A to J~

Kaye Santos
Oct 8, 2017
2 min read

Back when we were a little younger, I remember the two of us playing "lutu-lutuan" in their house in Quezon City or riding her small bike (I don't know but we managed to ride her three-wheeled bike for a single person together). She was 5 years old that time and I was 9. I became her mom, her teacher, her sister, her friend, her school mate/classmate when playing.

Time flies so fast. She's 13 years old now. The little girl I was once playing with, is becoming a lady.

We no longer play, of course. She is no longer a (cry)baby. She is no longer the little girl who whines. She is becoming a lady now. She's having crushes like every other girl in her age. She thinks differently than her friends. Her judgment matures as she grows older. We are enjoying each other's company nowadays--- how we can relate to each other (and we're sharing too many secrets). I'm having fun spending time with her. I hope it will last even after I move to college. I'll surely miss our late night "kulitan" and "chikahan" (her contagious laughter). I suddenly remember the time when we barely talk to each other at home and I don't know why. Maybe because I just entered high school that time and I wanted to become the more matured version of myself. (That's not even a convincing reason.) Nevertheless, I'm so happy that we can spend time with each other before I graduate. I don't think a day will pass without us talking about our crushes (hahahaha!).

I always hoped for a baby brother but I guess, I don't need one. I have her. I hope that she'll have every best thing life could offer. She's doing good in her studies right now and I know she'll do better in the future. I'm wishing her a happy (high school) life. She deserves it.

I really admire her for who she is now. I will always remember so many great times we've shared and look forward for more. Creating beautiful memories that will hold up against time, I know we will always be there for each other.