It was a Typical Sunday Morning for Me.. though It was the Valentine's araw for all Others. I was still in my kama as always as I was working late last night.. My Alarm rang so Loud & I stretched in My Bed. I knew I got to Endure this araw because we may say all the Time that We're Happy for our mga kaibigan & everyone that they are so Truly in Love, But somewhere Deep inside ourself, We'll find ourself madami alone when We see them together Hugging & Kissing..Today I was Happy for all of My mga kaibigan & even Foes. I was Happy for My Sister Alice & James, Her wanna be Husband. My Head preoccupied with all Different thoughts at one time.. Agony, Pain, Joy at the other hand .... and a WAIT.. Wait for My Own Love.. !!
I remained in kama for susunod 10 Minutes, Staring at the Blank walls of my Room, Painted kulay-rosas with White bulaklak & pader Textures.
I painted my Room like this ages nakaraan when I was a Teen. I was so Desperate to Fall in Love.. I was always Good at arts so I've made my Room madami of a pantasiya Hub, Where you can See a pader Full of Trees & Birds with Blue Sky & River flowing where... Ugh..but Now, The faith in myself was Fading & I really Hate this Color kulay-rosas Now.. I wanted to Paint is something madami Dull like a Gray or may be BLACK.. or just to keep it White.. !! Keep it Real.. As Simple as Possible..As Actually My Life was..
I wondered if I could do anything about this at all but realized that Alice adored my Room a lot. She always wanted a Room like this..but due to her Lack of Choice of mga kulay & Not-so-interesting Attitude towards ARTS left her with No Choice but just a Room with Plain Walls painted tial with Some Glass Work done.
I decided to Handover the Keys of My Room to Her & to Say a GOODBYE to My Room.. May Be for NOW or May Be for Ever.. Whatever it is.. but I can get my Room back as Alice would be getting Married soon.. IF I I ever WANTED this Room Back..
I slipped out from my kama & got ready. I knew I was Late but still was Creeping on the Floor, SLOWLY.. My Cab Driver was honking in the Parking. I grabbed My Phone & Bag & ran towards him but I realized that I haven't applied the Perfume. Its a thing for sure that I can't manage to live without. So just to Escape a Bad Hair araw too, I checked my Hair again & set them with the help of the Hair Dryer & applied a Perfume.. A Lot than I usually Do.
I saw Alice staring at me through the Mirror.
"PC, Don't you think you can Survive the araw if You don't put on the Perfume for one araw ??" Alice asked warily.
" I may get my Romeo today, You never know.. " I replied with a Sarcastic Grin as I knew this was Surely NOT the reason behind this.
I ran through the Door & boarded the Cab. As I was pagbaba the Book "Who will Cry when You Die", these Days were at the Worst araw for Me to Endure. I enjoyed Suffering Myself actually.. The Roads were full of Couples, Holding Hand in Hand, they Ran into each other that they were not at all cognizant about the World around them. Somehow I managed to reach Office.. I was before Time so I decided to walk down to the "Landmark Book Store" to get some New Books for Me.. Books have always been My Best Friends.. They Never ask tanong & I can CLOSE then whenever I want them to SHUT UP..
As I was walking down tumawid the Road, Ignoring the Color RED.. though It was So hard to Ignore as I saw the Heart-shaped balloons, Girls wearing RED with a the RED Stuff.. Yikes.. It Sucks...!! I didn't wanna think about it.
I walked though the Doors & entered the Bookstore.
Helping myself with the Search, I actually didn't know what I was actually Looking for.. I skipped all the Book Shelves & reached the Fiction Section. I searched for the Book "Wuthering Heights" I Loved Hatred pag-ibig Stories. While I was Busy in Myself, I never realized People around Me.. but Suddenly I realized one of'em Staring at Me & then they fell Down before we could Meet the Gaze. I didn't finish My paghahanap yet, I was reaching Close to that Stranger Body. I Shuddered while I managed to tumawid him. I kept my Head Down & Glanced up under my Lashes.
"Hey" A Manly Voice called from behind.
"Hi" I turned to Face him & Lifted My head a Little.
"Can I help you with your Search" His voice was madami Gentle than before.
"Oh, I'm just.. I was .. Ummm... Nothing . Thanks though.." My Eyes flickering on the Books, I kept my eyes Down Bewildered sa pamamagitan ng the antagonistic Stare He'd ibingiay Me..
