Silent Guardian

Love At First Sight

While we were on the plane , I watched the beautiful view from above , the places up here are beautiful to look at . It's like I'm an astronaut in space . Beauty is attractive .

It was boring so I took out my note pad and looked at my list of things I want to do in the Philippines . Later we were there . It's just a matter of time . I read what was written there until I fell asleep .

" I'm sorry , this Samy always fell asleep when riding the transportations , " Said Samanta's mom while stroking the hair on Samanta's face .

" Leave it alone for now , it must be tired . Put the child to sleep first , " The grandmother said to Samanta who was sitting on the other chair .

" Abegail , when are you going to tell the truth about the child to Samantha . She is old , a young woman , the child has been missing her father for a long time . Do you have any plans to tell the truth to your child . "

" Mom , didn't we talk about that already ? Over and over again . That's why we're going home to the Philippines . " This is annoying mom , she knows I don't want to talk about things related to Samanta's father , the fraudsters . I closed my eyes and sent a message on my cellphone .

" what , that you will tell the truth to your daughter when her father is dead . My dear , I understand you , but while your daughter still has time to be with his father , give it to him . Because not everything is forever . I know you will come home in the Philippines because of him . Try to forgive , there is still love in your heart . Don't be selfish . Don't deprive your child of a chance . "

Mom is right but is it necessary , I raised my daughter well without him by my side and now I will introduce my daughter to him .

Maybe it's time for the child to meet his real father , but how ?

Will he accept Samanta if I keep my daughter away from him ?

" Abegail , choose the right one . It's hard at the beginning but it's not forever , it also has a limit , " my mom said .

" But where do I start mom ? "

" Mom , where do you start ? I asked mom . " She looked surprised so mom dropped her cell phone and mala turned to mom and me .

" I said where are we ... " where do I start this how do I tell my daughter the truth .

"Start going for a walk and go to the Philippines , grandchild . " said Mala , I looked at mama's face as if she was hiding something but I ignored it and answered what mala said .

" Alright . Let's check into the hotel later in Manila and then after a day we will go to Boracay granddaughter . " said grandma .

" That's a good idea , my dear . Then where do you want to go next ? " mom asked me .

Mama and I talked for a long time . Until grandma fell asleep . Not long after , the Flight Attendant said that we will get off the plane .

I came out of the Philippine Airport while waiting for mom inside . Together with grandma , we went around first and took pictures that I will put in my folder . While I was taking pictures , a father and mother approached me and asked a question . I didn't understand them so I approached mala and told her about father and son . While standing far away , I took out my camera again and took a picture of the father and son while talking to mala . While I was taking pictures, I didn't realize that the man who I think is about my age approached me and introduced himself as Harold .

Harold is very talkative and what people say to me that he thinks I'm interested but in truth I don't like people who are too talkative especially when I don't know him . He took out a piece of paper and wrote his full name and address . As for me being interested in him , the thickness of this man . And asked for my phone number which the man gave me . I don't understand mala . Fortunately , his father called Harold and they left . When he left , he winked at me and waved again and said " See you when I see you pretty girl " . It's disgusting .

" that man seems to like you , grandma " . Said mala , when getting annoyed . He knows that I'm not friendly , I'm hard on people , that's why he's like that with people who make a way to be my friend .

It took us almost two days to get to Boracay .

We proceeded to one of the hotels in Boracay . Everything here is really beautiful , it's like a perfect paradise . It was almost afternoon when we got here , so I was in my room now and I was changing into my sleeping clothes . I went out to the corridor and watched the setting sun . It's really attractive . Fascinating beauty .

" It's like you ... " someone said to me , male voice I looked around me and turned to my back , I was surprised to see the man I saw at the airport in the past . He was there in the other corridor in their room next to ours and he just stared at me like I was crazy . This man is scary . So I went in and closed the door outside .

" It's really tiring especially now , " said Mala

" Why is it that what did you do today and you are tired " I asked while wondering .

" Because your mom and I went to the beach a while ago , I took a bath because it's hard to walk and I'm short of breath . That's why I'm tired . "

" Is it beautiful ? Really "

" It's better at night , Samy , people told me , oh where are you going ? "

" Mala , I love you so much , goodbye , I'm just going out to the beach to take a picture and paddle in the sea . " I ran at the same time . I knew that grandma would not allow me so I went ahead of her .

While lying on the sand and looking at the shining stars , someone suddenly stood beside me .

" Ice cream ? " Harold asked

" You again ! "

" Why ? What's wrong with that ? What's wrong with being a fan of a beautiful tongue like you "

" You said a lot , what do you really want ? Are you a stalker ? "

" Stalker immediately , can't it just be a coincidence ? "

" it's not clear if it's a coincidence , you really meant it ! "

" Take this ice cream before it melts , go ahead . It's chocolate , because that's my favorite . Don't you want it ? I'll just take it too , won't you ? " he said .

" By the way , the ice cream is delicious thanks to this . "

" What are you doing here ? "

" We're just on vacation , are you ? "

" we , the man you saw last time , that's my dad . We're just making the most of the days we have together . We're from Luzon , dad and I have almost traveled around the entire province of Luzon , starting from Babuyan Island to the Bicol Region . "

" How lucky are you ? It's good that you have a father . I have never experienced having a father by my side . "

" Why not ? Where is your father ? "

" I don't know , maybe it's better to say that he's dead . Because mom doesn't want to tell stories when she comes to dad . I don't know why . "

" Is that so ? I'm sorry . But you know you're beautiful up close , especially when you smile , I'm attracted to you . You're like ice cream , don't melt in my eyes "

This man is too much of a liar . But what he said was thrilling . Really liars .

" Samanta ! What are you doing here ? It's dark. I tried to call you several times , but you didn't answer me . You ran away from mom , you're my child , how could something bad happen to you , " mom said .

" Harold , my son , what are you doing , it's late at night, you're still here . "

I saw mom's eyes widen when she saw Harold's dad .

" Mom , do you know him ? " I asked .

" Let's go Samanta , I don't know him . Come on Samanta ! Don't scold me . "

Mom pulled me

" Is that you Abegail ? Your son ? " Harold's father asked .

" Let him go . You have no right to touch my son Rafaelo ! "

" I'm sorry , I'm sorry . "

" Alright , let's go . " Harold said .

While we were in the room , I saw mom come out so I got the courage to ask Mala who Rafaelo was in mom's life why mom was so angry with Harold's dad .

" Grandson , just like you , I just heard the name Rafaelo . Who is he ? Where did you see him ? " Grandma asked me back .

I tried to research what mama and Rafaelo had in the past so . But I just failed and grandma just let me sleep .