CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
JAZZLENE
"Hop in."
I hesitated, glancing back at Violet and Leigh, who were still deep in their argument tungkol sa kung sino ang kasama nila noong gabing nagpunta kami sa Castillano Club at kung saan sila natulog. The idea of spending time with Adam was appealing lalo na at isang linggo na kaming hindi nagkikita, but the suddenness of the invitation and my lack of familiarity with his adoptive father made me wary.
"That's very kind of you, but I'm not sure po," I began. Sumulyap ako sa relo ko at kunwaring tiningnan ang oras. "Papunta na po kasi si Daddy. Susunduin na niya ako."
"Gano'n ba?" He pursed his lips, seeming to be thinking. "Birthday kasi ngayon ng asawa ko. Mommy ni Adam. Wala kaming bisita bukod kay Adam, kaya gusto sana kitang imbitahin para makilala
