We're here now at the orphanage office, and explaining what's we need to do. Base sa aking nakikita, apat kaming new volunteers at puro babae.
"Hi," pag sisimula nya ng usapan. She's also one of the new volunteers, on what I see we're just same age too.
"Hello," pag bati ko sa kanya pabalik.
"Pwede makipag friends? Ano pong name mo?" she smile cutely. 'Tsaka inilahad ang kanyang kanang kamay.
"Ahh, I'm Shayrie," tipid kong sagot. Tinggap ko din iyon at nakipag kamay sa kanya.
"Mukha kang shy type, na medyo mataray. Bagay sayo name mo, ang pretty hehe," nahihiyang saad nya.
I didn't even bother to say any words or glance at her. Though, I'm not mad. Honestly I find her cute. Parang height nya at buhok nya short, joke only.
"Sorry po, galit ka ba? Oyy, nag jo-joke lang po. I'm xylie," she explained. I don't know, but I'm enjoying putting others or even myself in a awkward situation.
"Ahh. I know, nice to meet you xylie," I chuckled.
"So friends na tayo?" tanong nya ulit.
"Pwede naman," I smiled.
Well, I think she's the first one who approached me that wants me to be her friend. In my whole life. I guess she looks nice naman, so why not?
"Okay everyone, mag s-start ang activities ng mga bata. Kaya tara na at mag papakilala pa kayo sa kanila," paliwanag nung isa sa mga leader ng orphanage. Iyon din ang dahilan upang maputol ang usapan namin ni Xylie daw.
Malawak ang orphanage na ito, maraming puno at halaman din. May chapel rin dito, canteen at marami pang iba. Napaka sarap ng simoy ng hangin, at may pag kakataong hindi ko mapigilang pumikit. Upang damhin ang bawat pag hampas ng hangin sa aking katawan.
"H-hoyyy, babe!" pang bubulabog ni Xylie. We're walking para pumunta na sa mga bata at dahil mag kahiwalay ang office sa kung saan naroroon ang mga bata ay kailangan naming maglakad pa.
"Babe? Corny mo," pang babara ko sa kanya ng pabiro.
"Hindi mo na ba ako mahal? Grabe ka manakit, ouch," overacting nyang reaction.
"Bahala ka dyan," kunwaring walang pakialam na sagot ko. Ang totoo ay konti na lang mababatukan ko na 'to. Pasalamat sya, cute sya
"Sus, sinong tinitigan mo sa mga poging volunteers?" pang aasar na tanong nya.
"Ako? Luh? Masama bang tumingin sa mga mamagandang view dito?" depensa ko.
"Ang harot mo babe, hindi pa ba ako sapat?" Xylie. Napaka kulit nya talaga.
"Tsk, tigilan mo ko kaka babe mo dyan," pag saway ko sa kanya.
"Ah basta babe na call sign natin, tutal single din naman ako, yieee. Pag may ibang tumawag sayo na babe, friend ship over na," she claimed. Ewan ko ba, pero sige na lang at dahil naiingayan na din ako sa kanya.
"Straight ako ehh, pero why not babe," I chuckled. H-hoyyy! Ang cringe, help.
"Enebe, kinikilig na ako babe. Stop!" parang bata na sambit nya. Then, we both laugh.
We are now in a big room with kids. Ang cu-cute nilang lahat, on my estimate they are around 30 to 50 kids. Nilibot ko din ang aking paningin, upang I-check kung nandito din ba sa loob yung cute na volunteer slash na crush ko din. Ngunit hindi ko sya makita kahit anino man lang. Galawin mo ang baso oyy, joke only.
"Hi, kids! I'm your ate xylie, my talent is dancing," Xylie introduce herself infront. 'Tsaka sya nag sasayaw sa harapan na naging dahilan ng pag tawa naming lahat. Para kasi syang bulate na nilagyan ng asin, napaka kulit nya talaga.
Nag pakilala na din yung dalawa pang bagong volunteers, at syempre nag pahuli na lang ako.
"I'm your ate Shayrie," tipid kong saad 'tsaka kumaway na naka ngiti.
"Talent nya pa ay kumanta," sigaw ni Xylie sa may gilid. Napaka daldal nya talaga pero paano nya nalaman na marunong anong kumanta? Bahala na, mas nakakahiya kung tutunganga lang ako dito.
"Go! Go! Go babe!" pag cheer ni Xylie sa may gilid, at may kasama pang pag kembot. Ito ang naging dahilan ng pag bungisngis ng mga bata. Maging ako ay napa ngiti.
Line without a hook by Ricky Montgomery. Ito ang unang kantang pumasok sa isipan ko.
"Guess there's something, and there's nothing, there's nothing in between. In my eyes there's a tiny dancer, watching over me..." hindi ko na naituloy pa ang aking pag kanta ng lahat sila ay nag palakpakan. Someone pop up on my mind, him.
He already found he's moon and it would never be me.
Why we met people, that would make us feel special and then suddenly him or her would be just a part of your past? Maybe, to teach that nothing is permanent. All we can do is to enjoy every moment with that person. I believe, even how much you want to stay in that person, if both of you are not meant for each other you'll just lose the battle. But... atleast you fight.
