Semua Bab It Started When It Ended: Bab 11 - Bab 20

Chris planned all of this. Who in the world could not pay for his stay at the inn but could buy and customize a camper van? That is my only thought while he is showing his camper van. The last time that we met at LeFou, he told me that he had something to do there. And this camper van is that something. He bought it because he told me that he’s sure I’ll agree. The camper van looks like the usual camper van. It is color white. Argh! I settled the ruckus made by Chris due to his overstaying for a day. Since I have a day left for my stay, I told Violet that I’ll give it to Chris since I am leaving today instead of the day after tomorrow. Medyo naguluhan siya pero pumayag naman. I told her it's an easy logic, she’s stupid if she won’t get that. Chris has arranged all his things inside the van while I would just settle for today. After I agreed, he immediately helped me to pack my things. And now we are in his van. The first thing I noticed is the whiteboard where the to-do list

A huge gate welcomed us, “Aurodon” was engraved at the metal fence that encloses the place in front of us. “Where are we exactly?” I asked Chris, but he walked past me, bringing the bag full of paints. He talked with someone at the gate and I remained standing — watching him. Chris is actually tall, probably around 6-foot and has an average weight. He does not look like a guy who always goes to the gym but he has a flat stomach. A plain black iris and hair. His eyes are round which looks very much alive. I haven’t stared at him for that long but his eyes always captivate me, I cannot lie about it. Now that I am staring at him while he is talking with the lady guard, he really looks like some good guy – a guy you wouldn’t date because he’s too good to be true. “We just have to sign up, pwede na tayong pumasok pagkatapos.” We walked together to the lady guard to sign up, the lady guard nodded and smiled at us. Chris was the first one to write, I saw him write down his name, address,

Minutes have passed and now we are at Island of Regain. We’re currently in the middle of nowhere with only woods and plants surrounding us. Sure, it’s a great view when we are looking at it from the building back at Aurodon. But being here, I’m nervous. It was a bumpy ride but Chris still managed to keep it as smooth as possible. But being an optimistic me, I think dying here wouldn’t be bad. I might get reincarnated as a guardian of this rainforest. I can imagine stealing a beehive and dying from anaphylaxis. Or a venomous snake would appear and bite me to death. I can also think of drowning myself if there are waterfalls or any form of water here. We stopped somewhere without many trees, in front of a lake. I got out to walk around while Chris is starting to set up the camper van. He asked where I was going but I did not answer him. I walked away and stayed where I could still see him. Since he is full of paints as well, he removed his shirt and used it to wipe his hands. He

I can’t keep up with Chris so I decided to go back to the camper van and wait for him to return. If we’re in a movie I could easily say that this is a horror one. A few minutes had passed and Chris hadn't returned yet. I was walking back-and-forth, I hate to admit it but I am worried! Okay first, I don’t know where the keys are for this camper van and I don’t know how to drive so I cannot use it. Second, I don’t know where we are exactly. Chris is the navigator. I cannot use my phone to search for my exact location because there is no signal. Yeah, I can walk and find a signal but it would be a hassle. Baka lalo pa akong maligaw! Third, I have a lot of questions that he must answer! My list of reasons would continue. I think I’ll go nuts if he won’t come back in an hour. Or this is a good sign for me to kill myself right here, right now? I saw an illuminating light from a distance. Out of curiosity and hope that it’s Chirs, I followed it. I was right, it was him! Chris has

Laying in bed was what I did all day. Chris and Selene checked up on me a while ago, I confirmed to them that I am doing just fine and they can continue whatever the hell they are doing outside. I cannot remember how many times Chris came to check up on me, I remember waking up three times and all those with his eyes meeting mine the first time I opened them. When I’m asking him, “what?” He’ll just shrug and ask me if I needed anything. Weird. He looks so worried. This is just dysmenorrhea. From everything that I’ve been through, this is just a small fries.  Buti na lang hindi ko nakalimutan na bumili ng napkins nang mamili kami ni Chris sa Agrahbah kung hindi ay kanina pa ako nagpumilit na umalis na kami dito. I get up to see what’s happening outside. The moon is already present but there are no stars. I’m