Ocean of Feathers

Chapter 116

The short story that will be posted here is dedicated to Agnes Dael. Thank you for helping me during muting days!

Chapter 116

"What's good about holidays? I am going to have my rest day."

I already agreed with my friend Tazzy that we'd meet tomorrow, so I decided to have my me time today. I picked this underrated resort and planned to read a book, read my cucumber juice, and turn off my phone.

I woke up early in the morning. I fixed my bed, took a shower, picked up my new bikini and summer dress, wore my flip-flops, put on my sunglasses, clipped my hair, and strapped my white tote bag.

I twirled around in front of my whole-body mirror for the final look, I smiled with satisfaction.

The wind blew gently through my room, causing the thin curtain to sway. Outside, the sound of hanging seashells on the small balcony made me feel the gentle sensation of the sea breeze— making me wish that this day never ended.

My breakfast was already settled by the beach lounge. Everything around me was so clear, as I took my steps on the sound, the soft crisp of my feet against the sand, the whisper of the sea waves, and the sunlight kissing my skin— everything felt so serene.

I sat on my beach longue, took my sunblock, and started applying it to my skin. When I was already satisfied, I decided to eat my breakfast. It was a calm morning.

Hindi ako magsasawang pagmasdan ang bawat hampas ng alon ng tubig. Everything around me was so therapeutic that I wished that I'd not leave this place.

"Lord, please, bigyan ninyo na lang po ako ng super guwapo at mayamang lalaki. Ganito na lang sana ang buhay ko araw-araw. Kahit anakan niya na lang ako ng sampu. Basta ganito na lang ang buhay ko at ng mga anak namin, pabakasyon-bakasyon na lang." Mahabang sabi ko.

I knew that it was a silly wish, considering me who vowed to herself to be an independent woman. Pero magpapakahirap pa ba ako kung mayaman ang mapapangasawa ko?

Sumandal na ako sa aking beach longue, kinuha ang aking aklat at sinimulan ko nang magbasa. Paminsan-minsan ay umiinom ng juice at kumakain ng fruits.

Hindi ko na napansin ang oras dahil saka lang ako bumangon doon nang pansin ko na malapit nang maghapon.

Bumuntonghininga ako at ibinaba ko na ang sunglasses ko. Ngunit agad ko rin iyon ibinalik at muling tinanggal, ilang beses akong kumurap-kurap nang may maaninaw akong umaahon sa tubig.

A hot— shredded guy was brushing his wet hair up as he sprung from the water. The time suddenly slowed down as he took his steps and walked slowly towards me. I gulped as the droplets of water, gilded on his heaving chest.

"Hello, Agnes."

"Huh? Who are you? Bakit kilala mo ako?"

Wala siyang pakundangang naupo sa tabi ko at mas inilapit niya ang mukha niya sa akin. What the hell was wrong with this guy?

"Can't you recognize me, Bully?"

My brows creased. "B-bully?"

"You told me that you'll only marry a very fat boy like me if I turned into a very handsome one."

Umawang ang bibig ko at bigla kong naalala ang kababata ko na iyakin at patay na patay sa akin noon. "Rafayel?"

Hinawakan niya ang kamay ko at dinala niya iyon sa mga labi niya. "I can grant your wish, a life like this with ten kids? We can start now, love."