THE SUN was just about to rise when Ema woke up. She was relieved to know that the heavy rain last night had stopped. She immediately went to the living room to check on Nicholas. To her dismay, he's already gone and only left a note on the top of the center table.
Kinuha niya ang iniwan nitong sulat at binasa: Maaga akong umalis dahil may scheduled meeting ako sa isa kong investor mamayang alas sais y medya. Don't worry, I'll return your clothes after I washed them. Take care! And I hope to spend time with you again.
Nag-init ang magkabila niyang pisngi matapos basahin ang nilalaman ng kapirasong papel. At mukhang pinunit nito ang pinagsulatan sa nakatabi niyang notebook sa maliit na bookshelf sa tabi nitong sofa.
Maski siya ay umaasang magkikita sila ulit. Matagal niya ring kinasabika
