Kabanata 14
1554 Words
Hestia's POV
"Knock Knock" someone said following a two knocks on my door.
I was startled. "Who's there?" I blurted. I was deep in my thoughts when someone knocked, my mouth automatically responded 'who's there' as if like someone's gonna make a knock knock joke.
"Uhh, your date?" the person responded. Oh, Caspian's here already. "I mean, come in" I followed. The door opened revealing Caspian wearing a pink suit, partnered with his black slacks and leather shoes. He looks very formal, and yes, handsome.
When our eyes met, I was totally in shock, ghad! I didn't know he could be this handsome. I was blushing, so I turned away to hide it. It's embarrassing!
"What? you fell in love already?" He teased. "Well you look beautiful yourself Hestia"
"Thanks, you too Caspian." I praised him, while still looking away. "So, you ready?" he smiled. "Yeah. let's get this over with." I answered coldly. "Why the cold answer? after this night, you might want to have more dates with me" he winked. Of course I'll answer coldly! I have my pride to protect. I can't let him see me blushing, and getting excited by this date!
"You know, you really look beautiful, I'll have a date with you, even if you wear a sack. You make everything look better." praising me. "Yeah, thank you" I smiled lightly. "Even my world.." he softly muttered. "What?" I pretended asking, even though I really heard it. I make everything look better? even.. his world? Oh dear God! Help me and my heart!
"Nothing, so shall we?" he offered his hands. I was hesitant, but in the end, I took it, I smiled and lightly nodded my head. It's official! We're going on a date... I'm going on a date.. with Caspian Morgan!.
We walked together, when I saw Artemis smiling, raising her thumbs on us, then making a heart with her hands to tease us, I just rolled my eyes on her.
It was a golden hour, the sun was setting down, the clouds and sky are orangish, it was like a fairytale, I hope it was, and my story has a 'happy ever after'. Caspian noticed my uncontrollable smile, at the corner of my eye, I saw him looking at me with a smile, then also looking up at the sky. "It's beautiful isn't it?" he said, still smiling, in response, I just nodded my head in awe, still admiring the view.
After a few minutes, we started walking around his yard, it was very big and the garden was beautiful! We came across some of Caspian's men, we just gave them a quick nod and smile while walking. Soon after, the setting sun was replaced by the shining moon. Nature is truly beautiful. In the dark night, it gave us light, it gave us hope, it was a sight to see, and it was a moment for me and Caspian.
Caspian looked at his watch, then he took my hands and dragged me to the garden, the flowers were beautiful, but it wasn't what caught my eye, it was a table, set at the middle, it was a typical set up, with candle and flowers, seats across each other, and the utensils set. It wasn't much, but it was really heartwarming. After all the things that happened to me, this was just beautiful. I'm admitting it, but so far this evening has been fun and happy.
I took a breath and smiled, when I heard Caspian. "Ahem.." I turned my attention to him, he was holding a bouquet of flowers. "Here" he handed the flowers to me. I didn't hesitated and took it from him, Tumungo ako. I was about to cry! it's been a while since someone did something nice for me.
"Shall we?" he smiled, he took my hand and leaded me to my seat. He, then, sat across me. After taking our seats, his men came out, and prepared the table for the food. Our first meal, was of course, an appetizer, a hors d'oeuvre.
"Did you have fun?" he asked. "I mean, yeah. I did actually." I smiled at him. "It maybe not much, but it's a big deal for me. Yeah thank you.." I looked down in embarrassment. I know he's gonna tease me, after all, I've been cold to him. He chuckled. "You are more than welcome my lady." he smiled right at me, it made me more embarrassed! I was totally blushing!.
"Oh! before I forgot, I have a surprise for you." he pointed at the sky. When I slowly looked up, I saw tiny lights floating around. It was a firefly. I was at awe, I look around and all I can see was fireflies flying around, it was beautiful, on top of that, I heard a loud sound from the sky, it was fireworks! Omg! I thought this is just gonna be a simple dinner, but it wasn't! the moment was mesmerizing.
"A beautiful moment, for a beautiful girl" he smiled. He stood up, and offered his hands. When I took it, he lightly help me stand up, then swayed me. We were dancing, partnered with the fireworks and the fireflies, it was just really something. Just for a moment, everything was just perfect. My heart was happy, and so am I. When he let go of me, he took something from his pocket. It was a necklace.
Right after the moment he took out the necklace, a familiar song immediately played. His eyes went straight to mine, staring deeply as if he has something to see through my soul. Pakiramdam ko'y nalulunod ako sa paraan ng pagtitig niya sakin. I gulped when his apple moved as he gulped. He stared at me blankly, his forehead slightly creased.
I can't count the times
I almost said what's on my mind
But I didn't
And just the other day
I wrote down all the things I'd say
But I couldn't
I just couldn't
I smiled as the music dropped its beat. The music speaks exactly how I'm feeling for this man right in front of me.
I stiffened on my track when his hands began to move towards my neck, holding the edges of the necklace on both sides. Why am I even feeling happy with this little gesture he has. I mean, any material doesn't excite me, but this person in front of me made me feel like I'm the happiest person alive at this moment.
Baby, I know that you've been wonderin'
Mm, so here goes nothin'
In case you didn't know
Baby, I'm crazy 'bout you
And I would be lyin' if I said
That I could live this life without you
Even though
I don't tell you all the time
You had my heart a long, long time ago
"You had my heart a long, long time ago..." He sang with the music. My heart pounded from the time his voice got my attention. Tila isang musika sa pandinig ko ang baritono niyang boses. I mean, yeah he was singing but the fact that even on normal days I'm finding his voice a music to my ears, I don't think this is still safe.
In case you didn't know
The way you look tonight
That second glass of wine
That did it
Mm
The moment his hands touched my skin, I flinched. Pakiramdam ko'y may gumapang na kung ano sa buong sistema ko at hindi ko magawang gumalaw. I was taken to the deepest of the reality with this sincere stares. Malamig ang pagdampi ng pendant nitong kwintas na isinuot niya sakin. I tried to compose myself and look at my necklace. It was a simple red primrose with the sun to cover the entire heart. I smiled, thinking that there's actually a meaning behind its desigb.
There was somethin' 'bout that kiss
Girl, it did me in
Got me thinkin'
I'm thinkin'
One of the things that I've been feelin'
Mm, it's time you hear 'em
"A heart primrose at the center of sun," He spoke. "Because you, being Sol, has a burning passion. You've aimed further and I'm so proud of you...I know you have more ahead of you so don't stop aiming for it."
A heart primrose that symbolizes how my sun feels for him. It was burning passionately and I would die if I'd dare to jump out of it.
"Let's go?" He asked me after our dinner. I just gave him a nod before I placed my hand on top of his. We went towards the shore with the wind howling on us, it was so cold that all I could ever think was to hug myself.
Hinayaan mo na lang at nagpatuloy sa paglalakad kasabay ni Caspian. Hindi pa 'man nagtatagal ay naramdaman ko na anv pagyakap ng malamig na simoy ng hangin sa katawan ko. I tried to pull my hands out of his when he let go before I could even ask him to. I just shrugged and embraced myself until I felt his coat on top of me. He gave me a soft kiss on mt forehead which made me stop for a second.
"Let' watch the beauty of the night..." Then he took my hand again before pulling me to a beautiful ship.
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