This Is What I'm Praying For

Special Chapter: Manang Rain

"Fine! go back to Philippines if that's you wanted, but don't bring Eijaz." Dustin said and entered the glass door.

I was shock, what is his problem?

I seat beside Tonet. Tonet caress my back.

"He is just concern."

"Huh, for what?" I ask.

Nagkibit balikat si Tonet, "Mauuna nako, seeyou in the Philippines. My flight is tonight, so I have to go first."

"Eijaz baby, make your mommy stay here huh? make her sleep with you." Tonet said before bid a good bye to us.

"Attorney, uuwi pa po ba tayo ng Pilipinas?" Shaina ask.

I nod, "Uuwi si Marie, we need to be there."

"Okay po," Shaina said and go in her room.

I'm sorry.

I write in the note paper and put in Dustin lamp shade.

"Are you excited, Eijaz?" I ask.

"Mimi, airplaneeee," He pointed the airplane we're going to ride.

I smile and enter the plane. Hayaan mo na si Dustin, alam kung susunod din naman yun sa amin.

Thank God! naka-uwi kaming maayos at matiwasay. Nakay Manang Lynette na si Eijaz, kaya malaya akong nayakap ni Mich.

"I miss you Tita attorney!"

"Aw, I miss you also, baby." I said and kiss her chick.

"Ma, Pa," I kiss my parent. Nagmano at humalik din ako kina Lola at Lolo.

"Where is Dustin?" Lola Marian ask.

"Ugh-"

"Manang! I miss you," Jadin said and hug me.

I smile, Teo, Ethan and Onur also hug me.

"Miss you, manang." Said by Onur.

"Where is Eijaz?" Ask by Teo.

"Pinapunta ko na sa kwarto, nakatulog na." Sagot ko.

"Shaina, ija dito ka na mag-gabihan." Mama said.

"Ay nako! huwag na po Mrs. Ramos, uuwi na po ako at namimiss ko na rin ang Inay at Itay. Attorney, mauuna na po ako. Sige po." Paalam ng secretary ko. Walking distance lang rin naman ang bahay nila kaya alam kung hindi na siya magpapahatid.

"Marie, will be here later. Tomorrow is her welcome party, are you sure Rain you didn't want to join us?" Lola said.

I shake my head, " I hate, party's."

I see in my peripheral vision that Mama and Papa look at each other. I let a deep breath. The last party I attended is such a truma, and it is my party. Funny. It's been six years. Six years na syang wala, at nakaya ko iyon.

"I'll look at Eijaz." I said.

I open my room and let a deep breath again when I see Eijaz sleeping peacefully in my bed. This kid is such a blessing. Thank God for letting this boy be part of my life.

I wake up and feel my side empty. Where is Eijaz? I look at to my clock and it's already ELEVEN IN THE MORNING! Oh God.

I received a text from Shaina, she said that Eijaz is with them. And I feel light with that.

I take a bath and prepare myself. I wear a color peach, tube pencil cut dress and for my foot wear, I wear a color beige pump sandal. I let my coat hang in my one arm and grab my black quilted chain sling bag. It's from Dustin.