CHAPTER 38
AFTER nearly fourteen hours of travel from London, the familiar sight of Philippine land greeted Neriah through the window. And the plane touched down smoothly on the runway. “After more than three months, we’re home.” Sabi ni Neriah. Tumingin si Lucien kay Neriah. “Yeah, we’re home,” he said and turned his attention outside. Ngumiti siya at ibinalik ang atensiyon kay Neriah. “Kanina ka pa nakangiti.” “Masaya lang ako. Because no matter how many countries I visit, nothing beats coming home.” Ngumiti si Lucien. Tahimik siyang sumang-ayon sa sinabi ng kasintahan. Nearly an hour later, they walked out of the arrival area of the airport. Lucien unzipped his jacket. “It’s warmer than London.” Tumawa si Neriah. “Parang hindi ka naman tumira dito nang ilang taon.” As travelers bustled a
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