my daddy loves calamansi juice.

I went to lunch with my friend today at simple life and they had a free drink that came with an entree. I decided to try calamansi, since i've never ever tasted the drink before.

It was bitter at first. Really bitter and my mouth sort of rejected the entire taste of it. I wanted to back off from the drink, and i wanted to forget about it, but there was something unique and special about that drink that irked me.

I wanted more.

Then, i decided to try again. Gradually,the taste transformed and the drink's taste 'opened up' or so to speak. It was sweet heaven, like a lover's first kiss. I started to appreciate this nonparie taste, savouring its elegance. It gave this familiar rush to my palates, something i've longed to feel for what seems like all eternity.

you're like the calamansi.
a culmination of grace and reticence.
a bittersweet memory