It's You, Always You

Back Home

It was already morning. The sunlight entered the room and spread its light to every corner of it. Oscar woke up as Lily moved, turning away from the light coming out of the window. He looked at her, drawing his face closer to hers, watching her sleep. He moved the piece of hair blocking her face and took time to stare at her. He starts to softly poke her mole which made her slightly move then woke up and started stretching.

Lily: Good morning (in her raspy voice)

Oscar: Good morning Sunshine (he said then caressed her face)

Lily: Sunshine? (she said as she held the back of Oscar's hand that caresses her face)

Oscar: Sunshine, because you light up my world.

Lily: (chuckled) Yan na ba itatawag mo sa'kin?

Oscar: Ayaw mo?

Lily: Hindi naman.

Oscar: Hmm, what about flower? Because you're my Lily!

Lily: Corny mo! Bahala ka na nga. (she giggled)

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The Palace...

Diana: Welcome back Mr. President, I hope you enjoyed your break.

Oscar: Thanks Secretary Diana, I extremely enjoyed it. (feeling elated)

Diana: I'm glad you enjoyed it sir.

Delfin: Mukhang hindi niyo kasama ngayon si Ms. Lily.

Oscar: Hinatid na namin siya kanina. Para naman makapagpahinga na din siya, I know she's tired from our trip.

Delfin: Sige Mr. President. Magpahinga na din kayo.

Oscar: Okay. Secretary Diana, I want you to brief me about the happenings here while I'm gone, first thing in the morning.

Diana: Yes Mr. President.

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The next day...

Meilin made a visit to Lily's house. Nadatnan niya ito sa sala as the maids assist her in hanging the painting.

Meilin: Mukhang may dala pabalik ah.

Lily: Oh, Meilin! What brings you here?

Meilin: Binibisita lang kita. 'Di na ako dumalaw kahapon, alam kong pagod ka.

Lily: Ahh. Okay na ako. Nakapagpahinga namana ako kahapon. Halika, dun tayo.

They both sat down on the sofa.

Meilin: So, kumusta ang bakasyon niyo?

Lily: Maayos naman, nag-enjoy ako. (smiling widely)

Meilin: Ganda ng aura mo ha, ngiting nadiligan. (she laughed)

Lily: Meilin! Baka may makarinig sa'yo! (she whispered)

Meilin: Tayo-tayo lang naman nandito. (she chuckled) Tell me everything that happened.

Lily: Everything?

Meilin: Everything.

And so she did, she told her everything.

Meilin: You did it twice?!

Lily: Shh!

Meilin: Grabe ka ha! Sinabihan kitang wag uuwing masikip at tinodo mo din!

Lily: Hindi ko naman plinanong mangyari yon.

Meilin: Eh sino yung Sheryl?

Lily: Dating kaibigan ni Oscar.