Evermore (Wildest dreams Book 2)

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It was 6:15 PM.

Sara was sitting on an overlooking bench near their accommodation.

Ang ganda ng view.

From where she was sitting, she could see the ocean and a clear view of the sky. Pero dahil mag gagabi na nga, the sun was starting to set.

Bong was busy making sure that their guests were settled so naisipan nalang muna ni Sara maglakad lakad hanggang nakarating siya sa bench na yun.

Sa ganda ng view at fresh ng hangin, di maiwasang mapapikit ni Sara as she slightly tilted her head up.

She was wearing a tiny smile on her face.

She still couldn't believe that the time has finally come to marry Bong.

Her eyes were still closed when she heard someone speak.

"Ang ganda ng view no? Kasing ganda ng nasa tabi ko"

When she heard the voice, she got surprised and immediately opened her eyes.

--It was Sandro standing beside the bench.

He was looking at the sky when she saw him.

"Sands..."

When she said his name, akala niya, Sandro would look at her but he continued talking while staring at the sunset.

"Alam mo Sara, when I saw you with Sen Padilla that day, I was devastated. I left the venue and hopped on a plane to London. At that time, I wasn't sure if I was jealous because I like you, or I was just jealous of the idea that he was with you. "

"Sandro... I'm sorry" Sara said in a very sad tone.

"No don't be.. Simula pa lang naman I knew you didn't like me. Maybe because I was younger?" He said, this time tumingin na siya kay Sara.

Their eyes met.

As soon as it did, Sara saw how sad Sandro was.

She was speechless. Sa totoo lang, di niya alam kung anong sasabihin niya then Sandro spoke again.

"A few months ago, my dad confessed that you and he are together. Do you know what's funny San? I was still surprised kahit matagal ko ng alam..I knew even before he admitted it. " He said

Mas lalong nagulat si Sara at di niya iwasang mapatanong.

"What? How? Why didn't you say anything?"

Umiwas ng tingin si Sandro sa kanya. He looked visibly hurt. He looked up at the sky with his hands in his pockets before he answered.

"That night.. when I left you in the hospital.. I came back for you Sara.
As I was approaching the entrance, I saw you rode a cab. I know it's wrong but I decided to follow you. I was really worried about you.."

Habang nagsasalita si Sandro, tumutulo na ang luha ni Sara. She was also hurting for him.

"So ayun na nga. I followed you hanggang sa resort. I thought of letting you know I was there but when I realized that maybe you needed time for yourself, I just decided to wait and watch till you go back to your cabin safe bago sana ako umalis.

"I watched you sleep on the sand. Kung nagtataka ka, bakit may nakabalot ng Sarong sayo when you woke up, that was me. I patiently waited para makabalik ka sa cabin. Kahit maraming lamok, tiniis ko just to make sure you're safe." Sandro said na parang pabiro pero mejo seryoso pa din.

"Ba't di mo sinabi? Why?" Sara asked him while tears were still running to her face

"I was about to approach you when you were walking back but I saw him... I saw my dad. Honestly, during that time, I didn't know what to feel. Masakit. Not only that my dad was cheating but what hurts the most is it was with you. I cried so hard when I left that place.

I was so angry with myself kasi hindi ko magawang magalit sayo.. pati kay pops.. I witnessed him age before my eyes but I never saw him that happy. He looked so youthful pag magkasama kayo.

The way he smiles at you made sense when I saw him on that beach"

After he said that, Sandro sat beside Sara.

He looked at her straight in the eyes and wiped her tears with a handkerchief.

--it was the same handkerchief she gave him nung masapak niya ito sa Marcos mansion sa Ilocos.

He then held her hand and said.

"You know what, If you tell me right now to run away with you, sasamahan pa din kita. Nothing has changed Sara.. I know you and my dad are getting married and I will accept that kahit sobrang sakit pa din.
Seeing you now made me realize that I just didn't like you. I loved you..and I still do. But I'll do my best to forget you ok? So don't cry.
Actually I came here para magpaalam.. I will be leaving tonight."

Nagulat si Sara sa sinabi ni Sandro na aalis na siya.

"Why? Saan ka pupunta? " Sara asked seriously.

"Sa Ilocos.. sama ka? Tara let's run away" biro nito

Nagulat naman si Sara so bigla niyang napalo sa braso si Sandro.

" Sira ka talaga! "

" Ouch naman!! Ms. Mapanakit, I'm sorry pero di ko pa kayang makita kang ikasal sa iba.. so I need to leave..
I will definitely miss you but I promise di ako magpapakita sayo hanggat di pa ako nakaka move on. Wish me luck ok? " Sandro said with a smile.

"Sandro I'm pregnant," Sara said quickly

"I know.. ang weird no? I'm known to break hearts pero pagdating sayo palagi akong handang masaktan.
Basta pag na realize mong di pala talaga si pops ang mahal mo, alam mo na kung saan ako hahanapin ha. " Biro ni Sandro.

"Naku! Tumahimik ka nga jan! But seriously Sands, thank you... Salamat kasi minahal mo ako and I'm sorry if the stars weren't on our favor. Bawi nalang next life ok? " Sara joked

Natawa din naman si Sandro.

They were both laughing as they watched the sunset.

As they sat there, Sara couldn't help but say to herself

"It was worth the pain and sacrifice mahal. Now everything is coming together. I can't wait to marry you"

Author: Mandatory song on cover Sandro's POV. 🌹