The wind whips her hair back as she closes her eyes and basks in the moonlight.

You can't help but be drawn to her.

Looking to your left you see Jillian, kuya Kiko, ate Sinta, ate Aika, Tita Risa and Tita Leni about seven feet away. The laughs they share reach over to you and Tricia's spot despite the distance.

It's nice to see them unwind and enjoy themselves.

The girl holding your hand speaks in a soft tone, taking the words right out of your mouth. "Nakakagaan sa loob na makita silang nagsasaya."

For a moment all you could do was smile and hum in agreement before speaking your mind. "True, grabe kayong mangampanya for Tita Risa and Tita Leni. Tapos grabe din ung pagod nila sa pag ha-handle ng mga fake news at trolling. Deserve niyo talaga ng break every now and then."

Tricia brings your hand up to her lips and places a kiss on the back of it all the while keeping your eyes locked together.

The bags under her eyes and the visible sag in her shoulders brought about by tiredness makes you want to whisk her away to someplace where time is still until you say it can flow once more.

"Buti na lang palapit na ung election at makakapag pahinga na kayo. But I suppose its naive of me to assume mag c-chill out na kayo dahil lang tapos na ang election... You guys never rest as long as may pagkakamaling pwedeng maitama."

Public service is never easy, made even harder when you're a woman who's more capable than most men in this society.

Sensing the slight bitterness in your voice about the fate that their family is walking, Tricia gently pulls you close to her before engulfing you in a tight hug and pressing a kiss to your temple.

"Ikaw ang pahingga ko sa mundong ito Mahal, basta anjan ka sa tabi ko hinding hindi ako magpapatalo sa pagod at pagsubok."

You hug her back just as tightly, pressing your head farther into the crook of her neck. Both of you basking in each other's grounding presence.

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