Chapter 2: Chapter 2
I followed Travis when he entered from the veranda. I put a sigh and tried to get back to sleep. At least I did. I woke up again and checked the time. '5:00'
I rose from the bed and rubbed my eyes. I saw Travis he's awake too.
He entered the bathroom.
While I'm still sitting and waiting for my turn. After a few minutes, he's done. He's wearing blue pants and a white shirt. He seemed fresh.
I stood up and went to the bathroom. And then I put on some cream. I wore an among jumpsuit and a pink shirt with matching black sandals.
I'm done with my makeup and put my circled shape glasses on for style. I braided my own hair too. Lastly, I sprayed perfume on at lumabas.
Travis is sitting on the side of the bed and typing something on his phone. When he noticed me he looked at me. I gave him a smile
"Let's go?" He asked.
I took my luggage and nodded. He stood up too and took his things.
***
We're on our way to the airport. I wonder if who will take the car. Again silence filled the air the whole trip.
***
We arrived at an airport and we came up at the exact time and we rode the plane easily.
I insist to sat beside the window. Who doesn't like to sit beside the window where you can see the beautiful view from above?
I took pictures to collect memories. I tried to convince Travis but he doesn't like to take one.
After a few hours, our plane landed and we commuted to the rest house here in Palawan It's nice. It has two rooms.
But mom said we should share the same bedroom.
'Hello, El Nido Palawan!'
Travis entered the room and handed me a small box. It's a ring for sure. I put it on my ring finger. It so lovely, the diamond makes it so beautiful.
I glanced at him, he is wearing a ring too.
"I guess this is our 'silent' wedding," I said.
He looked at me and nodded.
"I guess it is."
"Soooo...What are we gonna do?" I want to know.
"We're gonna eat later." He said.
"Uhm, okay."
I took out my things and put them in the empty closet. I leave a space for Travis clothes. I thought of swimming because of the nice weather I headed to the bathroom and wear a swimsuit. It's a yellow-colored one-shouldered top.
I took my sunglasses and took off.
I looked for Travis but he's not here anymore.
I don't think I'm gonna' regret living here for a month because of the nice view. The resthouse is near the shore.
But I got scared of the thought of having a tsunami here. I shooked my head. I watched too many movies. I continued walking.
Actually, there are two empty chairs and sat there. I glanced at Travis who's holding a bottle of wine. He sat beside me.
an poured on his glass.
"Too early," I mumbled. He chuckled and offered me a drink. Can't say no, it's a wine.
He gave me a glass and poured a bit.
As in a bit! It's like three drops only!
I gasped. "What?" He didn't answered. I put the glass in the mini table beside me.
I crossed my arms. I rolled my eyes and then I saw him again pouring wine on my glass. He took it and gave it to me again.
"Thak you," I said sarcastically.
"Welcome," He said. I look at him and saw him looking at me grinning. Is he having mood swings? Last time I thought he's blaming me. And now?
"You're weird," I said.
"Why weird?" He arched a brow.
"Puberty" I whispered to myself.
"What?" He asked. You even heard it?
"Moodswings," I said.
"Who?"
"You. By the way, what's the plan?"
"As a couple?" I nodded.
"What do couples do after their wedding day?" I was caught off guard.
"What the heck?!" He laughed.
"I'm just kidding"
"If it's a joke for you, for me it's not."
He chuckled a bit and again put his serious face.
We went silent mode again and I looked at the beach. I turned to him.
"When will you like me?" I asked all of a sudden.
"Who knows? Check the calendar maybe" He said.
"You know? It's useless talking to you. Ever." I rolled my eyes.
"Not really," He said and took a sip.
"Tsh" The side of my lips rose and made a face. He laughed.
"What's so funny?"
"Nothing."
I stood up.
"Where are you going?"
"Uh, swimming maybe?"
I didn't let him finish what he's gonna say and went by the shore.
I sat down on the sand and let my feet get wet by the small waves.
Until I saw this guy sitting beside me.
Travis.
I know he's up to something that's why he's like this.
I planned to stand up for the second time to leave him. But he grabbed my hand.