"Ate ang ganda nyo po," a little girl said while staring at me. Namimigay na kasi kami ng miryenda dahil tapos na din sila sa mga activities and games. Bali pumupunta kami isa isa sa chairs nila to give the snacks and drinks. Syempre kasama ko pa rin si Xylie
"Aww, thank you baby. You're si pretty too," I said and smile at her sweetly. Hanggang namalayan ko na lang na tumayo sya at niyakap ako. I hugged her also, so tight. My whole month is already complete because of this hugged.
"Ano ako dito alikabok?" pag paparinig ni Xylie sa tabi ko.
"Cute ka po ate," kasabay ng pag bungisngis nung, super pretty na little girl.
"Ano na babe, bata na lang nag papakilig sa'tin," pag bibiro ni Xylie.
"Sinabi mo pa," I chuckled.
My heart really melts, whenever someone appreciate me. Even complimenting me, I may not that showy but swear, I'm dying inside because of happiness.
"What's your name baby girl?" I asked the little girl who hug me.
"Princess po," 'tsaka ngumiti ng pag katamis tamis.
"Aww, you're name is so pretty too. For now on I'll call you my little princess, it that okay?" pinisil ko din ng bahagya ang pisngi nya. She's too adorable, help.
"Bakit, ang sweet mo sa bata babe, tapos ako kulang na lang paalisin mo sa buhay mo. Sakit," pag dadrama nanaman ni Xylie at alam ko naman nag bibiro lang sya.
"Tigilan mo ko, joke. Muah muah babe ko,"
"Shayrie, ikaw ba yan?" kunwaring hindi makapaniwala na tanong ni Xylie. Hayst kahit kailan talaga.
"Ay hindi kakambal nya," pang babara ko.
Honestly, seeing this kids here got me questions. How could they leave their child here? Is that what really want? Are they worried to their child? Is their any chance to get their child back again? Arg! I know everything has a reason but I'm a bit sad for this kids, they deserve a responsible parents. They deserve all the love from their parents. Well, not all parents are irresponsible, there some cases that they're just protecting their child. In the other hand, I admire this kids. They are so brave and strong. Smile on their face is priceless.
Whoever, owns and helps to create this oraphanage, I salute them. Even just a people who give their time and efforts to help others.
"Babe!" tawag sakin ni Xylie. We're done for today's volunteering, so my on my way home.
It was fulfilling to my heart. One of my dream is to the part of like this, now I already doing it. I would probably continue volunteering here.
"Hmm?" tipid kong tugon.
"Uuwi ka na?" tanong nya, habang hingal na hingal. Ito ay dahil kakagaling nya lang sa pagtakbo para mahabol ako.
"Oo eh, ikaw ba?"
"Dipende kung sasama ka?" balik nyang tanong.
"Saan? Gagala?" tanong ko din ulit.
"Mag i-ice cream, libre ko. Please?" pangungumbinsi nya.
"Ahh, sige. Pero saglit lang, medyo tired na din kasi ako," sagot ko.
"Yehey!" masila nyang tugon. Para syang bata na binilhan ng bagong laruan.
We're now here at ice cream shop. Meron din upuan sa gilid kaya doon na lang kami umupo, habang kumakain ng ice cream. Mabuti na lang din at malapit na 'to sa sasakyan kong tricycle, mamaya.
"Bakit ang bait mo sa'kin?" pag sisimula ko ng usapan.
"Kasi deserve mo," sagot nya.
"You don't even know me better, but thank you. I appreciate it," I replied. Then, we smiled at eachother.
"Hmm, eto na lang. What you like the most, sunny or rainy? And why?" she asked.
"I like them both but I'll rather go in a rainy, because it's so comforting for me. Every drops, cold breeze, and sometimes dark clouds." I nodded. "How about you?" I added.
"Ahh, same babe. But my Kuya, he hates rain," she chuckled.
"Ahh parang si Kli—," bigla na lang akong natulala. Nasama ko nanaman sya sa usapan.
"Sino?" tanong ni Xylie.
"Ah wala, nevermind," I uttered.
"Okieh, last. What do you hate character that the people have, the most? she asked again. Feeling ko nasa interview ako, joke only. For me deep talks and short talks is the one of important when it comes in any relationship. When both of you are open in eachother.
"Liar," tipid kong sagot ngunit napaka seryoso.
"Same hehe," she agreed.
Our conversation goes smoothly. Iyon ang naging dahilan upang hindi namin mamalayan na sobra isang oras pa pala kaming nag kwekwentuhan. Knowing each other na din.
I'm a person who always close the door for the new people and environment. I would rather stay at my room, than to socialize. Well, they are right that growing should start by myself. Stepping out to our own comfort zone, appreciate small things that others give effort. It may hard to welcome new things and beginings, remember that stepping slowly is better than not moving. Just be open, for the new subjects. You're still the writer of your own life. You're the main character. Welcome people but don't settle for less.
—♡ It would never too late to fulfill your dreams, go make it happen!