The Duchess Sneakers (Lausingco Series #6)

Chapter Twenty Eight

Chapter Twenty Eight

Sabi nya sa Kamay ni Hesus daw kami pupunta. But the truth is, hindi ko alam kung iyon ba ang pagkakaintindi ko.

Around Lucban daw iyon. Noong makarating kami doon ay nakita ko iyong malaking sulat na 'Kamay ni Hesus', there's a church inside and some souviner shops. But what's caught my attention is in the middle. It is like a mini hill with some saints on it. Hindi ako masyadong maka- diyos na tao pero nang makita ko iyon I suddenly feel goosebump. Lalo na sa tuktuk. Where Jesus is standing like protecting everything.

"How was it? Anong naramdaman mo?"

"Goosebump,"

"Gusto mong umakyat doon?"

Hinarap ko sya at nakaramdam ng excitement.

"Pwede?"

"Yes. Tara?"

Hinawakan nya uli iyong kamay ko. Dumaan muna kami doon sa church and prayed before we started climbing. I was really amaze at the view. Ang galing lang na merong ganito dito sa Pilipinas.

Nauuna si Pio sa akin, while he's offering his hand to help me up. I can't take my eyess off of them. It is just so breathetaking view. Wala naman akong takot sa height so it doesn"t matter.

"Kaya pa?" Nilingon nya ako while showing me his thumbs up.

I took a deep breathe before nodding.

"We're almost there, Tinay."

Umayos ako ng tayo, I'm sweating already but I won't mind. Nilampasan ko sya at nauna na sa pag akyat, natawa sya at sumunod na din naman sa akin.

I can cleary see the big statue of Jesus Christ. My lips automatically formed into a smiled. Hindi ko na din masyadong pinansin na masakit na naman ang paa ko dahil suot kong heels.

"Oh my god!" I jumped out of glee when we reach the top. "Pio! Nandito na tayo sa tuktuk!"

Sumandal sya sa may railings doon. I actually admire this place. Pagharap ko sa view, I lost it. My breathe literally lost. Damn!

"Di ka napagod?" He asked me.

"Napagod naman," I answered, still not toring my eyes off the view. "But it was worth it."

The skies went orange already. And it's almost sunset, but the view is just too perfect right now.

I feel Pio's presence on my back. Pinatong nya ang mga braso nya sa magkabila ko and he sighed.

"Happy Birthday..." he whispered.

I wanted to smile but at the same time I can't. I can't feel the happiness not when it's not my birthday today.

"Nagwish ka na ba?" Bulong nya. Umiling ako. "You can make a wish now, Tinay. Mas magandang nandito tayo sa tuktuk."

I immediately closed my eyes and uttered my wish.

I wished that when I confessed whoever am I, he can understand me.

Should I tell him? Mas maganda na sigurong sabihin ko na? Pero kelan? Maybe after this Lucena trip? After he deserves to know the truth. Give me some strength first.

Kung paaalisin nya ako dahil nagsinungaling ako, I will glady accept it. Cause in the first place, I'm at fault here.

I softly curse when my foot ache real bad. Tumigil ako sa pagsunod sa kanya at nakitang sobrang pula na nang paa ko.

He bended over and carefully remove my heels. I bit my lower lip. Pagkatapos ay tumalikod sya sa akin at tinapik ang likod nya.

"Come on, ako bahala sayo."