Summer Love

Prologue

I was staring at him as he was packing his things. Seeing him adjusts his clothes so that all of his things will fit in his suitcase, makes my heart break into pieces.

Reminiscing everything we had and we did this summer, makes me want to stop the time.

Stop the time or push the rewind button endlessly.

If only I could...

"I can stay."

Nabalik ako sa huwisyo ko nang marinig ko ang boses niya.

"Crazy. I'm fine. Iniisip ko lang kung bakit ang dami mong dalang gamit eh vacation lang naman ang pinunta mo dito sa pilipinas."

He just smiled so I just helped him pack his things.

I think it's better kung walang magsasalita sa amin.

"Adee, we will still talk, right? I'll be fine with videp call. Or kahit call lang. I'm very fine with it." Tanong niya habang nag-aayos pa din ng gamit niya.

"12 hours ang time gap ng Canada at Pilipinas Lowe. Ano yon? Lagi tayong magpupuyat? Isa pa, we promised each other na we'll focus on our studies this year."

Bumuntong hininga lang siya kaya pinagpatuloy ko na ang pag-tutupi sa mga sweatshirts niya.

"May kukunin lang ako sa bathroom."

Nong tumayo na siya, inamoy ko agad 'yong sweatshirts niya.

I will miss this scent...

Pinunasan ko agad yong luha ko nang makitang paparating na siya. He can't see me like this. Malaking rason yon para hindi siya tumuloy sa Canada.

5pm na nang matapos kaming mag ligpit sa mga gamit niya.

Nakahiga lang ako sa kama kasi naliligo pa si Lowe. Pinasa ko sa phone ko lahat ng pictures namin sa phone niya. Para di ko siya masyadong ma miss pag nasa Canada na siya.

"What's for dinner? Why don't you cook Adobo for me?" Tanong niya habang pinapatuyo yong buhok niya gamit ang tuwalya niya.

He was wearing a gray sweatpants and a white tshirt. Definition of gwapo to me.

"Kain nalang tayo sa labas. Wala akong gana magluto." Siniksik ko ang mukha ko sa unan pagkatapos kong sabihin yon.

I'm trying so hard not to cry.

Maya-maya may naramdaman akong humiga sa tabi ko. Walang ibang tao dito kaya alam kong siya yon.

"I thought you're okay?" Tanong niya at ni-rest ang mukha niya sa ulo ko habang sinusuklay ang buhok ko.

"I am." Humarap ako sa kanya para makita niyang hindi ako umiiyak.

"Hmmm, you are not a good liar Adeena Villacera." He then cupped my face and kissed my forehead.

"Hey, you don't need to promise that you'll keep our communication. I understand that you really want to focus on your studies. But promise me one thing. Promise that you won't forget we had it all."

Tuluyan nang tumulo ang luha ko nang sabihin niya iyon. He then showed me a sad smile and hugged me tight.

"I had the best summer..." He then pulled me into a tighter hug. "I had the best summer because you were mine."