Abstract of Life

SURFING ON THE LOVE WAVES

"Ms. Reign, I want to Congratulate you first-off for the success of your book. It's not a surprise though, the story screams nothing but perfection, no wonder it's the best selling novel of the year.

I smiled before answering.

"Thank you." I mumbled.

"Ms. Reign, I read from one of your fansites that this book, "Sailing on the Ocean Waves," was based from your own personal experience. Mind if I ask you if that is true?"

I nodded, not removing the beam on my face. I guess, it's not bad to let the world know the tale behind my story.

A nostalgic smile run across my lips as memories suddenly flooded my mind.

Inis akong nagpapadyak sa pinong buhangin, sabi ko naman kasi sa kanila, ayoko ngang sumama!

"Bwiset! Alam naman nila yung sitwasyon ko tas pinipilit pa ako dito!" I complained. Nakatuon pa rin ang utak ko sa pagsusumpa sa mga kaibigan ko nang isang pigura ang lumitaw sa aking likuran.

I turn my back only to see a man who's smiling while looking at me. Inis ko siyang inirapan at hindi na binigyang pansin.

"Tsk, ang sungit mo naman Ms. Bakit ayaw mong maligo kasama ang mga kaibigan mo?" Tanong nito.

"Are you stalking me?!" Inis kong tanong dito.

"W-woah haha. Don't set your assumption too high Ms. Nakita ko lang kayong magkakasamang dumating kanina kaya ganun..."

Napapahiya naman akong umiwas ng tingin. Damn it, I've never been this embarassed all through my life! Nakakahiya!

"You're afraid of oceans?"

Nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa kaniyang sinabi. Tiningnan ko siya ng puno ng pagtataka.

"Ho-how did you know?"

Nagkibit-balikat lang siya bilang tugon. May tama din yata sa utak itong lalakeng toh.

"Mind to share what happened? Come on, you can trust me." He said, his blue eyes resting upon mine. And for some strange reason, I think I was hypnotized by his gaze.

I heave a deep sigh before starting to tell him everything.

"I was 12 years old that time. I was with my father inside a boat when the ocean waves suddenly get harsh. May bagyo pala ng araw na yon, parehas naming hindi alam. Tumaob ang bangkang sinasakyan namin. I miracuolosly survived, b-but my father -- h-he"

Ni hindi ko maituloy ang gusto kong sabihin dahil sa mga luhang walang tigil sa pagpatak. Hanggang ngayon ay sariwa pa din sa akin ang mga ala-ala, ang sakit na idinulot ng pagkawala ng aking ama.

"That's why everytime I see oceans, painful memories with my father started to flashed through my mind. I always tremble everytime I get close with waves, may isang insidente pa dati na hindi ako makagalaw nang maramdaman ko ang tubig-dagat sa balat ko..."

Few moments of silence rose between the two of us. I was about to utter something when he grab my hands, my eyes widened in shock and confusion.

"S-saan mo ako dadalhin?"

He smile before pulling me.

"We're going to overcome your fear."

Agad niya akong hinila palapit sa pampang, kahit anong piglas ko ay walang nangyari dahil mas malakas siya kumpara sa akin. Nagsisimula na namang manubig ang mga mata ko nang maramdamn ang tubig sa aking mga paa.

Noticing the fear in my eyes, he enclose me in his warm embrace.

"Hush down Mi Amore, the water will not do anything bad to you for as long as I'm here."

And once again, I felt my nerves getting calm. Unti-unti ding bumagal ang mabilis na pagtibok ng puso ko ngunit nanatiling nakapikit ang aking mga mata.

"Just like the darkness, you're not afarid of oceans, you're afraid of what's within it. And you need to overcome that fear..."

Naglalakad kami habang nakayakap ang matitipuno niyang braso sa akin, ginagabayan ang bawat hakbang ko.

Lured by his words and warmth, hindi ko napansing hanggang bewang ko na pala ang tubig-dagat. Muli na namang tumulo ang luha ko.

He then cup my cheeks and what he did next rumble the butterflies in my stomach -- he kiss my crying orbs!

Napamulat ako ng mata, at tumambad sa akin ang nakangiti niyang gwapong muka.

"Come on Mi Amore, look how beautiful the sunset from here." He said pointing at the horizon.

Nag-aalangan man, sinundan ko ang kaniyang tinuturo. And my mouth left hang open because of the scenery.

I-it's beauti- No! Beautiful is an understatemnt. The scenery is beyond perfection!

The way the sunrays hit the calming surface of the sea, the way the setting sun collide with the waves. I-it's fascinating!

Serendipity veiled my body, I'm smiling all ears staring at the glorious view in front of me when someone hug me from behind.

"That scenery is breath-taking, just like the glimpse of your lips that smiling."

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The people in front of me was in complete silence when I narrate everything.

"We, despite of being entirely different, him as a surfer who's exquisitely dwelling with the waves, and me, a pathetic woman who's afraid of oceans are able to create a perfect melody. Maybe Science is right, opposite do attract. We're like a puzzle pieces that perfectly fit together..."

Someone slowly raises his hand.

"M-ms. Reign, where is that man right now?"

A faint smile suddenly plastered between my lips.

"He's still surfing with the despotic melody of the waves. Unfortunately, those waves will never reach me, as well as I can't reach him anymore..."

Their forehead ceased, confusion is visible on their furrowed eyebrows. Tears started to brim my eyes.

"Gaya ng mga alon, tuluyan na rin siyang inagaw sa akin ng karagatan..."