Unbind the Strings

Seven

"Para kanino 'yan?" I asked him.

"For my younger sister. 6 years old."

"Oh, I didn't know you have a sister." Hindi pa naman ako mahilig sa mga bata.

"Yeah. She's so cute, do you wanna see her?" I nodded and he handed me his phone to show me the picture of his sister.

"Aww! She's so cute nga! I like kids talaga. They're giving me so much happiness. I wish I had a sibling too." I smiled at him.

"We can play with her some time. I can bring her to your place so we could play in the play ground of your subdivision. What do you think?" I bit my lip and nodded slowly.

"Sure! I could bake some cookies for you guys hehe. What does she like? Let me buy her something." Sipsip ka girl.

"She likes Rapunzel a lot." I went to the Tangled section and looked for something that I think she would like. I showed it to him first before paying over the counter. I bought my mom a shirt and some ref magnets. Filipino tradition, y'know.

We finished buying some souvenirs here in Disneyland. Papunta na kami ngayon sa Central or the center of Hong Kong para mag tingin tingin ng pwede pa naming bilhin.

We bought some pineapple shortcakes so we have something to munch on the way home. We also bought personalized name seals in the Antique Street. I bought some Chinese Tea for Mommy.

Jay drove the car on the way to the airport. He was holding my hand while driving.

"Kapag tayo nabangga sa kaharutan niyong dalawa, idedemanda ko kayo!" sigaw ni Gab habang nakain ng mga pastries.

Bumitaw ako sa pagkakahawak kay Jay at tumawa bago kunin ang aking cellphone para mag update kay Mommy.

She didn't respond to my calls nor to my texts. I'm getting worried. Kahapon pa ng umaga ko siya huling nakausap. What's going on?

I left a message to let her know that we're almost boarding the plane. Saglit nalang naman 'tong byahe namin pauwi.

Hindi ako mapakali. I feel like there's something going on. I don't know what is it. My friends told me not to worry because we'll be leaving in a while.

We were already inside the plane and I was seated next to Jay. I put my head on his shoulder while he's slowly caressing my hair.

"Don't worry too much, I'll get you home fast and safe, okay? I won't leave until you're okay." I nodded and just waited for arrival.

We landed safely. We exchanged good byes and I told them to keep in touch. Gab was with her parents already. Kai and Neil was driving their own cars. I saw Jay's car parked outside because he said he wants to take me home.

"Thank you so much for the trip, Gab!" I hugged her tightly.

"No worries! Next time ulit! Ingat kayo ni Jay ha?"

"Bro ingat kayo see you soon!" sabi nila Kai saamin.

"Thanks, man. Ingat din kayo! Gab, ingat kayo. Thank you!" Jay said before opening the door for me.