Serendipity (Thalassophile)

Eleven

Krislene felt really nervous while they're on their way to Dylan's house. She's nervous in a sense that they'll be alone together at Dylan's place. Malakas ang loob nya sa date nila dahil outdoor ito eh. Pero kung silang dalawa lang, baka naman hindi nya mapigilan ang bugso ng damdamin nya. Syempre char lang 'yon. But still, she's open to possibilities of what might happen or what she might tell him.

Maski nga sa byahe ay tahimik si Krislene na nahalata naman ni Dylan. Looks like Krislene is feeling uneasy right now. So to make her feel somehow relaxed, Dylan opened his car's music player and connected it to his phone. And when the car stopped at the intersection crossing, he tried to look for a music to play when a certain song caught his attention. At kung bakit? Si Krislene kasi ang una nyang naalala sa kantang ito. Particularly on the first line of the song.

And without further ado, he pressed the play button and he can't help but to smile instantly. Na-imagine nya kasi sa intro palang ang ngiti nito. And when the first verse played, he took a glance at Krislene and there, he was captivated.

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You've got that smile
That only heaven can make
I pray to God everyday
That you keep that smile

Krislene is actually smiling sweetly right at that moment. Paanong hindi sya ngingiti, ayaw nya naman mag-assume, but looks like the first line of the song was meant for her.

Yeah, you are my dream (You are my dream)
There's not a thing I won't do
I'll give my life up for you
'Cause you are my dream

Napaisip tuloy si Krislene. Dream ba nya ang isang Dylan Kingsley? Yes, she like him very much, but up to what extent could she do for the man she likes if she will come to a point of going beyond liking?

And baby, everything that I have is yours
You will never go cold or hungry
I'll be there when you're insecure
Let you know that you're always lovely
Girl, 'cause you are the only thing that I got right now

Naalala nya tuloy ang sinabi ni Dylan sa kanya noong nasa seaside sila. 'You're very beautiful when you smile, Lene.' And honestly, she was overwhelmed right at that moment.

One day when the sky is falling
I'll be standing right next to you
Right next to you
Nothing will ever come between us
'Cause I'll be standing right next to you
Right next to you

And the chorus actually hit Dylan right at that moment. Sa panahon na nakakasama nya si Krislene, unti-unti nya itong nakilala, lalo pa ngayon. Alam nya tuwing nasasaktan ito o malungkot. And he doesn't want that to happen as long as they're together.

And he concluded on his mind, he wanted to be there for Krislene whenever she's feeling sad or even happy. He wanted to be a part of her life too. Dahil sa totoo lang, masarap kasama ang isang Krislene Raye Adriano.

"Lene?" Dylan uttered while looking straight at the road while driving.

"Hmm?"

"Thanks for earlier. You know, when you held my hand and you made me calmed down."

Krislene chuckled. "I was actually surprised that I have the power to calm you down Dylan."

And there, looks like Krislene is now comfortable and relaxed.

"Yep! You really have the power Lene."

"No worries. Ang lakas mo sa akin eh."

Hindi maiwasang mapatingin ni Dylan kay Krislene dahil mukhang naging komportable na ito maski sa pakikipag-usap nito sa kanya. And what does she said? Malakas ako sa kanya?