In Sync (Jhobea)

Bea's POV

Hindi ko alam ang gagawin ko pag di ko nakitang safe si Louisse. I need to see her safe. Where are you, Louisse?

I decided to call Louisse's phone. I'll not stop trying.

"Louisse, answer my call! Answer my call, please."

Hinampas ko ang steering wheel dahil sa frustration. Naiiyak na ako.

"Hey! I'm a busy bee! Just drop the message byeeee!"

Her voicemail is ringing over and over again.

I don't know what to do. Lord, please keep her safe. Please, wag si Louisse.

I've spent hours finding Louisse. Umulan pa ng malakas, kaya mas lalo akong nahirapan.

Drive lang ako ng drive hangga't napunta ako sa kung saan saan.

I just found myself here in Tagaytay. In our resthouse. I feel exhausted from everything.

I let it all out. I cried my heart out. I cried and cried til my eyes run out of tears. I cried and cried until I can't feel the hurt no more.

Ganito na agad ang epekto niya saakin. I know what I feel is not just shallow, it's deep. It's really deep. The feelings I have for her, I know it's turning into something I'm scared of. I'm becoming into someone I used to be before. I shrugged my thoughts off my head.

I laid my head on the steering wheel.

I'm about to give up.

But I can't and I don't have plans to do so.

I hopped off my car. I was slowly walking to my house when I saw something familiar.

I saw Louisse's car.

I hurriedly went to her car. I saw no one inside.

Oh I remember that Louisse has a house here! Yes! She's safe. Thank God!

Pero di ko alam kung ano yung bahay niya dito. Paano na 'to?

I just stood beside her car, hoping to see her soon enough.

Oh my God, I almost gave up on finding her. I did the right decision. Tama lang na hindi, kasi alam ko, she is worth finding for.

I stood still beside her car when I heard footsteps.

I leaned to the side and looked at where the footsteps are coming from.

And there, I saw her.

I observed her. She looks tired. Her eyes are puffy. I think she's been crying. What happened to you, Louisse?

She was shocked to see me here beside her car. She stopped in her tracks the moment she saw me. Even though she looks tired and sad, for me, she's still the most beautiful girl I've ever seen.

I didn't wait any second and quickly rushed to her and hugged her tight. I hugged her with all the love and fear I've felt finding her. I hugged her with everything I could ever give for her to make her feel my affection.

I felt her arms hugged me back. I felt her tears running from her cheek. I felt her pain and longing. I felt everything. I felt her.

"Louisse, where have you been, love?" Humiwalay muna ako sa yakapan namin at hinarap siya. Louisse, you're such a precious one. I don't want to see you like this. You don't deserve this.

"Beatriz.. it hurts." That's the only words she blurted out.

"Shush, love. Tell me what happened. I'll try my very best to make it better." I said to her sincerely and gently kissed her forehead.

"Bea, I just need you to hold me." She told me and closed her eyes. I can feel that she doesn't want to open up the topic yet. I guess I have to give her time and space for awhile, for herself.

I obeyed her decision. I held her in my arms. The only thing I ever wanted in my life is to make my loved ones feel that they are loved and appreciated, and I'm doing it to Louisse.

Louisse, whatever happens, I'll always be here for you. I'll always be here to keep you safe and sound. I'll always be here to be your sunshine. I'll always be here by your side.

God knows how long we stayed in this position. I don't mind at all. I don't mind holding her in my arms. In fact, holding her is home.

I was just savouring the moment when I heard her speak.

"Beatriz.."

"Yes, love?"

"I'm sorry."

"Why are you saying sorry?"

"I let you down."

My heart almost stopped hearing those words coming from her. It pains my heart seeing her like this.

"You didn't, Louisse. I'm always willing to search for you, even if it takes a long time, even if it takes being in pain just to see your smile again."

And for the first time in my life, I saw the most beautiful smile worn by a woman. My woman.

"I can't breathe, Bea." She's just looking at me, like admiring my features or how I might disappear when she blinks just for a second.

"Hey, are you okay? Tell me, should I bring you to the hospital? Hey, speak up." I worriedly said to her.

She laughs. She laughs so heartedly. It was a relief. A good sign of relief for me.

"I'm okay, Beatriz. When I say those, it means, that my heart is beating so fast."

I looked at her clueless of what she's trying to imply.

"I think I'm falling inlove with you, Bea."

And then I felt my walls crashing down before my eyes.

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Hello, everyone. May nagbabasa pa ba nito? Hahaha. I appreciate if someone does. I'm sorry, ngayon lang nakapagupdate. I was having a hard time thinking what's next for them. Well sorry dahil feeling ko sabaw itong update. Bawi ako next chapter. Hehehehehe. Thank you for reading! 🌻