Chapter 6: It'll be Alright

Days have passed by and I heard nothing from Nick whether or not he would beat the shit out of us. It is a fine morning where I woke up from the sweet giggle that Althea made from my side. She's awake before I woke up and is now playfully tangled my hair. I love her small hands enveloped my face making me feel the prettiest. "Good morning, my love", I greeted her as I showered her with kisses. "Momma!!! blebelele", she giggles as she tries to say something. I played with her and we laughed our hearts out. I love how this tiny human being made me whole as a woman, as a mother, as a person. I thank God everyday for this sacred life that he showered to Althea, being able to have the chance to take care for her.

As we joyfully verge into the happy world, my mom went inside the room,"Good morning, breakfast is ready. Now, get up you two before the food turns cold". She then took Althea and brought her to the kitchen. There, waiting my father who is having his signature black coffee and my brother, who's devouring the delicious meal that my mom prepared. He was from the other side of the country to finish his degree in Architecture. He was a scholar in a community college and is always away from home. Being able to get a free education from a good school has been our previlege. 

"Benny!!" I excitedly greeted him as he comes towards hugging me. "I missed you so much", i told him. "I missed you too, however, the only reason I came here is because of this little bunny over here", hisses as he make his way to Althea who seems so excited to see him. He played with her and the day went just fine.

I checked my phone for my recent mails and found out the offer letter I received from London University Hospital. I read through it and immediately called Liz.

"Hey, how are you?" "Jess, How Are YOU?", she asked as if implying something. "Hmm, Did you get to London University Hospital Liz? Did you apply for it?", I asked her as I got curious whether she went to the interview on that day. "Well, i already got into the institution last month Jess, I just told them that I will join the company by the end of the month. Why?"

"I think I will be going with you", i answered with enthusiasm. She squeals with excitement and I think my ear would explode with the high decibel that she made. "Oh Jess, I am so happy", she screech again. As we bid our goodbyes over the phone, we promised that we will be both going to London together.

I told my parents about it and they are ever supprotive. Deep inside I am wounded that I will be leaving my daughter. However, it is the right thing to do. My heart was being crushed all the time I think of leaving her. 

With Nick not being around, everything has been put back into pieces. The day came where I am ready to move and find a better future for my beloved daughter. I didn't want her to see me leave the house with suitcase and all. What I did was I let her sleep on my lap, singing her her favorite lullaby as she slowly adrift to sleep. I bid her with kisses that I know I wont be giving for the next couple of months. 

I made my way to the airport alone, as I don't want them to go with me. There, I found Liz. Both of us will be heading to the country of London for a journey that both of us is uncertain about. We checked in the airport and departed from Alberta. The flight was smooth and after 2 hours, we arrived in London International Airport.

It is a dream I always envision about. To be able to work in a place where nobody knows me and start build my own version of ME. It will be alright, I say ot myself. You will be able to build the broken pieces that shattered your light. You could restart and be proud of your past's scars.  

The airport is so huge and I can't fathom the excitement I have when I saw the interior. It is different from the country side's airport where I used to fly with all my local travels. This airport is a maze that if you are unfamiliar, you would get lost.

Liz called our hospital representative and told her that we just landed. She the instructed us to follow the man in a suit with a sign "London University Hospital". We immeidately spotted the guy and he ushered us towards the vehicle service.

I am out of words. I am in awe. This is unbelievable.