Kissing in Every City: The Nomadic Family

Butanding in Oslob Forgiveness and healing don't come easy. But, I decided to let him in my life again even how painful the past may be. I can choose between keeping the pain and be bitter forever or letting it go and start all over again.  On our third day in the South of Cebu, it is going to be something unpredictable. We don't have any concrete itinerary. They said the unplanned things are more exciting.  We believe in starting a new beginning in doing things together which is something special for both of us - like the whale shark watching.  Early in the morning of 6'oclock, we waited outside to catch the first jeepney to take us to barangay Tan-awan, the center of Oslob. Waiting and waiting patiently standing outside the premises, I felt my legs crammed. Then, a jeepney stops in front of us carrying few passengers and have plenty of space for us.  He let me go first and he followed next. He is sitting next to me hugging me behind my back and rubbing my abdomen.

The sun is rising fully. It's school holiday in April 2015 sitting here inside the apartment feeling so heavy and enjoying every movement of the baby. Touching my tummy and stroking it to give my daughter an assurance that everything will be fine.  "He is coming for you my darling. But I don't know if he is excited for me or maybe he is bound to his obligation." My crazy thought told me.  All I know today he will arrive and he wants us to wait in the house. I am happy that my sister is there helping me around and she will be there when he arrives.  Someone is knocking at the door. My heart skipping fast as excitement and the fear of how we will react towards each other. The memories are still fresh and the pain is still real.  Sitting in the bamboo seat my mind recalling those bitter days when he left me alone with this blessing, a baby girl. I know he has a reason. Maybe I hurt him and I am so sorry. But maybe if I gave up from chasing him, just may