Sleep, My Love

Chapter 6

I just want to make it.

You know, there comes a point in your life when you just want to watch your dreams turn into reality, make your loved ones proud, and see yourself happy.

I always think about it. I wish to live normally, do what brings calm to my heart, and be where I am destined to be.

Adulting is cruel. People's opinions are loud. Responsibilities are heavy. And living is painful.

I just want to make it. We all just want to make it.

I heaved a sigh. Soon. But right now, I bustled around the coffee shop, an apron tied neatly around my waist. The gentle hum of conversation from customers and the occasional clinking of cups created a soothing atmosphere.

Nakakaramdam talaga ako ng relaxation kapag nasa coffee shop ako. I felt like I was in my own world when I was working here. It was quiet, cold, and comforting. Kahit nakakapagod pagsabayin ang pag aaral at pagtratrabaho, gusto ko naman kung saan ako nagtratrabaho ngayon.

I was busy with a customer at the counter when the door chimed softly. Napatingin agad ako at napabuntong hininga nang makita kung sino ang pumasok.

He's here.

Rylan walked into the coffee shop, dressed in a dark, fitted T-shirt that showed off his lean build, paired with well-worn jeans. Over his T-shirt, he wore a light, unbuttoned plaid shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, showing his watch.

He looked manly and serious. Slung over his shoulder was a black guitar gig bag, the soft case designed to carry and protect his instrument. The strap of the bag crossed his chest, resting comfortably as if it were an extension of himself, a testament to how often he carried it.

Lumakad siya palapit at naramdaman ko ang pagsiko sa akin ni Alia. "Favorite customer mo oh. Laging bumibisita sa 'yo, crush ka talaga nyan."

Palihim akong umiling bago lumingon kay Rylan na nakangiti sa akin. I went to the monitor and greeted him.

"Welcome. What can I get for you today?" I asked.

"One iced americano for dine in." He answered.

Tumango ako at nag pindot sa monitor. "Anything else?"

He shook his head and smiled. "None."

He gave me his card after I told him the amount.

"How are you?" He suddenly asked.

I stopped at my track and looked up at him. "I'm okay."

He nodded, smiling softly. "Glad to hear."

Narinig ko ang impit na tili ni Alia sa tabi ko, kasabay ng pagkurot niya sa tagiliran ko.

"Sabi ko na e, gusto ka ni pogi! Tama ako!" Malakas na bulong ni Alia.

We heard Rylan's chuckle. He was smirking, showing off his dimples. Lalo akong inasar ni Alia, hinahampas na nga ako sa kilig. I pushed her to the side and remained calm.

"I'll get your coffee. Have a seat, I'll bring it over," I told him.

Habang hinahanda ko ang order niya, hindi matigil si Alia sa panunukso at tinuturo pa sa akin si Rylan na nakaupo at pinapanood akong mag asikaso. His gaze and smile were still soft. He was so obvious!

Holding his cup of coffee, I walked towards his table and placed it on the top. Hindi pa rin naaalis ang titig at ngiti niya sa akin, nakikita ko sa gilid ng mata ko. Bumalik agad ako sa counter, pinipilit na hindi tignan ang lalaki.

Ang tatag niya. Hindi siya sumusuko kahit crush lang. Akala ko after nung magselos siya kay Kairos, titigil na siya, pero nandito pa rin siya, binibisita ako palagi sa coffee shop, ipinapakita pa rin na gusto niya ako at walang makakapigil sa kaniya.