Jasmine was so busy doing her assignment that she barely noticed Martin, who was standing just a few yards from her. His eyes were misty and full of sympathy for her.
Martin heaved a sigh before going to her. "Kumain ka na?" he said without even thinking.
Nagulat si Jasmine sa narinig. She knows the owner of that voice, kahit hindi na siya lumingon.
"Not yet, actually, hinihintay ko kayo ni Kuya. But now you're both here, so let me just tidy my things then we can eat dinner." nakangiting sabi, at inayos ang kanyang mga gamit. "Saglit lang, at maghahain na ako.".
Tumungo si Martin sa silyang nasa harap niya at umupo doon. "Ahm... why don't we go out and dine outside? Hindi ko kasamang umuwi si Lindon. May kinatagpo siyang classmate. He said he will be not home for a few days," wika ni
