CHERRY

She came here without a warning. It was so sudden. She said that she's here for an exam and interview. It was her second time in the metro. (maybe third time, I’m not so sure) what a surprise! I was excited and happy.

She’s planning to go to a greener pasture. She wants to leave the Philippines and serve a different country as a nurse. I pity our country because she is one of the best. I consider her as 'best' because she is smart. As much as I’d like the best to stay here, (because the country needs someone like her) she best deserves the best. She deserves a better life- a greener pasture as they say.

She said that she'll be flying out of the country in a matter of months if she'll be hired and pass all the exams and interviews. I said, “well, before you fly, let’s go and roam the city and best places near the city". So, we toured the city and went to Tagaytay. 

I ask a lot of questions to her. She gets annoyed every time I do it. I ask stupid things. I don’t remember the questions but she said that she gets ‘stressed’ every time I ask them (she said). We do talk about politics, celebrities, movies (though I don’t watch movies) and jobs. 

Her name is LOVE and I call her by that name I feel awkward about it. People might think that were super cheesy corny lovers. She has a boyfriend, a pseudo boyfriend, a virtual one, a cyber boyfriend. They haven’t met each other but I think they’re in love. The thought of that makes me sick. 

Being with her feels good.  She is so smart. Having a conversation with her is enriching and fun; with a witty sense of humor. She speaks of smart words. Sometimes I wish that she'll stay for a longer time but she has to go back home. SIGH!

P.S.  Staying here in the metro will complicate things for me. Im careful to to get caught in a pitfall…again.  wink*  hahahah