When I reached two years in the field of my work, I took a leave to come back to my hometown. I always think about the grave of my father that I haven't visited for three years already. I also yearned for my Mom's presence. She often calls me, and states how she also yearns for me. She doesn't know that I will come home. "Julienne! Buhay pa rin pala 'yong GC nating youth noon! Nag-open ako sa old account ko," parang batang tuwang-tuwang sabi ni Caleb habang nakangiting hinandugan ng tingin ang phone niya. We're here in the aiport, waiting for the near time of our flight. He also took a leave from his work because we both planned to come back there together. I sat from standing beside him. Dumungaw ako sa phone niya. "Ngayon lang ba 'yan?" "Oo. Si Venice 'yong unang nag-ingay, e. Sumun

