Life Of Yesterday (Only a Mémoire)

Chapter 10

"Please repeat that, Beatrice."

Nang marinig ni Marco ang sinabi ko, lumayo kaagad siya sa akin at hinawakan ang dalawang pisngi ko. I've never seen him this happy to point that his eyes were becoming a bit red. I can see a sparkle in his eyes because of the tears that he was trying so hard to contain.

"Beatrice." pagtawag niya ulit.

"I love you." I repeated with so much sincerity. "I love you so much, Marco Ysmael Alcantara. I didn't know when it started but I know for sure that I do."

Mabilis niya akong kinabig para muling yakapin. He was hugging me so tight... na para bang anytime mawawala ako. I heard him whispering 'thank you' repeatedly while hugging me.

He broke the hug and cupped my cheeks.

"I love you so much, Beatrice. When I think of every form of love in the world, I know with every beat of my heart that I'd give up forever just to give you every single one of them."

"Marco." I whispered, tearing up.

"You've touched a part of me that no one else could ever do. Thank you for reaching my soul that was so long hidden. With you, I feel happy. I feel free, and with you... I feel myself."

I smiled at him with the intent to tell him that he was doing the same thing to me.

He actually saved me from drowning to my own demons. He saw me while I was busy fighting my battles. He makes me feel seen. I felt like I was being heard amidst the loud noises. He memorized every little details of my favorites, he's making me feel the feeling of being someone's everything, and if it wasn't love, I wouldn't want to know what love is.

"Thank you for showing me the real meaning of love." I looked up to him and kissed his cheek. "I don't want to fall in love if it's not with you."

He sighed in contentment. He held my chin and lifted my face up. Unti-unti niyang nilapit ang mukha niya sa 'kin habang malalim na nakatingin sa mga mata ko... hanggang sa bumaba ang tingin niya sa labi ko.

"I'm going to kiss you now." he whispered, looking at my lips.

I put my hand on his waist to support my weight and in my surprise, I nodded my head.

I closed my eyes and felt his lips pressing into mine. He titled his head a bit and held both my cheeks while deepening the kiss. I felt him smiling through my lips when I put my hand on his cheek, too.

He pulled away and I didn't realize I was already catching my breath.

"Mahal na mahal talaga kita." sabi niya at saka ako ulit niyakap. "Huwag kang mawawala, ah."

I hugged him back. "Ikaw rin. Huwag kang mawawala."

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We both ate our dinner when it was already 9:00 PM. Naglakad-lakad lang kami sa seashore kanina tapos inappreciate namin 'yung sunset then we took some pictures.

"Who cooked this?" I pointed the very creamy carbonara. I'm pretty sure Calynn would love this. This is her favorite.

"Me." Marco winked at me that caused my eyes to roll. Natawa siya nang makitang umirap ako.

I finished eating my food. It was so good. I think Marco needs to reconsider his dream career 'cause I think he'll become a great chef.

After eating, tumayo si Marco at nilahad ang kamay sa akin. Tinaasan ko siya ng kilay. "What?"

"Dance? Debutants usually do that."

I rolled my eyes again and held his hand. He played some music on the speaker. His friends, really. Talagang may speaker pa silang dinala, huh?