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It’s my first time to fly in another country by myself.

I always dream to travel alone. But not now.

I am not that ready.

“Okay! No more hesitation, we’re here already.” My Dad said, as he held my both shoulders.

“2 months, it will be very quick.” My Sister added.

We’re not that a ‘well-off’ family. But my relatives are. Especially my mom’s side.

“Take care, Dad. You too, grumpy!” I said, I will miss teasing my sister.

“Dani!” We all look who’s calling my shortened name, and I know…we know it’s only one person….

He’s running towards us…

My sister is holding back her laugh…

My dad is a little mad? I know why, ‘cause he’s late.

“Louie!” I wave my hand. “As always you’re late!” I shouted, and he stop in front of me.

“When you come back… I’m gonna propose to you.” And then, there are his Mom, Dad and his sister…

“I’ll be back. Very FAST!” we all laugh.

“Always wear this.” He went to my back and put the necklace on me.

It’s a unique star pendant…I love stars. I love moon, I love galaxy and I love everything about Science and Astronomy… well I am not a believer of Horoscopes.

***

“Welcome to Norway, Ms. Dani Mariano.” She said as she helped me with my bags.

“How was your flight?” She asked, as we get inside the car.

“A little bit tiring, but the flight was smooth.” I said “I love the food they served.” I added.

“Well, foods never disappoints me.” We both chuckled.

“This is the apartment you’ll be staying for 2 months, here in Fredrikstad.”

“Mrs. Johnsen, wants you to feel at home here in Norway. She really wants to show her great appreciation for your hard-work all this time.” She said while putting my stuff and

“This is your keys here, card if you want to buy some gifts for your family, and car keys.”

“Oh this is too much! I am happy working with you and Mrs. Johnsen. I am very honored to have this very rare opportunity to visit Norway and also work here for the mean time.”

I’ve been there Virtual Assistant for 2 years. Ever since the Pandemic last 2020, all people or most people work from home.

“The meeting will be at 9:00 am tomorrow. If you need any help or even questions, just call me. This is my number, and this is your temporary phone.”

I unpacked my stuff. I checked the time.

Oh gosh! I forgot to inform my family that I arrived safely.

I message all of them, for sure they are all asleep.

Ouie Calling…

A smile automatically drew on my face.

Ouie: I can’t sleep, I’ve been waiting for your message.

Me: I am so sorry, I just got the access on the internet here.

Ouie: Thank, God! You arrived safely…

Me: I know you’re sleepy. It’s 2am there. Go to sleep now, you have classes later.

Ouie: I am not sleepy, but when I heard you’re voice. You’re safe… I can sleep now.

I don’t think he can see the smile on my face

Ouie: … can we video call tomorrow? I miss you

He’s sleep talking now.

He dropped his phone, and I can still hear he’s really sleeping already.

Me: I love you, Louie.

And I ended the call.

I am sleepy too, but I think I should explore the town first. Not sure if this is even a city.

It’s so beautiful.

The weather is fine and great, not cold nor hot.

As I went to the parking lot, I saw a black car. Used it’s window for putting on my lip stick. I forgot putting on.

I pushed the car’s keys…knowing that it is not my car!

Fudge.

It’s on the other side. Dummy.

At least, now I know.

I think… I am gonna explore this place by walk. I nodded to my self.

And start walking…

I brought my camera, taking photos relieves my stress…and also ice skating.

Time flies really fast, so 2 months will be very quick too.

It’s 3pm. As I walk going back to my apartment, I saw some men…setting up their instruments.

“Are you gonna sing?” I ask.

They were all wearing some masks, not a face mask. But like a handkerchief, tied behind their heads…covering their faces; below their eyes down to their necks. So they can sing also.

“bli med oss. være vår vokalist” the man with his bass guitar

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“All I can understand is, Vocalist? Right?” They’re all smiling (their eyes telling me)

And the man with the keyboard stood up and tied the handkerchief to me, just like how they put it.

I was shook!

“I can’t sing very well!” I shouted.

People gather in front of us.

Teka! Anak naman ni tekla ohh! Because of shock, I was talking to myself in my mother tongue language.

“You sing first, we do everything.”

What!?

People are standing in front of us… they are not the teenagers or even adults.

They are the people with a mark on their faces… showing that they experienced a lot… that they sacrifices a lot already. People who are 55 and above … I think.

And I started singing YOU by Carpenters.

I miss my Mom, very very much.

You are the one who makes me happy

When everything else turns to grey

Yours is the voice that wakes me mornings (the guitarist starts playing)

And sends me out into the day

And we all perform…