Chapter 2 I would like to sit beside you

The aircraft has this 3 4 3 seating and they are seated in 3 so Adam is sitting on 34A, 34B vacant, and 34C is Hannah.

Savannah: It's okay to move on the vacant seat so we can just whisper and not to disturb others hahaha

Adam move to 34B seat. Adam is rejoicing, he felt that his heart would like to get out of his chest. Savannah sounded so relax now. I hope we can be friends before the end of this trip.

Savannah: Why not? So what brings you to Manila?

Adam: I am relocating to Tarlac to help my sister run the sugar plantation. I just retired you know, so early retirement hahaha…….nothing else to do. I might as well be productive and enjoy the remaining days of my life. And maybe, I can find my soul mate.

Savannah: Permanently? So, you’re looking for a wife? That’s great! Filipina wife is much better than online dating.

Adam: Not exactly looking right away, I will take my time….maybe dating first then select the best….

Savannah: Of course you have to date first before engagement then marriage, right!

Adam: That’s the process right! Hahaha….How about you? Are you married if may I ask but you don’t have to answer if you’re not comfortable?

Savannah: It’s okay, I am divorce since the late ’90s. Did not marry anymore. Sometimes, I ask myself why I did not marry in my younger days….I had a lot of changes in the past, but I was so stubborn and proud at that time. I wanted to prove to my ex-husband that I can manage to bring up my 2 kids without any help from him. I was successful though. I won the war but lose the battle…….he is now with a young partner, maybe he is happy growing old with someone on your side. I may grow old and die alone hahaha……My children are both professional and have their own families. I am happy and fulfilled but sometimes I am lonely and sad. My children and grandchildren are my happiness and joy. My world revolves around them. But I have to accept that they have plans and sometimes I am not included. That is why I have to keep myself busy.

Adam: I understand you…that is why my sister Susan would like me to get married while I can.

Savannah: Yes, she is so right! That is actually a great idea. Men like your age can still get a younger wife but a woman like my age is different. [sadness tone].

Adam: You’re not that old though, you’re still young and marriageable. Are you open to exploring that avenue? It’s not too late.

Savannah: You just want me to feel good Adam, thank you. I don’t have any plans of marrying. I’ve been alone for decades. I don’t even know how to live with someone anymore. Been married once…that’s enough for me. So many lessons I learned in life already. Don’t feel bad for me….I’m okay, I’ll manage.

Adam: Not all matured man like me is looking for younger wife….

Savannah: Men your age likes to have excitement and only younger wife can deliver that.

Adam: Well….not me. If you’re thinking of S E X….excitement in that department, I pass through that. I am looking for respect, commitment, and love.

Savannah: Don’t give me that rhetoric…men are all the same, sorry but that is what I believed and seen in my life. I don’t want to argue with you about that.

Adam: Okey then…I still disagree with your opinion on men.

Savannah: In a forest full of trees, would you choose one tree while there are more trees waving at you?

Adam: It depends…if that tree is worth it, I will choose that tree and forget all the trees in that vast forest waving at me ….hahaha

Savannah: You’re good hahaha

Adam: Can I ask you something?

Savannah: Sure

Adam: What are these past mistakes that you mentioned earlier?

Savannah: Oh….okey, you’re getting nosy huh…..we have time to discuss it. I will also consult you about that issue because you’re a man hahaha.