" I exclaimed.

"Pen ngai bang mueng," she replied in her Thai language.

"Gor dee ka, Enough with the Thai language," I said.

"You said enough, but you answered," she retorted, rolling her eyes.

She helped me bring my bags into her house, and as soon as I entered, I could hear the music playing.

"Ti ter tam long bpai man long bplae wa ngai bpen kam tam ti man yang kang nai jai, kae puean reu mak gwa nan ti ter tam gap chan ti ter bpen yu ru mai tam hai jai san san ru mai wa chan reum wan wan~~," we sang together, enjoying our favorite part of the song.

"You still remember the lyrics.'' wika niya

"Of course, that's Nanon's song," sagot ko.

"Come, I'll take you to your room so you can unpack," she said.

"Cyrill, I thought you were going to help me unpack, but you're distracting me with your singing," I said.

"I'm helping and singing, duhh" she retorted, taking out my clothes from the suitcase.

"Have you found out which section you're in?" she asked.

"Not yet. I haven't even talked to Aunt or Dad," I replied.

"I hope we're in the same class, para kokopya ako sayo.'' pagbibiro niya, napairap nalang ako.

"You cheating? You're so smart, why would you need to cheat?" gantong ko sa sinabi niya.

"Mom told me to watch over you, so don't give me a hard time, ha! People in school have sharp tongues compared to those in America. You know that Aunt's school is exclusive to the wealthy, so you'll encounter brats and spoiled kids," she said seriously.

Tinatawag niyang ''Mom'' si mom, iyon kasi ang nakasanayan niya.

"Of course, I know. And what do you think of me, weak? Don't worry, I've promised myself not to get involved in any trouble," lintaya ko.