Chapter 3 : College friends
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CHAPTER 3
During the month of my cousins' stay at our house, I enjoyed it a lot. We bond together like there is no tomorrow. Movie marathons, food trips, road trips, and many more. I know that our next vacation together will be far from now. We need to wait for days and months up until our next vacation together.
Time really flies fast when you are having fun. Their month of vacation ends now. Today is the day of their departure. They are going back to the States. Nina and Nika’s eyes are so puffy, they are crying nonstop last night.
Let's go. I heard my dad’s voice outside so I helped my cousins on getting their luggage.
The whole ride from Batangas to NAIA seems like forever. The talks and chitchats are nonstop, and though we can still talk via skype or messenger, it is still different if we are face-to-face with each other.
They are studying abroad so it will take around one year or more before they return back here to the Philippines. I am not sure if we will fly to the States on Christmas but I am hoping that we will.
Tito, Tita, thank you for accommodating us for the last month. We really appreciate that and we are really thankful for both of you. Nina hugged my mom. She is still crying.
Thank you for the good food, tita. And thank you for the drive and rides, tito. Nika hugged my mom and dad. I know that they enjoyed it a lot, their whole stay is definitely memorable.
Jackson and Jayvee just hugged my parents. I hugged them one by one. This is really sad. It is really hard to be an only child. I grew up alone in some phases of my life. Even though I have spent my summers and vacations with my cousins, it is still different if I grew up with someone inside our house.
I love you, Jaime. I hope to see you soon, always remember that we are one call away. Nika hugged me. She is the one that I am closest with because we are the same age.
I love you too, Nika! I answered her. I hugged her tightly.
J, be kind, okay? Don't always be rude, just call me if you need me. I will miss you. I love you. Nina's crying nonstop. I can’t stop m tears from falling too.
I love you too, Nina! She is literally one of the sweetest.
Jackson and Jayvee came to me. They also embraced me. My tears were dripping. I'll miss them!
We will miss you! They also say. They kiss The side of the cheek.
I will miss you too! I hugged them again.
Nina and Nika’s noses are now reddish. And I can also imagine that mine is also red already.
Nina, Nika stop crying, we will see each other again soon. I smiled even though I am crying. I need to calm them down.
Yes, we will come back. Nika's smiling.
Guys let's go we will be late for our flight. Jackson spoke.
I hugged them again before they enter the departure area.
Take care! I will miss you all! I said while waving my hand.
All right Bye! We will miss you too! Jayvee said and they turned around to enter the departure area.
When they got in, we went to our van.
Jamie, stop crying they will also be back after a year. Mom said softly.
All right mom, I'm going to sleep.
I just put on earphones so I don't get bored on our long drive.
On the next day
I was awakened by the vibration of my phone.
Aisht, what is it? I groaned. I am still sleepy.
When I looked at my phone, it is a reminder that today is my enrollment day. Fudge I need to move quickie. Batangas to Manila is a long drive. Even though we have our own car, I can’t literally depend on it. The traffic in Manila is really something.
I warmed my body up before doing some exercise. I need to awaken my body.
Then I went to my walk-in closet and took the dress that I was going to wear and went to the bathroom to start preparing myself for today’s agenda.
Tok! Tok! Tok!
I heard someone knock on my door. It may be my mom or my dad.
Jaime, are you awake already? I heard my dad’s voice from the other side of the door.
Yes, dad. I answered back.
Can I come in? Dad's voice echoed.
Yes, dad! I am done wearing my clothes and I am now just wearing my shoes so it is totally fine if he will come in.
Oh, you are done dressing up. I thought you are still asleep.
After that, go down. We are going to eat breakfast. Dad reminded me before he went outside my room. I look at the clock, I saw its a quarter to 6, so I hurried. I need to be as early as possible. I don’t want us to be caught by traffic and I don’t want to be the last one in line later.
When I came down, I went straight to the dining table.
Good morning mom!
Good morning dad!
Greeting them is part of my daily routine. We are really close to each other because I am an only child. Growing up, I am always with them on every out-of-town or business trip. They never left me alone so I enjoyed my childhood so much. I have been to different countries because of their trips.
They greet me back.
Good morning Jaime! Said mom and dad Of the following.
After dad led the prayer we start eating The dad suddenly spoke.
My dad called our house helpers to eat with us. I am used to this kind of setup, wherein I will share my food, our food, with our helpers. They are the one who makes our lives extra easier.
After eating, I went up to brush my teeth.
Jaime! We might get caught in a traffic jam. It will be hard for us if we will be trapped in traffic. I heard the panic in my mother’s voice. She is always overreacting, I don’t know why but she is really like that.
I was getting in the car when I remember that I should bring some water. I went inside again and asked for my tumbler with water inside.
I am listening to different genres of songs for the whole duration of our drive. It is definitely one of the best moments of my life, watching the sceneries while listening to this kind of genre.
Jaime let's go! Mom told me as we reached The University. I haven't gone out yet, but she is squealing already. That is how excited she is.
I'll be there in a minute. I combed first and put a little lip balm. I got off the car.
We are heading straight to the registrar.
While we're going there, it seems like everyone is looking at me. Shems! I don’t want to assume but I can feel their stares at the back of my head. What is wrong with these people?
I just nodded as I walked.
When we were across from the Registrar, mom stopped for a while. Jaime, what course again? Mom asked. I don’t know why my mom still accompanied me, I can handle myself and enrolled myself already but she did not allow me. I wonder why,
Chemical engineering. I flash a genuine smile.
We entered the registration office. There are other students too. I think it was four girls. They are with their parents too. They all looked at me, what was there for me, and If they could look like something was wrong with me. I just smiled at them and waved my hand to say hi.
Hi! I said, they came up to me and shook hands.
Hi! I'm Jamie Faith B. Allado. 18 years old. I will be a Chemical engineering student. I said while a smile flashed on my face.
They are Loreen, Queen, Ariella, and Marie.
Queen spoke. Okay, starting now, we will be friends. So that is how I gained my new friends. The first day of school has not started yet but we are friends already, according to her.
After long conversations together, we came in a plan for living together. My initial plan is to live alone but I think this will be a better idea.
So that’s how I meet my college friends.
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