"What?!"
"You're really testing my patience huh?"
"Who knows?" Yep, I copied what he said earlier.
He let go of my hand and stood up.
He went inside.
I took the bottle that left and followed him inside. I headed to the kitchen and put the glasses in the sink and the wine in the fridge.
I looked everywhere and there's no sign of Travis.
So I decided to buy ingredients to cook carbonara. After that, I turn on the TV and logged in to my account at Netflix to watch. I took my plate with a carbonara and sat on the couch.
I ate all the carbonara and washed my plate in the sink.
I just watched Netflix when I'm done washing.
***
I didn't know that a have fallen asleep. I opened my eyes and all I knew is that I'm not in the living room. I'm in the bedroom.
I checked the time. '7:30'
It's only 7:30 nothing to worry-- 7:30?! I have class!
I went to the bathroom and took a shower and then I wore a striped shirt and skinny jeans.
I run-walk and headed to the kitchen but I saw Travis. I stopped.
*Facepalm*
No way.
Yeah right. I'm married.
Almost forgot.
"H-hi," I said shyly. "Morning." It's not good so.
He didn't answered.
I went to the fridge and pour a glass of water.
*buzzz*buzzz*
Charity Calling...
I immediately answered the call.
"Hello?"
"Waaaa! Hope we missed you!"
"Me too, geez no need to yell."
"How are you? Is everything okay? Have you eaten your breakfast?"
I glanced at Travis and answered.
"Mm."
"That's good."
"I'll call you later the professor is here. I just checked if you're doing well, I'll just call you later Bye!"
"Bye"
*toot*
"Who is it?"
What do you even care?
I sighed.
"It's Charity."
He just nodded.
"Any plans?"
"None"
"Okay"
I took a cereal box.
I ate quietly as possible.
Because the air is sooo...AWKWARD.
I opened my phone and scrolled on my nf.
Nothing New.
I glanced at him. He's on the sofa watching TV. With eyes closed?
Nevermind.
But something told me to look at him again.
He's sleeping...
I didn't noticed that I've been staring at him for a while until he opened his eyes and caught me.
I waved nervously and let out an awkward smile.
"H-Hi, have you eaten breakfast yet?"
He stood up and went near.
"Can I have?" He asked and ate my cereal.
"Uh, sure! Here." I even-handed the whole box and the milk.
He ate, while I can't stop staring at him. How in the world can he eat so handsomely?
Ano 'to? Live commercial?
I quickly changed my gaze when he caught me looking at him.
"S-sorry."
His brows furrowed and then smiled.
"Do you feel awkward with me?"
"Huh? No, I'm not!" I insured.
"Really?"
"Yes!"
"Okay."
"Such a bad liar," He mumbled to himself.
"What!?"
"You're blushing." He said pointing at my cheeks.
I immediately covered my face and ran fast to the room. But panicking brain didn't know that I can't see while my eyes are covered. So I bumped into something and fell.
I muttered a curse as I can feel an aching sensation on my back.
My body is still on the floor.
"I give up!" I groaned.
Ugh! I hate my life.
I slowly opened my eyes and there a Travis Garcia staring at me while trying not to laugh.
Right, I'm sooo... Stupid.
He helped me to stand but I'm stubborn so I stayed laying on the floor.
I was shocked when he lay beside me.
"Hey, what are you doing? Stand up!"
He's still smiling.
"I guess my break up was worth it."
What the?
I stood up and entered the room. I even locked it.
What the heck was that So it's okay for him to break up with her girlfriend? Is it even worth it? I broke their relationship and that's it?
I heard a knock.
"Open the door." He said calmly.
"Whatever!"
It became silent do a bit and then I heard the door open.
Hey, I remembered locking the door!
He has a key.
He entered my room without a permit.
My nervous self got me moving backward until I hit the headboard.
"Uhm what are you doing?" I asked nervously.
He smiled.
What's with that look?!
"Friends?" He started.
Friends, huh?
"S-sure," I said and covered myself with my blanket.
I remembered something and then I uncovered myself to ask him.
He's still here.
