Rain Drizzle Novels & Stories

Her husband gave her a slight nod before starting the engine of their car. It was a rainy trip. The sky was weeping, and the rain was drenching the entire city. The sun vanished into the haze near the horizon when the thick thunderclouds engulfed it. The tangerine sky was now dominated by black and gray hues. As the rain grew heavier, puddles started to develop. The car’s roof danced with spray, and the rain’s murmur could be heard through the glass. It sounded like a swarm of angry bees swirling around.

Kaso pagdating nila sa itaas ay walang clearing. Napailing na lang si Devance at apologetic na ngumiti. “Sorry girls, ang kapal ng ulap. It might rain anytime.” “This place is heavenly if only it’s not cloudy,” sabi ni Austin. Si Lara ang sumagot. “It’s all right. We are thankful for your efforts to drive us here. Besides, unpredictable talaga ang weather sa bundok.” And as if on cue, it began to drizzle. “Let’s go, it’s raining!” yakag ni Devance sa lahat.

So this might just be a sign to let the kitty out of the bag. Groggily getting out of bed, I rub the crust from my eyes and stretch. Grabbing a t-shirt and jeans from my closet, I set them down on the bed and hop in the shower. Turning on the faucet, I let the water comb through my hair and coat my body with warm water. Once my loofah is covered in soap suds and body wash, I glide it over my body. I find myself thinking about Marcellius and the way he looked at me. It made butterflies form in my stomach and my heart raced.

Nagsimula na ring bumagal ang traffic. "I should've known that it'll rain," I uttered. "Why?" lumingon sa akin si Zyle mula sa passenger. We're riding Terrence' car and he's driving. "I haven't brought my jacket with me." Malamig kasi sa room lalo na kapag umulan, lalo na at naka-aircon. I leaned back on my seat and took my phone to look for the weather forecast. There's an LPA. Mukang hanggang mamaya pa ang ulan.

“Donatella, you’re next.” Agad na inayos ni Donatella ang kaniyang tindig nang magsalita si Madam Suzy, ang director na kasama nila sa backstage. Kasalukuyang idinaraos ang fashion show para sa 58th anniversary ng Gutierrez Fashion Company. It was summer evening and the theme for the show was tropical.

It's usual shine. It's just starting to rain, it's not that strong at all so I have a chance to make it through...pero isa isa at bigla nalnag nagkaroon ng ambon. The drizzle turned into rain the next minute, the freezing raindrops making me tremble as my steps faltered, my energy sapped and my clothes drenched. I looked up and scowled. Ugh. Bat ngayon pa? The city seemed deserted, a few taxis strolling about and I took a taxi but the taxis strolling here already had customers at alam kong hindi ako papauskin dahil tako slang mabasa ko ang kanilang mga car seats.

he then kissed my nose tip at sinunod ang labi ko. Tumugon ako sa kanyang halik at napahawak pa sa kanyang batok. Ramdam ko na din ang marahang haplos ng mga palad niya na gumagala sa aking likod. It took us a minute after he let go of me. "The rain will be our witness and even if the last droplets fall, my love for you will never fall out." I'll keep hold onto your promise, Drake.

Nagising si Nahara na magaan ang kanyang pakiramdam. Agad niyang kinapa ang kanyang tabi subalit wala doon si Rain dahilan para magmulat siya ng mga mata at inilibot ang tingin sa paligid. Malinawag na sa labas pero mukhang uulan ngayong umaga kaya makulimlim ang ulap. Napatitig siya sa suot niyang damit. Long sleeve iyon ni Rain.

sambit niya. “Naisip ko na kung hindi ba umulan no’ng araw na ‘yon, hindi ba magiging gloomy ang pakiramdam mo at hindi mo ba ako iiwan,” saad niya. “Same here. Starting that day, I hated how the rain stop me from everything. I started to see things I should hate about it, just look how ugly the city is kapag umuulan. Maputik, mga stranded na sasakyan, walang kuryente madalas and the list goes on. Ang daming bagay na hindi ko nakita no’ng kabataan ko,” mahinang sambit ko.