Dream

The wind was soft that day, Gently moving through the trees as if it carried a quiet secret. The wide fields around them glowed under the setting sun , painted with warm shades of orange and purple. Birds glided slowly in the sky, And the air smelled like fresh grass and blooming flowers -calm , quite , and full of something she couldn't quite explain. She stood with her arms loosely crossed, watching him as he looked out at the horizon . He hadn't said a word since they arrived . There was peace in the air , but not in her chest. It was the kind of silence that begged for answer. "Nag hintay Ako Sayo, she said sofly. "I know , he replied still not looking at her . The wind carried the scent of fresh grass and dry Earth, somewhere in the distance, a lone bird called out , the silence returned. "Hindi mo naba ko mahal?, she asked her voice slowly break " One last time , he said. "Anong ibig mong Sabihin? , Her heart dropped. "He looked at her face , like he was trying to memorize it " You deserve a good life, He Said . " You deserve peace and happiness and someone who knows how to give it. She took a step closer. "Bakit mo Sinasabi yan? "Because I can't be that person , he said, finally meeting her gaze . She shook her head , confused "why are you pushing me away? Mahal kita .... " That's the problem, he replied voice shaking . But I have to go". Tears started to bluid in her eye , She whispered . " There's someone else, isn't there? He shook his head, There's no one else , it's only you" "Then stay with me . He stepped forward, and brushing a strand of hair from her face , his hand lingeried there, warm against her check. If I stay , he said sofly, I'll keep holding you back . You'll keep shrinking yourself just to keep me from falling, and I can't let you do that . "But I love you .... She said , the tears finally falling. I love you to " he whispered, but I have to go I'm sorry mi amor The wind passed between them again, cooler now. The light in the sky was dimming, and the field around them began to fade into shadows . He stepped back. She tried to reach for him , but her arms felt heavy , her legs wouldn't move . No...... She breathed heavy , please don't go" But he was already turning away , walking towards the edge of the hill where the place started to blur. And the-- silence. She opened her eyes. Her room was dim , lit only by the soft gray light of early morning, her pillow was damp with tears . Her blanket twisted around her like she had been holding onto something all night. She sat up slowly, her heart still heavy . It had felt so real-his voice, his touch, the way the wind carried his words. It was just a dream . A beautiful, painful dream.... That felt more real than anything else.