When She Cries

Every End is a Beginning

They say sad endings lead to new beginnings. Like a damsel in distress, patiently waiting to be rescued. Everyone deserves a happy ending, everyone deserves a saving once in her life. It's just a matter of when, where, and who.

I woke up to the sound of the alarm. Call time for this day is 7 in the morning. I can't afford to miss out on my first trip. I headed to the shower and got dressed in my leaves printed white rompers, and my black bikinis underneath. I sat down and checked my backpack, I have everything I need.

I reached out for my camera, " Hey, it's me, Bella. It has been a long time since I uploaded videos on my channel, Gosh I missed filming. I am currently on my sabbatical leave for some personal reasons, and I am going to take you Bellas with me on my very first day here in the beautiful place of Palawan. This is going to be a series of videos, join me as I unravel what this place has to offer. "

I went down for my breakfast buffet and headed to the lobby. I sat down on their soft couch while reading the Guide pamphlet the tour guide handed me.

" So you are also on this trip. I bet you are glad that I am also on this tour. " said a man who sat beside me. I turned to face him, it's Tristan, the man I met last night.

" Yep, I'm on this tour. Yey, Lucky me. " I replied with my sarcastic tone.

Sophie, our tour guide, gathered us around and led us to the van that's going to take us to our very first destination, the Underground River in Puerto Princesa.

" This is going to be a long trip. " I muttered to myself, I put on my earphones and decided to listen to mellow music. It's a great time for me to think things through. I was staring bluntly on the window when Tristan shoved me on the shoulder. " If you wanna enjoy the trip, let go of those deep thoughts and relax. If something ends, there is always a new beginning. " He grins while trying to take away my earphones.

" Can you just try to mind your own business, you are not the only person on this trip you know? " I replied, and looked away.

I booked this tour to relax. I was supposed to take a break from everything. I was supposed to temporarily forget all the pain. But I can't stop thinking about Gino. I can't stop thinking of how we started just great, and down to what we are now. I can't stop thinking about what I did wrong, that made him treat me like I'm nothing. I know I made a mistake, and I had learned from that mistake. Why can't he just forgive and forget? Why can I forgive? Do I really matter? I'm in deep thoughts that I did not notice I have slept on Tristan's shoulder.

" Hey little angel, wake up. " He jokingly said. I fixed myself, got my bag. We had just arrived at our destination.

The Puerto Princesa Underground River is considered a world heritage site and recently named as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. This subterranean river runs under a protected cave that features spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites. With these and its limestone landscape, it is considered as one of the world’s most complex cave systems. This is a very popular tourist attraction, with less than an hour's experience.

Sophie assigned us boats that we are taking for the trip. 6 people are in the boat with one tour guide that will be feeding us information about the underground river. We were handed life vest and hard hats. Tristan sat beside me. We started our boat trip to the cave. The cave was so dark making it hard to vlog, I can hear bats from the inside. Due to the total darkness of the cave, the guide lights up interesting sights with his flashlight. He showed us some very impressive rock formations and various animals. I’m having a hard time describing this cave from the inside and concluded that words won’t do this place justice.

The boat halted to a stop, on a certain rock formation. " This rock in front of you listens to all your heart desires. A lot of people that came to visit has tried to make a wish, and they are claiming that it did happen. From this total darkness, closed your eyes, and speak from your heart on what you truly desire. " Our boatman said.

I closed my eyes and let my heart speak.

~ I am in a situation that I'm confused about my current relationship. I loved him, but I can't be a walking mistake. I can't take the maltreatment, the violence. If he is indeed a mistake, please give me signs. Give me the courage to leave. ~

I opened my eyes, and see Tristan smiling back at me. I got conscious and looked away. We finished our 30-minute tour. He is being a gentleman, as he tried to help me out of the boat. He then whispered to me " I don't have any idea what your heart truly desires, but I know soon it will be answered. " I face him back, " That's sweet. You're not pretty bad after all. " I smiled back.

It really is a unique experience and I would definitely recommend it to all tourists. It's indeed a wonder. After, We did a tour of the city. We visited a lot of places, from churches to wildlife rescue centers where we get to see how the place preserves animals and their natural resources. We also got to visit the crocodile farm, their villages, souvenir shops, and weaving loom centers. We ended our first day, with a sumptuous meal on one of Puerto Princesa's finest restaurants.

We arrived back at the hotel at night. As I was heading to the elevator, Tristan pats me on the back, " Do you wanna grab some drinks at the restaurant's pub? "

" Sure, but do you mind if I'll take a shower first? We had a long day. " I replied.

Smiling he said, " Sure, see you later maybe around 10. "

" 10 will be fine, see you at the pub. "

I unpacked my things, prepared my clothes for tomorrow's trip, took a shower, then headed to the pub. I can see Tristan sitting behind the bar, he waved at me while I slowly approach his table. " Order anything, my treat tonight. " He said.

" Okay, if that's the case, then I'll have a shot of every drink listed on this menu. " I jokingly said.

So we got to chat over a couple of drinks. I came to discover that his roots are from Cebu, but he is staying in Manila. He is also into filming and is more into blogging. We shared common grounds. I have to admit, I had a good time with Tristan. He can carry a conversation so well, not to mention how he has a good sense of humor. Once on this trip, I was not thinking about Gino. Did has to be the start of one blossoming friendship, between a man I just met on this trip. The man whom I did not expect will create a great impact on my life.