The cool air from the sea seemed congratulated him and he closed his eyes for a while as he handed a single flower.
" The world seemed with me now and its the prize of waiting. I thank God for the orderliness and wisdom and this woman hàd helped me change. Two days more to wait." Then he felt the soothing breeze and smiled.
"George, come! its too cold out there." Magee called him and when he went back to the pirate Buccaneer's cave, he immediately closed the door.
"Why you suddenly came." He asked her.
" I was just worried seeing you away from me." Don't...don't join the army operation these days, that's my order." She appeared funny on what she said and he carried her going back to the granite house.
" Baldur also told me about it, hmm, I really need a long vacation, haha!" Then they reached the granite house laughing while she was holding the daisy flower he gave her. In a minute, he put her gently on bed while he seated.
" What about the angel fruits?" He curiously asked.
" Haha! the angel fruit is - me. Patiently take care of it ( understand everything in me). Wait till it bears fruit ( wait till I mature so I can prove my womanhood). The tree is a symbolism of true love, faith, hope and courage. Despite the shame, pain and longing you never give up on me but rather accepted me in whole and protected even my shadow. She bowed down her head.
" I'm very proud of you." Magee whispered.
" Haha! its hypothetical. Now I got it. The tree of love. Hmm, why should I give up to the woman who made me an honorable combatant soldier. From being a boyfriend, fiancee and husband, I did nothing, haha! until now, still...." Till his voice awkwardly faded and bowed his head like a shy boy."
" What?" She laughed and pinched a little of his ear.
" I'll tie you around so that you can't anymore attempt to attack the young Japanese guys.
" No, I still have to go to my brothers."
" And why?"
" I will tell them something."
" So let's go." He said.
" Alright." She smirked.
When they reached to the wooden house, Albrecht was so happy.
"Oh! Magee! come, how are you?"
" Kuya, can we talk?"
" Sure! what is that." Albrecht clarified.
" George will take his vacation for a while, if its okay."
" It has been cleared by Baldur, no worries."
"Our house will be closed too within a week time, we'll go somewhere."
" Ah, I see. I got it. We'll just stick around and yeah, don't be bothered."
" Supposed there's an emergency, just knock the door four times."
" Ah, okay, copy." Albrecht agreed.
George was just smiling while putting his hands inside the pant's pockets.
" George?"
" Yes Albrecht."
" Nothing! Just enjoy your vacation, Sir!" Albrecht piqued and teased him again.
" Wow!" That's a good news, you need a break buddy!" Baldur just arrived.
" Baldur, thank you."
" So, we'll get going now." Then she took each of her elder siblings' hands and paid respect in a way of doing "mano po," ( taking the elder"s hand on her forehead).
Baldur and Albrecht were teary eyed looking at her joyful face, smiling at them.
"I ask your blessing for the second time around. I'm sorry that the war made me anxious for the past months but I'm a little mature now."
" We bless you Magee, don't worry too much. You're a great woman we're always proud of. You're just adorable and amazing! Just go and we bless you. We're even happy to see you out of this war for a while. Go! go!" Baldur turned his head and watched the furnace.
" Magee, how can I send you veggie viands if you lock your house." Albrecht sadly said.
" Hmm, I want you to relax ' kuya' (elder brother). I'll do the cooking for a while."
" Alright. Its also good. But George, take care of our beautiful sister, hmm, I ran out of words." Albrecht then bowed down his head.
The couple then left and gone.
"I was touched. She's well-taught by Sr. Sibal and she can be a great mother and of course a warrior wife." Albrecht feedback.
" Both, yes." Baldur said.
Meanwhile, in the granite house, Magee started to put embellishments in room number three and he was just smilingly watching at her.
" What are those folded clothes over there." George asked.
" Ah, they're the baby suits. I still have to pack them.
" How about that circle one."
" Its the 'ilang-ilang' scented candle I found in a box with local decorations. The smell is soothing. You'll eventually love it."
" Wow! Everything makes me excited. Thank you Mag, but even without these things its just okay. I mean it, yet they looked exquisite that excite me more."
" Absolutely yes." She smiled.
Then she extended the journal to him.
" I want you to read the journal for the remaining two days. The notations there could help you more."
She gave it to him.
While he was occupying the second room or the receiving area and with him a big candle, from time to time he tried to cover the candle with his hand and watched the fireflies on top of the mangrove bonsai treetops - smiling.
" Hmm, I can't concentrate on my readings. The waters flowing titillated my ears like a lullaby. Everything I see and hear is all about her. Yes. I'm a great husband but I need to finish the journal."
A little while he has heard a footstep going to room number seven.
" What is she doing in this hour?" he thought.
" Hmm, you're behind me - sleepwalking, I know." She smirked.
" You have to rest now."
" Nothing. I loved keep seeing this room - the toys, baby food, cribs, plants, the flowing water, everything." She smiled at him.
Then suddenly, they've heard the alarm from the square timepiece so they both ran back to room number three.
" Hmm, its Dad Chuck's secret classified mission again." George said.
But she pulled his hand, back to room number two and wrapped a blanket on him.
" Hmm...Take care of the fireflies, they're beautiful." She said.