I couldn't stop myself peeking from the corner of my eyes occasionally. The Phase "If LOOKS could Kill" ran through My Mind.
"You okay ?" He asked worriedly as If he had Noticed Me behaving Weird..
"Yeah" I whispered.
"I Guess I should Leave, I gotta Go Office" I decided to Play Dumb and added in order to Escape.
"You sure?" He asked Flatly.
"Not really, What YOU were Looking for ?" I lifted my chin with a Half Smile & answered.
"I'm actually New to this Country, So was trying to paghahanap madami about it..You see, Its a Historical Place and... "
"Where are you from ??" I asked cutting him in between.
"Somewhere from Europe" As I saw him replying to whatever I was asking.. I couldn't control myself admiring the Beauty.
His skin was like marble White, a God like Creature. A Beauty I never saw. sando folded to half of his sleeves. His Eyes were set as deep as BLUE, just like the Sea, strong jawline. I focused on his Lips Painted Perfect kulay-rosas & realized he was talking to Me..
"Ehem Ehem..Well, I'm Sorry. I din't Introduce Myself. I'm Jake and You are.. ?? " He crooked Smile.
He held his Hand Stretched Out for a while waiting for Mine to Shake Hands.
My Mind was spinning with all different thoughts. I had to speak, He was waiting but I couldn't think anything conversational to say.
"I'm ... Call me PC.. "
As his Hand caught Mine, I jerked my hand away so Quickly. When He touched Me, it stung my hand as if an Electric current had passed through Us.
"Oh.. Nice to Meet you PC..So you really gotta Go Office or can skip for a while??"
"Meaning?"
"I was wondering if You could tell Me madami about this Place, as you Look familiar. We can Sit here in the Bookstore or else can Go to the Coffee Shop, Its just susunod to the Bookstore." He Grimaced as if He knew what the Answer would Be..
"Yeah, I wish I could but.. Well, I was actually Planning to Call my Manager & ask for an Escape" I can't ever be better at this, as I was actually NOT-AT-ALL in a mood to mark my Absent in Office. I had a lot pending work.
I Shuddered in my dyaket & Pulled out the Cell Phone.
"What is your Number? I will check & will call you accordingly " I answered as I lifted my Chin & bit.
He smoothly took the Cell Phone and saved his Number.
"Okay, Here's My number. Call me once you're done. Okay ??
I nodded.
"See you around then.." He replied biting his Lower lip.
As I pretended to concentrate on My Search, before I could manage to speak, he was out of My Sight.
"Bye" I mumbled to myself. I wondered while I watch the Way where he No longer exist, If I would ever be able to see that Amazing God-like Creature in my Life..
I ran my eyes through the Books & finally got My Book. "The Wuthering Heights"
I couldn't deny the Fact that I was actually in a Hurry, May be I just didn't want to Admit that I really wanted to see that FACE again..!!
As soon as I paid for the Book, I escaped the Bookstore. I looked for a Place bit silent to make a Call as It was very Noisy in the Mall.
I managed to Dial his number but disconnected the call before the Ring. "Why would I even Care.. to Call.." I muttered to myself.
Before I could apply my Excuses, My Fingers were fighting to Dial the Number.
"Okay" I sighed..
"Hola Girl.. " The Beautiful Voice answered enthusiastically.
"Hey, I'm done with the Search. I got the Book.. Where are You" My Face burned with a sudden flash of Heat across my face.
"Um.. Well.. Ugh.. I thought You'll never gonna call Me.. You took the Number just for the heck of it.. I'm So Sorry.. I misunderstood"
"Oh.. Well. no problem.. You would've told me if you were planning to leave.. I mean, I informed my manager about my Escape from Office" I was really Feeling Dumb Now & wishing I would've not Called.
"I'm Coming, Gimme 2 Minutes.. I'm near... "
"You may very well be, But I'm Not waiting.." I answered in a Sarcastic & Rude tone.
"No Problem, I'll catch you.."
"Humph" I disconnected the Call.
As soon as I returned, I saw him making his way through the Crowd.
I couldn't help myself smiling. I smiled a Grin & walked towards him.
"Hey Again.. I'm So Sorry.."
As I found him Hovering, I decided to route the Conversation so something Else.
"Coffee ??"
