Epitome Of Perfection

Chapter 15

Russell

Sandra is the affection that came without warning. Within those weeks that I've get to be with her, get to know her and all the beauty and imperfections she possess, I can say that I fell with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time.

I honestly didn't believe in the cliché of soulmates until I've got to know her. I felt the spark my sister has been telling me every damn time we're talking about romantic relationships. Kay Sandra ko unang naramdaman iyon. Na para bang may kumikiliti sa akin kapag nakikita ko siya.

When we're together, it's like putting a hurricane and a tornado in the same room - I can feel the tension. Sounds corny but I can feel my heart doing a rigodon. Whenever our eyes meet, my damn fucking heart flutters. At kapag hindi ko siya nakikita ng isang buong araw, hindi ako mapakali.

Everytime I feel stressed and exhausted due to workload, I would just find myself calling her even though she's also busy with her own career because her soft voice always soothes me. Kaya niyang pawalain ang pagod ko oras na marinig ko na ang pangbabara at pagtataray niya sa akin.

In just a short span of time, Sandria Olivine became my happy place. My favorite place to go when my mind searches for peace.

"Mommy, tingnan mo si kuya. Tulala!" hagikhik ni Shellie ang nakapagpabalik sa akin sa kasalukuyan.

From the screen of my phone, I transferred my eyes to my sister. Nakangising aso ito habang nakatitig sa akin.

"May problema ba, anak?" Mom asked. Concerned was visible in her eyes. Hilaw akong ngumiti sa kanya.

I was about to shake my head when Shellie speaks first.

"Naku! Walang problema iyan, My. Masayang masaya nga iyang panganay niyo ngayon, e." she said while wiggling her eyebrows.

Damn. My sister and her mouth.

"What is your sister talking about, Darius?" tanong ulit ni Mommy.

"Wala, My. Ewan ko diyan kay Elle kung anong sinasabi..." pangbabaliwala ko sa tanong ng aking mahal na ina.

"Naku, kuya. Sabihin mo na kay Mommy na may girlfriend ka na!"

My brow shot up at the tactlessness of my sister. She's just smiling widely at me like she's very proud of me having a girlfriend. At saka, sinong nagsabing may girlfriend na ako? I have just started courting Sandra days ago. I mean, a real courtship. Kaya hindi ko pa siya nobya. Hindi pa. Pero malapit na.

Hindi ko maiwasan ang hindi mangiti sa tuwing maaala ko ang nangyari noong gabing iyon. The moment she gave me permission to pursue her for real is the best thing that happened to me so far. Being with the girl I like in that perfect place is definitely extraordinary.

"Russell, ha. Huwag mo akong pagtripan. Itutulak talaga kita diyan sa dagat!" Sandra hissed while pouting her lips.

Damn, she really has that kind of lips that would be cruel not to kiss.

"No need. I can always jump there just to prove myself to you, Sandra. Want me to do it?"

I stood in front of her without a trace of humor in my face but deep inside I am simpering. Her eyes widened in shock and that earned a small grin from me in a way I know she won't see.

You care for me, baby. I know. You will never let me jump there. Pero kung gugustuhin mo ay gagawin ko pa rin. Tatalon ako at muling aakyat sa bundok na ito pabalik sayo. Kahit ilang beses mo akong patalunin sa dagat na iyan, hindi ako magdadalawang isip na gawin iyon. I'm not scared. Not because I know how to swim. But because I really want to show you how much I like you.