Jay and the Manila Cathedral

Last monday, after my last day in training, I went to Manila to see Jem and Jze to give their christmas gifts. It was the only chance for me to do it as TL doesn't want any gifts ungiven after christmas day for friends. I feel that the friendship will be cursed if you miss to give your gift to them. Hehe. Wala lang, sarili ko lang pamahiin yun.

Anyways, pagdating ko sa Choo Chai, Jem's laundry shop, wala pa si Jze. At yes, yun ang name nang shop niya. Hehe. That was my first time also to visit her shop. Finally. The place is nice. Lavander kong lavander ang kulay nang lugar. Kulet. So konting kamustahan at kwentuhan hanggang dumating na si Jze.

Then suddenly, I told them that I will be meeting Jay as well to give his gift. Sinabay sabay ko na lahat nang nasa manila area para isahan lang. Then, it just popped out in my mind to bring them along with me so Jze can finally meet Jay. So they both accompanied me. Jem drove the car para mas mabilis. Traffic hours na kasi nun. I texted Jay that we were on our way na.

Pagdating namin sa Intramuros, sa Palacio Del Gobernador, where Jay's office is located, just beside Manila Cathedral, I asked him to meet us outside so it will just be easier. May konting kaba kasi after a long time, I will then again see the guy I fell in love with. But I kept hiding the feeling kasi kasama ko ang dalawang taong pinanganak na malakas ang pang-amoy nang mga nararamdaman ko.


Then there was Jay. The same guy with his very pinoy machismo look. Mr. Machete alive. Mas lumaki lang ang katawan niya ngayon. Panay ang gym kasi. At yun agad ang banat ko after giving my gift to him. Siyempre, si Mr. Denial forever, sasabihing di daw siya nagpapalaki. Ngerks! It's so obvious. Hehe. Pinagpapawisan siya that time kasi katatapos lang nang christmas party nila. Sumayaw daw siya. Pinilit siyang sinali sa presentation. Kamusta naman, hindi naman magaling sumayaw yun. I'm sure, nagpiyesta lang ang mga matatandang b-zingers doon sa kanya. Hehe.

Kaunting kamustahan lang. Although he invited us for a snack, treat daw niya. Kaso we can't stay that long at that time because marami pang gagawin si Jem. Sayang nga eh. Namiss ko pa naman si Jay. But again, in appreciation sa pagsama at pagdrive ni Jem, mas binigyang importansya ko yun (yes, lalim). Tapos, inaasar niya ako sa buhok ko. Ayaw niya kasi. Di na daw ako bata para sa mga ganitong buhok (hay, si lolo talaga) hehe.

Then, Jay asked me where's Nathan. I told him kasi bago ako lumabas nang work at pumunta nang manila na kasama si Nathan. Kaso, late si mokong, iniwan ko na. Gusto pa naman ma-meet ni Jay, and I don't know why. Gusto ko rin sana mameet ni nathan si Jay. And again, I don't know why also. I'm sure, it's gonna be awkward, at kung nagkataon, first time kong ma-experience yun. Both my Past and Present in front of me. Ngeee!!!

So, bago umalis, Jze, Jem and I were amazed with the area that's why we decided to take some pictures. It's so beautiful especially the Manila Cathedral. Here are some shots:

TL outside the gates of Palacio del Gobernador

Jem and the Manila Cathedral

TL, ruining Jze and Jem's duo shot. Hehe.

And the feeling celebrity shot, taken by Jze

We then bid our goodbyes to Jay. It was tough. But I'm glad it happened. I finally moved on. It was the meeting I was waiting to happen. I then have released all the sorrows of the past. I was happy. And it happened in front of a church. Para tuloy may divine intervention. Hehe. And I am glad that Jem and Jze were with me. Here's the text Jay sent when we left:

"Thanks for this ha..
Kahit nakakahiya na ikaw mismo ang pumunta dito..
Pero nagpapasalamat pa rin ako sa efforts mo..
Gusto sana kita i-hug kanina.."

I'm glad he didn't. It would have changed everything. Now, all of my attention are focused on Nathan. No more distraction. Thanks Jay! Wishing you a merry christmas from the bottom of my heart...