Even The Nights Are Better Mga Nobela at Kwento

CONTINUATION OF EPILOGUE P4 Four days have passed since we arrived here and tomorrow is our last day. But I enjoyed those four days we spent here. ~But when it hurts, I can make it better Girl, if it works, it's gon' be forever We been through the worst, made it through the weather Our problems and the pain, pain but love, don't change~ “Kuya, wake up.” “Hmm.. what..” “Let’s watch the sunset!”

Habang nakaupo kami I could see that she seemed restless, kaya sinubukan ko na mag-engage ng conversation. "Ang ganda ng mga ilaw noh? Daytime is good but nighttime is better. Tahimik lang tsaka ang lamig ng simoy," I chuckled. "The lights are good too. It's solemn." Dagdag niya sa sinabi ko. I smiled and breathed heavily, of course in happiness. Natutuwa lang ako na kasama ko s'ya kahit wala kaming masyadong mapag-usapan o kahit wala s'ya sa mood makipag-usap ng kahit ano.

Napahalakhak siya at umiling-iling, “Siyempre, hindi. Iyon lang naman kasi ang hinihiling niyang kapalit sa pagliligtas sa amin kaya hindi namin siya puwedeng biguin at isa pa ay nakakatakot ang kaibigan niya. Sobra! Brr!” And here I thought this is my lucky night, for having the people I treasure back and having a piece of mind but boy I was so wrong. I never thought that this night is the worst night of our lives. I was never this afraid and terrified all my life but now. Now... This is way worse than all Astrid’s threats and harrassment combined! Who would’ve thought that as grand and as lavish as this occasion could ever go wrong? Who would’ve thought that this either could be our last n

Ilang segundo siyang nanatiling nakatayo roon, hindi dahil sa pag-aalinlangan, kundi dahil sinasadya niyang hayaang maramdaman ng lahat ang bigat ng sandaling iyon. “Good evening,” panimula niya, malinaw at matatag ang boses. Hindi ito malakas, ngunit sapat upang marinig ng lahat. At higit sa lahat, sapat upang ipaalala na hindi niya kailangang sumigaw para mapakinggan. “I know that tonight was supposed to be a simple celebration,” patuloy niya, dahan-dahan ang pagsasalita, “but it seems like… naging mas makulay ang gabi kaysa sa inaasahan.”

Mas lalong umalab ang dibdib ko sa inis ng makita ang masayang mukha nilang dalawa habang bumababa ng motor. Masaya pa sila huh? Samantalang ako mamatay matay na sa pagaalala at paghihintay?! “Thank you, Night. I enjoyed our date.” “I'm happy to hear that. At least you got to breathe a little, right?” “Yeah, somehow I feel a bit lighter. Alright, I know you're tired. We still have work tomorrow.” “Yeah, you too. Goodnight Red.”

They fell asleep, their dreams filled with the sweet memories of their shared night, a night of surrender, a night of love, a night that would forever be etched in their hearts. The city lights blurred into a kaleidoscope of colors as Damon navigated their car through the quiet streets, the late-night air thick with the scent of jasmine and exhaust fumes. It was almost midnight, the moon a pale disc hanging low in the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the sleeping city. Soirye, nestled against Damon's side, felt a wave of contentment wash over her. The day had been a whirlwind of activity, a mix of work, laughter, and shared intimacy. Now, as they pulled into their driveway, a sense of peac

tanong ni Amy, halos hindi makapaniwala sa nakikita. “It’s our date night,” sagot ni Zack, inalalayan siya papunta sa mesa. “I had this place set up just for us. I want tonight to be unforgettable.” Napaupo si Amy, halos hindi pa rin makapaniwala. “Ang ganda nito, Hon. Paano mo ito naisip?”

"The time you'd gave to me was worth it. Naisip ko na nang mas mabuti kung ano ba talaga 'yung nararamdaman ko at kung ano ba talaga 'yung gusto ko." Napalingon ako sa bintana at doon bumungad sa akin ang napakagandang tanawin ng kalangitan. Everything are beautiful. Living or not, everything seems so unique. "What happened to that tuesday night, gave me an unexpected nightmare that made me experienced something I never knew I will experience. Sobrang nakakababa, I feel like drowning to that nightmare pero kinaya ko. Kinaya ko."

"Pero at least kasama na kita ngayon, okay na ko." Bahagya niyang sinilip ito dahil sa sinabi nito. Nagkatitigan pa sila kaya agad siyang nag-iwas ng tingin. "Salamat sa pagligtas sakin kanina ah. Sweet para kang night in shinning armor ko, too bad ako yung lalaki at ikaw yung babae, pero ok lang sweet parin!" "Sweet your ass," mabilis na sagot niya kay Clement.

So many times when the city seems to be Without a friendly face, a lonely place It’s nice to know that you’ll be there if I need you And you’ll always smile, it’s all worthwhile” When there’s no getting over that rainbow When my smallest of dreams won’t come true I can take all the madness the world has to give But I won’t last a day without you “Good night. Let’s meet in our dream. I love you...”