Into the black heavens, upon this clear night, comes the grace of white-gold moon that shined upon the two silhouettes gazing at its round shape in awe. Silence hung in the air; it was how one admires the beauty of something, silently without saying a word watch, it was what Alex and Sakuya were doing, they watched the moon in the sky while daydreaming.
One wished to be a bird, free to travel the sky, exploring unexplored sky and lands, while the other wished for a simple and quiet life.
''Alex, I'm not attractive enough?"
Suddenly, after a long moment of silence, Sakuya, who had her head nestled on Alex's shoulder, lifted her head and stared at Alex in the eyes.
Alex didn't immediately answer; he first locked eyes with the Japanese girl, staring into those beautiful eyes as the starry night sky, vast and normally calm, yet not right now, some incertitudes made her normally calm eyes appear troubled, and Alex knew the reason for this.
''Of course, you are beautiful; you're a beautiful woman not losing to anybody, I can assure you that. Why is the sudden question?"
It was Sakuya's turn to stay silent.
''You asked why the sudden question is? Well, it's simply because I waited, waited so long, yet you didn't even make a move on me, almost as if I'm not attractive; I have started losing confidence in myself, wondering if I have a problem, well I do have one..''
The last part was said rather inaudibly. Alex sighed; although he had expected such a response, hearing it still hurts a bit, it was as if your wife complained about you not paying any attention to her.
''How come! You know pretty well what is going on, we don't have time, I have thought of making a move, but circumstances didn't permit it, it's why to forgive me, you are beautiful I want you as my woman there's no doubt about it, just that I didn't get the chance to demonstrate it. I thought maybe after the mission; we would have plenty of time on our way back.'' Alex quickly explained why he stayed passive until now; he didn't forget to encircle his arm around Sakuya's slender waist as he said those words.
''I see, that is good. I'm glad you are thinking about me. When you said I would be the one to follow you, I was so happy that I had almost cried; I knew you'd make a move; it was why you especially asked me to accompany you two. I'm glad it's the case.'' Sakuya said as she leaned against Alex's sturdy chest.
If at the beginning it started only as interest and also because of some promise to always stick together in this life, now, these two things had evolved into a feeling of wanting to never separate from this man, he only thinks of becoming stronger, unromantic. However, with all these flaws, she still doesn't want to be apart from him.
Usually, when a woman complaint as Sakuya just did, the man would try to reassure the girl with some sweet words and even a kiss; however, Alex did none of that; he explained why he stayed passive, no romantic words, no kiss. It was why Sakuya thought he was unromantic. Well, people have things they are not good at; being romantic isn't one of them when it comes to Mr. Touch, I guess. Sakuya thought and chuckled.
''What is so funny? What are you thinking about?" Alex asked after hearing Sakuya chuckled.
''Nothing, tell me what is love?"
Instead of answering his question, Sakuya raised another one.
''What's Love, huh? That's some tricky question.'' Alex said before looking at the moon in contemplation.
Finally, Alex opened his mouth and said, ''Love is when you feel comfortable with the other, love is when desire the other, you desire to protect them, to spend the rest of your life with this person, Love is when you accept the other with all their flaws without running away, Love is one you accept everything from the other. Well, it's all I can think of at the moment. I will also add that a love that isn't considerate and kind is not loved at all. It is merely an emotional attachment. Bonds can be made for selfish reasons or fail to mature into real love. Each partner puts the other first; each treasures the other above themselves. In love, we don't hold one another back; we aspire one other to new heights while always being there to catch after falls, pick the other up, set them back on the road to success and happiness.''
''Bravo!"
Clap! Clap!
Sakuya clapped before with her hands. She made Alex face her as she declared.
"Just now, you sound like a philosopher. Well, I have generally understood what you mean. You know, there is nothing more important in life than love. Love binds us to one another and to every good deed we do. It is love that keeps us healthy and positively focused. But love, like any other element of life, needs attention to stay strong. We don't attain it and put it aside like money in a bank account.
We shower our children, our close ones, with love and positive reinforcement; we hold our lovers dear and remind them in our special way how deeply loved and appreciated they are. We love our friends, our homes, and our communities.
There is nothing else that needs our attention more. None of us will come to the end of our earthly time and wish we spent more days in an office or lost in anger; we'll wish for more time with those we love; we'll cherish our good memories. Love is the most precious commodity in this universe; it's free, and the more we give, the more it multiplies. It is truly the superpower we carry inside. Love starts from simple interest, a simple desire, and I'm in love with you; I want you to love me back, I want to stay by your side forever, to support you in every moment of your life, will you let me, will you accept me?"