"Wow! That's nice!" I exclaimed when I saw the high lighthouse in front of us.
In front of it is a high cliff, marking the beautiful end of El Fuego. The rays of the afternoon sun and the blue sky above reflected in the sea stretching beyond the cliff. It almost looked surreal. Everything felt surreal.
"Let's go up," Sage said once looking at the lighthouse.
When I nodded, he took my hand and guided me into it. I pressed my palm on his to feel more of its warmth as we walked on the stairs of the lighthouse.
If I had been amazed before when I was still downstairs, I was even more amazed that I was already upstairs and could almost see everything. My lips parted in amazement. This is beyond wonderful.
I gripped on the bannisters as the sharp wind blew my hair. I let you ripple like the sea in the distance.
"It's nice here, Sage!"
Sage leaned against the railing. He raised an elbow there and bowed as he stared at me. My heart was beating
I could not answer. After gathering all my strength to ask him those things, this is what I've got. Finally, I also heard from him what he wanted to happen to us.I don't know how would I react. I know I hope so. That he was serious with me. But now that he finally said that he wants us, I don’t know what to say. It felt surreal. Like something close to impossible."You heard me, Kaia? I want your commitment. I want you committed to me." It was as if I was being pulled by his voice.I closed my eyes tightly and leaned my forehead on his shoulder. I inhaled and exhaled. I swallowed when I felt his little kiss on my hair."But I want you to know that there's no pressure. You're right. What I did wasn't purely chivalry. Believe me, I am no prince charming, I am no gentleman. I want you to know that this is what I feel. This is what I want. "I heard her sigh. He caressed my hair. I took a deep breath. I feel like I'm losing strength every second
I opened our rusty picket fence. The door of the house is open. I was about to enter and there I was surprised to see a familiar woman sitting on the old sofa in the living room. Immediately his serious eyes turned to me."Long time no see, Kaia." She smiled politely. But that did not reach his eyes. She's so cold as always. But even so I was still happy we met again.I dropped the bag on the small table in the middle before sitting down on the opposite sofa. She looked so beautiful. Her hair was tied on a bun. She was wearing a pencil cut skirt and tube overlaid with a black coat. With her heels and semi formal attire, she looked so out of place in this kind of surrounding.Georgia is my only cousin on the father side. Aunt Alandra, his mother was Papa's only sister. She was able to marry a rich man and have a business so they could rise in life.Five years ago, they have to go abroad for Tito's medications. They used to help Mama and me and Tita told be
In their conversation Livius mentioned there the upcoming birthday of Sage. I want to interfere and ask the date but I bit my tongue to stop myself. Jonas looked at me with a raised eyebrow. He seemed to notice my restraint."August 19 is Sage's birthday. You don't know, Kaia?" Jonas asked casually, grinning. "For sure Tita Valerina will organize a big celebration for him. I'm sure he will invite you."I'm almost dizzy. Jonas was so tactless! I haven't even told Mama about Sage and me but this one doesn't know how to feel.I drank water and sneezed."It's in Manila ... far away." I can't take it anymore. But somehow, I am glad that Jonas spoke.Because of that I found out when Sage’s birthday was. I want to give him something, at least. I don't have money to buy a gift but I can make my own gift. That way, it will be more remarkable. So even if I can't attend her birthday, it's okay as long as I can give her at least a gift."But I'm s
What Sage wants is for the two of us to celebrate his birthday alone. I didn't like idea so I said no. With that, he just decided to invite me to his birthday celebration.I can't say no because it's his birthday. And he wants me to be there. So a week before that I asked Mama for permission.She didn't say no. In fact, she even helped me choose clothes to wear. It's a semi formal party so I can just wear one of my dresses. There is something that hasn't been used there yet so that's all I'll use.Three days before Sage's birthday, Tita Alandra visited. He was with Georgia. They talked a lot Mama. He said they really suffered there in other countries when Tito was still sick."What's your course?" Georgia asked as she helped me prepare our snack in the kitchen. They Mama were there on the patio and still talking."Accountancy."She nodded. "I know the son of the owner of a well-known accounting firm in Manila. After you pass the board, I can
I fall back into bed. I am weakened by the extreme fear for myself and Mama and pain because of what I have heard lately. Tania answered Sage's phone in the middle of the night. That means ... My mouth watered and tears flowed. Not just because of that but also because of my situation now.Four men are in front of me with a full masks in their heads. I didn’t recognize them because of that. And I'm not in the right frame of mind to find out more. All I am thinking now is to escape from this place!"What are you doing here? Why did you come in ?!" my voice trembled but I tried to stop my tears. "Help! Help–""All right, you'll still scream and you might not be able to catch your mother alive tomorrow."I grew cold when I heard the familiar voice. But I was even more frightened when his companion pulled out a gun! I covered my mouth and lost myself."Baldo, keep an eye on his mother in the other room. When you hear her screaming, hit the
The white ceiling was the first thing I saw the moment I opened my eyes. The pain in my cheek and headache I endured and blinked to correct my vision.I closed my eyes to remember why I am in such place. I moved my hand but I realized something was attached to it. Then I heard voices. Those were familiar but the void didn't vanish. I didn't feel safe."She's awake ..." said a voice I'm sure from Tita Alandra."Oh my! Kaia!" One hand held my arm.I opened my eyes and there I saw who was in that room.Rose was sitting on the side of the bed and crying as she held me. Beside her were Tita Alandra and Georgia. Both of them have weary eyes while staring at me. Tita's nose was red as if she had just started crying. At my feet stood Aunt Susie and Brenda with both puffy eyes."A-What's going on?"Brenda's eyes widened.I got up and leaned back on the bed. I closed my eyes emphatically.When I opened my eyes again I felt nervous
"T-These ... these are all lies! How come Mama is dead? We're still together! We're just together for dinner! Why is this happening? No! These are all make believes! I don't believe! Why are you lying to me? Ha "I'm just with Mama! That's impossible! It's not true! I gave up to protect her ... So why are you saying that? I don't believe it!" My voice trembled in every word I said."Everything I said was the truth.""Georgia!" awat ni Tita.I shook my head, refusing to take it all. Why is Mom gone? Impossible! I did my best to keep her safe! I fed myself to Damian so how come he's gone? I do not believe! I can't ... No. I still have dreams for us! There are so many more things I want to do with him!How many more contests I wanted to join when he was there and watching me! I want to make achievements with her! So I can't ... Mama can't leave me. I can not do it.But I guess luck was never been on my side. Destiny cursed me. And I don't know why. I d
"K, your phone has been ringing for a while! Answer it!" irritated Luke said as I returned to the table. I put down the glass of milk and picked up the phone."Who's that? Zeus?" Luke asked and sipped his coffee. He smirked when I shook his head. I answered the call."Rose ...""Good morning Miss Popstar!" it opened me up at once laughing. "I'm going home! It's only an hour before my flight. Aren't you excited?"I smiled. "Why would I be? I didn't miss you. Were you only there in Boston for a few months? Two months? If you could talk like we haven't seen each other in two years.""The harsh one! I have a lot of chika with you, eh! I met someone here in Boston then ..." And here she goes again with her escapades. When he travels, how many more are there this year?"I can't pick you up at the airport later. I have a shoot. Let's just meet later tonight.""Alright! That's where I'll sleep in your condo, ha! Oh, by the way, please tell Lu