Promise To A Stardust

Kabanata 18

Kabanata 18

Sumulyap ako sa maleta na dadalhin ko at napangiti nang matapos.

There, I am ready to go. I'm excited to go and enjoy this vacation! Tapos pagkauwi ko, I will get Sirius back.

Naupo ako sa kama, inabot ang wallet ko para ihanda ang pera na gagamitin nang hindi ko sinasadyang mabitawan.

I groaned when I saw how the coins from my purse rolled under the bed, nasapo ko ang noo at napailing. Mabilis akong lumuhod sa kwarto para kunin ang barya at inabot ang phone ko para sa flashlight at makita ang mga barya sa ilalim ng higaan.

I saw the coins under the bed, mabilis ko iyong inabot at inilapag sa kama nang maagaw ng isang kulay pulang kahon ang atensyon ko.

I suddenly remembered what was inside the box, it was years ago when I opened this and after that, wala na.

I pulled it out of the bed, kumuha ako ng basahan para punasan ang medyo maalikabok ng lagayan ng kahon at naupo sa gilid ng kama para buksan ito.

Papers... That's what I saw first.

My forehead creased, inabot ko ang isang lumang papel roon at napagtantong sulat iyon.

I opened it and saw a handwritten letters from that man.

Reev,

     Hi, Reev. This is my first letter for you. It's been a month when I first saw you. I remembered thanking those who hurt me instead of getting mad because I met you in the hospital. You're the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. I like you, would you like to have a date with me?

Caspian

Nakagat ko ang labi nang maalala bigla 'nung inabot n'ya sa akin ito. He was so shy that day, halos mamutla pa at nauutal habang ibinibigay kasama ang tatlong rosas at ang pabaon n'yang adobo at tokwa.

Babe,

     How would I start this? I just wanted to say thank you for letting me court you. After annoying you for weeks, you finally said yes to my loving. Anyway, I just want to say, your lips is sweet, can't wait to see you again and give you a kiss.

You're the best part of my everyday. I love you.

Gwapo mong suitor,
Caspian

Nakita ko ang isang notebook roon at biglang natawa nang makita ang mga patay na rosas na nakaipit sa mga pahina. It was the flowers he gave me, nakaipit roon at may mga petsa pa kung kailan ko iyon nakuha.

Babe kong maganda,

Good day, Babe!

     I was preparing my surprise for you, hoping you'll finally say yes after months of courting and you never failed me. Thank you!!! (Maraming exclamation because I'm fucking happy). Thank you for making me the happiest man on earth. Promise I will be worth your yes!

PS: Forgive my handwriting, nagsusulat ako sa CR mehehe! (Cute no, parang goat.)

I love you, mwuah mwuah!

Your boyfriend,
Caspian

The bitter sweet memories played in my mind like it happened just yesterday. Sana kagaya nalang noon, na masaya lang ako, na magkasama lang kaming dalawa, nakahiga sa ilalim ng bituin at nagpaplano ng pamilya.

Sana, sana kagaya nalang noon. If I could turn back the time, I will but I can't.

Sweet smiles, heart to heart talks, warm hugs and strong arms embracing my body all faded because of broken promises.