Watching the sunrise is one of the must do while on cruise, a lot of people are waiting for it. For me well it's not just a hype the magic of sunrise are real. They're magnificently legit.
Great thing that the ship is large for all the passengers will have a comfortable place while witnessing it.
I went to a coffee shop at the 14th deck so I've got a better view of it myself. If I'm my usual hopeless romantic self I would appreciate it more if I have someone with me, probably Dj or yeah, him. Since I am far beyond that innocent and sweet girl anymore so not anymore genuinely I just like this beauty that surrounds me.
I've been here for awhile writing, the tranquillity helped me regenerate and brainstorm for ideas. Well mostly delve for thoughts that are kept and waiting to be engraved in these addictive scented pages.
There's a lot of coffee shop actually almost every floor which is very convenient. This coffee shop where I'm currently in, has some parisian vibes very chic and classic so my bohemian outfit--- pastel backless dress is not out of place.
I sipped on my coffee then sliced from my chocolate cake I can't stop eating, which is bad because this is my third slice.
Tumaas ang kilay ko when I noticed a man in the corner directly and shamelessly staring at me.
His features remind me of latinos. Maya maya pa ay lumapit na siya. These kind of men aren't even new to me.
"Do you mind?"
"Not at all."
Mukhang mabait naman siya.
Then umupo na siya sa bakanteng upuan sa harap ko.
"I've been watching you for awhile now."
This is the part where I should feel creepy but he provided an answer to my intuitions that someone is really watching me.
"I'm just curious why you cruise alone most people here have their spouse, lover or family with them."
What kind of mindset is that? Alone or not if you can afford to cruise you will, but he's not completely pointless I must say.
I just want to celebrate my single status.
At a young age nasanay ako na may kasama, may laging nag-uupdate ng ginagawa, nagtatanong, nangangamusta. When Dj and I were in a relationship before this kind of life never crossed my mind. I was so comfortable having him beside me making things easy for me.
Kung hindi nangyari ang mga nangyari noon maybe I'm still stuck beside him, not that it's a bad thing but if I never left.
I wouldn't know these hidden capabilities that I already have, I wouldn't discover these parts of myself and I wouldn't be able to understand myself more.
It's fun and very rewarding that's why I don't get it when people starts complaining being single. Especially when you travel like this, the fulfillment that you feel is different because you did it on your own, and it's a great time to know yourself and reflect.
"Penny for your thoughts?"
I came back to my reverie
"Tell me, why are you cruising alone? Because you won't approach me if you're with someone, right? "
Mamaya baka masamang tao ito, looks can be deceiving.
He actually looks like Rafael from Jane the virgin.
"I'm Rafael by the way" I was surprised and giddy but my expression remain stern.
"No way?" I said in a monotone voice.
"I'm Chanda, You really look like Rafael from Jane the virgin." I blurted out.
"I'm aware." I'll be surprise if he's not kasi sobrang halata.
"People used to say that a lot. "
"Can we please stop talking about Jane the virgin? " tinawanan ko lang siya.
"Shame! I wanna ask if how are you related with Rafael"
Well Rafael is really hot, next level hot. He has substance what can I say?
"No we're not blood related. Doppelgangers are real I guess." could be pero kamukha niya talaga.
"And you share the same name" maybe he's bluffing on that part.
"What a coincidence right?"
Hindi ko na napigilan ang paghaklakhak.
"By the way, I like your tattoo" he smiled samantalang napaawang naman ang labi ko.
"His beauty. Cute" aniya pa.
Naalala kong naka-backless nga pala ako kaya mapapansin talaga ang tattoo kong yun na ipinaukit six years ago.
Sad that the tattoo is still here pero ang may pakana nun wala na. I am just somehow relieve na iyon lang ang nakaguhit at hindi pangalan o kung ano man so I can just be anyone's beauty. Kung sino man ang makakatuluyan ko.
"Thanks"
Kinagabihan I went to the bar and decided to drink a little this is my first time to try visit their pub.
15 minutes have passed and a waiter gave me a Martini.
"Someone wants to give you a drink."
He pointed at someone but it's no longer there. I accepted the drink but shrugged it off, it's not new anymore. This really happens. The only issue is the possibility that he might put something in the drink. That would put me in danger.
Well maybe he just wanted to give me a drink looks like he has no dark intention or dark agenda.
Or maybe si Rafael ito napangisi na lang ako. Rafael seems harmless at mukhang hindi naman niya ko type he just wants company because if he's interested I would immediately would've detected it.
I was about to sip on the glass when a familiar figure caught my attention.
It cannot be maybe I'm hallucinating again.
I immediately stood up para habulin siya. At kung kailan ako nagmamadali ay tsaka naman dumagsa ang mga tao sa bar.
Wala na akong pakealam sa mga nababangga ko nagmamadali ako.
I can't be mistaken.
"hey hey hey." nabangga ko na si Rafael.
Sinubukan kong habulin ng tingin ang nakita ko pero wala na. Wala na kong kawala kay Rafael.
"Why are you running? Who are you chasing." muntik na kong mapairap panira talaga to.
"Someone gave me a drink."
"What? I was the one who sent the martini."
My forehead creases. I can't be mistaken.
Hinila niya na ko papasok sa bar nagpahila naman ako tila lutang pa din. I'm really stressed out this to this level na I began imagining things. Pinilit kong walain yun sa isip ko.
"Ano ba Tutti na-extend na naman ng isang araw ang pakikipagkita sa'kin ng kung sino mang pinagbentahan mo ng shares. Magpapakita pa ba siya sa'kin dahil kung hindi ay nagsasayang lang ako ng oras dito. I should be working you know." reklamo ko kay Tutti nang lumipas na naman ang isang araw nang hindi pa din nagpapakita ang sadya ko dito.
"Hindi ko din alam e baka natatakot siya sa'yo" aniya at humalakhak.
"At natutuwa ka pa sa nangyayari sa'kin."
"Be patient naku e ang ganda ganda sa cruise na yan sinearch ko sa YouTube ikaw lang ata ang naiinip sa lahat ng pasahero e."
"Uutusan mo kong be patient nakakalimutan mo bang ikaw ang may kasalanan kung bakit ako nandito."
"Tama na yan friend blessed are those who wait nga. " napairap na lang ako sa pagkapilosopo niya.
