“What the hell was that, Andriel?!” I shouted. The bar is almost empty except for some drunkards who’s too drunk to even move. “Am I not safe anymore?! Bakit ako tinarget?” I asked. Hindi sumagot si Andriel. Which was expected. But I need an answer, right now! I looked at Gabriel. “May alam ka ba?” tanong ko, almost pleading. Why did it come to this? Now, my sister is not the only one in danger, we both are. Pa’no na ‘to? Pa’no ko ‘to matatakasan? Anong sasalubong kina mama when they find out about this? Anong mangyayari if matuluyan na nga kami ni ate? No! Hindi pwede! I want to find a boyfriend before that happens first! Okay, geez. That was the lamest excuse ever. But I’m 17, grade 12 na ako next year. I should at least have a suitor. Pero kahit isa, wala! Well, there was this one gu

