Chapter 9 We went in his room, and I decided to text Dad that I can’t go home. Umaga na kaya sinabi ko sa kanya na sa bahay ako ng kaibigan ko matutulog na totoo naman. I didn’t provide him the truth that I’ll be sleeping here in Greg’s house, and he’s a guy. “The other rooms are dirty. Hindi ko napalinisan. We can just share a bed?” hindi siguradong sabi niya nang makalabas siya mula sa banyo. He’s all fresh now while I probably look like a disaster right now. “I already texted Dad that I can’t go home. After what happened, I don’t think I still can go home and sleep soundly,” sabi ko sabay tawa at hubad ng sapatos ko. “I’m sorry for dragging you into this,” sabi niya saka siya umupo sa tabi ko. Inangat niya pa ang mga paa ko ipatong sa mga hita niya at mahina iyong minasahe. “Why di

