"My parents told me to bring you home for dinner when I'm back." he said to me.

This came unexpectedly.

I went to the airport to send him off to Australia. Not because we are together. Not because I wanted to see who his colleagues and family, but because I wanted to see him before he leaves.

I met 2 familiar faces today - his parents. I've met them before when I was 22, when we were still together. It has been many years, and his parents wore a surprised look when they saw me, especially his mum. I couldn't quite tell what she was thinking. Did she recognise that I was the girl who went to her house for dinner and had nice chats with her? Was she wondering why I was there to see her son off? Was she wondering if both of us had reconciled?

I dare not go too close to them to talk. I felt awkard. I'm sure they will also feel awkward initiating a chat with me.

Met his little niece which he talks about. She's really cute. She was quite shy when she saw me, but still came over to address me. My heart melted when she came over to hand me a sweet. That's how kids make friends isn't it?

He introduced me to his bosses and some of his colleagues today. But I was very very quiet the whole evening. They were busy telling J some important stuffs and J was busy sorting some issues too. "Sorry ah, got to take J away from you for a while." his boss said. I was worried about being more than a hindrance.

I didn't get to talk much to him. We didnt stand as close as we normally did too. I dare not get too near him either. Our conversation couldn't get more normal. In fact, I was surprised that he held me close to him to give me a hug before he left.

I watched him go through the immigration, till he left my field of vision. I'm not sure if he noticed. Probably not. I was hoping that he'll turn back to see me for the last time before leaving. I was a tad disappointed that he didn't.

I felt a tinge of sadness. I didn't expect myself to feel this way. Afterall, he's just going to be there for 1 mth...

A message came very soon after.

"I love u. Wait for me."

This was the message from the guy I loved with all I had years ago.

All these years, I never thought I'll see him again. Never did I expect him to tell me this again.

I still cannot believe that this is happening.

To think I thought such things only happens on TV...