Before Sunset Novels & Stories

Tanong ko sa kanya. "Ngayon lang siguro yan ang naalala ko." Ani niya. "Alam mo ba sabi nila, kung sino daw ang kasama mo manuod ng sunset at sunrise ay siya daw ang taong nakatadhana sayo." Sambit ko saka nakangiting tumingin kung saan nakapwesto ang araw saka isinuot ang black shades.

"Negatibo ang pagpapakahulugan ko sa sunset dahil simbolo ito ng pagtatapos ng liwanag. Ngunit bakit gano'n? Kahit parang masama ito, napakaganda pa rin nito sa mata." Nag-angat naman ng tingin si Amber dahil sa tinuran ni Grei. Awtomatikong napunta ang tingin niya sa lalaki. Tila naghihintay ito sa susunod niyang sasabihin kaya naman muli siyang nagsalita.

So, instead of the expected chikahan, we just ended up talking about funny encounters while watching the sun setting over the horizon. As much as it is is very magnificent to watch, hindi ko rin mapigilang maging emosyonal. Just like the setting sun, everything could really end. Like the sunset taking its precious time little by little, I feel like I am also close to the end as well. Ang pagkakaiba lang, he sun would always rise even after setting. Sure, it will take long before it goes up again, but the bottomline is it will still rise no matter how many times it goes down.

Sweaty and flushed from hours of intense gaming, they recounted their adventures, exchanged banter, and indulged in well-deserved snacks and refreshments. The party continued into the latter part of the day, transitioning seamlessly from the gaming lounge to the tranquil beauty of the beach. The sun cast vibrant hues of orange and pink across the horizon, creating a breathtaking backdrop for the festivities. The soft, powdery sand cradled their feet as they walked along the shore, the sound of crashing waves providing a soothing rhythm to the approaching sunset.

"Bakit? Saan mo ba gustong pumunta?" "Kahit saan, basta mamasyal na lang tayo hanggang sa matapos ang gabing ito." Ito na ata ang magiging huling gabi namin, mahigit bente quatro oras na lang ang nakalagay sa kaniyang relos na bigay ni Constantine. "Sige. Gusto ko nga atang makita ang paglubog ng araw ngayon. Naalala mo 'yong hapon na pinanood natin ang sunset?"

Natatawang tumigil na kami sa pamumulot nang mapansing lumulubo na ang dalawang bulsa ko. After the walk, we decided to sit in the large stretch of sand found in the middle. May iilang bato na ring naroroon at naka-expose pero mas pinili na lamang naming upuan ang mga sapin namin sa paa para ma-enjoy namin ang panonood sa papalubog na araw. “Did you know that in literature, sunsets would often depict something magical and mysterious then beauty and love as well?” I shared, my eyes fixed with the sun setting.

The Forteza Coast is a place where your heart flutters not because of someone, but because of its natural beauty. Natapos ang sunset at dumilim na, doon naman nagsimulang umangat ang buwan. I checked the time at nagulat dahil 6:10 pm na pala, doon ko lang naramdaman ang gutom at ngalay mula sa pagkakaupo.

I snorted. “Ha! Someday, you’ll be glad that I took videos and photos.” “Oo na. Your voice is too loud. I’ll probably go deaf if I watch this video with the headset on.” She scoffed and went silent. She’s just staring at the sky. It’s not too bright anymore. You can now appreciate the sunset without worrying that you might hurt your eyes. “The sunset is so beautiful yet sad.” “Why do you think so?” I asked. “Because for me, it signifies the end and goodbyes.”

Like as what she promised, sinagot niya ang asawa sa katanungan nito. A smile has drawn into his lips while combing her hair, "That's nice, I want to spend that moments with you too." Sabi nga nila, sunset symbolizes love and freedom, faith and loyalty, kung kasama mo ang mahal mo sa buhay. And if you're alone, it symbolizes hope and new beginning awaits for the next day. Sunset is known for it's genuine scenery right before darkness filled the entire sky, it's also giving the details of the day has finally ended its chapter. "Pero, hindi pa ako magaling." Nalulungkot na sabi ni Kriesha dito. "Ikaw lang ang pwede, sa ngayon..." Dagdag niya at nagtatampong ibinalik ang tingin sa telebisyon.

'Di ko naman alam rito pala niya ako dadalhin. Nakikita ko ng malinaw ang paglubog ng araw. Hindi ko tuloy mapigilan ang pag tulo ng luha ko. Agad ko itong pinahiran bago pa niya ako makitang umiyak. Ramdam ko naman ang pagyakap niya sa 'kin mula sa likuran. "Ang ganda niya 'no," tukoy niya sa sunset. "Kaya lang maraming ayaw sa kan'ya. Na kahit gaano pa siya kaganda ang Sunset ang ibig sabihin nito ending."