I fell in love with you, Intramuros

Have you been felt gone astray and yet at ease? Thinking of maybe there would be an adventure lie ahead. Have you ever been felt worn-out of being never tired of seeking on what you might found out?

Well, that was what I felt as I laid my eyes on him. In every corner, I see him unique from all other gentleman I know. His looks are enigmatic yet he let me to enter his world and discover things that I haven’t been experienced. Actually, he does not need to walled and distant me out of the city jungle, because with his warm embrace he gave calm and harmony that I need. We walked through brick roads that was lighted by the Victorian lamps and I am not afraid to misplace through the cobbled streets for as long as he is beside me.

Along the way, I saw an old building with a dungeon in it which winked at me. Maybe he heard our laughter, thoughts and dreams. And I secretly wishing that butterflies will not execute soon. I‘ve seen his deep character, and amazed by his strength to survived from war.

Under the dark sky and billion lights, he held my hand as we hopped on a calesa and he never let go of it like his afraid of losing me. His hand was perfect on mine, like how I perfectly met him in the place of peace and war. Ancient houses and structures had witnessed my first romance and for I know he witnessed the life of history. The churches opened their doors and gave their blessing. This where we’ve shared our promises and I felt surreal, but almost.

I look into his eyes and that was the most beautiful view I had seen in my life. Bugs sung and we danced with the beat of our hearts. I touched every detail of his experiences and battle scars was all over but his beauty was still enticing. For all I was did is to accept every flaws, every guns, cannons and bullets hidden beneath his skin. And still, I fell in love with him.

I never doubt. I‘ve found my heart and never thought of seeking love in him. Did I deserve this? Am I wishing too much because I love him in short period of time? But then, we both know we cannot have both of ourselves, I can’t stay with him. I have to let go his hand and travelled back to the streets we’ve shared and go alone without him. I have to ride the same calesa without him. I have to see the world out of this walled city without him.

I came back to reality and sat inside the bus. As I look outside, it melts my heart as I imagined him waving a goodbye. Above and beyond I promised, I will not let go of the memories and tresured it like how this place was kept. My heart will always remember you.

I’ll return because I know he is waiting. One day or soon I‘ll come again in his arms again because I have fell in love with you, my Intramuros.