Loving Persephone

Epilogue

I woke up in a tight space compartment with a familiar scent wafting my nose. I smiled because I knew that scent belongs to someone I love so dearly. I could hear the beat of my heart pounding rhythmically to the beat of the music coming from the stereo.

all that i want in my life
is the feeling of peace
deep within me truly
i took a chance i let go
i promised myself that
it wouldn't scare me

I slowly opened my eyes and found myself inside his car. My seat was tilted backward, making me rest more comfortably. His seat was empty but the scent of his perfume's still lingering around. I stretched my arms and pushed myself forward. I swiveled my head to the window and saw a fine young gentleman sitting near a bonfire, gazing silently at the sky.

miracles appear i know
now i can see it show

'cause i found out
what i dreamt of
and looked it up
at this very moment
what i want is what i've got

found out what was missing
and i looked it up
and at this very moment
what i want is what i've got

I smiled and remembered how everything started. It was during that bonfire night when we first talked. The bonfire night that I always remember everytime I gaze at the stars above.

Tonight there were so many of them, sparkling, twinkling one after another. There were billions of them but among those billions of star, there wasn't a single one that represents me nor a single one that I desire.

I am not far-fetched and I do not need to look too far to be happy.

Because below the bed of stars was my most favorite one personified---the British gentleman that changed my life in every way imaginable.

life is too short to hold back
i won't live in the past
being lonely now i know
this is the time of my life
yes i'm sure
what i want is what i've got

I opened the door and climbed out of the car. Slowly, I walked towards him and covered his eyes with my hands. He held both my hands and chuckled.

"Shall I make a guess?"

I chuckled, knowing covering his eyes was nonsense. So, I let him removed my hands from covering him and allowed him to drag me down beside him, his arms wrapping around me.

"Hello, gorgeous," he whispered, leaning closely for a kiss. I closed my eyes and felt the touch of his lips against mine.

now i've found out
what i've been dreaming of
it's the feeling of peace
deep within me
cause life is too short
to hold back
i made up my mind,
i just found out what i dreamt of

I could still hear the music from the car at the back of my mind continuously playing.

The feelings only he could make me feel have the ability to blow me away but it was his grip that kept me still. It was his kiss that freezes me into place and it was his love that makes me want to stay.

He withdrew from kissing me and cupped my face. "Did you have a good sleep? I saw that you were tired which is why I did not wake you up."

I nodded. Traveling is a new experience to me. It's something I thought I would never be able to do back then. I can say that it was undeniably fun but because I am not used to long drives and late nights, I easily get tired.

I leaned my back on his chest and looked up. He hugged me tightly and rested his chin on my shoulder. The warmth of his embrace shielded me from the cold breeze. This is where I'm most comfortable right now----inside his arms.

My fears and doubts held me back from doing something unfamiliar for a long time. I was raised being pampered and restricted from so many things. I was raised loving the familiarity and taught of not letting it go. I was raised protected from things that could harm me but at the end of the day, it was the things that could harm me wherein I learned the most.

I've learned to fight my doubts and take a leap from the ordinary. I've learned to forgive and patch up the wounds in my heart through loving. And i've learned to stand by my choices and tightly grasp the things that can make me happy.

Covenant makes me happy. He makes me comfortable.

"Covenant?"

"Hmm?"

"Can I make a confession?"

"What is it?"

"I'm blessed I met you."

"Can I make a confession?" he replied.

I chucked. He tightened his embrace and leaned his mouth in my ear. "You're enough for me."

I smiled and looked at him, our nose almost touching.

I can travel anywhere with him because when I'm with him I feel like I am always at home.

The End