A dream that came true

Rengil Mana-ay

We were sitting in the sand with our hands entwined as we were watching the waves hit the shore. Everything was so fine while we were talking about our goals and aspirations for ourselves, family, and us two. We didn’t care about anything that moment— not even time tho t’was going dusky already.

“Someday, I’ll be wearing my sophisticated white coat with my name, your last name and MD embroidered on it,” you said with pride and a glowing smile. Your dream of becoming a doctor really glittered through your eyes.

“And you, you’re going to be the captai— oh, Chief Engineer of a huge vessel,” You uttered with excitement while looking at me. Silently, I said a little prayer hoping that it would be you and me forever and that together, we’ll be turning our dreams into reality.

A decade and a half later, I did undergo various medical exams as part of my requirement before I come back on board.

“Good morning, Doc.”

“Good morning... C/E Reyes, right?”

I startled. The face seems so familiar. In a spur, my memory tries to recall the resemblance in front of me. And then suddenly, I saw K. Santos, M.D. stitched on her white coat. I was trying really hard to control my emotions and not to blink as I slowly realized that the doctor in front of me was the girl I shared my dreams with.

Yes, indeed, we made our dreams come true— not together but apart.