CHAPTER XVI: WELCOME HOME

"If you want to wish for something, say it out loud while on the verge of a cliff."

His voice was like a touch of mellow music to my ears. The view is as beautiful as ever, but I wish l I can just stare at his face instead. A perfect image I will forever hold in my memory.

"Is that the reason why you brought me here?"

He's near. And we are looking at the same view. I realized that is more than enough.

"Words are powerful... but wishes are magical."

I smiled and I wished he knows how much I admire his mind. Where do I stand in that vast faculty of your thoughts? Can I ask for just a little place in your memory, instead?

"I wish I can stop time."

As if on cue, the wind blows gently on our faces. The trees swayed and the glazing sun hid behind the clouds. I closed my eyes and let my mind be blank... be of peace.

"Why?"

Giovanni.

We are still here, enjoying the view from the cliff. His grip circled on me from behind, and me leaning on him.

I have always been the kind of someone