Chapter 3 Reunited

Everyone is all surprised and shock to see what just had happened before their eyes.

What are you doing here in Tarlac? Hannah asks Ari....I live here now, he said.

I looked for you 5 years ago, I search everywhere, the mall, grocery stores, coffee shops, church, the neighborhood, the banks....I tried to find you.

All are speechless. Shock and just staring.

At last, Minel said....no introduction Hannah, we are waiting here.

Blushing.....Yes, of course. Ari...I would like to introduce my travel buddies, Menchie, Connie, Susan, Susie, Minel, Gie, Rico, Chito, Yolly, Erline, Erning, Zaldy, Roger, and Woody. I met Ari 5 years ago from work. Then, it's Ari's turn to introduce his friends Sam and Jack.

Can we order food, we are starving. Traffic is so bad that we end up driving 10 hours to reach our destination and we realize we did not buy groceries yet.

Ari talks to the manager and the waiter's give out the menu so we can order a meal. The manager opens a private dining room so we can eat in private.

Ari took Hannah's hand and told the group, can I snatch her for a moment. I need to talk to her. Connie jokingly said.....yes, of course, I think you have a lot to talk about. Sam and Jack joined the group while Ari and Hannah sit at a table near the window where the full moon is shining through.

Hey guys...is this Ari the guy in Hannah's dream? Your guess is as good as mine, Yolly said. It's been close to 5 years since that dream started and Hannah mentioned that the dream continues. So, finally, this guy is real, a human, tall and cute though.... Menchie said. Now that you mentioned it, gives me creeps. I wonder, is this destiny? Gie unknowingly talking loudly that she forgot that Sam and Jack are listening. They looked at each other and thought for a second: destiny indeed.

How are you, Hannah? Where have you been from all these years? How are the kids?

Hannah still processing what just happened answers......Life is good, I traveled for 2 years completing missionary work in Cambodia, and the Philippines. I love my work, it fulfills me.

I am so confused Ari...why are you looking for me?

I miss you, I have a lot of things to say to you. The time we work together is the best time of my life. I cannot explain it but since then, I have been dreaming about you every night for years. My wife divorces me 5 years ago ........ I was so distant from her, so cold, and preferred to be with my friends. I help my brother to manage our vineyards in Gilroy and sometimes I help my other brother here in Tarlac. My wife cannot stand it, she files for divorce and she's married now. I cannot explain the dream, all I can tell you that since that time we worked together, you owned my heart. The dream continues until now.

Hannah is speechless, the dream.....he dreamt of me too!

Is this some kind of a joke....reincarnation or the gods are playing with us...

Before Hannah can utter a word.....the food server came and announced that the group is waiting for them at the other side of the restaurant.

I know you're starving, let's join them.

As they enter the private dining room, they were greeted with a toast.....To Ari and Hannah.....here to heart!

Here here....cheers...salute...

Ari can't believe that finally, he found Hannah.

Hannah is still processing. Am I a turtle again, very slow and hiding from my shell?

While having dinner.

Woody: Where's the nearest grocery store, we need to buy foodstuff for tomorrow otherwise we are going to starve again.

Sam: It's 2 blocks from here...where are you guys staying? It's a lake house inside a resort, 5 bedrooms with a patio for the bbq party. We will cook our own food, I am assuming that there are cookware and utensils in the cupboard. We love to experience provincial life this time. We will hike and visit farms.

Hannah notices that Ari is on the phone giving instructions to the person on the other end.