Reality between US (One-shot Story)

Reality between US

"Jack, halika dito dali. Tingnan mo ang ganda ng langit." I said with an excitement.

He went outside and sat beside me. We both gaze on the night sky and see the stars twinkling with the moon.

'Wow! How I wish I could hold the stars. They are awesome!'

"Since I was a child I have always enchanted when it comes to the sky. You know what love, I fear mornings though it signifies hope and beginning."

Napalingon sakin si Jack dahil sa sinabi ko. Ngumiti ako ng makitang nakakunot ang noo nya. Naguguluhan na naman siya sa sinasabi ko.

"Do you think I'm weird? Hating days while loving nights?", I asked him. He nodded as an answer.

Hays, he is always a very silent man but indeed he is a good listener. I am lucky to have him.

" When I was a child I used to smile when morning came. Another day, another journey to begin with. I was fascinated by the sky so I looked up and enjoyed sightseeing but then when my eyes landed on the sun suddenly, my vision became black. I can't clearly see the things. I was surrounded by darkness for a while."

"Love, it's normal. Like you, I also experience being in that kind of situation. You don't have to hate mornings, okay?"

" Yes, but you know what love," I face him as I continue. "It is not really the morning that I hate. It is being with the spotlight. Like the sun that is the only thing that is visible on the sky when morning comes, it signifies a person who shines and enjoys the spotlight but then as he or she goes up higher than she has imagined, he or she can make someone blinded for the true meaning of hope. I don't hate mornings either the sun, I hate being burnt by someone's ambition to be too high while here I am being melted like the ice when it was put in a hot temperature and started being an outcast."

" Hush, don't worry about it. If you hate being with the spotlight just think that you are the star when the day comes that you may not be seen by everyone, you can still continue to shine until the night then you will be a beautiful and amazing star."

I smile because of what he has said. Of all people, this man never fails to give me lessons. I am negative, while he is positive. He may seem quiet but he is cool when it comes to things that make me overthink, that's why I can survive the day.

He enveloped his arms around my waist and rested his chin on my shoulder. I smile because of his cute gestures.

"You can rest like this on me, Luna. When you don't know what to do, when you don't know where to share, I am always here. I can be your comfort zone, your human diary, your pillow, your handkerchief and your moon as you always say. I will never leave your side. I will fulfill my promise, Love."

My smiles became so genuine when I heard those words. He's so sweet, I am so blessed that he is my boyfriend. I don't want to wish for another man, I am contented being with Jack.

"Mahal kita Luna."

"Mahal din kita Jack."

I can feel that he smiled when I said those words. I know that saying it on english is amazing but saying it in Tagalog made me feel so special.

We stayed like that for almost an hour before we decided to go inside and eat. Yes! We're living together. I met him when we were in senior high school. He courted me for almost 6 months and I am happy to say that we are 3 years now.

" Love anong iniisip mo? Halika na kain na tayo."

" Wala naalala ko lang kung paano tayo nag umpisa hanggang sa ngayon. Tagal na natin, sino ba kasing mag aakalang aabot tayo sa ganito."

" Tayo inakala natin hanggang sa magkatotoo. Kagaya nga ng sinabi ko kanina hinding hindi kita iiwan. Dito lang ako."

"Love, thank you for everything. Thank you for being part of my life and my journey. Thank you for riding the path that I choose to live. You are my greatest escape from this harsh reality that we have. Thank you for being my escape."

I hugged him again and became so emotional.

" No worries love. I enjoyed riding on your journey, I love being with you and if we will be given a chance to have another life, I will surely find you and let these things happen again."

He kissed my forehead after those words.

"Let's eat love and continue to stargaze outside."

"Okay love. Hmmm, ang bango hihi siguradong masarap to ang galing kasi magluto ng boyfriend ko."

He laughed as I teased him. Aw, how cute.

We eat and do our routines then go outside and sit. Hmmm, the cold air surrounds us and I close my eyes to feel it. How calming it is. Feelin' the air while you were with someone whom you love.

I open my eyes and look at Jack but something is wrong. He's vanishing so I started to panic.

"Jack!! Jack!!"

I tried to hold him but I can't. My tears began to fall. Oh my gosh! No!

" Jack, hey why can't I touch you Jack. Damn, please! Please, Jack what's happening?!"

I did not stop trying to hold him but I can't. My heart is aching.

" Mahal kita, Luna.", he whispered it.

" No, Jack! No!"

He smiles and before he vanishes permanently.

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I woke up screaming, I saw myself screaming again. I can't help it. I burst out into tears and hugged my pillow. It's been one year from now but I can't move on. Jack died! He died the night after that scene happened. He did not wake up the other day and that breaks me. After he promised that night that he will never leave me, he left me without saying goodbye. I pick our picture on the table on my side. It was captured on our 1st anniversary. I hug it so tight. Why did you leave me Jack? Why did you hide that you have illness? Why? How can I continue and move on if I want only is you. I am lost once again.

'Before, I conquer hating mornings as he said those words to me, but I think it's different. I have the reason to hate mornings! I have the reason to fear mornings! Morning took the person I needed the most. Morning just ruined my happiness! I hate Mornings, I was left alone.'