Yeah, this time I was the one who didn't take it seriously. Just like those that came from the others. It's not like I am bitter for those who didn't make it because I know what it takes to travel that far. It's just that it got into a point that I taught myself to understand that coming from almost a hundred kilometers away - she's from Manila - isn't a joke. So, I learned not to expect.
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| Pinks, me and Tesa in front of the Sunstar Mall |
Days passed with no word. I understand.
Then came her birthday which I have always remembered pre-Facebook-reminder times. I sent her a greeting via text message early in the morning, and didn't expect an outright reply since I know she's in Palawan with her son. And yeah, I didn't get it right away. Bu, later that afternoon, I got a message of thanks with a note that she'd be coming over the next day.
I deliberately postponed my reply. I wasn't well days prior to her birthday. There were times of those days that I was chilling and my fever was on and off. But later that evening, I was well. So, early the next day, I replied that I'll guide her through the trip. At this point, I know that there's still a chance of calling off as I have such experiences, too.
A few minutes later came a surprising text. She asked what bus route were they supposed to take. Huh? I thought she had a car. This is another surprise! I replied with a warning: baka mapasubo ka sa traffic at sa tagal ng biyahe. I was actually thinking this might make her want to call it off.
But she came. At commute pa! After about I think five years, we finally saw each other again.
It was such a happy afternoon!
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