Serendipity (Thalassophile)

Thirty-eight

"Yes my Queen, it's me your King."

Upon hearing those words from his own King, Krislene bit her lower lip to supress the tears that welled up from her eyes. These are tears of joy since she misses this man so much. Kaya't wala na syang sinayang na oras at agad na humarap kay Dylan. And instead of hugging him first with the same ferocity, she cupped his face using both hands and kissed him ferventy. And of course, Dylan kissed her back with equal ferocity. And they just stopped when they ran out of breath.

"I missed you so much my Queen." Dylan uttered through labored breath.

"I—I miss you more Dylan ko." And Krislene truthfully answered even with uneven breathing.

That kiss that they've shared is full of their emotions and feelings for each other. At nangingibabaw doon ang pagmamahal nila at pagka-miss nila sa isa't-isa.

Then Krislene hugged him tightly as she buried her face on his neck. "Nakakainis ka!"

Dylan chuckled. "Why? What did I do my Queen?"

Krislene looked up to him once again while pouting, "Ginulat mo ako! Kaya pala hindi ka nakatawag sa akin ng halos magdadalawang-araw kasi bumyahe kayo papunta dito."

"I wanted to surprise you Lene." Dylan said while tucking some strands of her hair behind her ears. "Besides, miss na miss na rin kita. Akala mo ba ikaw lang ang nakakamiss? I'm always slacking off and I can't really focus on work because of too much thinking of you. So I asked for Alexander's help."

At nanlaki ang mata ni Krislene nang maalala nya kung sino talaga si Alexander. "Oo nga pala! Alam mo bang gulat na gulat ako sa kanya? I never thought that he's super rich plus high and mighty! Hindi kasi halata. Ang gago kasi."

Dylan laughed at his Queen being adorable. "Well, he wanted to be an ordinary person only. So we treat him with what he likes. Though the truth is, he's not in good terms with his Father. But you know, Marco and I always tell him that there will come a time that he will face his responsibility. But do your best to keep his secret about his true identity okay?"

Napatango naman si Krislene. "Okay. I'll do my best." But then she realized something, "Wait. Paano si Ate K? Alam mo namang kailangan ka nya—"

"How about you my Queen? Do you need me?" Dylan asked cutting her off.

Krislene went silent and bit her lower lip before she slowly nodded.

"Kung gano'n, bakit hindi mo sinabi sa akin? Palagi mong inuuna ang Ate mo. Paano naman yung sarili mong kagustuhan?"

"Honestly... Gustong-gusto ko sabihin sayo. Gustong-gusto ko maging selfish pagdating sayo. Yes. I always do my best to understand pero pakiramdam ko, baka hindi mo maintindihan kapag naging selfish ako sayo. May pinagdadaanan si Ate K na best friend mo kaya iniintindi ko. But... there are times that I wanted you for myself only." Then Krislene looked down as tears started to fall once again from her eyes. "This is my selfish side. I'm sorry—"

Krislene was cut-off when Dylan held her face using both hands and made her look up to him once again. "I honestly like this side of yours. Heck! I love every side of you. The adorable side, selfless, cunning, straightforward, no filter, sweet and innocent. So that includes even your selfish side. I love them all. So you don't have to apologize alright?"

"W-Why?"

"Because I love you." Dylan said as he placed a soft kiss on her forehead then brushed her tears away using his thumb.

"But—"

"I've made my decision and that is to be with you."

And there, Dylan finally saw that captivating smile.