“Let’s say we’re really similar, ano’t iniwasan mo ako?”
“I swear, Liberty.” His voice became hoarse. He leaned down and intertwined his fingers. He sounded like he was hesitating. “There was no way I could’ve said it to you that day, and I knew I’ll never be able to.”
The way fear reigned in his eyes made me feel like it’s something I should feel worried about. I was already worried, but this time, it felt big. Bothering. Trouble. I saw the panic on his face and how he was trying to cover it with his calmness but I’ve seen his usual state. I can now differ the genuine from the imitation. It wasn’t helping.
“Ano, Caliban?”
“I can not look at you the same after hearing from Verron that I might be using you because you feel like her…” His eyes dropped on the floor. “Kasi hindi ko naman
