Lucky (Part 1)

I was sitting by the beach with friends waiting for the best time to make a cameo at the local bar. We wanted house music that night and we knew where to go. We waited. Then you passed by. You were wearing a white sando and white cargo shorts. You glanced at me. I smiled back. You took a few more steps, looked my way and smiled. It was my sign. 

"Hey guys, I'll meet you up at the bar later. I just have somewhere to go."

They laughed. They knew what was going to happen next.

"Okay Tris, see you later. Enjoy."

I looked at your direction and saw you starting to walk behind the bamboo fence. The sound of the waters hitting the beach filled the air. I started walking behind you. You walked slower. I knew it. 

Up close, you looked so much better - nice almond eyes, lean built and that smile. I can't seem to make sense of what was happening. I felt lucky.

"Hi...", I greeted.

You smiled and greeted me back.

"Akala ko kilala kita eh..." you explained.

"It's okay. Akala ko din kilala kita...", an excuse of course.

"Friends mo sila?"

I nodded. I can't stop looking at your arms, your teeth, your eyes. You started asking me questions - my name, where I lived, how long have I been on the island, when I am leaving...

"Sino kasama mo sa room?"

"Ako lang.", I replied.

You grinned. I felt really really lucky.

"Bakit mo naman natanong?"

"Wala lang", you replied.

You told me that you were traveling with your girlfriend. You told me you were straight. I raised my brows.

"Yeah right...", I mumbled.

 You told me that she's back in the hotel, sleeping. 

"Ang sama mo, iwanan daw ba girlfriend?"

"Ewan ko ba dun, laging gusto matulog..."

"Baka buntis?", I asked.

"Baka nga... hehehe..." you said as you scratched your head.

"I'm sure pinapagod mo dito...", I fished.

"Naku, hindi naman... kaso ayun nga, tulog na..."

"So saan ang punta mo?"

"Wala naghahanap ng gimik... ikaw may gimik ka ba?"

I laughed.

"Oo naman..."

"Good.", you replied.

But something still felt not right. Lucky was never my middle name. 

"How can this happen?", I asked myself.

I was right, I may not be that lucky since you seemed a little hesitant when I suggested that we go back to my room. 

"Fine, ayaw mo wag mo...". I mumbled.

Yes, I was not really that lucky.

"San na mga barkada mo?", you asked.

"Ay oo nga no?"

I looked behind me. Everybody's gone. I could not really check my phone - I had too be cautious since the unit costs more than our entire trip combined.

"So ano plano, are you coming with me?"

"Hindi ko sure dude... I haven't done it with a guy"

"Well, there's always a first time..."

"Eh kasi... straight talaga ko dude..."

"Ah ok, sige balik na ko dun...", I said as I excused myself.

"Yeah sige. If you plan to go out tonight, maybe I'd see you again."

I felt disappointed.

"I got to go."

"Hey, pag makakadaan ka pa dito ulit and I'm still here, I might change my mind."

"Okay."

I started walking back to the hotel. I called my friends and they told me they were already at the bar. I told them I'd follow.

"O so what happened?", they asked.

"I'll make kwento later..."

I then told everyone that I'd just have to wash up and then see them. I did. A few minutes later, I was on my way to the bar. Out of curiosity, I found myself walking along the beach. There I saw you again, still sitting by the fence. 

"Uy, andito ka pa?"

"Uhmm... wala lang..."

"Oh..."

"I was actually on my way to the bar...", I explained.

"Ah okay...", you looked disappointed.

"Pwede pa ba?" you asked.

I grinned. 

"Yes, my name is Tristan "Lucky" Tan.", I whispered.