Chapter 5: It begins here Part 1
Kyle
Dad moving overseas is finally sinking in my mind and I can't stop myself from being gloomy about it. My friends who see me with my state continue to ask if I'm okay. Then, I try to cheer up again and talk anything with them to divert their attentions—as well as the sad creeping in my heart.
Hours of talking with my circle of friends and acting as nothing happened and I finally took a break here in the washroom. I splashed my face with the water from the faucet and looked at myself on the mirror. Tinge of redness are now visible on my eyes from crying secretly this morning. I took a deep breath and stared on my reflection. "Be strong Kyle. Everything will be alright" I chant continuously to convince myself. I checked my phone and it's already 2:00 PM. I sighed again and nodded at myself. Then, I dried my face with a tissue and I fixed myself up. Satisfied with my own work, I finally sighed and turned to go out as I braced myself up. I don't want to cry in front of dad so before I would send him to the airport, I need to put myself back on track.
"Hi there" I greeted Anna when I saw her sitting at the back bench in our classroom. I sat beside her and continued to talk with her about the subject and some rumors around the school and verifying each of them if they are true because as we know, students tend to exaggerate things especially rumors.
I spent my remaining break talking with her which made me feel better. Then, when our professor came inside, I sauntered towards the front and excused myself so that I could send my dad off. She nodded and I held her hands with a huge grin on my face as I uttered my thanks then bowed towards her.
After that, I ran towards the exit school gate and called a cab. As I waited for the cab, I texted dad that I'm on my way and in a minute, the cab came and I got inside.
My journey to the airport has never been this
nerve-wracking before. My palms are sweating like crazy because of mixed feelings. Frustration, Sadness, Loneliness, and many others I can't point out. As I looked outside the cab's window, my phone beeped and I opened it to see a text message from dad saying that he's waiting for me at the lobby. I took a deep breath and fanned myself using my hands attempting to dry my tears that on verge of falling from my lower eyelids—which I thought is working but it's not. When I blinked, my tears still fell on my cheeks and I didn't have the choice but to wipe them again.
I let out a sniffle as I took an airy breath. Calming my nerves, I try to massage my temples. "We're here sir" the driver announced and I opened my eyes. I opened the door and gave my payment to the driver then stood outside.
A cold wind brushes my hair harshly which made me shiver and rubbed my arms as I grabbed my phone to call dad. It rang three times and he finally answered my call. I told him I'm here and started to walk inside to go where he is.
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Now, this thing is supposed to be easy as cake if I was born to be good with directions. However, it looks like God didn't pour some when he made me because it has been minutes and the lobby is still nowhere to find. Screw this dumb brain ugh. I groaned which earned me a chuckle from my phone and I finally asked a guy to help me.
Shortly after, I finally found dad and I hugged him like a lost dog who just found his owner. He hugged me back and gave me a tight squeeze before letting me go. He took a deep breath and gave me a grin. "Now, always be careful here bud alright? Daddy's going to be temporarily far right now. Always be a good boy to your grandma and make him feel what it feels to have a Hobes in the house okay?" He said as he rubs my arms gently and I nod at him while genuinely smiling. "Don't worry about that dad. I will not let you down with that" I said proudly as I show off my chest and head high. He let out a hearty laugh and ruffled my hair "Okay I'll be counting on you on that"
We continued to talk about some promises and reminders until we heard an announcement stating his flight is ready. We hugged once more and he finally walked towards his plane leaving me standing. I was about to cry but I fought hard to stop my tears from falling until he could see me.