Drifting Through The Clouds

Chapter 27

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Chapter 27

"You've been staring at it for a few couple of minutes now. Just buy it, B."

My hand trembled as I hid it in my pocket. We're out to eat lang sana with my cousins but as soon as I saw this shop where I got my necklace too, I just couldn't seem to move.

"For you ba?"

I just gave them a shy smile. Hindi ko naman pwedeng sabihin sa kanila na it's for someone that I like. Not that they would feel weird about it though.. I just don't wanna jinx it.

"Mauna na kaya kayo? Sunod ako, just text me where you've decided to eat."

Ayoko lang kasi na may restraint while I'm picking something for Cait. Gusto ko makakapamili ako with all my heart so when I already have the courage and chance to give it to her, it would feel genuine.

Nauna na rin namang umalis ang mga pinsan ko. Hinayaan din naman ako ng attendant sa store to pick.

"Can I have the same thing as this? I've had this cross pendant customized but from your shop overseas?" I pulled out the necklace on my neck para makita nung attendant 'yung sinasabi ko.

"Oh, let me go ahead and check on that one. It'll take weeks--"

"I'll pay for expedite. That's 2-3 days tops, right?"

"Yes, ma'am. But I'll be needing to check first for this item."

"Yeah, that's fine as long as I'm gonna get it within this week. Uhm.. but instead of the round pendant, I'll go with the heart one." sabay turo ko sa kanina ko pang tinitignan na pendant. "I'll get two for that."

Luckily, the cross that I had it customized is still in their system so I know I'll get it within this week. I still have two weeks though, just making sure I'll get it right away.

Mom already talked to dad na uuwi na ako bukas. Kahit hindi pa pumapayag si dad, mom already had my flight rescheduled last night. Mabuti na lang may flight tomorrow.

"That's beautiful, anak.. Are you giving it to Cait?"

I nodded shyly. "Y-yes, mom.."

She laughed heartily 'cause she knows that I am anxious about giving this to Cait. "She will like it."

"You think so, mom?"

"I just don't think so, I know so. Bakit hindi kayo pareho though?"

Umiling na lang ako. Nahihiya akong magsabi sa kanya.. I'll just tell Cait na lang para kaming dalawa lang makakaalam.

I stared at Cait.. I know it will be perfect when she wears it. But I also know that I will have to wait for that time she's ready to wear it for me. I know I said that it symbolizes our friendship, but deep in my heart.. this is my way of telling her how much I am drawn to her. I didn't know that it's possible.. to make someone your dream, and your world. But now, for me.. Cait's the dream. She's the dream.