INTRODUCTION:
Dear Readers:

        The story you are about to read was originally made by Ms. Charisse Vinz Bocuya, a friend of mine that has the gift and guts to share it with us. This is to honor her name behind this magnificent work of art.





           Thick clouds blocked the orange rays of the sun. Heavy rain poured and the galvanized iron that roofed the old yet cozy vacation house sounded tic tac as every drop of water touch it. A young lady was seated on a wooden chair on the balcony looking as if a big chunk of thought had been given to her by the event.

           The vacation house looked empty and quiet it's never yet summer or even a holiday. The house was built for a family consisting of seven members, it's a place that witnessed almost all important events, may it be birthdays or anniversaries. The day was perfect for a conversation within oneself.

           She stared at the sight in front of her and thought about how things went over the past years. Memories came running back to what it seem and as if the hands of clock had turned counterclockwise. She can now see herself wearing again that Blue plaid skirt paired with a collared blouse. An ID rested on her neck and her hair was flowing in harmony with the wind.

           She's back on her salad days. On the scene that happened way back ten years ago, she was walking under the dim lighted street of her hometown. The background was a busy street, the certain memory had never faded nor removed, and as a year adds up after another, the nostalgic effect of the reminiscence still makes her tears want to roll down her cheeks.

           It was never perfect. Nothing special had never occurred, but instead, a common typical boy meets girl story. A feeble, gawky girl and a proud and cocky boy. A book left opened on a library desk, unoccupied seat, and a girl carrying tons of books. It started with a "can I sit here?" and followed with few more encounters. Familiarity came and became friends.

          Heartfelt laughs, valued times shared and just a little push in the cliff, a sprout of new beginning may grow fonder. Her eyes shows the sweetest gaze and undeniably a tinge of light was evident on his emotionless face.

          Time strengthened the sprouted friendship and it grew into a big and strong tree. Watered with concern. Lighted with love. Neither of them do admit nor denied. Playing safe as all have called it, but for the two hearts with its own understanding, it was for all for the better.

          The smooth sailing seas are never constant, ships are rocked with a huge storm. The happy moments are bound to an end. Graduation came, and signifies that it was time to cross different paths. The two walked side by side in a street and neither wanted to speak. The crossroad was drawing nearer as every step but no words came. Not until it was the time for them to take the separate ways.

          " See you in the next few years." His cold voice spoke.

          She smiled, but never did it reach her eyes. The unspoken feelings needs to be expressed, hence it was too late to show. Trying all her might to speak, she said "Do well". And walked away.

          A last glimpse was taken and she was back to the present. A tear rolling down her delicate face.
Ten years had passed and the unwritten promise has been nailed. A decade had been wasted in waiting, and so it may be a sign to put a period in the sentence.

         Gathering all the memories that served an important treasure to her, she went outside. Bathe in the rain, and sat on the ground. Hugging her knees while burying her head between her thighs.

         Feeling cold wind, she sat still, waiting for somebody that would never come back. Stayed there for almost a couple of hours, and got up, noticing that the rain had ceased.

         Sunshine rose between the pillows of clouds. A rainbow was perfectly arched between two distant endpoints. It was a start of a new beginning. A heavy load had been left somewhere in the dessert. A whole new individual was born. A smile curved on her lips and heard the bell rung. She headed through the entrance, and saw a car parked out of the wooden fence. Wondering who it might be, she began to speak. "Exc-"

        She held her breath when a tall silhouette of a man appeared on the back of the car.

        " I came." He simply said. The stoic face was still as emotionless as it is, and just like before, the hidden message of the smile of his eyes were still there and it overwhelmed her.

        Froze, she stood still. He came to her and gathered in his arms. "I missed you."
And there she broke into tears. She hugged him back, and right there and then, her fairytale
had its own happy ending. The feelings were shown without worries, no more hindrances and regrets were forgotten.