"Why did you say that your brake up is with it?"
"I can tell, that you're easy to love."
I laughed nervously.
"In short, you're gay! HAHAHA."
His eyes darkened.
I stopped laughing.
"Or maybe not."
He looked away.
"Sorry, I didn't mean it," I said and went near.
"See?" He said.
"Not bad."
Huh?
"What?! You're so hard to talk with. Just get out please!"
"I was about to ask you, what do you want to do?"
"I wanna have fun with you," I said unintentionally.
The side of his lips rose and formed a smirk.
"Sure, let's go?" He said.
"Where?"
"Grocery store, we need supplies."
We didn't have a car so we commuted and to the mall.
"What can we buy?" He asked while showing me two credit cards.
"Food?" I asked. Like duh. What else?
We entered the grocery store and took a cart.
We started at the canned goods section, next to the dairy section, the seafood section, the meat section, and the vegetable section.
I stopped walking when I saw a box of chocolates. My fave!
"Can I have?" I asked him if it's okay.
He smiled and nodded.
I took 3 boxes and he was shocked. I stuck my tongue out and went to the lane.
I also took some snacks and sodas.
We're done buying groceries.
I just followed him like a kid behind him. He carried all the plastic bags.
"Can we go to the department store?" I asked shyly.
And we went there.
Actually papunta pa lang kami sa loob nang Makita ko ang MINISO. Sorry but I'm a fan of cute things.
I dragged him inside and roamed around the store.
I'm gonna' buy anything I want.
First I took a basket and lots of stuff like:
Organic facemask
A pink card bag
A mini night lamp
Bath slippers
Scent diffuser
We Bare Bears Plush toys
Colored pens
Travis was asking me when I take some tonnes on the shelf if this will value something or will it be useful and I answered yes.
He let out a sigh when we arrive at the counter.
I smiled at him sweetly.
"Thank you, come again."
"Wow, that was a, blast," I said while hopping.
"It is."
"How about you? What do you want?" I ask because most of the things we bought are mine. Well, he bought some food and snacks.
He lowered and whispered.
"You,"
"What? Me?" I asked him.
"Nothing. Let's go to a bookstore." He said.
Right! I want to buy it too!
***
"Waaah It's fun!" I said as we entered our house.
I just bought what I want.
"Are you hungry?" Travis asked as he headed to the kitchen.
I nodded. It's kinda' tiring though.
I waited in the living room and watched him cook.
As I watch him I feel my head aching.
This feels familiar.
"Hey, you awake?" I heard Travis.
I opened my eyes. Wow, I didn't noticed I fell asleep again.
I woke up..
"Let's eat." He said.
I was about to set the table but it's already set.
I felt shy because I did nothing.
I looked at the food he served it looks delicious.
"This is our first day here right?"
"Mm," He said and ate.
"Wow, it's delicious! You're such a good cook!"
He smiled. "Thanks."
We continued eating.
It so quiet.
After I'm done eating I felt dizzy and simply hold on the chair. Travis noticed it so he helped me to sit down.
"Are you okay?" Travis asked.
He held me and put me into the room.
"I'm not feeling, well," I said.
"I'll get some medicine." He said and stood up but I pulled his shirt.
"Don't go," I said with a weak voice.
"I'll be quick, it's for you. So that you can get better."
"Okay."
"Wait for me okay?"
I have no choice but to wait.
I closed my eyes and rested.
'Hope! Hey I'm back'
'I told you to wait for me!'
My subconscious can feel that I'm being carried.
'Check her vital signs'
'Stay with me'
But I'm okay.
I don't get it.
What's wrong?
***
I opened my eyes as if I'm of tired sleeping.
I looked around the room. I'm not in my room.
I saw Travis holding my hand beside me and he's sleeping. I moved my hand and he woke up.
"Hey, are you okay?" He asked.
I nodded.
I'm shocked when he hugged me.
What happened?
I look at my hand it has needles and a dextrose.
I feel dizzy.
"What happened? Where am I?"
I can feel something in my nose.
"When I arrive you became unconscious I don't know why." He sighed.
