The next morning, I woke up and got ready for the day. I ate breakfast and went through the list of tasks that I have been assigned by my mother in her last letter. After doing all the things, I put on my white dress and tied a black sash around my waist so that no one would see my stomach while I was at work. I also put on makeup and red lipstick and did my hair so it looks like how my brother does it. Then, I looked around for my purse and my bag. I was lucky that there were only two things that I needed; my house keys and my cell phone so that I can call Apollo anytime I want.
After everything was packed, we headed to the airport.
The whole time we were driving, I was thinking about what my family said to me when I asked them why they didn't want Apollo to be part of my life but I didn't really understand it then.
Now, as we were getting closer to the airport, I understood their answer. It's because of my father and his job and the money he has. That's why they didn't want Apollo to be part of our family.
But this is what my future holds and now I need to make decisions to get it over and done with. As Apollo pulled out some tickets for himself and I to go to the gate, I saw someone waiting for us and that's when my mind flashed to that day that Apollo and I broke down crying because I had to tell him that I don't have an extra ticket. I felt my cheeks grow hot as I looked away from the person who waited for us.
Apollo was looking at me worriedly before saying something that I couldn't make out because I was still staring ahead at the floorboard. I felt my heart shatter a little bit, just like it was broken on that day but this time, this time I know that it wasn't real.
I grabbed my bag and made sure that no one saw me running past people. Apollo ran after me and caught up to me once we got outside. I took deep breaths in, hoping that the fresh air would calm my nerves but instead, I realized that I hadn't had any food since yesterday and now that we're finally here, I can barely move.
I wanted to run home, hide under my covers and cry all night until the sun comes up but that won't work, I've learned that when you want something done, you have to do it yourself. Apollo must've noticed because he gently nudged me on the arm and I turned to look at him. He gave me a small smile and said,
“I'm gonna miss you...” He sadly said.
Hindi ko na talaga mapigilang umiyak sa harap niya.
“I'm sorry, Apollo...” I hug him tight.
“No. It's okay, Babe.” He kiss my forehead.
“Alam mo naman ang sitwasyon nang pamilya ko diba? Hahanap at hahanap ako nang paraan...” Umiiyak kung saad.
“Shh, stop baka hindi ako makaalis.” Tumawa pa siya.
“I love you so much...” Sabi ko.
“I love you too, until we cross our paths again, Babe.” He said bago umakyat nang eroplano.
Umiyak ako nang umiyak hanggang sa napagod ako ay umuwi na ako sa bagong tinitirahan ko I mean namin nang fiance ko.
Pagkarating ko sa bahay Naka upo lang siya sa couch habang nanonood nang tv wala na ang coat niya at white longsleeve nalang na tupi hanggang siko nalang ang suot niya.
"Let's eat." Napatingin ako sa kanya.
“Hindi ka pa kumain?”
“No. So let's eat.” Tumayo siya at pumunta sa kusina.
“Busog ako.” Sabi ko at pupunta na sana sa kwarto nang tawagin niya ang buo kung pangalan.
“Aurora Ryeanne.” He said in a dangerous tone.
“Fine.” Sumusukong saad ko.
Umupo ako sa harap niya at nagsimula na kaming kumain nang tahimik may times na napapaangat ako nang tingin sa gwapo niyang mukha. Halatang pagod siya sa trabaho at walang pahinga.
“Mafia ka ba talaga?” Bigla kung tanong kaya napatigil siya sa pag subo.
“Yeah.” Yun lamang ang sagot niya at kumain nalang pagkatapos noon hindi na kami nag usap.
“Ako na maghuhugas ng pinggan magpahinga ka nalang.” Sabi ko sa kanya.
“Thanks. I'm gonna head home and we will talk tomorrow.” Sabi niya at kinuha ang coat at susi sa center table.
“Okay, Goodnight.”
“Goodnight Mademoiselle.” He said.
Napabuntong hininga nalang ako.
Ano nang gagawin ko ngayong hiwalay na kami ni Apollo? Tapos engage pa ako sa lalaking ito ni kuko wala akong alam tungkol sa kanya maliban sa isa siyang mafia at big time.
Habang naghuhugas ako nang plato tumunog naman ang cellphone ko sa lamesa kaya pinunasan ko muna ang aking kamay at kinuha ito bago tiningnan ang caller ID.
Si Apollo!
Kaya agad ko itong sinagot at itinapat sa aking mukha ang camera.
“Hi Apollo!” Ako unang nakabati na sa kanya. Kaya natawa siya bago nag salita.
“Halatang miss na miss mo'ko ah.” Pang aasar niya.
Kilalang kilala niya talaga ako God I miss him so much.
“Kumusta ang flight?” Tanong ko sa kanya.
“Okay naman, Kumain Kana?”
“Yup, kasabay ko si...” Naalala ko na nasasaktan pala siya kaya hindi ko itinuloy ang sasabihin kung pangalan kaya nag isip nalang ako nang iba.
Sorry Mia...
“Mia.” Sabi ko at ngumiti.
“That's Good kakatapos ko lang rin kumain. By the way— excuse me Sir you have a very important meeting with Mr. Zachary.” Narinig kung sabi nang babae sa kabilang linya at sa pagkakaalam ko siguro ito ang sekretarya niya.
“Okay-okay susunod ako. By the way Rye I have to go.” He smile joyfully.
“Okay, Goodluck.” Sabi ko at hindi na siya hinintay na mag salita at pinatay na ang tawag.
Parang may kakaiba na ata sa kinikilos niya pati narin sa pag ngiti niya.
Rye hiwalay na kayo hindi ba?