"Good morning sunshine, good morning flowers, good morning teddy bears, and good morning room," I greeted everyone in my room as I stretched my body. I was still a little sleepy but I was still excited to get up.
Still yawning, I walked to the window and peeked out.
"Good morning World!" I shouted while smiling happily.
Today is my first day arriving from abroad. Just yesterday afternoon I arrived from my three-year stay in Taiwan as a factory worker. It's not just a vacation because I'm not going back to another country. I will stay for good to be with my family.
I have already saved enough money to start with. So I don't have to go back to another country and leave my family.
We have also survived all the problems we have gone through. Janel has just finished her studies as an architect. Dad has since recovered and he and Mama work together in selling online, apart from the bubble tea shop.
I was also able to save for starting a new business and I wanted Mama and me to manage. Flower shop, I totally thought Mama loves flowers and plants. I know that she just built the bubble shop because she knows that my sister and I like it. But her real passion is flowers.
I laughed at it because of what I was thinking. Who would have thought that I would be interested in flowers? It’s like I’ve been hating them all lately. No push win as long as there is a leaf I hate. I was disgusted to see them because I felt like they are like elves insulting me. Now it's like they are a baby that's fun to look at.
All of that is because of Jr.
Speaking of Jr we were able to talk even when I was in Taiwan. Video call once with Janel. When it's just the two of us it's a normal call but he often calls me. We had nothing else to talk about except that he always said he would wait for me. I admit I’m thrilled but I’m not hopeful.
I’m glad to think he’s waiting for me even though I didn’t promise anything to him. Even though we don't have a formal relationship, the important thing is that we are happy with what we have. He always guides me and always greets me even when we are apart.
I had no news of Dylan either. Because when I called his number when I was in Taiwan I could no longer be contacted. I just thought that maybe he didn't want to hear anything more about me. Maybe like me, he also wants to surprise us when we meet.
There is only one thing I always pray for, I hope that like me, his life will be fine. Hopefully, he is no longer in bad deeds. I know Dylan is smart and wise and he won't let himself down forever. So I hope that like me, he has been given the opportunity to change the course of his life.
Hopefully, when we meet again we will both be proud of each other.
I admit that somehow I miss him too. Not just as a part of my heart, but as a part of my life. The relationship we have and the happy memories we have together.
"Mia," Janel called from outside the room with a weak knock so my reminisce was interrupted.
"Come in," I replied and the door immediately opened.
"Mia, Mama said we're going to have breakfast, she cooked your favorite tocino, tapa, and she also made garlic fried rice."
“Really?"
"Yes."
"Mama knows I missed her food.” I smiled at her and she sat on my bed.
"Mia, I'm happy that you're here and I'm also happy because you're really my sister Mia." I ruffled her hair and then sat down next to her.
"Why weren't I, you're sister before?" Supposedly I frowned.
"It seems, you were always as serious then and then your face was always scary."
"It's crazy, maybe I wasn't smiling then." She laughed in agreement.
“Yes, sister, but we understood each other before. But I'm really happy now.”
"I'm also happy for my change and I'm also happy because you're an engineer." Her face was sad because of what I said. "Why?" I wondered.
“Sorry, Mia huh? I didn't fulfill what I said that I would take fine arts.” I just smiled then messed up her hair again.
"It's ok, I didn't continue my writing either."
"Don't you really have any plans to go back to writing, Mia" I looked at the gifts my readers had previously given me. I just sigh when I remember the past. How I spent my time and time writing is admired by my readers.
“You know, I want to. I really want. The truth of that is somehow I have drafts done in Taiwan at past times. But I’m already ashamed of my readers. And then I was also more than four years on the left. Maybe they forgot about me too because I haven't been updated on social media.” I tried to smile at Janel because I was hurt by what I said.
I really missed writing so much, I missed interacting with my readers. To listen to their stories, to answer their questions. But I feel shy to face them after I did leave them without notice. Plus I deactivate my social media accounts without notice.
I even overcame the ghosting of them.
“It's ok Mia, as long as I'm here, I will support you again.” She touched my shoulder. “When you go back to writing, I will be your number one reader again."
"Thank you," I said then took his hand.
"Oh, change your clothes when we get down and maybe Mama will rush us." We even laughed before I changed households.
Janel and I went down to the kitchen at the same time. We caught up with Dad there sitting while Mom was serving.
One of the things that have changed me since I organized my life is that I am becoming more open with my parents. I lost my pride, my ego, and my negativity towards them. I accepted that they were not enemies, not villains, but they just really noticed the mistakes I had made. I'm the only one who can't accept that I'm wrong so I feel like their blood is warm to me.
I have said it before and now I will say it again.
‘It’s easier to blame than to admit wrong.’
"Mia, Janel told me earlier that you plan to open a business?" mama asked me while we were eating.
“Hmph! Flower shop Ma, ”I replied.
I noticed that the three of them were staring at me and couldn't seem to believe what I was saying. So I lower the spoon to ask them.
"Why?" I wondered.
"Flower shop, are you sure?" Mom asked with astonishment.
“Yes, you love flowers and plants. You know all kinds of fertilizer and other things that flowers need. Why would we go away far?”
I was surprised when Mama suddenly said like a child then stood up and approached me.
"Really, Mia?" I smiled at him because she was already hugging me.
“Hmph! you don't like it?" I ask.
"Of course, I want to, I've always dreamed of that."
“That's it, I'll take care of the bubble tea. I totally know that you were just forced to run the tea shop business because Janel and I like it.”
"You love more," Janel sighed.
"How about me?" papa asked.
"You are the manager of our online flower business," Mama replied.
We laughed and mama returned to the chair.
“I plan to contract online as well. I will no longer apply to companies so that I can still hold my time,” said Janel.
“Don't worry Janel, we will help. I will refer you to my acquaintances where I used to work,” said papa to Janel.
"Thanks, Pa."