"Anyways, are you okay? Are you hungry? Are you hurt?"
I smiled.
"I'm okay, promise."
He left and said he'll buy some food. I remember the sleeping pills. I think it's making me feel dizzy.
I looked beside my hospital bedroom and saw the books we bought earlier. I managed to get it so I can read it
'Dream Impossible' said in the cover.
it caught my interest because the female lead in this story is a dreamer but is afraid of hardships so she ran away from it by sleeping and dreaming. Until he met a guy in her dreams and introduced itself as a dream traveler. But one day the girl was in the hospital and saw someone lying in an open room. She said to herself why does it look so familiar. She barged into the room and looked closely at the boy who's laying. A woman approached her and ask if she knows her son. And the girl said yes I know him I saw him in my dream. The woman began to cry she said that her son has been sleeping for almost a year. If you saw him in your dreams for just once again telling him to wake up. The girl went home and try to find her sleep. She talked to the boy and said to wake up. But the boy resisted because he don't want to live in misery. The girl wake up and found herself crying. Me too I'm crying.
The door opened and Travis saw me crying. He put the food on the table and went to me.
"Why are you crying?" He asked.
I showed him the book and he felt relief.
"I'm hungry," I said.
"Here."
We ate, and this time we were having a good conversation.
"So how many girlfriends you have again?"
"Three."
"Oh." I teased him.
"What? It's normal. How about you?"
"I don't have one. Because I got engaged to you." I said and sad faking.
I saw him frown.
"Just kidding! Even if I never got a chance to have a boyfriend but if It's you, how blessed." I acted.
He smiled.
"Can I hug you?" He nodded.
"Thank you."
We stopped hugging.
"Why are you thanking me?" He asked.
"Because you're here with me."
"No problem."
I got discharged and we went to buy medicine.
As we headed home, I was shocked when he held my hand.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing I just want to hold you're hand."
"I haven't known you yet." I joked.
"Travis Garcia, 18 years old. Handsome and
caring." He said boldly.
I chuckled. "I'm Hope Geiv Martinez, 18 years old. A book lover and a dreamer." I posed.
We both laugh and went home.
***
The next day.
I woke up early and cooked breakfast. I cooked eggs and fried rice. My favorite.
I waited for him in the dining area and took my phone out and saw Charity and Faith's missed calls.
I try to call them but it is out of coverage area.
I glanced at Travis with a messy hair and still sleepy.
"Let's eat," I said and put rice on my plate.
He just took bread and egg. Guess he don't eat rice in the morning.
"Where are we going today?" I wanted to go to the beach.
"How about at the beach?"
"Nice Idea!" I have been planning it all night.
"Let's eat first." He said.
"Right!"
***
We ride a boat to go to an island and I took pictures but Travis does not like to take pictures with me. But he's stunning, why? Or maybe he's afraid that I might defeat him through the camera. Nice!
(Makebelieve)
We rented a cottage near the shore. I'm watching Travis grill the fish and the calamari with stuffed tomato in it. Yum.
"Can I have some?" I ask him. I really want to taste the calamari so bad.
"Later." He said.
I have no choice but to wait. I got bored so I went to the shore.
I sat in the sand and buried my legs to it. I thought of taking a photo of it but I forgot that I left it in the cottage.
"Hey! Travis!" I shouted.
"What?"
"Can you get me my phone?"
He took my phone and ran towards me.
"Here."
"Thanks."
"What did you do?"
"Can't you see? I buried myself."
"It's hot here I insist to go to the cottage."
I stare at him but I lose. I stood up and wiped the sand on my legs.
He just shook his head and went back to the cottage. I watched him at the back.
"Let's eat."
He called the old man to eat who drove the boat.
"Hello, po!" I welcomed him to our table.
The old man introduced himself to us. His name is Pitong or we will call him manong Pitong.
Manong Pintong is nice and even joked that we are a perfect couple. That we are fit for each other.
I even ask manong Pitong on what is love? But he said that I should find it for myself.
How can I find it if I don't know how it feels.
We headed home until dusk.
We set off the boat and we decided to walk home.
