Destined, Destination

Chapter 12

LIBRA

I decided to conceal whatever I'm feeling towards Maverick, we still have a lot of things to deal with. Even if I have feelings for him, Despite any emerging emotions, I am aware that Aries continues to hold the most significant place in my heart. For once,  I want to open my eyes to accept things that none of my imagination will become reality.

Before I packed my things intended in this vacation, I had already made the decision to embark on a journey of self-discovery, releasing the burdens of my past that hindered me from embracing the future.

Ayokong dalhin ang mga alaala lalong-lalo na ang panghihinayang sa pagmamahal na hindi ko nasabi sa kanya. Dapat kong tanggapin na hindi pa man nagsisimula ang kwento namin ay agad na itong natapos. Kaya ngayon bago ako magsimula gusto ko munang tapusin ang nakaraan na pinipilit kong dalhin sa aking hinaharap, gusto kong sa ngayon tuluyan ng lumaya at magsimulang muli.

Tinapos namin ng maaga ang tour namin sa Vigan dahil narinig ni Mavy kahapon sa ibang turista na pupunta sila sa Bangui Wind Farm kung saan makikita sa Pagudpud, mga dalawang oras mahigit mula sa Vigan. Wala ito sa itinerary namin pero isiningit ko na dahil gusto ko rin naman na pumunta roon.

Nang huminto ang van namin sa entrance papuntang Bangui wind farm, naglakad kami papunta mismo kung saan makikita ang mga windmills. At habang naglalakad kami nakita ko si Mavy na tumitingin sa mga tindahang nasa gilid na nagtitinda ng mga iba't-ibang pasalubong at mga maliliit na windmills na pwedeng pang dekorasyon. Buti nalang talaga naka sneakers ako ngayon mahaba-habang lakaran na naman ang mangyayari sa araw na ito.

Mayroong mga kabayo na pwedeng rentahan ngunit gusto kong ma experience ni Mavy ang paglalakad sa ilalim ng mga windmills, it feels different.

"Have you been here before?" Mavy asked after he looked at the store he wanted.

"Yes, it includes my travel agency's tour package," I answered, as I walked past him.

He walked faster and caught up with my pace. I distance myself a bit and start looking at the windmills a few steps away from us.

""Wow, this is truly a magnificent work of human ingenuity," Mavy said, as we finally reached the windmills.

"Feel free to explore the area, I will take a walk to see the view of the sea first," I said.

"We can go together---."

I cut him off. " I insist, Maverick, You need to do it alone this time, to fully immerse yourself in the experience,"

His expression shifted, but I simply shrugged and continued walking on the opposite side.

In life, we must learn to walk, stumbled, and stand up alone, as no one will ever be there for us round-the-clock. Everybody has their own life to deal with as well. And I want him to realize that.

Lumingon ako para i-check si Mavy pero nagulat ako ng makitang naroon lang siya kung saan ko siya iniwan. He's gazing at me intently, as if I'm a puzzle he's determined to solve..

I gestured my hand to signal him to walk on the opposite side, but my heart skipped a beat when he approached me instead. With each step he took closer, my heart raced even faster.

"We came here together, so let's explore it together," he said, taking my hand and leading me along as we walked.

My heart skipped a beat as he halted and gazed at me affectionately. "And I won't accept no for an answer," he said, then quickened his pace while still holding my hand.

Wala na akong nagawa ng hinila niya ako ng tuluyan kaya sumubay nalang din ako, unti-unti kong hinihila ang kamay kong hawak niya parin hanggang ngayon at nagkunwaring magtatali ng sintas.