Back There Again

002

sun through the rain
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Helia

If there is one drop of rain, there are millions, falling from a confident sky. It's the kind of weather that wipes everything clean and creates deep puddles for kids to splash in. And there is a sense of being alive in that wonderful confluence of water and air, that everything we love, the flora and animals, the very essence of nature, derives from such lovely simplicity.

I'm slightly damp but my throat is so dry. It may sound crass pero nakakailang lunok na ako, yes my own saliva yet it still dry. I should have bought a bottle nung nasa canteen pa ako. Stupid. Napasandal ulit ako sa kinaupuan ko. Should I call it lucky? That there's a shed here or unlucky? Just because I didn't brought any umbrella?

It's not crowded, maybe that's why I was able to find myself a place here in this very shed. I prefer not using phone when it's raining, nakasanayan, old habits don't easily die. I smiled bitterly pero agad ko iyon inalis at nilibang yung sarili ko. I decided to take a step outside the shed. Tinignan ko yung paa ko, of how the raindrops share its cold hug. I opened my palm and let the raindrops kiss my skin.

I only realize the rain is cold because my skin carries the heat of my blood, because my inner fires burn strong. And as I walk forward, my eyes are continually looking for the rainbows that the light creates. Napatigil ako nung napansin ko na payong na nakaabot sa harap ko.

"I don't know kung para saan yung ginagawa mo. Swear I don't find you weird but advice ko lang mahirap umuwi kapag basa ka. If you are getting inspiration or visualizing for a presentation, I'm sorry I stopped you. But here, may extra umbrella naman ako and remember what I said. Mahirap umuwi na basa" matipid akong ngumiti sa kanya. Realized of how stupid I am. Bakit nga? Nadala lang ako sa emotion. Rainy days are one of the weathers I like the most.

"Can I have your contact? Para mabilis kong masauli yung payong" mahina kong tanong. It's not good to raise or put much energy when asking in this of situation.

"Stella dela Cruz, message me when you're available. Mauna na ako"

"Salamat ulit" tumango lang siya sabay ngiti. Pink umbrella huh. I scan the whole fieldand as a result of the rain,it invites a street of colorful umbrellas blooms. A long yet loud chime echo.

"Yung hinihintay ko" I checked the page and it announces na we can get our attendance slip at pwede na agad kami umuwi.

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"Ang aga pa" sabi ko and honestly alam ko na bakas sa boses ko na I'm conflicted to go home or stay here.

Without a company or friend roaming in the university is boring. I honestly don't like to take pictures every corner. I will be staying here for 4 years, but honestly I do take some but in some occasions, if I find it inspiring.

"Best match with the weather, you can visit us anytime" rinig kong sigaw ng mga naka apron. They're handing flyers sa mga dumadaan sa kanila. Then I recieved mine.

Rosée du matin

I'm surprise of how they named their café, stated in their flyers. If I remember it right it might be a French word pero hindi ko alam yung actual meaning. A sudden flash of light appears which made me shut my eyes. Napatakip agad ako sa tenga. A loud rumble of thunder invites itself and marked the gray sky set forth of its being.