Tempus

Compartiendo el Mismo Cielo

Bea

I parked my car at 5th Avenue in Taguig for a morning appointment in Shopee since i'll be having a live question and answer portion for the anniversary celebration of the company. I finished my horchata latté in the car, fixed myself, and headed to the lobby.

"This is gonna be the last question Bea will entertain for today" Janina- the host, said to inform the livestream viewers. We're currently doing the livestream q and a om facebook, I nodded to the host and that's her cue to read the last one.

"Hello Ate Bea, what should I get for my boyfriend's birthday?", the host read. "That's an interesting question. So Bea, what do you suggest?" She added.

Hmmm ang hirap naman, I thought. I cleared my throat and said "Well, that depends. You have to know what he wants or need talaga so that the gift will be used well. For me when I think about things to give my boyfriend, like for example since he always have to wake up early for practice, I have him a coffee maker as a birthday gift, ganon. Good thing Shopee has a variety of items for sale so you'll never runt out of choices. Keep in mind what he wants to receive rather than what you wanted to give." I said and smiled.

"That's a great suggestion. And with shopee's shipping service you can also deliver it directly to his address so if LDR kayo, you can always make him feel your love" Janina added.

"Speaking of LDR, you Bea is in a long-distance-relationship for how long now?"

"Great segue ha. Haha for almost two years na actually"

"And you two are still strong right?"

"Yes, thankfully"

"You are lucky that you made it this far and still counting. Your love for each must be really strong. Sana all."

I laughed and said "Thank you"

"That's really sweet and romantic! I hope for everyone- including me, to find that kind of love"

Tonight, I stayed outside staring at the stars and moon. The sky is so pretty and it's like all of these stars are hugging me to make me feel warm. I sighed, I wish Thirdy can see this right now, but it's still noon to where he is and I can't just call him to say look at the moon just like before. He's so far away, but i'm still thankful that we're sharing the same sky.

I sat near the pool and hugged my knees. I can't help but think about what the host said earlier, that's really sweet and romantic, I hope for everyone-including me to find that kind of love. I snorted, why are they always saying that? It's painful, I miss my boyfriend all the time and I do not wish for anyone to experience this ever. All the video calls are nothing compared to what I feel when he's with me. Sometimes when he's home here in the Philippines, I just want to be wrapped around his arms all the time with the hopes that the comfort I'm feeling with him will never go away and being left behind will never be painful anymore.

Tonight is different, the weight of the feelings I have for missing him is on a whole different level. I wish he's here or I'm there. If I could just break the distance between us, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

My thoughts were cut off when my phone rang, it's Thirdy. I took a deep breath and answered it.

"Hey my sunshine, I miss you so much" He said, and just like on cue tears, run down my face. His voice, his deep and extremely masculine voice made my heart hurt so good. Good thing this is just a voice call because I seriously look like a mess right now.

"Hey" he spoke again.

"I miss you too, so much" I said while resting my head on my palm.

"You sound sick again. Are you okay?" He asked with his voice full of concern.

I shook my head as if he's seeing me and said, "No, I think I'm okay now".

I could just feel he's smiling on the other line.

"So tell me about your day, babe"