Our plane just landed here in Reegan International Airport, owned by mom's family, which she inherited in return as the only heiress of the Reegan Family.
Well my mom is an Italian-Filipino descent, while my dad is an American.
We're staying here in Italy for one week, and to visit also my grandparents, mom's parents. I'm excited to meet them! My brothers said that they are the best grandparents you could ask for, chill and fun to be with.
"Bentornata Mistress, Master, Young Masters e Young Mistress. (Welcome back Mistress, Master, Young Masters and Young Mistress.)" The staff of Reegan International Airport all bow their heads as we pass by. I don't understand what they said earlier but I think they are greeting us in Italian.
My parents just nod their head in return while my brothers just ignore them. They are like this when we are in public, cold and aloof, just like me.
A limousine car awaited us at the exit of our airport. My brother Rome told me that my grandparents are the one who sent the driver to pick us up. We're now heading to my grandparents' villa.
As we travel, I can't help but be in awe at the scenery outside my window. Tall buildings with amazing structures, and clean surroundings.
Welcome to Italy Roshanne, I thought.
After an hour drive, we stopped in front of a mansion. Maybe this is my grandparent's villa. Their villa is far from the city and they don't have any neighbors. They are surrounded with trees and other plants which I really love about the place.
We just got off the car when I heard voices speaking in Italian.
"Oh miei preziosi nipoti sono qui. Muoviti velocemente vecchio, voglio già abbracciarti. (Oh my precious grandchildren are here. Move quickly old man, I want to hug them already.)" I heard an old woman's voice. Must be my grandmother.
"Smettila donna, ti comporti ancora come una bambina. Li vedremo presto, va bene? Stai calmo. (Stop it woman, you still act like a child. We'll see them soon okay? Keep calm.)" A man replied, which I suppose is my grandfather.
I still can't understand them because they're talking in Italian.
"Nonna, nonno, siamo qui! (Grandma, grandpa, we're here!)" The twins shouted. I think my eardrums are gonna break because of that. Aish.
"Oh miei preziosi nipoti! Vieni, lascia che la nonna ti dia un bacio. (Oh my precious grandchildren! Come let grandma give you a kiss.)"
My grandma kissed my brothers, and since I don't understand what they're talking about, I just stay beside my parents quietly.
"Oh mio Dio, questa è la mia nipotina persa da tempo? (Oh dear, is this my long lost granddaughter?)" My grandfather finally spoke up, and I think he's asking my parents, but his eyes are fixated on me.
"Yes dad, surprise! We already found her!" My mother answered and thanked God in English.
"And dad, she doesn't understand Italian." My father added.
"Oh my bad, I'm sorry dear. Come let grandpa hug you." Grandpa asked me in an emotional tone. I can see tears forming in his eyes.
I immediately hugged my grandpa, and I am now crying with joy. Finally, I met another new member of our family.
"Hey old man you're so unfair. You're monopolizing our dear granddaughter. Come here child, let grandma kiss you." I chuckled when I heard the jealous voice of my grandma. I let go of grandpa to hug my grandma.
"Oh dear, finally we found you. Last time I saw you was when you were just a newborn baby, and now look at you, you've grown into a beautiful lady." My grandma is now hugging me tightly while crying.
I am filled with so much happiness right now. First I met my brothers, second my parents, and now my grandparents. Oh God I could not ask for more.
Thank you Lord! Please let this happiness last forever.