I was at the terrace gazing the moon and the stars while waiting for her to wake up. The silence was deafening which I think perfect to this kind of moment. I was thinking deeply but suddenly interrupted when she came and stood right beside me.
"Hey, you're awake," a smile formed on our lips.
There was a minute of silence as she as well looked at the moon above and watch the stars shimmer. After awhile, she talked.
"Moe, I saw your Mom months ago," she started. I paused and took my time to think about how to react or at least say something about that.
"Julie, I cant talk about that right now," i shooked my head. It's true. Im not yet ready for this kind of subject to talk about.
"Moe, it's about time to talk about this matter. About your mom," her warm hands were on both side of my face. Her convincing eyes were locked to mine.
"What did she tell you?" I gave up and sighed.
"Sinabi niya sa akin lahat lahat ng nangyari before. And forgiving is the last and best thing I think can do to end everything in the past. Moe, let it go. It's time for you to move on, look ahead and start over again," she explained. I stared into her loving eyes and i dont even understand where all her kindness coming from. Some people are mean or even rude to her but she forgive them so easily.
"Bakit ganun? Kahit ang mean ni Mom napatawad mo siya? Bakit ako? Bakit hindi mo ako mapatawad?" i asked trying my best to act as if im jealous or mad even.
She smirked and turned into a soft laugh.
"Magalona, there's so much fake-ness in your acting," she giggled.
I dont know what got into me but all of a sudden, i mumbled, "Julie, let's start over again."
She looked down and held her hands together as she answered, "I was really stupid when I turn everything down about us, when i ignore all your requests and didnt listen to any of your explanations. And right now with you asking this again, i'm gonna take the risk. Moe, lets give this one more try."
I ran out of words to say but there's one thing left to do. I stepped closer and hugged her tight as she ran her hands - circled on my neck.
"Thank you," I whispered and I felt her nodded.
"I'm not gonna promise anything but I will do everything to make our relationship last," there were tears in the corner of her eyes as she nodded and gave me a huge and welcoming embrace.
Now that she's finally back in my arms again, I will never waste any minute with her.
"But Moe," we made a little space, enough to look at each other's faces. I wiped her tears as she smiled and heard her say, "Please, wag ka ng umalis. Ha?"
"Yun lang ba?" She nodded.
"I promise, im not gonna leave again."
We stayed in each other's arms for awhile when she brought something up asking, "So, asan ka this past few months?"
She tilt her head to see my face.
"Ummm," i think of a better way how to begin the story.
She waited patiently.
"I went to different places, stayed in Baguio for a month or so, met an incredible people. Father Rey and abandoned kids," i started.
"Abandoned kids?" she asked curiously.
"Umm hmm. And they lived in a far flung places."
"Dalhin mo din ako dun!" there was an excitement in her voice. I was right. Julie loves kids. Ang saya saya niya pag nakakahalubilo niya ang mga bata.
"I'll bring you there once your done touring," i guess that would be the right time for her to relax a bit, right? We'll have a vacation in Baguio and visit Father Rey. I smiled on that thought.
"Ayoko ng mag tour," bigla niyang sabi.
Nabigla ako, "what? Why?"
"Kasi nandito ka na." She buried her head on my chest. I touched her hair and kissed her forehead.
"Im confused. Care to explain further your words, love?" I asked. Ang gulo kausap neto minsan.
"I've been touring to places hoping to see you come. Pero laging walang Elmo na nagpapakita. But now.. There's nothing to worry. Kasi nandito ka na."
I kinda forgot how to react. Hearing those words makes my heart melt. Kahit papano pala hindi din ako nawala sa isip at sa puso niya.
"Then let's tour together soon," i suggested.
"Stop thinking about touring. Will you concentrate about now? At this very moment?" may pagkairita niyang sabi and then I chuckled.
Right.
Focus right now.
I couldnt ask for more. Knowing that im already home back to my love's heart feels really amazing.
