11 - Memories in the past

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Edward is driving the car in a steady speed, making her enjoy the view as she looks out of the window. She always enjoys watching the scenery outside the window since she was a kid.

That bracelet he wore, it feels like it's very familiar but I don't know if I should ask how he got it, she pondered.

Edward glanced at the mirror to see what she's doing without taking his eyes off the road and smiles seeing her looking outside. Sometimes she's just too adorable, I love seeing this side of her.

Before leaving, he packed many food and put it all at the back seat. So if she gets hungry, food is ready. They have been traveling for hours and he is starting to feel his hands sore.

"Let's stop for a while, we're almost there but it's almost lunch time." He said to her and pulled the car over near a small restaurant.

"Yeah you must be really tired, afterall you took care of me last night." She said, her face turned beet red, as she recalled some of what happened before she lose her consciousness.

He only look at her for a moment and got out of the car. Once he was outside, Edward let out a sigh. If only you knew what I did but I don't want to say what really happened.

He composed himself, and walk towards the counter to order a take out. There were plenty of food to choose, but he picked the food pastil, a small portion of food wrapped up with banana leaves and fried chickens. He ordered a total of ten pastils and 4 fried chicken. After paying for it, he went back inside the car.

"Are you sure you want to eat inside?" She looked worried.

"Don't worry, we won't make a mess inside." He said and grab something from the back seat. He took out two empty bento box for them both, and handed it to her with the plastic gloves he got after buying food.

He put on the plastic gloves on his right hand, opening the pastil. After tearing the banana leaves, the pastil was a dish of marinade chicken placed on top of the rice. After opening, he transferred it to his empty bento box, she also does the same as him. The empty leaves are placed inside a small paper back - which he will throw away afterwards.

"Eat slowly," he said and placed two of the fried chicken on top of her food. She hummed in response, chewing her food.

They started eating, the chicken meat was quite spicy but it tastes good. He grabbed some bottled water from the back seat with his left hand and put them in between. It was a simple hearty meal with her, making him feel happy as he continued eating.

After eating, he took out the trash and throw it in the trashcans nearby. He segregated the trash by the bins label. Then he got back inside and sat down on the driver seat.

"That was really good, right?" He glance at her, she opened the water bottle and drank it.

"Yeah I'm so full, why did you buy too many? Do you plan on making me chubby.." she responded and patted her bloated stomach.

"Silly, I just don't want you to feel hungry. We should leave now." He responded and started the car, speeding away from the store but later on he slowed down at a steady pace like before.

Hours later, exactly 3:00 pm, they arrived at a large gate, the guard after seeing the car, opened the gate wide enough for the car to pass.

There stood in the middle is bungalow - a small, single-story house with a sloping roof. She learned that this place belongs to his family and often used as a vacation getaway. And they will be staying there for two or three days and leave only a few hours before the celebration dinner.

The place looks cozy, with so many flowers planted. There are also a few large trees near the entrance, making it hard to see what is inside. There was also a mini forest, a few coconut trees and a vast ocean was seen after a while of walking.

"You didn't say you'd bring me to a beach! I should have prepared a few bathing suits." She exclaimed excitedly and watch the calm waves.

"It would ruin the surprise. Besides, I got you so many clothes. I'm sure you'll find something to wear." He teased her, making her blush.

They returned back to the house to settle themselves. There was only two rooms inside the house. A small living room and a kitchen, and one bathroom. She asked how the bungalow was well maintained, he said that the guard's family is the caretaker.

"It feels great to spend time with you." She said and hugs him. They are planning to set up a tent near the beach.

It was a private beach belonging to his family. And he often stays here, although the hours spend in driving is exhausting. It was worth it, with the peaceful scenery. Only the sound of birds chirping, the winds and the waves - and the fresh air all for himself.

The beautiful sunset, the changing light creates a dynamic visual experience, casting long shadows and illuminating the landscape in a soft, golden glow. The soothing and calming colors that can bring out feelings of serenity and tranquillity. She watches it with him.

He always watches the sunset alone but now is different, because she's with him. He glance at her, his eyes filled with love and his smiles were captivating. Although she wasn't looking at him. But they are gonna spend the first night outside to experience the thrill of camping. On the tent he set up, with a bonfire and marshmallows. And best of all, she was making s'mores for them both.