Delaney
Sumilip ako sa red curtain mula sa backstage ng biglang namatay ang ilaw, hinanap siya ng mga mata ko't hindi naman nabigo dahil kumikintab ang dress niya. Glow in the dark dress that compose of blue dot lights that looks like a star. And the combination of red, yellow, green, blue, and violet shade that looks like aurora borealis. Gosh, it's so nice!
'Di prepared ah.
Later on, the music started. I still can see her from here not because of her glow-in-the-dark dress. Visible pa rin siya sa malapitan even naka-lights off. I was caught off guard when someone pulled me. I was about to shout at the person who did it pero bigla ring napatikom ng makilala ito.
"Miss Khea?" Nakatagpong kilay na tanong ko.
"Wear this." Ma-awtoridad na saad nito sabay abot sa akin ng isang pares ng white clothing that's glowing too. "Go get change."
"Why?" Naguguluhan kong tanong habang hawak-hawak ang iniabot niya.
"Don't ask. Just go and get change."
Kahit labag sa loob ko ay sinunod ko pa rin ito. Dumiretso ako sa dressing room at agad na lumabas matapos kong suotin ang ipinasuot nitong glow-in-the-dark suit. Hindi kumportableng hinarap ko ito na malawak ang ngiti, nanunuksong mga ngiti.
"It suits you well."
"Ha-ha-ha, you're acting weird, Miss." Naguguluhang tiningnan ko siya. "And what will I do next, hmm?"
"Hurry up and go straight to the stage." She authoritatively said and pushed me onto the stage. "Prepare yourself, Bautista. Make us proud. I'll play the music." That was her last word before she vanished from my sight.
Nagtatakang humakbang ako sa hindi ko alam kung pa pa-saan. Madilim sa parteng ito hanggang sa may biglang tumugtog. Hudyat upang magsimula na ang magandang dilag na nasa harapan ko lang at naka-sentro ang lightings sa kaniya. Ang ganda-ganda niya"!
"I found a love, for me
Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet
Oh, I never knew you were the someone waiting for me..."
As the song started, she started to sway her hips and gracefully dance with all her might. Her movements are so gentle and careful.
Dinadama ang bawat linya ng kanta. Sumasabay ang magiliw na paggalaw ng kaniyang katawan. Bahagyang nakapikit at ang magiliw na nilalakbay ang kaniyang mga palad sa kaniyang makurbang katawan.
"'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow
Your heart is all I own
And in your eyes, you're holding mine.."
Hindi ko alam kung bakit kusa na lang gumalaw ang aking mga paa papunta sa direksiyon niya. Hanggang sa mapagtanto ko na lang ang sariling sinasabayan na ang bawat mga galaw niya na bahagyang ikinagulat niya. Sandali lamang iyon at agad rin naman siyang nakabawi. Binabaliwala lamang niyang ako ang kaniyang kasabay sabagkat ang lagkit na ng aming mga galaw at hindi ko rin alam dahil biglang napapasunod lamang ako nito. Hindi alintang may galit siya sa akin.
"Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favourite song
When you said you looked a mess
I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it
Darling, you look perfect tonight..."
Dinama ko na ang sandali and enjoyed dancing with her. Ipinagsiklop ko ang aming mga kamay kasabay ng pagkulong ko sa aking mga bisig habang ang mga kamay nito'y nasa dibdib ko.
"Well, I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a lover, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own..."
Nakaharap siya ngayon sa akin at diretsong nakatingin sa aking mga mata. Ganoon rin ako sa kaniya. Ramdam ko ang mainit nitong hininga na tumatama sa aking ilong. Not breaking our eye contact, I suddenly felt her soft lips on mine na labis niyang ikinagulat. Did I-I d..d-did that?
Weird but her shocked eyes suddenly closed as she kissed me back passionately. Locking her arms on my nape as I travel my palms on her curvy body and stopped on her waist.
"We are still kids, but we're so in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in your eyes...
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don't deserve this
Darling, you look perfect tonight..."
Huli na lang ng mapagtanto kong may lapel pala itong nakasabit sa kaniyang dress. Right after our lips parted, we're both gasping for air, she started singing while we're still in this position. Sternly looking at my eyes without blinking, wholeheartedly singing while we're swaying our hips in a gentle manner. I am loving this.
"Baby, I'm dancing in the dark
With you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass
Listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight."
She ended the song smiling widely as she pressed her lips against mine which I immediately responded.
A/N: sorry for the super late update, super busy lang si otor sa acads, huhu. sana sipagin pa ako bukas, haha. please do vote. thank you so much & God bless! HAPPY 6K READS, YEY!