Stars In Your Eyes

Chapter 2

Hindi ko namalayan na nakatulog na pala ako. Maybe the slowness of the music made me sleepy. The music was still playing but it was a different song. It was Tenerife Sea already, one of my favorite songs too. I woke up and I felt him sleeping on the side of my bed, I know he was still sitting and I felt uncomfortable for his position but I did not want to bother him also so I let him be. I wanted to know what time it was so I could eat my lunch already, I felt my stomach grumble. He was sleeping peacefully that it was impossible to disturb him. That would be embarrassing for me. Instead, I fixed my hair and just sat down my bed, I wish I could admire him sleeping. I continued singing while waiting for him to wake up but I already sang a few songs and still, he's asleep. I was itching to wake him up so I did.

"Dylan." I said as I brushed his hair.

"Hmm?" He simply said while his eyes still closed.

"Uhm. I'm hungry." I finally said.

I felt him stood up since I did not felt his hair again. He yawned. I wonder what he looks like. I wonder what he looks like after waking up. I wonder what color his eyes are.

"Uhm, Let's get you some food." He said.

"Can I eat outside? Patio?" I asked.

"Of course." He said.

So when he said that, he immediately carried me. My arm was placed around him and it felt nice.

"Ano ba ang gusto mo kainin?" He asked.

"Hmm... Tinola?" I said questionably.

Does he even cook? All I know about him is that he is the son of the mayor and he helps our workers in the flower fields.

"Sure. I can cook that!" He proudly said.

I waited for him outside and all I can smell are the flowers. After an hour, he came back.

"Here. Nakalagay na yung sabaw sa kanin at hiniwa ko na yun chicken para sa'yo." He said and he placed the meal. I smelt the meal and it smells delicious.

"Ikaw? Hindi ka kakain?" I said as I fed myself a spoonful of rice and chicken.

"Kakain na nga. Sabay tayo." He said.

Kumakain na pala siya. Akala ko ay hindi pa at pinagmamasdan lang ako kumain.

"Ang sarap nito, Dylan! Kanino ka natuto magluto?" Tanong ko.

"Kay Mommy. Magaling siya magluto!" He proudly answered.

"Narito rin siya sa Cordova?" Tanong ko.

"Oo naman. Ang kuya ko rin, ang maliit kong babaeng kapatid. Kumpleto kami rito!" Kwento niya at halatang masaya.

"Buti ka pa, hanggang ngayon kasama mo siya." I suddenly said. I really miss my mom. I wish she could live a long life with us.

"I'm sorry." He said.

"What? No, It's okay! I'm just stating that you're lucky." I reacted.

"Ella, gusto mo ba mapuntahan ang labas ng Mansyon na ito?" He suddenly asked.

"Yes. That would be a dream! Matagal na talaga akong nandito kaya gusto ko naman makalabas kahit sandali." Sabi ko.

"Bakit hindi ka ba pinapalabas?" Nagtataka niyang tanong.

"Oo. Natatakot si Daddy sa mga huhusga sa akin." I said.

"I really don't care if people knew you don't see anything. Well I do, you don't get to see your family, your friends, the place... And me." Sabi niya pero natawa sa huli niyang sinabi.