a stroll with liezl

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Previously:
There I was at SM Mall of Asia where the bizarre is just ordinary and where people lives in fantasy (as far as I’m concerned). I just met Liezl’s (gab) folks and right now, we are at Shaw Boulevard. She’s buying stuff that we’ll need for the roadtrip while I, on the other hand, was drowning in my delusions as I stare blankly at Richville Hotel.

Full recap here

Liezl: tell me, is it really that much of a magical place?!
Jxmn: will you believe me if I am to say that I had an epiphany here not so long ago?!
Liezl: *stops+thinks*
Jxmn: well…..?!?
Liezl: *still thinking*
Jxmn: ……..
Liezl: nnnnaaaaaaahhhhhh!!! Now you’re just making things up
Jxmn: *laughs*
Liezl: look, can you stop being all dazed there and help me with my groceries!?
Jxmn: honga pala! Sorry! Sorry! Here lemme carry those stuff for ya!
Liezl: aaawww….. such a good little helper you turned out to be
Liezl: *sarcastic*
Jxmn: op kors! Wait! Is that a complement?
Liezl: *scuffs*
Jxmn: we have a lot of loots here, would you mind telling me where we’re going?
Liezl: anywhere! Let’s be spontaneous
Jxmn: I have a suggestion… why don’t we go to………
Liezl: go to……..
Jxmn: capones, zambales
Liezl: where the heck is that!?
Jxmn: ahhhmmm… zambales!?
Liezl: I said an all night-er, not deathmarch
Jxmn: hahaha… segue, hhhhmmmm I think we should definitely visit Batangas
Liezl: ……
Jxmn: batangas here we come!!! Wwooohhhoo!!
Liezl: you are one disturbed and unstable human being
Jxmn: no am not
Liezl: you’re sick
Liezl: *laughs*
Jxmn: but seriously gab, can we go to batangas?
Liezl: give me one good reason why we should
Jxmn: *murmuring*
Liezl: wha!? I can’t hear you. Speak up!
Jxmn: I said I wanna see governor vilma
Liezl: yeah right and Queen Elizabeth’s my aunt
Liezl: *laughs*
Jxmn: I honestly wanna see governor vilma
Liezl: your face! Pwede just get in the car and lemme be the captain for tonight!?
Jxmn: do I have a choice?! I mean I really do wanna see her
Liezl: zip it!
Liezl: *smirks*

I stashed liezl’s grocery at the back seat of her mazda 6 and we got in to the car. Even with uncertainty looming in front of us, we still opted to face it head-on. It was still all too early by that time, her digital clock with purple luminescence signifies an 11:48 evening. As I don’t know what to do nor what to say, I became anxious and all too frizzy. Liezl noticed this…

Liezl: don’t tell me you’re still gonna continue with your batangas and governor vi thing
Jxmn: please, please, please, please with beautiful eyes. Can we?
Liezl: for the nth time – no! we have a better place to go to
Jxmn: *pout*
Liezl: *in a hush tone* why!? Is she there?
Jxmn: huh!? Who?
Liezl: heaven. Is your heaven there?
Jxmn: *stunned*

I practically froze when she delivered these lines. I know what to say and how to say it but I didn’t have the guts to do so. Am not the claustrophobic type but I felt that my world is slowly diminishing. It’s utterly becoming more and more difficult to breathe and that you double your efforts for a desperate gasp of air that you need. Steadily, I felt an involuntary movement - my left hand was now holding my chest, clinging for dear life.

