Epilogue

CLAIRE'S POV

"You ready?" tanong ni Daddy bago malawak na ngumiti. Mr. Gonzales, his secretary took my luggage and put it inside the car's compartment.

Inanyayahan na rin niya akong sumakay ng kotse at kaagad na tinabihan sa back seat. Nang makaupo sa driver's seat ang secretary niya ay pinaandar na nito ang sasakyan paalis ng bahay.

"Are we going straight to the airport, Mr. Wilk?" magalang na tanong ni Mr. Gonzales na tumingin pa sa rear-view mirror.

"Yes, that's right," pagsangayon naman ni Daddy sa tabi ko saka bumaling sa'kin ng tingin. "Did you tell your mom that I'm coming back?" he questioned.

Kunot-noo akong umiling. "I thought that was supposed to be a secret?" Tumango siya bago natatawang tumingin sa harapan. Napailing na lang ako saka ngumiti.

It's been three years since I lived with Dad in the States and just a heartbeat, time went by so fast. I already finished my studies in management and administration a week ago. My stay here feels like an emotional roller-coaster