"Sure.. " He laughed
We took the Corner upuan right susunod to the Window, from where we could see the Busy Road.
As we sat in Silence, He was the One who decided to brake it.
"So, tell me about Yourself.."
"Mmm.. Well,... " I mouthed but couldn't Speak. As I never knew What I am.. or I find it really Difficult to Describe myself.. I was Bad at it.
"Well, you tell me something about You. Since when you're here ?? How long you're Planning to Stay ?? How did you find this Place ??" I shot Questions.
"Whoa Girl.. too many Questions.. I'm gonna answer everything You ask, anyway.." He continued.
"Well, I'm here since Last November & Planning to stay till susunod November.. I'm here for some Official Work.. I've visited Few Places but Not all yet.. I hope You could help me with Site seeing ?? " He mused
"Oh Well, I'm surely not the right Person then, I'm sort of Sufferer-in-Silence kinda Person"
"Oh.."
As we ran into each other talking, I didn't realize that It was too Hard to Listen to his Melodious Voice..
"Can We just ilipat Out, Its getting Noisy here.."
"Sure Girl" Jake answered.
As I forwarded myself out of the Door wondering what susunod could be. Is that It ?? Letting him Go.. ??
"We can go for a Movie or else we can walk up to My place, Its near.. If you won't take it to some other way ." Jake Suggested..
"Yeah.. Movie is a Good Idea.. but Hey, Wait.. Its all in Local Language. You're not gonna understand a Word.." I played around him with a Grin.
I was suddenly Happy with the thought that I know his Language.
"You're Place will be a Good Idea.. & Don't worry I'm not taking it in ANY other way" I agreed.
As we both walked Down his Street, Jake was Cracking Humorous Jokes about the Roads, The people, the Place while I noticed Myself enjoying Every word he said.
"Okay, We're here.. I'm not sure If you're gonna like it.."
"Its beautiful, Much madami than I imagined it to be.. " I interrupted his words as we entered.
As I adjusted myself in the Couch, He grabbed me a Glass of Water. I was amazed with this Gesture. He was learning the Local Rituals & Traditions instantly.
I thanked him with a Huge Grin.
He took my Hand & stretched me to the Window. My puso responded with a Thud. We stood both susunod to it Watching the View. It was beautiful & so Quiet. His House, facing towards the Northern Woods. I've never seen the Greenery so closely. I've never actually Admired it. This was the Time.
While I was still enjoying the View, He slipped in the kama with his Laptop.
"Hey, Come here, Let me ipakita you some of the Picture I've made.. If you want to.." He bit his tongue wondering if I would consider him "SHOW OFF"
"Yeah, Definitely" I replied positively.
While I saw the Pictures, He kept an Eye at my Face checking my Expressions with every new Picture. I noticed him too from the Corner of My eyes.
As he described the Pictures, I enjoyed the Music he Played along. "Chris Brown" was always My Favorite.
"You've gotta Good Taste in Music" I appreciated
"Thanks, I pag-ibig playing gitara with My friends, & they all Enjoy it.. We are planning to Introduce a Band soon..Hey, Can I halik You?? " Jake stared my Face while he pressed My Hands to his Face gently.
My puso stopped responding. My Face turned Red with a Sudden Heat. I turned to Face him with My Mouth Hung Open.
"What?? " I asked him as if I didn't hear what he said, with my Eyes wide Open.
Before I could respond, Jake stomped on his Feet.
"I'm So sorry... I'm So Sorry.. I didn't mean that.. I'm so sorry.. " Jake Sighed heavily..
"Where is that coming from ?? How did You.. Why did ..." I couldn't manage to speak.
"Okay, forget about that.. I'm sorry okay ??" Jake sounded madami apologetic now.
I shrugged.
"Okay, May be we should go out for a Movie.. now.. Seriously.. I messed it up all.. or May be I should go sit with My Friend in the other Room & You could watch the Movie on the Computer.." Jake started to lean away from Me towards the Door..
"No, you need not to go" I snapped & stood in his Way. Not letting him Escape.
"As you say, But I'm really Sorry.." Jake responded with a Dull Voice
"Cum'on Lets watch a Movie together" I suggested
"Sure Girl.." Jake Agreed & crooked the Smile I've been waiting for.
As we Adjusted ourselves, No one really seem really interested in the Movie..
