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Solanne followed Yael's figure walking out of the cabin. Seems like he has time to enjoy the sunrise. The two cats, Laurie and Orin had also followed him outside.
"You want breakfast?" She asked. She was leaning on the kitchen counter.
"Not hungry. Let's have some brunch later," Yael responded. He crouched down, and pet the two cat that was loafing beside him. The wind was blowing, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
"Okay."
On the other hand, Solanne's cheerful expression had changed. Her expression can't even be read.
From her point of view, Yael's experience in that world was different from what she had experience. Fears. She was sure that, that world was reflecting their fears and Solanne knew that both of them have different fears.
Still, she doesn't know if she'll be scared or be annoyed for that world has opened many things she refused to even talk about. She doesn't even share her struggles with her friends but a mere clown was able to pull her down, shattering all of her defenses.
Stranger.
Just. A. Stranger
She heaved her breath, and grabbed her coffee and phone as she headed towards her room. She can feel her body being drained out of her energy. She often relies on caffeine to wake her up, yet, the more she consumes the more she's this drain. She knew that but of course, it won't stop her from consuming coffee.
The moment she entered her room, she felt like a sudden nostalgia rushing through her as if this very own room was frozen in time. She sighed, feeling so tired. She puts her coffee, almost half finished on the table before she dive in to her bed, grabbing the blanket.
She made sure that the curtains are put as she doesn't want the sun shining through. She plans to sleep after all.
However, the moment she laid down, the sleepiness went away. Frustrated, she glared at the ceiling. She doesn't want to think of anything and just wanted to sleep for now. Hence, she counted in her head. Desperate to feel the tiredness and wanting to doze off.
Soon enough, as the number reached 100, her eyes begun to feel heavy, she sighed, feeling contented. If only she'll be able to have a peaceful sleep this time.
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The moment Yael headed back, Solanne was nowhere to be found. He looked up and saw her entering her room. She looks tired.
Yael stared at her for a moment. He seemed to be confused of something but he can't pin point it.
"She's going to sleep," Yael thought before washing the mug he used then he went back to the sofa and continued the anime he was watching. On the back of his mind, he used these distractions not to think about anything.
He's frustrated and he knew that his mood would drop down he started to over think things. He filled his eyes with colors form the anime that was in front of him thinking that even these sounds would drown his thoughts.
They both have the same thoughts of avoiding what they have encountered, yet, at the same time, the way they cope up with things are different.
Just as Yael was immersed with what he was watching, his phone vibrated. He glance at it, seeing the caller ID of his manager. He clicked his tongue and turned his phone off. He doesn't want to be reminded of what had happened in his dream.
He just wants to rest.
He feels tired.
He wants to enjoy what he has for now.
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Solanne waked up from the sound of her phone vibrating. She sighed, grabbing her phone, seeing that there were two notifications. One was from the owner of the cabin telling Solanne that there were many produces that was available for harvest.
She looked at the date. Seems like it was still a little bit early from what was promised by the cabin owner, but, Since Solanne grew up with her parents' selling vegetables on the market, she knew that most of the produce like vegetables sometimes were harvest early or on a later date based on the farming techniques.
The other one was from her brother. He had sent a link of his new vlog and his new video. Solanne smiled. Amused, at the same time, she's oddly excited to watch it.
The moment she played the video, Solanne saw the apartment she lives with his brother. The way the video was so aesthetically edited and that, he had documented what he often does in a day where there's no chores.
Solanne was smiling the whole time as she clicked the subscribe and like button.
With a smile on her face.
"It's pleasing to the eyes," Solanne typed to her phone and sent it to her brother. He replied. "Don't be shy," there was a grinning emoji on his text. "Just tell me that I did a great job!"
Solanne chuckled sending an emoji with its eyes rolling. She ten tossed her phone and head down stairs to see Yael, almost finishing the third season of Black clover.
"What you want to eat?" Solanne asked.
Yael groaned. "Something with soup?"
"Tinola?"
"What's that?"
"It's a filipino dish cooked with chicken and papaya with broth. Want some?"
"Just curious, why do you know so many filipino dishes?"
Solanne smiled. "My father is a Filipino."
"Oh?"
"Yep, anyways. Would you want that? I promise it's a homey food."
"Oh." Yael sat down on the sofa, his eyes were glistening. It seemed that he was far more curious that Solanne thought. "So that's why you're tan."
"Is there something wrong with being tan?" Solanne frowned.
"No. it just suit your vibes so well."
"Is that a compliment?"
"Maybe?" He teased.
Solanne rolled her eyes. "Right, wanna go for a walk later?"
"A walk?"
"Yep. 2 hours or so."
"Where to?" Yael frowned, he seemed to be confused.
Solanne took out the chicken on the fridge. She submerges it with water to defrost it and after that she turned around grabbing the papaya and start peeling.
"Remember what I told you before?"
"About what?"
"The vegetables that the owner wants to give us. He just messaged me a while ago that it's time for harvest. Since the owner doesn't have any means of transportation, we walk there. Furthermore, we need to stock some supplies."
"Should we head out after lunch?"
Solanne nodded. "Yes. Are you busy?"
"Nope," Yael shook his head. "I'm not busy at all." He stood up, let the anime run in the background, and just like before, he started to watch Solanne cooking. Since he's still injured, all he could do was watch.
Noticing his stare, Solanne grinned. "You really are dedicated."
"Is that bad?"
Solanne shook her head. "No. it's not."
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After lunch, Solanne and Yael prepared to take some of their clothes since they knew that they'll be sweaty walking later on, and packed some water and snacks. They both look like they are going on a nice trip.
They didn't forget to put some food and water for the cats enough until tomorrow.
Of course, they didn't forget their phone because just like what Yael had said earlier, it's their time to explore the place and took some pictures. They came here for vacation after all, they should enjoy it.
Right after checking if everything was already packed, Solanne and Yael made sure that all the windows and doors closed before heading out.
Yael was wearing a black cup, a short and white tshirt while Solanne was wearing a black square pants and an oversize white T-shirt.
Both of them have this high expectation expression on their faces.
"It's been a while since I have taken a walk in a province like this. I am excited to see some landscapes."
Solanne chuckled. "Same. Me too. I hope it doesn't rain."
"It won't. the sun is up." Yael was.so confident, he even reached his hands up the sky.
"Let's hope for the best then. Are you ready?"
"Yep."
Solanne smiled as she navigated to the maps that the owner has sent to her. Additionally to that, she also opened the maps on her phone so that they won't get lost while Yael, on the other hand, has already drawn out his phone ready to take some pictures.
He seemed to be excited when he said, "Solanne!" Solanne gaze up. She blinked when she heard the sound of the camera shutter.
"Did you just take photo of me?"
Yael laugh.
Solanne scoffed but a small smile was trying to pop up on her lips. Her cheeks turning a bit pink.
"I should take photos of you too and sell them! It's a super rare item!"
Yael has a smug on his face. He looked confident. "Of course! I am a very important person after all. You'll be rich if you do that."
"I am tempted."
Solanne raised her phone. "Just so you know, I am very tempted!"
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