I looked at Phoenix’s reaction, seeing him chuckling at the woman. So, the two of them are close...Hmmm...It seemed like Phoenix forgot that I was also here beside him for a minute as they chatted for a bit until the woman darted her eyes on me and blinked. She raised her eyebrows at Phoenix, “And who is this girl?” “She’s my friend. Her name is Sereia.” Phoenix answered and looked at me, “And Sereia, this is my childhood friend Maria.”Maria gulped, looked at me with something in her eyes before offering her hands for me to shake, “Hello, Sereia. I am Maria.” She said with a  smile, but I felt her hands tightening her grip on me, “It’s good to meet you.”I smiled back, “Yes, it’s good to meet you too, Maria.” Aling Nora now arrived, holding a t-shirt and some shorts, and handed it to me. I thanked her and asked where I cou

The rest of our walk to the paddy field of his farm was spent in silence and before we knew it, we arrived now. Just like what happened yesterday,  Phoenix grabbed the snacks from me and gave it to the farmers who were now on break. They said they happened to miss something so they have to work extra hard today. After eating, they instantly went back to work. "Now stay there. One two three, smile." I heard Phoenix muttering beside me and instantly, a flash from his phone was there. I was shocked when someone flashed in my eye. My mouth fell open and I gnashed on my teeth.   I turned to Phoenix to see him grinning while holding his phone.I blinked at him,  "What's that Phoenix?""Uhm, isn't it obvious? I'm taking Instagram photos for you." He answered. "Why?" He put his hands on his lip, facing me, "Because you said you wanted to take a picture yesterday,” "Oh, but that was only yeste

 "N-No .." Why is she asking me that? "Why?""Oh, nothing. I’m just curious." She said as she released a relieved sigh. Hmm…something smells fishy. I just brushed it aside for now.Thank goodness, she decided to drop it and started to ramble on about her and Phoenix’s childhood. I felt my ears ringing from hearing her tiny voice talk the whole time. I was happy when we finally arrived at our destination."Hey, Maria!" A farmer yelled in greeting at us the moment they saw our figure from afar. Maria approached the farmer "Mang Kanor! How are you?""I’m still alive, still kicking!" The farmer, who I realized is Mang Kanor, replied. "How about you? How are you?""Well, here I am, still beautiful.” She answered with a tiny laugh and stopped, “Wait, where's my father?""Oh, I think he’s there." He pointed from afar. "Take care of your father Maria, it's like he

I crossed my arms in front of me, and looked at him oddly, “Why are you taking pictures of the sky in the middle of the night?” "Why are you still awake?” He repeated his question as if avoiding my question“I just saw a light flashing in the sky so I came here to check.” "Okay." That was all he could reply to. He then continued pressing on his camera, and I quietly watched beside him. Silence followed and I decided not to ask further."Every time I can't sleep, I go here and take a picture of the stars. I love astronomy, and I love taking pictures." He started to speak up and I nodded. Phoenix stopped and glanced at me. There was something in his eyes, an unknown emotion but he quickly hid it and offered to smile at me.He showed me his camera and the pictures on it.  All of it was just nature and the sky. Honesty, it looks amazing. He really has a talent. "Wow. That's...amazing."

He first saw Phoenix and greeted him with a handshake. When he saw me, his eyes changed.His eyes glued on me, “Sereia? Why are you here?”Phoenix looked at both of us, sensing it. “Why? She’s my girlfriend.”Eion looked at him, “She’s my cousin.” Phoenix gave me a look, not believing it. I gave him a nervous smile, “Oh, sorry, I forgot to tell you this. You didn’t tell me we were going here.” Believe me, I really didn’t expect it. Who knew that my cousin would be his business partner. Such a small world. “Why are you here? I thought you were busy with your girlfriend in America?” I said. “Remember? You didn’t even answer my phone calls and she suspected that I was your other girl.” “She’s now my fiance.” He said. At that, a beautiful woman with brown hair and eyes with fair skin and had forei