By The Shore Novels & Stories

Ang daming tao kahit hapon na. Napakaganda ng coastal landscape. The coast is constantly shaped by the action of the sea, the wind and atmospheric agents. Typically, the landscape is characterized by bays and creeks that facilitate the construction of ports. Inilibot ni Lily ang tingin sa kabuuan ng naturang beach. May nakikita siyang mga halaman. Well, plants can fullfill in a coastal landscape. They can prevent wind or water erosion, offer privacy, provide shade, attract wildlife, and provide beauty.

Hinila niya si Jieyan papalapit. Pagdating ng gabi, nag-iba ang itsura ng beach. May mga bonfire, may mga bituin sa langit, may tunog ng basag-basag na bote at tawanan. Ang amoy ng ihaw ay humalo sa simoy ng dagat.

Tumango na lang ako because of the lost of words. Patuloy kami sa paglalakad until I decided to sit on the shore. Wala na halos tao dito kasi nga gabi na. It's not summer season din kaya wala masyadong nag-book dito. Kaya solo namin iyong shore. Inalalayan niya akong maupo sa buhangin. Tumabi naman siya sa akin. No one was speaking between us. We werw just looking ahead, at the dark water, listening to the waves. Kasabay non ang paghampas ng malamig na hangin sa mga balat namin.

sambit ko rito. "Yes." Si Ax ang sumagot sa akin. "Just chill, Sharina, malapit na tayo," ngisi pa nito sa akin. Nasandal ako habang tanaw ang ibaba. Ramdam ko ang hangin at ang magandang panahon sa isla. Idagdag pa ang asul na karagatan at nag-aagaw na kulay ng berde. A coastal magnificent view. "Nandito na tayo." Saad ni Ax sabay pindot sa mga button at pagmamaniobra sa harapan nito.

May dekorasyon itong puting kurtina at may nakasabit na seashells. May malambot na kama at mga unan na ang angle side ay nakatapat sa bayview. Ang presko rin ng hangin sa paligid at ilang puno ng niyog na sumasabay sa sayaw nito. A breathtaking view in a peaceful paradise. Hindi ko naman din napuna ang parte na ito sa mansion dahil sa abala rin akong makipagtagisan ng apoy sa kumag na Ethan na ito.

Her warmth, her energy—it all felt so natural, like she belonged right here, this close to me. Her laughter was soft but filled with delight, and I couldn’t help but smile at how much joy radiated from her. Every movement she made felt like a silent promise that this moment, this connection, was ours alone. Cheska and I sat side by side, watching the golden sun dip below the horizon while our yacht gently glided over the calm waters of the Maldives. The sea shimmered with hues of orange and pink, blending seamlessly with the sky, creating a masterpiece only nature could paint. The soft lapping of the waves against the boat added a serene melody to the moment, making it feel timeless.

At nang araw na iyon, masayang-masaya kami ni Arthur. Ngunit, mas lalong bumuhos ang aking mga luha nang marinig ang bridge ng kanta. (Bridge:) Now I walk that same shoreline alone with the tide, Yet I wear the same smile I once wore with my pride. This beach knows our beginning, where love first took form, So I stay with the waves through the calm and the storm. I wait where we started, heart steady, not weak, Hoping one day she’ll return and meet me right here on this beach.

Huminto rin siya noong lumusong siya sa dagat kaninang bandang alas dies. “I always knew you were the best, the coolest girl I know,” nagsimula nang kumanta si Hope as the sun dipped low on the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink. Habang ako, I stood at the edge of the cottage, watching Poppy and Summer na naro'n sa pangpang. May hawak akong mug na may kape. “So prettier than all the rest. The star of my show.” The waves lapped gently at their feet, sparkling under the golden light. Poppy's laughter rang out like music, pure and unrestrained, as she chased after the retreating water, her bright top fluttering in the breeze.

Nang inangat ko ang aking tingin papunta sa kan’ya ay nakatingin na rin siya sa akin. “That small boat is dangerous for the current around the sandbar, Zara,” paliwanag pa niya. “It doesn’t have the stability or power to handle sudden changes in the water. Around the sandbar, the currents can shift quickly, and waves can come up without warning.

tinignan niya si Daniel na nakatingin na sa kanya. "You see that tiny waves?" sabi nito na ang ibig pakatukuyin nito ay ang maliit na alon. Tumango siya bilang sagot. "Waves show that the sea is constantly moving, but towards the shore. Just like life can be rough, like the sea. But we can believe that if the sea can find stability once it meets the shore, we can find it too. And I think I finally found the one." makahulugang sabi nito at tinignan siya.