He put his bag down and grabbed my wrist.
"Wait, where are we going?"
He smiled at me. I know that look.
I automatically sat down to get heavier because I noticed we're near the shore.
"Stop it!" I shouted.
He laughed and carried me in bridal style.
"Hey Travis this is not funny aack--"
He threw me in the water and jumped right next to me.
I knew it!
"What the heck?!" I yelled at him and swam towards the sand.
He's still laughing. "What a beautiful view." He said and put his arms at the back of his head.
"Pervert!"
"I just want to swim. So rude."
"We've been swimming the whole day at the island," I exclaimed.
"I'm getting comfortable with you. So don't stop me." He said.
"What do you mean?"
***
Half week passed he's been like this. He's acting like a kid. So immature. But we're like best buddies and we can easily get along with each other. I didn't know that he is like this. He also confessed to me that he is just shy that's why he's acting cold last time.
"Hey Hope, let's eat," Travis said.
I began alert when he called me to dinner. I opened the door slowly because anytime he will shock me.
I succeeded in going out of my room. No signs of a kid-like Travis.
I let out a sigh when I saw him sitting on the dining table.
Good.
"Eat."
"Okay." I put some rice and some soup.
"Hey let's watch a movie later."
"Uh, sure."
***
"I'll wash the dishes." I represented.
"No, I will." He said seriously.
"Okay. I'll cook popcorn instead." I took out the raw popcorn and heated the pan.
"Let me do it, babe." He whispered at the back of my ear.
I felt goosebumps.
I faced him and I suddenly... unexpectedly
We kissed.
It was so sudden that I immediately pushed him and my hand got burned at the pot.
"I-I don't know what to say." I felt an ache in my hand.
"Are you okay?"
I looked at the back of my hand it is BURNED.
"I'm sorry," Travis said and took an ice and wrapped it with a towel.
"I-it's okay."
It hurts.
I sat and he's still holding the ice and dabbing in my hand.
"Does it still hurt?"
"Not anymore."
"I'm so sorry."
I tapped his shoulder and smiled.
"I'm fine, really."
He let out a sigh of relief.
"By the way, let's watch a movie!" I changed the topic and stood up to and went to the stove.
He grabbed my wrist.
"I'll do it. Just pick us something to watch."
"Uh, sure."
I headed to the living room and turned the TV on.
|Netflix|
-Kdrama
-Romance
-Action
-Horror
-Family
-Comedy
*Romance
I glanced at Travis who's cooking popcorn.
"Are you done yet?"
"Almost!"
A few minutes later...
"Play it."
He's done.
"What flavor?"
"Cheese!/Cheese!"
"Yes!"
"Okay let's watch."
***
We're in the middle of the movie when someone knocked at the door.
"I'll get it." Travis stood up and peeked through the peephole.
"Uh, do you know this guy?"
Guy?
"Guy who?" I peeked through the peephole.
No way. It's him.
I stand back and covered my mouth.
"Do you know this guy?" Travis asked.
I looked at him with my eyes widened. I nodded.
"I-it's really him."
I unlocked the door and slowly opened it.
"There you are! What did you do that took you long enough to open the door?" He said and opened his arms wide. I ran and hugged him.
I almost cried. It's Kuya.
***
"So you're my sister's 'husband'?" Kuya Chris said.
"Uhm, yes." He said.
"Kuya how did you get here?"
"Seriously Hope?"
"What?"
"I rode a plane obviously." He said and laughed. I can sense Travis laughing too.
That's always him, the one who makes jokes on pretty much everything.
"Hmp. Would you kindly go out of my house bro?" I politely asked.
"What a bad temper." He fanned his face using his hand.
"Anyways I'll be staying here for the next whole week." He winked.
"Really?"
"No, not really. I will be gone in the day and back at night. We will be holding a medical seminar here."
Oh, that's why.
"Travis my man. Mind if we share the same room?"
"Sure." He smiled. He seemed excited.
"Have you eaten yet?" He nodded.
I stared at them wondering what will these two do for this coming week.
They both laughed. I don't know why.
Hmm, let's see...
To be continued...
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