“You look so blooming today, Amaris Romana. You’re glowing,” Ycca told me. We’re on the shore, sunbathing. “It’s because I can complete an eight-hour sleep now,” I answered but I saw how the side of her lips curled up. Aila’s too. “Maybe you mean, it’s because of Noah,” Aila said. My brows furrowed. “What does Noah have to do with it?” “Oh, come on, Mari! You are glowing differently, and we are so and very sure it’s not because of sleep. We weren't born yesterday and definitely not virgins anymore to not know the reason,” Ycca said. Aila giggled and said, “Our Mari finally got laid.” “Girls!” I called them out. Nakakahiya at baka may makarinig sa mga pinag-sasasabi nila. Buti na lang nasa kabilang banda ang mga kasama namin lalaki. “Sus! Nahiya pa ‘to! Halatang-halata naman sa in

