Both my grandfathers are already in heaven. I actually never felt how it is to be loved by a lolo because papa’s tatay died about four decades ago and mama’s tatang died in 2006. Tatang lived in a barrio from where we live so we hardly spent time together when he was still alive.

When Eze and I started, I saw how someone could love his grandfather so much. He is definitely a Lolo’s boy! I am just one of the many people who witness how he loves Lolo. I believe that he is also Lolo’s favorite because he is very polite, intelligent, diligent and handsome. (haha he’s my boyfriend remember?!) Lolo even gave him a name when he was a kid that he still uses to address Eze. “DANTE” - that is Eze for Lolo.

Today is Lolo’s 80th birthday - really worth for a celebration. Unfortunately, Eze was not be able to attend because he is in Jeddah. So as his girlfriend, I played as his substitute. Eze really wanted to give Lolo a memorable birthday so he asked me to buy cakes, balloons and ice cream, plus a gift of course! Here is the gift I bought worn by the man my boyfriend looked up to all his life.

Happiness overflowed in my heart when I saw the smile on his face the moment he saw the present. I don’t know if it’s because I never had the chance to do the same thing for Tatang or Tatay or because I know that Eze would really be happy to see Lolo with the smile brought about by the gift we gave him.

I really can say that I love Lolo not just because he loves my boyfriend so much but also because I can see how appreciative he is in everything that his grandchildren give him. He has this distinct love for all his children and grandchildren. Even at the age of 80, he touches a lot of lives like mine and Eze’s.