Long weekend. What I thought would be just another free day for me to unwind and use up my free time for writing articles had turned out to be one of the best and remarkable weekend for me.
When I was first asked about the trip, I was surprised and it seemed like a joke. So I just shrugged it off and tried to change the subject. Then again the subject didn't go away so I knew then it was a serious offer. I was thrilled and I instantly said yes without even asking permission. In my mind, opportunities like this comes rare so I immediately accepted it. My brain was already scamming for reasons to this getaway.
The day came and I just enjoyed every second of it. First stop was at a gas station to have our breakfast. It was a sunny day and the streak of sunlight that glares on me gave me more energy to go through the day.
Appetizer came in next at an organic coffee shop. Weird, yes it is but I didn't mind having a mixed-up of meals because I cannot argue with whatever happiness that is bursting inside of me.
We spent a short hiking to a picnic trail to shake off the food tripping that we are about to get into. Zipline, cable car, cottages, kites, lake, horses and kangaroo? Seems a bit odd and yes we did find it funny after that exhausting and sweating hike. Cooled off for a while under one of those shady cottages and used the time to talk about anything and everything under the sun.
Subsequently, it was time to devour the very tasty Bulalo, munch the crunchy Tawilis, and sip the very refreshing Buko juice listed in the menu. Aside from the fact that the food was very scrumptous, we had a great view that entices everyone to eat a lot.
Time flies so fast and I was trying to slow it down a little bit and I got what I wished for but sort of in a different manner. While on the road to our next destination, the clouds got dimmer and rains just suddenly poured hard slowing us down. When we found the Palace, the rain gave way and stopped for a while. All the way to the top, I was a little bit disheartened at the view that greeted us but nevertheless I didn't dwell on it too much because what is important to me at that very moment is the reason why we were there.
Fog came and the cold air brought out the human jackets. It is always a breathtaking view when you are at the topmost part where you can see almost everything.
Dropped by Mahogany to catch some fresh fruits and Tawilis. The night was catching up on us. The sun was beginning to dawn and I was starting to sink with a heavy heart. It was decided upon to had the last stop somewhere near the exit but we were slowed down almost to a halt on the way down that narrow mini zigzag road.
On the way back, we took the same road although we were like on a different time zone. It was horrendous traffic for someone who is eagerly trying to go back home but for us it was the most sensible, worthwhile, and sizzling traffic ever.
The conversations had a little bit of getting-to-know-you-more and later on there were some thought-provoking words turned to a very warm and cozy drive. Another Scorching escapade!
I could forever talk on in great details of everything that transpired on that surreal day but I'd rather keep the details with me. Have no photographs but my mind, heart and soul will always hold a photographic memory of that entire day.
There was one conversation where I teasingly retorted "it will be my loss". It may be a real joke to him and I was just trying to laugh it off to mask what was the real intent behind those words. I am not ashamed to admit but it is true that when all else comes to fail with My Heartthrob, it will be my big loss. A very big loss. For a second, I intently gaze at the silhouette of his face and prayed that I will never ever feel that way.
