Today Mom and Joop left for Iloilo since enrollment na ni Joop and their semester will be starting on June 2.
As usual, Mom woke Jom and I to say bye bye. Everytime she does it, she cries. Back in first year, I remember how hard I cried when they left. Sophomore year, I still cried but I was ok fast. Junior year- teary teary but ok na rin. It's always like that every time they have to leave after summer and sem break. Today was nothing different. My mom showered Jom and I with tight hugs and lots of kisses. She sobbed in between 'bilins'. Her kisses were many- as if she was giving us one kiss for every single day she would not be spending with us. When she let go of me, she called my brother again for a second round of hugging. And then me again. And I realized how heartbreaking it is for a mother to leave her children. I thought I'm used to this drama but crap, I was so not ready to cry this morning. After they left, it took me quite a while to cry and recover before I finally fell asleep again. The next voice I heard was my kuya's. "Alis na ako, Lee". Mmkay, ingat.
When I finally woke up, I was okay but I knew I was alone. Dad will be back from Bicol within the week.
This evening was my second time to cry. I weep not only for myself but also for a friend. I share the pain...of being left behind. But do know, B, no matter where you go, I will always relive the memories. Trivial as it may be for others, I will never forget your contagious smile, your bubbly personality and most of all, I will not forget how you made me feel when we met the second time. It breaks my heart to see our friends hurt. But do know, that in your temporary absence, I will, in my own way, take care of F and J. I will keep them strong in this trying times. I wish you're happier now, B.
As usual, Mom woke Jom and I to say bye bye. Everytime she does it, she cries. Back in first year, I remember how hard I cried when they left. Sophomore year, I still cried but I was ok fast. Junior year- teary teary but ok na rin. It's always like that every time they have to leave after summer and sem break. Today was nothing different. My mom showered Jom and I with tight hugs and lots of kisses. She sobbed in between 'bilins'. Her kisses were many- as if she was giving us one kiss for every single day she would not be spending with us. When she let go of me, she called my brother again for a second round of hugging. And then me again. And I realized how heartbreaking it is for a mother to leave her children. I thought I'm used to this drama but crap, I was so not ready to cry this morning. After they left, it took me quite a while to cry and recover before I finally fell asleep again. The next voice I heard was my kuya's. "Alis na ako, Lee". Mmkay, ingat.
When I finally woke up, I was okay but I knew I was alone. Dad will be back from Bicol within the week.
This evening was my second time to cry. I weep not only for myself but also for a friend. I share the pain...of being left behind. But do know, B, no matter where you go, I will always relive the memories. Trivial as it may be for others, I will never forget your contagious smile, your bubbly personality and most of all, I will not forget how you made me feel when we met the second time. It breaks my heart to see our friends hurt. But do know, that in your temporary absence, I will, in my own way, take care of F and J. I will keep them strong in this trying times. I wish you're happier now, B.
2 comments:
thank you adz... thank you... and do know i love you very much. -F
I love you so much, I can't imagine if you're not my 'seatmate foreveeeer!' (figurative)
Ok, just making you laugh. I love you.
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