"Mahal kita, Lia."
Natigilan ang dalaga sa narinig niyang sinambit ni Feliciano habang mahigpit itong nakayakap sa kaniya.
"What did you say?"
"Mahal na kita, Lia." His arms around her tightened. His face was buried on the crook of her neck as if he was afraid she would be gone if he ever let go.
Sa kabilang banda, hindi naman makapaniwala si Lianne sa sinabi ng binata. Her mind was in deep chaos and she couldn't comprehend his confession. Hindi niya alam ang dapat niyang reaksyon sa sinabi ng binata. Hindi ngayon na puno siya ng takot at galit para rito.
She heaved a deep sigh. "H-Hindi ko kayang paniwalaan ang sinabi mo, Feli," diretsong saad ni Lianne bago bahagya niyang inilayo ang binata mula sa kaniya.
Nagtagpo ang mga mata nila. Her eyes were clouded with fear and anger and hi
