Beneath the Summer Sky

Chapter 6

Chapter 6:

Hindi ako makatingin kay Marco nang makasakay na kami ulit sa van.

Ganon na ba talaga ka obvious na gusto ko si Silas? O baka naman sinabi ni Hugo sa kaniya?!

"Thank you for this, Pansy." nakangiting itinaas ni Silas ang binili kong B'lue sa kaniya.

Hindi ko na tiningnan si Silas at tumipa lang ng tumipa sa phone ko. I heard Hugo phone vibrate.

Tinadtad ko siya ng message.

Hayop siya, baka sinabi niya na sa gc nila na crush ko si Silas!

After minutes of byahe dumating na rin kami sa Mag aso Falls. I had opted for a casual yet stylish outfit for the day. I was wearing a pair of short shorts that were comfortable and perfect for the warm weather. The shorts were paired with a white off-shoulder top, which was both breezy and fashionable. The light fabric of the top allowed my skin to breathe, and the color complemented my tan, making my skin appear even brighter and more radiant.

"108 na hakbang papuntang falls," sabi ni Silas habang nakatingin sa baba.

"Huh?"

"We've got 108 steps to conquer before we reach the falls." aniya kaya nauna ng maglakad si Raelyn na sinundan nina Hugo and Marco.

Sumunod ako tapos nasa likod ko si Silas. "Dahan dahan, madulas."

Tipid ko lang siyang nginitian at naglakad na. Habang papalapit kami, mas lalong lumalakas ang tunog ng bumabagsak na tubig. To my horror, 108 step nga yon pababa, at nong nasa baba na kami. Ang nasabi ko lang, its beauty deserves attention.

The view that greeted us made the effort worthwhile.

We were met with twin waterfalls, each cascading gracefully into a pool of clear blue water. The falls created a mist that was both enchanting and mesmerizing.

It's funny to think that I initially believed 'Mag-aso' might refer to a dog, given the name. However, Hugo clarified that 'Mag-aso' actually comes from the Hiligaynon word 'aso,' which means smoke. The name reflects the mist rising from the falls, not a canine connection.

Sabi pa ni Silas, 120 feet or 37 meters daw ang taas nong falls na yon. So, to access the falls, you will need to climb down a set of stairs with about 108 steps.

Kinuha ko ang camera ko at kumuha ng ibat ibang shots don. I even set my phone sa mataas na part kung saan may mga bato para mag video. Nilagay ko yon sa selfie stick na pwedeng gawing phone stand para hindi mabasa ang phone ko.

Hindi naman ako natakot na nakawin yon kasi kami lang ang tao ron.

"Picture-an kita?"

Nilingon ko si Silas na nakatingin sakin habang nakapamulsa. He was wearing a white photo tapos khaki short. Kung titingnan, para kaming naka couple outfit dahil nag compliment ang suot naming dalawa.

"Smile, Pansy." tinutok nya na ang camera sa mata niya kaya ngumiti ako at nag pose na.

Hindi na ko humindi nang sinabi niyang pi-picture-an nya ko. Aside from my own desire to have plenty of photos, I also wanted him to take some of me. Magaling kasi siya kumuha ng mga letrato. Para siyang professional.

"Ang galing mo kumuha ng shots and angles," komento ko habang tinitingnan ang mga pictures ko.

"Natutunan ko lang sa MIL noong Senior High School ako," aniya kaya napangiti ako at muling tiningnan ang mga larawan ko.

Marami akong shots don. Merong nakatayo lang, merong nakatalikod, at meron pang mga stolen o candid shot.

Among all the photos he took, the one that caught my attention was a candid shot where I was facing the camera and laughing. The spontaneity of the moment made it incredibly appealing. In the background, the majestic falls were clearly visible, framing the photo perfectly. Even though it was a half-body shot, what truly made it special was the way my genuine smile took center stage.