Liezl: it’s just a simple question, don’t get too hyped up.
Jxmn: …………………
Liezl: ………………
Jxmn: ……………
Liezl: …………………
Jxmn: can i!?
Jxmn: *referring to the car window*
Liezl: *didn’t even budge*
Jxmn: you know what I love about night stroll like this one!?
Liezl: *silent + focus on driving*
Jxmn: I love how the cool breeze damps my succulent face
Liezl: *laughs*
Jxmn: what!? It’s true naman e
Liezl: *smirks*
Liezl: here you go
Liezl: *pushes a button to lower the car window*
Jxmn: there, see!? The night breeze is wwwaaaayyy better than compressed nitrogen-oxygen-nickelide pressurized air thingy
Liezl: *smiles*
Liezl: are you always like that!?
Jxmn: huh!? Like what?
Liezl: there had been a dead-air for the last 5 minutes or so then you suddenly bounce back
Jxmn: *laughs*
Jxmn: you’re actually the first person to say that and I’m gonna take it as a compliment
Liezl: *laughs*
Jxmn: here’s a trivia for you, I am the type that loves to write. I love sharing my stories with people and infusing the trademark me in the words that I say.
Liezl: wow! So what pick-up lines you used so far!?
Jxmn: gab, didn’t you hear what I just said!?
Liezl: huh!?
Jxmn: I said I love to write – I’m a writer not a playah. Would you even believe that I dunno when and how to drop them pick-up lines?
Liezl: *laughing her ass off*
Liezl: then prove it!
Jxmn: prove what?
Liezl: that you are a so-called writer
Jxmn: prove it?! As in now?
Liezl: yeah! Say something – something that introduces your writer side
Jxmn: well….. am not good with impromptu ----
Liezl: *cuts jexamine off*
Liezl: hinde, hinde…. Wala ka pala e… bbbboooo!!
Jxmn: all am saying is ----
Liezl: inde, wag ka ng magpalusot!
Liezl: *teasing*
Jxmn: enough already sheesh… you want it so badly!?
Liezl: hahahaha
Jxmn: right…. Here it goes
Liezl: hold-up, hold-up
Jxmn: what!?

I felt the car was steadily coming to a slow halt. I looked outside the window and saw a panoramic view of reds, purples, pinks and greens – the cosmetic lights that makes the buildings that much more dramatic looking.

Jxmn: what’s this? Why did we stop?
Liezl: isn’t it grandeur!? This might help you cook something up. Plus, I wanna focus on what you are about to say
Jxmn: *closes eyes + breathes deeply*
Liezl: this better be good.
Jxmn: sssshhh… I’m internalizing
Liezl: arte mo!
Jxmn: aahhmm… do you want this piece or not?
Liezl: oooohhh… so is this for me?
Jxmn: with the sound of a violin, I only see marc enfroy. But when you stepped in my world, the night became memorable.
Liezl: *listening intently*
Jxmn: …………….
Liezl: *winks + beautiful eyes*
Jxmn: *looks at liezl*
Liezl: ………
Jxmn: …………
Liezl: and!?
Jxmn: what do you mean “and”!?
Liezl: was THAT it!?
Jxmn: well yeah
Liezl: hahahha. Some writer slash poet you turn out to be… pppffftttt
Jxmn: a simple thank you would have sufficed.
Liezl: no offense but I think Alex can do a better job than you.
Jxmn: I have lots to say! It’s just that……
Liezl: just what!? Don’t tell me you’re holding back?
Jxmn: well of course I am!
Liezl: What!? Why!?
Jxmn: ………
Liezl: listen, listen. Like you said, the night's still young. We’ll give it another go later ok!?
Jxmn: *deep sigh*
Liezl: ok!?
Jxmn: yes boss!
Liezl: and please just say what’s in your heart
Jxmn: I will and then you’ll see
Liezl: looking forward to it….
Liezl: *hush tone* angel
Jxmn: huh!?
Liezl: what!? I didn’t say anything
Jxmn: wushu!
Liezl: so what are you waiting for!?
Jxmn: *confused*
Liezl: get off the car! We’re already here!
Jxmn: wwwaaahhh!! I thought that this was supposed to be a long drive!?
Liezl: *smirks*
Liezl: don’t worry, like I said, it’s an all night-er. Trust me
Jxmn: *heart thumps*
Jxmn: so am I in heaven?
Liezl: Asa! (you wish)
Jxmn: Where am I!?