Dream of me again. [COMPLETED]

Epilogue

I don't know how to describe the emotion that I felt on that specific incident before. It was just a normal day for me. I was walking quietly on the sidewalk on my way to our home. With earphones stuck on my ears, all I could ever hear was the music that makes me feel wrapped in a blanket as I daydream under the sun. The cool breeze of the wind that gently creeps into my body as I walked past the shades of the trees blocking me from the sunlight somehow calms me from the busyness of freshman life. This is the moment where I could really enjoy myself alone, for being alone doesn't feel lonely to me at that time.

While quietly humming to the song, a small figure blocked my way, causing me to look at the person facing me so I removed my earphones. In front of me stood a lady wearing a simple white dress with long wavy brown hair that is being swayed by the wind. She is smiling at me comfortably as if she knew me well but I noticed that her eyes are a bit puffy. Did she cry?

I waited for the stranger to say something but she just stared at me. It seems like she's stunned by my presence, but her facial expressions quickly changed when she saw something behind us. Her eyes squinted and her lips parted a little. Her focus is now not on me so I was about to ignore her when suddenly, she whispered softly, stopping me halfway from putting back my earphones.

"H-hi."

The next thing happened so fast. She grabbed the hem of my uniform, pulling me closer to her. The distance is too close, and from where I'm standing at that moment, I could almost kiss her. I can clearly saw her facial features and I admit that she is beautiful. From her long eyelashes, alluring eyes, pointed nose, and pinkish lips, she actually looked like a fairy in a white dress.

At that moment, I experienced something that I never felt before. But I shook the thought away when I remember that she's a stranger. Flustered and without saying anything, I nodded and quickly moved away from her sight. I put back my earphones and walked at a fast pace. I didn't flinch around and the only thing that was on my mind is that strange girl. I heard someone angrily shouted, but I couldn't care less and didn't bother to look around.

All I knew is my heart beating loudly and my ears slowly turning red.

***

Pag-uwi ko sa bahay namin ay hindi pa rin maalis sa isipan ko ang itsura ng babae kanina. I noticed my Mom has a visitor and she introduced me to him, saying he's her friend. I just greeted them and went to my room. I tried to forget the incident but the lady's face keeps popping on my mind.

That midnight, I woke up from a terrible dream. Well, it's not really a nightmare, but I felt haunted for the first time in my life. Kahit sa panaginip ko ay nandoon pa rin ang babae, but this time, she was freely moving and talking as if it was a memory! I almost shouted when I first saw her, but the dream was somehow weird. It shows a scenery where I fainted in front of my room, then I saw the girl named "Valerie". I don't know if it's her real name but I'm confused on why do I have such dreams like that.

Months and years have passed, and Valerie still kept appearing in my dreams. It was as if telling a story, the only weird thing is it feels real, although I didn't recall having a memory of any of that. 

Until one day, I woke up in tears. I just dreamt about our last meeting and it actually shows how hard it is for the both of us yet we needed to do it for the sake of my own life. Now I can truly understand what these dreams meant. This is not a memory, nor an imagination. It was a story, my story, on how I am still alive up to this day. I cannot thank Valerie enough for all the efforts she gave into making this possible. 

I decided to go to a nearby bookstore to refresh my mind from those dreams. It's been five years since our first encounter, and sometimes, she appears in my dreams. I needed to take a break before I lost control and went to their house to see her right now. 

I am not actually planning to introduce myself to her, for I don't know if she still remembers me after that dream, or if the dream already takes place. One thing is for sure, I am dying to see her right now. I've been keeping it for years, thinking that it was just a fantasy that was created from that small encounter with her before. But the emotions I dreamt feels so real, and my curiosity just gets bigger as time passes by. 

The chimes from the door created a sound, indicating a customer entering the store, but I couldn't care less since I was too absorbed by the book I'm holding right now. Books are my haven, and whenever I feel tensed or anxious, I just go to a bookstore to find some quality books. 

I decided to buy the one I'm holding and searched the bookshelf for another one when suddenly, a voice not far from me caught my attention. The voice is quite lovely and is soothing to the ears, it's like something I wanted to put on a loop and listen to every day. The song is one of my favorites, and I can't help but be amazed by this person's rich taste of music.

As I browse the shelf for books, I can't help but to join her singing. Before I knew it, I was already flabbergasted to see the owner of the voice from the other side of the bookshelf. Through the small space of the shelf, I can clearly see those pair of eyes. Those familiar pair of eyes. 

I didn't notice that I was actually staring at her for a second, but that second felt so long. If only I could stare at those eyes forever. 

I was flustered at the moment that I didn't know what exactly to do. After gathering the courage, I sang the next line of the song and left quietly but in a cool way. I paid for the books and while I am walking towards the exit of the shop, I can feel my lips turning into a curve as my eyes twinkled with so much delight. 

I'll never forget this day. Especially those brown eyes. 

Those are the eyes of the woman in my dreams. Finally, I met her.

"Just wait until you remember me, Val." I smirked and continued, "I told you, I keep my promise."

fin.