potipot island, i was with migs, terence and his partner. potipot is a small island in candelaria zambales. its white fine sand and crystal clear blue water will definitely make you love the place. after five hours of travel, you will forget the hassle and bustle of the city and will easily find peace as soon as you reach the destination and finally catch the view of the island.
we reached the island late afternoon. we spent the rest of the day roving around, taking pictures, jogging, eating, just everything that strikes our carefree minds. we were there to be free after all, so we seize the day. as the sun bids goodbye, we started building our camp tents and started a fire. we brought a kilo of fish and some hotdogs to grill for dinner. i and migs decided to invade the water earlier, anticipating it’s going to be colder later. while terence and his partner we’re having fun with the grilling challenge [grilling just with sticks, no griller], i and migs were already having fun at the beach. the water is perfectly clear. literally crystal clear as the tips of little waves creates crystal effects due to the reflection of the moonlight.
this is what i always wanted to get on my rest days. peace of mind, stress-free and relaxing surroundings. the company is an additional bonus. who wouldn’t be contented to be with someone who’s been a source of your happiness, in a perfect getaway like this island? the stars are randomly placed in the dark sky, and the moon plays as our lamp. the rush of the water, our chills, and our laughter are the only sound we can hear.
PAUL
migs, ang saya natin no? namiss mo ba ‘to?
MIGS
oo nga. alam mo, parang gusto kong hilingin kay Lord na ganito na lang tayo habambuhay. Kaso imposible.
(both burst in laughter)
si terence [translation: lil bro, gemini is the real name] is a dear friend and closest friend to my heart. he just came from saudi. after here, they will head to isabela, his partner’s hometown while i and migs will go back to manila. they’re also having great time together, i’m sure they missed each other, after two years of being apart.
midnight comes closer, and dinner is ready. we get off the water and change clothes. we didn’t bring rice (mapapanis kasi), we only have loaves of bread, grilled fish and hotdogs, cheesebread, junkfoods (a lot), bananas, sofdrinks, and beers in can.
TERENCE
kuya, namiss kita sobra. thanks huh, sinama mo kami dito. isipin niyo na lang wala kami para di ma-spoil ‘yong romantic getaway niyo ni migs.. hehe!
PAUL
loko-loko! okay lang na kasama kayo, mas masaya nga eh. tsaka namiss din kita. i love you bro! hahaha!
(everyone laughs loud)
after dinner, terence and his partner now tried the water. i and migs didn’t get wrong, it’s now colder. while they’re having fun swimming, i and migs were sitting at the sand, having the luxury of solitude and of the warmth of sanmig. this is what i call moments of love. when we were together, talking about just everything, one body wrapped in arms of the other. two heartbeats in rhythm, two souls sharing a love song only these two hearts can hear.
MIGS
Saksi ang buwan at mga talang maningning, naririnig ng naglalarong alon ng dagat at ng malamig na hanging banayad ang pag-ihip, iniibig kita at isinusumpa kong ikaw lamang, panghabambuhay…
i tried to hold my sanity intact. but deep inside, i can feel an extreme feeling of happiness, making me real crazy. i wanted to shout; i wanted to let the world know someone just dedicated to me his forever commitment of love. i wanted to shout, not minding if no one will listen. but i held back. i breathe deeply. i tried to act as if it didn’t touch me.
PAUL
Baduyyy!
MIGS
okay, baduy pala. pasensya na ha, ganun lang ang kaya ko. di kasi ako magaling magsalita.
(nagtampo)
PAUL
mahal na mahal kita migs… ikaw lang din. isinusumpa ko rin, sa ngalan ng mga talangka at tutubing-dagat, ikaw lang ang iibigin ko ngayon at magpakailanpaman…
we started to kiss. our lips touching each others’ lips gently, a kiss i will never forget. it’s a kiss that seems endless, full of love and overflowing happiness. we lay on the fine sand, his arms wrapped around my body, and mine on his nape. still kissing, feeling each others breath…
TERENCE (shouting)
May tao!!!
(we stopped and acted like nothing’s going on. We were very surprised)
TERENCE
Joke lang.. hahahaha!
(we all again burst into laughter)
When midnight came, we all decided to get inside the tent to rest. Serenity. I and Migs embracing each other, lilbro’s head on his partner’s chest.
When sunrise strikes tomorrow, tonight will just be another memory to treasure.
A night in potipot island…
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