Till Sun Rises

Escape

In the fullness of time, I decided to escape from my past. I want to recall everything, but I pulled myself back together as I wanted to reach my dreams that my father has always wanted me to be. I hope that this reason that I chose to seized will not let me stand in the edge of the cliff again. I may long for my father but I hope that I will not go back to the time of being drown on my deepest tear. I expect that may this decision will lift my head above the water.

My feet wanted to lead me somewhere. Somewhere near me but I'm just to blind to see it. Then I started to puzzle my mind, hoping to find the happiness that I deserve. I went to the four sides of the corners, but it was neither there nor on the other corners. That is the time my Lord showed me, that the happiness that I'm seeking is within myself hiding and knocking.

''Excuse me Miss, what would you like to order?''

''Ohm excuse me? Miss?'' I heard the voice of the Flight Attendant and it brought me back on myself, I was in my deep thoughts again.

''Oh sorry, can you repeat what you said?''

''I just wanted to ask if what would you like to order.'' she responded with a good manner. Her face is so smooth and her smiles are wide, she looks so motivated and inspired, good for her.

"Ohm maybe I'll be ordering some Pasta, it's my father's favorite dish, just to inform you.'' I whispered to her with a bit laugh. My father's recipe is the best though. Every time my father cooks such dishes like that, my tummy would be so full and satisfied, I'll never forget that moment of ours.

''Really? I'll follow up your order and I'll make sure to tell the chef to cook it properly to fit your taste.'' She generously replied while looking at my eyes with a big smile. I hope she didn't see my gound in my eyes.

That lady seems so nice and caring, oh come on self, of course every employee should treat other people right, my brain needs nutrients.

I just nodded to her and smiled. Indeed, nothing can beat my father's way of cooking.

After waiting for a few minutes, my order has arrived and it seems to suit my taste.

''Here's your order, Miss. I really hope you like it; our chef really tried his best to cook for the best Pasta you'll ever taste, again.'' A pure and accurate words came from her. It truly looks like it tastes good.

I'm so hungry and I can't wait to taste it.

''Thank you.''

"okay, let the eating begin. Let me see what this food got.'' I briefed to myself, alone. Hope that no one heard what I said; may no one notice how weird I am today.

first bite was extremely delicious, the only expression that I have is satisfaction. In your first look, you'll definitely agree that this food is appetizing, I never felt this way again for such a long time.

This recipe seems so familiar, but what ever, the point here is I need to finish this slowly so no one would notice how greedy I am towards food.

30 minutes had pass and finally, I'm done eating my meal and I am about to do my night routine inside the airplane.

Oh, did I forget to tell you that I am about to bound in New York City? NYC is my dream place since then. I dreamed of starting my life there and I can't wait.

I sat next to a girl who seems so sad. She looks as same age as me. Suddenly my mouth can't control its greediness so I asked her without hesitating.

''With all due respect, can I ask you a question? You seem so sad at the moment.'' I asked her eagerly, I need to practice this kind of behavior of mine; Any where you bring me, I'd be so talkative.

''Oh, it's okay''

''It's just, I have no money left and I'm starving. And I cannot afford to spend even a single coin as it was already planned for something.''

''Luckily, my parents taught me to always help the people in need. Here, take this, order some foods. I don't want you to starve'' I replied with all my heart, and it feels good when you are able to help someone especially unknown people.

''Really? Are you sure?''

''Yes, I am. I always help other people when ever I have something. Thank GOD for that opportunity.''

''Thank you, miss?'' She asked with curiosity on her face.

Should I tell her? Probably I should.

''It's Cielo by the way, and you?''

"It's Trish''

''thank you for this money again. It really means a lot.'' She responded with a really genuine smile, looks like I was able to uplift her mood. Lucky to help her.

''No worries at all.''

She nodded and smile. She ordered some foods and I continued my own business.

While applying my favorite toner, I notice that my skin is starting to get rough. I need to act like a woman now. I mean, I am a woman but I need to be more woman. You got my point, don't you? Okay so what ever I'm acting weird again.

''So where will you stay at NYC?''

I heard Trish's voice, is she talking to me? Probably yes.

''I'll stay to my condo that my mother bought for me near the city. How about you?''

''I don't know yet, maybe I'll rent an apartment''

''If that's the case, would you like to live with me? I'm sorry, I know this is so fast to invite you but I have no one with me living there and the condo is big.'' I replied to her shyly. I really want to know more about this girl, maybe we could be a best friend.

''I'm too shy to accept that offer, you helped me already.''

''It doesn't matter after all; I just want to be someone that will understand my attitude and feelings and perhaps it would be you. I don't have any best friends yet but if you like to, you'll be the first one.''

''I'll be so offensive when I don't accept that offer.''

We both laughed and continued to talk for a bit about or lives until both of us fell asleep.

Time went by and I heard the Cabin crew say ''Prepare for landing please."

''Please take your seat for landing, thank you.''

''I'm so excited to start my new life here.''

''Me too and when we finally arrive, let's proceed to the café, my treat.'' I winked and smile, we both need coffee despite being tired seating here.

She nodded and smile.

After a while, we finally have arrived and we took some selfies and proceeded to the nearest café in the airport.

''I'll have some Iced coffee with extra cream and chocolate cake''

''And I'll have hot chocolate and a piece of croissant. That would be all.''

''Okay so, one iced coffee, one chocolate cake, one hot chocolate and one croissant. It'll be 25 dollars.'' The cashier said and I immediately gave my card before everything gets awkward.

''hmmm, this food is delicious''

''Surely it is, me and my father used to grab some iced coffee before, we both like coffee.''

''speaking of your father, where is he? Sorry, I'm just to curious.'' She asked with curiosity and it looks like she wants to know more about me.

''My father died when I was still in grade school, he is my everything and he is my hero. Suddenly, GOD brought my father back to where he belongs because Indeed, we are just a visitor here in the world and our true destination is the hereafter.''

''sad to here that''

''By the way, thankyou for the foods, I promise to pay the bills next time.'' She was so certain with her words.

''Yeah, sure why not''

After the meal, we went home and took a rest, for indeed, this day was so exhausting.

When the sun starts fading, the city begun to become narrow and sad, but the moon appears to lighten up everything.

I'm here, lying on my bed; watching the vehicles moving like an ant and staring at the city lights like a blinking star.

Well, tomorrow is new day. Uhm, what should I do? Well, perhaps I'll just find a new job? Or have some little adventures? Yeah that would be great!!! what if I'll visit the Golden Bridge? Or the Central park? Or the statue of Liberty? Or what if all of them!!!

Ahhh, maybe someday. First, I'll just find a new job cause I'm literally running out of money.

*phone notifies*

(ting ting!)

Oh! It's already late, I think I should take a sleep.

Hayyyy *yawns*

''Goodnight trish!''

''Goodnight, sweet dreams" She replied back with a sweet tone.

It's time to recharge, may this night settle peacefully.