Thursday, August 23, 2012

The First Minute of Midnight

She was hard at work on a night shift, just going over the usual work errands. Tomorrow will be unlike the rest of the year. It's a step further into the book. She had a jacket on as the night grew weary and the air drop a few more Centigrade. She picks up her phone to check her message and sent an sms back. Clients were already coming in an out of her office. It was a fairly busy day. Then her phone alert went off  again. As she read the message her face was painted with confusion, forehead is frowned and her eyebrows met. Her eyes wide open. Then she stood up, quite in a haste, and excused herself from a chum and went outside.

She went straight to the parking lot and a familiar face paved light to the vehicle. As she come nearer she could clearly see his face now, smiling, all dressed up with a small chocolate cake on one hand. He reached down his pocket to grab a lighter. "Hi!" he said. Then he gave light to both candles and drew the cake closer to her. "Make a wish." he invited. She replied with a smile, brought her hands together and closed her eyes and whispered to herself a prayer. He patiently waited as he pleasantly watched the candles illuminate her face. The she blew the candles for a hopeful wish. He reached on his back pockets and took out three long stemmed red roses and handed them to her as he simultaneously gave her a soft warm kiss on the check. "Happy Birthday!".he soflty speaks.

It was midnight.

Then they went inside the car to show her something. The backseats were filled with presents. "These are all for you. " he said. They embraced and exhanged smiles. Then parted ways again.

So this was the first minute.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Under The Same Grey Sky: Chapter 7

The thought of Al with a smirk post-salute still lingers on Jessie's head as he creep towards this girl. Every step feels heavier, every inch closer feels a little harder to breath. Jessie look back at Al who gives him 2 thumbs up to encourage him more. The girl was still patting  her self dry with a piece of tissue already soaked. He was close now. He could now see the hair on her arms bent by the rain. Everything feels a little tighter now. He walks slower now. Jessie moistens his lips with his tongue, gulps, takes in a deep silent breath then began to open his mouth. But the words won't come out! He tries again. he let out a "uhmm..." But it was too weak for him to even hear it. He clears his throat. That one made a more audible sound which then prompted the girl to glance at him. Seeing this, Jessie panicked and just continued walking till he was pass the table where his objective was. Al which is just a stone's throw away, shook his head at what he saw.

Then the girl picked up her bag and books and stormed to the comfort room.

Jessie walked back to their table face down.

Al looked at him with a raised eyebrow, "So what's her name?"

"I'm sorry, I...I panicked. The moment I was close to her, things just exploded in my mind and I can't find the guts to let out a word. Damn..." Jessie explained.

"Don't worry man. I'm sure there are still a lot of cute chinitas out there just waiting to hear your 'uhmm..' " Al said laughing.

"Shut up." Jessie let out a sigh.

Jessie was disappointed with himself because he actually thought it was the moment he would learn her name.

"So? Let's go, bro" Al invited.

"She's in the ladies room right? Can't we just stay a while for her to come out" Jessie suggested.

Al replied, " and then what? You'll just be walking pass her again and again?"

"Hmmm... you're right. Let's just go."

The two just stood up to depart. Before leaving their table, Jessie looked back at the table where the girl placed her bag. He noticed something on the table.

"Hey wait just a sec, Al" Jessie approached the table.

"Look at this. She must have dropped this while she was drying herself off."

"Look you can either leave it there and go, or you could actually give it back to her - without having to say a word at all. So what'll it be mah' man? Your call." Al said.

Jessie smiled...

to be continued.

Life ain't fair

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Not this time

I guess God has other plans for me.

Maybe Cynthia is right. Maybe God just wanted to see how badly I want it.

Gotta try again. I'm disappointed.

Grrrr.....!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

There's a HUGE fork ahead

This is another big step. It's a huge fork on the road. Come Thursday, it's up to the verdict of those people...well it's actually up to God. I just gave everything up to Him, my hopes, my prayers, my sacrifices. Lord, you've got me.

Off to Manila.

I'm having my fingers crossed!

Friday, April 6, 2012