1000th Paper Crane (COMPLETED)

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A/N: I forgot to tell, this story is inspired by an Anime movie... After their dad, Raiji's story... si Neji lang dapat ang may sariling installment, hindi talaga kasali si Raini. So thank that Anime, pare- parehas tayong mapapamura✊

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The tears kept building up. Tuyong- tuyo na ang mga luha ko sa pisngi, pati mukha ko nanlalagkit na.

"We only knew this a month before he volunteered to look for you since he asked for vacation."

I did not even blink. I immediately decided to run after him. To find him, to follow him. Even if I'm already restless.

I chose to ride a public transpo since I don't have any choice. I just asked them if I can avail the special one... At sa pinaka-likod nga nila ako inilagay kung saan ako lang talaga mag-isa.

Dito, malaya akong nakakaiyak. Nabubuhos ko lahat ng emosyon ko na hindi na maubos- ubos simula pa kahapon.

I don't know what to feel. I can't be numb. I want to talk to someone but Thyro can't be reached... Neji on the other hand is sorry for telling it to me.

She's constantly texting, asking for my whereabouts and whatnots since yesterday. But unfortunately, my battery got drained.

Wala akong oras para i- charge iyon, dahil pag- uwi ko ng bahay, kinuha ko lang ng nakahandang backpack kapag may biglaang lakad pati wallet ko. Kinuha ko ang pinakaunang biyahe.

On my way, my head continously chanting 'I knew it!' Cause I really knew it! He's just so good playing his game!

I can't let him. Fade away... Not for my feelings... But I don't want him to fade away... I don't wamt to face my dusk... I can't. Not again.

Tita Niana run to me right after I went out of the taxi. She cried on my shoulders, ganon din ako sa kanya. Sumasakit na ang ulo ko sa kakaiyak, kaso hindi ko mapigilan!

Mr. Kishimoto caressed his wife's back. Neji's at my side, hugging us softly. "Buti at maayos kang nakarating dito anak." Ani Tito Raiji.

I nodded. "Nasaan na po siya? Nakauwi na po ba siya? Sabi ho ni Mang Kanor bumalik din siya kaagad matapos bumati..." Sunod sunod kong sabi. Wala akong tulog sa buong durasyon ng biyahe.

Tita Niana withdrew and looked at me. Her puffy eyes were sad and confused. "Hindi parin siya nakakarating rito... He called me two in the morning, telling me how much he loves us." She then cried again.

Tito Raiji hugged her as she burst into crying. "Where's your son Raiji?" She hopelessly asked.

"Guys, can we calm down? B-baka... Na- flat-an lang siya... please let's not jump into conclusions okay... And mom, Kuya is just sweet k-kaya ganon." Ani Neji.

"Neji, your Kuya won't say that if it's not important... He'll call if something happens, hinding- hindi niya ako bibigyan ng rason para mag- alala, kaya please... Don't tell me, that message is not like a fairwell message-"

"Ai' that's enough..." Mr. Kishimoto said firmly. "Let's go inside and wait for him... While doing that, rest you three. I'll ask Thyro to check on him."

Nanginig ng mga labi ko."Pe-pero hindi rin po sumasagot si Thyro."

"He's on his way. Magkakasama sila nina Xage. Kayn and Aleira is also in search. So let's not worry okay. Raini will be alright." Aniya tinatapos ang usapan.