Yesterday. This was the one plan. One that was executed perfectly, clean cut, a murder mystery with no evidence left. It left me with a peace better than any ocean’s calm.

The excitement in everyone’s hushed voices, the dark green shirt. The confusion. The long walk that felt like forever couldn’t end. The smiles. The touch. I should have savored more of the moment.

And the years go by. Close your eyes, ’cause everything is perfectly aligned.

I was so grateful, so happy. Giddy with the best kind of excitement one could have. Thankful for the extra set of hands behind the scenes, the ones that actually starved for hours only to make sure the surprise went well (s/o: Dewon, Clarissa, Dhea!).

So glad my heart took care of its problems and made sure it was calm enough to keep a straight face the rest of the night.

So glad my heart could make peace with itself before it burst into a million little heart-shaped stars.

Happy birthday, Cendol #1. Forever in our hearts.