Nakaramdam ako ng pagkailang pagkabalik sa tabi ni Kervy. Maya-maya ay sumunod si Bench dala ang alak at baso. I caught him looking at me playfully before he talked to Kervy. “We’ll finish this bottle, okay? This is our first time drinking together. Kailangan malubos natin ito,” wika ni Bench. Kervy looked at me. As if asking for permission. Masyado akong distracted sa sinabi ni Bench kanina kaya medyo natagalan ako bago mag-react kay Kervy. “W-Well, kakayanin mo ba? Hindi ka sanay uminom, Kervy. You’ll be driving…” seryoso kong sabi. “You’re right,” wika nito. Lumingon siya kay Bench at nagsalita. “I won’t be able to finish that with you without getting so drunk. Maybe I will only take a few shots and then I’ll stop already,” paliwanag ni Kervy. Umiling si Bench. “I won’t approve

