Serendipity (Thalassophile)

Forty-six

As soon as they arrived at Dylan's house, Krislene got surprised when Dylan immediately went out of the car. But what surprises her the most is when Dylan walked to her side and opened the door for her.

Gustong matawa ni Krislene dahil sa itsura ni Dylan habang nakalahad ang kamay nito sa kanya. He looks so nervous and uneasy. But of course, she tried her very best to supress her smile and laughter.

She reached for Dylan's hand and he immediately held her hand tightly and intertwined it with his hand. Yung tipong hindi ka makakawala at hindi ka talaga nya bibitawan sa higpit nito.

Hanggang sa makapasok sila sa bahay nito, hindi sya nito binitawan. Bagkus, nang makarating sila sa sala, humarap ito sa kanya habang pinagkakatitigan sya.

Dylan looks like he wanted to say something because he keeps on opening his mouth and then shut it repeatedly.

So what she did, she sat on the long couch—still—Dylan is holding her hand.

She tapped on the space beside her as he looked at Dylan. And like an obedient puppy, Dylan sat beside her, still looking at her intently in the eyes.

She tried to pull her hands away but Dylan was quick enough to grab it once again and intertwined their hands again.

And because Dylan doesn't want to let go of her hand, she stretched her other arm towards him and she can't help but to laugh at Dylan who's lips are parted and with wide eyes open. Mukhang ina-absorb nito kung ano ang gusto nyang ipahiwatig.

"Ayaw mo ba akong yakapin? Nangangalay na ako—"

At hindi na nya natapos ang sasabihin nya dahil bigla syang niyakap ni Dylan ng mahigpit kahit na nakahawak pa rin ang kabilang kamay nya sa kamay nito.

Dylan buried his face on the hollow of her neck and moments later, she can hear him sniffling. He's crying again.

My King is vulnerable like this huh?

What she did, she hugged him using her one hand as he gently tapped his back, "You're crying again. I told you, you're a big boy right? Bakit iyak ka ng iyak?"

"It's because I'm happy." Dylan said. "So happy because you're here with me now. I missed you, so much. I love you so much. I really do."

At mas humigpit pa ang yakap nito sa kanya. "Lene, please give me another chance. I can't afford to lose you. I really can't Lene. Please."

Dylan stilled when Krislene kissed his temple. Slowly, Dylan who's still surprised looked at her and saw her smiling sweetly at him.

That smile that always captivates him.

I saw it again, finally!

"Why do you think I'm here hmm?" Krislene asked and Dylan's mouth just gaped at her. Mukhang kanina pa gulat na gulat ito sa kanya kaya't hindi na nya napigilan ang mapabunghalit ng matawa. "You looked really surprised."

"Because I am Lene!" Dylan said defensively making her laugh even more.

"Dylan, parang hindi mo pa ako kilala? Alam mo namang hindi kita kayang tiisin eh. Pasalamat ka mahal na mahal kita."

"Y-You still love me?"

"Of course! Kailan ba nawala?"

Dylan looked down and mumbled, "Whenever I see you, you keep an emotionless face. Or sometimes, you look happy without me."

"It's because I'm pushing you away." She truthfully said.

"Why?" Dylan asked with a hint of pain in his voice.