Seven years later.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Philippines. We are at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Local time is 7:15 pm, and the temperature is 27°."
I keep tapping my fingers on my phone. I'm not supposed to be here. I shouldn't be here.
"I'd like to thank you for joining us on this trip, and we are looking forward to seeing you onboard again soon. Have a lovely evening."
"Lets go." Napaangat ang tingin ko sa dalawang Americanang kasama ko. They are my best friends and my new life.
"Let's go." Nauna na ako sa kanila.
Hindi na namin kailangan pang hanapin ang susundo sa amin. My grandfather's friend called me last night saying that he would send someone to fetch us. And here we go, isang matangkad na babae ang nakahawak ng napakalaking sign board ng Violet Montemayo
