The Ocean's Promise

Agatha's POV

I closed my eyes as I inhaled the cold wind.

Have I move on? Maybe. After all, it's been 5 years since it happend.

But is 6 years enough to forget 15 years of memory?

15 years years felt like a blink of an eye. Sa pag dilat kong muli, wala na.

Wala na sila..

But maybe 6 years is really enough. I remember them.. but it doesn't hurt that much anymore. I still recall our memories but it doesn't break my heart anymore.

They were all good memories and those memories deserve to be remembered with a smile..

with a happy heart..

with a grateful heart.

"Shall we go?" Niko wrapped his arm around me to protect me from the cold.

I smiled and nodded at him.

"We should probably go back to the Philippines to plan the wedding.." he looked at me again. "So we have enough time to prepare." He smiled.

I was silent for a while. I kinda' spaced out a bit.

"Hey.." he caught my attention. "I know what you're thinking.."

"No.." i quickly shook my head. "Hindi iyon.."

"Then what is it?" He was attentive.

"I was just thinking if you are ready for this.." I sighed.

Talaga ba? Siya pa talaga ang tinanong ko kung handa siya pakasalan ako. Ako ba? Handa na ba ulit ako?

"I know you're probably traumatized by your past.." he rubbed my shoulder. Naglalakad parin kami pabalik sa parking lot kung saan naka park ang kotse. "And I tell you.. everything is gonna turn out fine.. this time." He sounded sure of it.

I sighed. "Okay.." with a small smile.

To be honest, I am not worried because of my past. I know I shouldn't decide on my life out of pressure.. but I am already here. I am desperate to keep mg life going. Pero hindi ako sigurado...

Hindi ako sigurado kung ang pagpapakasal ba ang paraan para magpatuloy muli ako sa buhay. Maybe I needed a new motivation to keep going. Hindi lang ako sigurado kung ang pagpapakasal muli ang solusyon dito...

We have already planned on our scheduled flight back to the Philippines. Matagal na din siya hindi nakakauwi at sabik na makauwi sa pamilya at mga kaibigan. I have met his family once when they visited over last Christmas. I have met online some of his friends through video calls. They were all welcoming and nice to me. Somehow I felt relieved to be opening up to new people again.

Three weeks after, we have finally landed in the Philippines. Sinundo kami ng isa sa matik na kaibigan ni Niko. He volunteered since he has also hosted a welcome dinner for us in a 5-star restaurant. He reserved a VIP room for us so that we can have our privacy since they need to catch up.

Nagbatian muna ang magkaibigan bago kami inalalayan sa mga dala naming luggage. His friend was all smiling to me. I felt at ease that he is okay with me being with Niko. I am grateful for their good treatment.

Naguusap sila ni Niko habang bumabyahe sa kasagsagan ng EDSA. They talked about random stuff and reminisced their college days too. Somehow I got to know Niko more through their conversation. Niko is indeed a good man. He came from a well-off family but he was never arrogant. He remained humble and worked har despite being rich. He is where he is now because of his hard work. He owns a small company with different partners abroad kaya most of the time wala siya sa Pilipinas.