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A sound of waves
A clear starry sky
The bright moon in the sky
A harsh wind breeze that can turn your hair into a waves
That's how you describe a beach at night. Gladiia just leaving a party in her hotel, the crowd makes her exhausted. as much she enjoys dancing and music she prefers to do it in a calmer environment, a lot of ladies swarming to Gladiia like a small fish, asking Gladiia to dance with them too. ''It was too much" Gladiia says, she leaves the party wanting to go back to her room. while this may be just her excuse wanting to escape from the commotion.
As Gladiia walks around the beach she realizes how she enjoys the sound of calming sea, ''was the beach always this lovely at night? '' that's what on Gladiia's mind when she looks at the tides.
''Maybe it isnt bad to stay around here and while getting fresh air, it's been while i have the luxury to be alone" Gladiia wandering around the beach she enjoys listening to the sounds of tides and feeling the wind breeze through her clothes. she walked toward the tides and look at the bright moon in the sky. She drowns in the deep serene, Yes this is what she looking for. peaceful times alone without people disturb her. things have been very hectic for her, she doesn't have time to enjoy herself alone.
She playing and walking in the tides just like a little kid who enjoying their time on the beach, as her shoes feel the tides on the sea, she began dancing without her realizing it. It as if the sea asking her to dance together and she accepts it. She doesn't care even though it makes her clothes get wet, No one can stop her when she began dancing. When she dancing she feels there's something missing...While she enjoys her dance but there's something incomplete. Yes, its a music. a dance without music is like eating unseasoned cuisine.
It would be great if there's a song or maybe someone singing
When she cast this thought on her mind, the sea answers her plea.
"♪ ....♪...♪"
A beautiful voice is heard around the sea. Gladiia stopped her dance, she was surprised at the sounds of the singing voice.
"Who the hell singing in this late night? especially on the beach? mmm...maybe there's the concert? but this beach is already reserved.."
Gladiia wondering about this singing voice, who's in their right mind singing in this late night? on top of that, this beach was already reserved by her company.
"♪.......♪♪............♪"
The voice grows stronger
The singing voice is so beautiful, she never heard anything like this before.
It's so soothing and yet feel sorrowful, the singer must be feeling some sort of sadness
"♪♪..........♪...........♪♪....♪"
The voice is getting stronger and stronger
it as if, It wants to lure Gladiia in.
Gladiia was intrigued by this voice, she began running over the tides, looking for the voice.
She knew those voices are calling for her. The sea listen to her wish.
When Gladiia getting close to the source of the voice, she was surprised at what she sees.
She saw a beautiful maiden with a red-colored dress and stunning silver hair, as her long hair splattered around the water.
Oh Dear Lord, What a beauty. Is she what people call ''siren"? because if she is, I don't mind being lured by a beauty like that.
Gladiia was astonished by the beautiful maiden and as well her beautiful voice.
This is like a dream for her. for once she feels grateful that she's attending her company party
Gladiia's heart beat faster, she touches her chest. blood rushing on her skin and her eyes can't stop staring at the beauty in front of her.
The beautiful maiden notice Gladiia's presence, she takes a look at Gladiia.
Her beautiful red-colored eyes is alluring, Gladiia feels she was captured by that eye.
The maiden stops her singing '' You.........I never see you around here..."
Gladiia is startled when the maiden starts to talk. I was too focused looking at her i didn't realize she talks to me..even her talking voice is very soothing.
"Umm..yes. I am one of the guests on this beach. I apologize that I disturb your time, I was allured by your voice, I don't mean to interrupt nor bothering you. Your voice is just so lovely that I'm intrigued. Are you the local here?"
the maiden nodded her head."I see...I'm pleased to hear that. though I'm actually purposely singing in this time because I expect there's no one gonna listen...I wonder why a guest like you wandering in this time"
Gladiia let out a chuckle
"Ahaha, It just I wanted to get fresh air and I happen to enjoy the sea at night. I'm more surprised why you prefer singing alone, your voice is so beautiful. I bet people willing to listen to your voice. ah- sorry, maybe you have your reason. nevermind about my remark. If you feel I'm bothering you, I gonna leave"
"...So you like the sea at night too? I never thought i gonna meet someone who shares the same mind as me" the beautiful let out a small smile.
By God, Her smile is so sweet.
"Ah..Is that so, I'm glad I'm not the only one and you don't mind about me...staying here?"
"I usually prefer to be alone but maybe you're the exception because I feel you and I are the same....."
"I see..I'm glad to hear that, oh also its rude of me to not introduce myself, My name is Gladiia, though it's my middle name I prefer people calling me that because my real name is.. never mind. also may I know your name?"
the beautiful maiden looking down as if she thought something."uh..I..."
"Ah.. it's alright if you don't want to tell your name. I'm not gonna force you"
"mmm..no it's not like that..it just I'm not good at talking with people. Gladiia...what a lovely name you have. as for me...Ish-..no..you can call me Skadi"
"Skadi...what beautiful name you have. just like your appearance"
Skadi approach Gladiia slowly.
"Gladiia...do you like singing?"
"uhm...I enjoy singing and music but I afraid i don't have..great ability to sing. but I'm good at dancing, perhaps I dance better than I sing"
Skadi widen her eyes
"Dancing..? that's amazing, i couldn't do it."
"Then, Do you want me to teach you?"
Gladiia reaches her hand toward Skadi
"Skadi, do you want to dance with me? I can teach you also, I want you to sing while we dance"
Skadi was hesitant but seeing Gladiia's determined faces, she decided to accept her offer. Skadi takes Gladiia's hand as an agreement.
The sounds of the tide are getting stronger.
Two women dancing in the tides, Gladiia held Skadi's waist and guide her through the tides.
Skadi's soothing voice makes Gladiia forget about reality and focus on their own world.
They're dancing as if they're in their own world, they follow the sea rhythm and harmonize their sing and dance.
The sea makes a stage for this two-woman who is very passionate about their dance and song.
The star and moon watching them in harmony.
That night was the most unforgettable night for Gladiia. for the first time in her life, she feels alive and found a wave that can sprinkle her life with passion.
Perhaps the sea guided her.
If this is truly fates, then she very grateful to accept it.
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Next morning
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Gladiia prepares her luggage to go back home.
On the balcony, she stares at the sea.
She wonders if last night were a dream.
She definitely will visit this island again.
I wonder if I can meet with Skadi again
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