Jake maintained Small Talk in the Movie. I was madami interested in whatever he was talking about.
"Okay, I'm not here to see movies, Lets talk about something.." I suggested as I Paused the Movie.
"Like what ?" Jake asked with a Grin..
"Anything" I replied Absent mindedly as I just wanted to Listen to Him.. AS long as Possible..
"PC, this is not what I usually Do, I don't know what happened to Me.. I'm loosing My Mind.. I don't know what I'm talking about.. but you're So Special & I've never felt this before.. Is this Possible to Fall in pag-ibig at First Site ?? You changed everything around me.."Jake touched My Feet as he was sitting just opposite to Me.
I opened my Mouth to say something but couldn't speak. I decided to let him Say, while I watched his face with my eyes Wide Open. No one ever sinabi these words to Me.. I was struggling to make Sense to his Words.. Is he really saying all this to Me or Am I Dreaming ??
He leaned forward. I could feel his breathe like a Cool Breeze at my face. He came closer to halik & waited if I was going to Stop him but I froze like a Statue.
My puso was beating as fast as it would rip my chest off & will fall on the Floor. I fought myself to stay still but after half a segundo my lips were Moving on his. He held me Close with a Tight hug & kissed smooth madami passionatley. He grabbed Me in his Strong Arms & leaned backward.
I Clinched my Palm as My head started Spinning. I managed to Open My eyes to peek into his. His Deep Blue eyes flickered at my face for a While and then he let them shut down. I moved one Hand to his Bare Chest & left the other behind his Neck.
I was Running short of Time, I realized that I got to go but I can't Push him away from Myself. the madami I try to Push, the madami my Hands pulled him Close & Closer to Me..
"I pag-ibig You" He breathed as He leaned Away..
I stared & Adored the Beauty.. & wondered If I could keep this for ever..
"Yeah.. We just met few hours ago.." I smiled
"Still.. I pag-ibig You.." His face was Serious now.
I gestured a Hug & He leaned into my arms that I held open for him.
"Okay Sweetie, I gotta go.. " I Ignored what he said..
"Sure, Let's Go" He muttered.
"Can we walk to My Place.. " I requested
"Whatever makes You happy" Jake touched my face & leaned down to halik me again.
Before I could Utter a Word, He held me in his Strong Arms.I snuggled in his Chest while We left the House.
"You are so deserved to be ADORED & LOVED.."
I Sighed heavily.
We walked in Silence.
I was overflowing with My thoughts. We din't know when we will ever get a Chance to see each other. I din't know who he is.. but I still I wanted him to take me somewhere We can be Alone.. FOREVER...
But at the same moment, I realized that He is here only for a While & then, He'll be Gone..
We reached at my Place in Silence. It was the Time to say bye.. or will it be a good bye ??
I just wanted him to stay.
"Jake.."
"This is for You..but unwrap it Once I'm Gone" He slid a Book Quickly.. & Kissed up on My cheek.
"Oh" I mouthed..
"I think I must Leave.. Its getting Late.. FOR YOU.." He grinned.
I grabbed his Hand to Stretched up on my Toes so that I could press My lips to His.
"Take care honey.. & remember that I pag-ibig You.. This outside world holds no interest for Me without you " He whispered at my Lips.
I nodded robotically.
I couldn't open My eyes as I knew I won't be able to See him Go..
I couldn't speak as I knew I won't be able to say Goodbye..
But as I opened My Eyes.. He was gone..
I stared blankly after him & wished If he is gonna Come back..
"Jake, Please Don't Go.. " I whispered to myself.
I flickered with wet Eyes to the Present he gave me.. It was a Book..
"Romeo & Juliet"
As I turned the First Page, I saw something Handwritten...
" So, Today a miracle took Me to another level..!! The segundo that I met you changed the Whole World around me. I will always remember this araw as the araw that I met You..!! "
With Love,
Jake
14 of feb, 2010
" I pag-ibig You too " I Sighed..
For You Jake :
I'm standin' on the bridge
I'm waitin' in the dark
I thought that you'd be here sa pamamagitan ng now
There's nothing but the rain
No footsteps on the ground
I'm listening but there's no sound
Isn't anyone tryin' to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home?
It's a damn cold night
I'm tryin' to figure out this life
Won't you take me sa pamamagitan ng the hand?
Take me somewhere new
I don't know who you are
But I'm with you...
