Girl Online

Chapter 7

"You're here too?" I uttered.

"I was the one who booked you the island hopping tour. Alam ko mag-isa ka lang sa kwarto mo. Let's make it different. Tayo lang mag-isa sa isla." He answered.

I was too shocked. He planned this! He booked this tour. I should actually thank him. Kung hindi, baka nasa kama lang ako ngayon at nakahiga... That's boring.

"Thanks." I mumbled.

"Welcome. Tara! Gusto mo ba mag-swimming? Snorkeling? Diving? Nagpadala ako ng gamit para sa scuba." Sambit niya.

"I'll go with diving." Sagot ko at hinalungkat ang gamit ko para hanapin yung mask ko.

Pumunta kami ulit sa bangka at bahagyang pumunta sa malalim para matanaw lahat ng magagandang reef. He placed my own tank and fixed my own mask. Naunang bumaba sa dagat si Toby. I prepared myself to jump, and when I did... He held my hand. He never released his hand from mine. He was holding his gopro to take videos. The water was so clear, it was perfect to take videos. When we reached the coral reefs, I held his hand tightly because I was nervous I might get a scratch, even if I was wearing a complete suit. He looked at me and made a gesture that it was safe

The reef looks beautiful. Being this near just feels surreal. I'm thanking him a lot for taking me here. I saw various kinds of fishes, jellyfishes, clams, and mostly corals. Because I was so amazed underwater, I would tap him and point at it and he would take a picture. He went near me and hugged me. We took a photo and after, he gestured to go up already and so we did. When we were on the boat, I gasped for air and felt nice because I got to breathe. He enjoyed too much that he didn't come up yet.

"Fun?" He asked.

"Sobra! I really love going underwater." I replied.

Umahon na siya kaya tumabi ako sa gilid para makaupo na rin siya. He raised the camera in our level of face so we could take a photo. I smiled genuinely as he clicked the camera.

"What's next?" I asked.

"There's another island. Papunta na yung mga tao rito. We better go." He responded.

He signaled the boat driver to sail to the next island. It doesn't look far at all... Nagiisa siyang isla sa gitna at may iilang coconut tree lang.

When the boat stopped at the island. I was suddenly curious.

"Anong mayroon dito?" I asked Toby.

He just smiled at me. Out of curiosity, I went down and I felt my feet touch the sand... The water was really clear as well.

There is this long table, and the other table which is smaller has two seats.

"Tans! Wait up." Toby called.

He held my hand as we walked to the beach. Pumunta kami kung nasaan yung long table.

"Uhm, Is it okay if we eat already?" He shyly said.

I nodded. "Oo naman!" I answered.

"Did you prepare this?" I asked.

"Yup. I contacted every worker who can help with this." He answered proudly.

Nagulat ako doon. Nakita ko na nakalahad sa long table ay puro Cebu's Local Food. Kaya mas lalo akong nagutom! I love Cebu's food! There's Lechon, Bam-i, Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, and lots. Pinaghandaan niya masyado!