Tahimik ang buong kwarto.
The morning light streamed through the massive glass windows. Cebu skyline glowed gold. Sa gitna ng king-sized bed, magkatabi silang dalawa—nakahiga, magkadikit ang balat, pero parehong gising.
Dominic was lying on his side, nakatingin lang sa kanya. Bella was curled up beside him, the hotel blanket pulled up to her chest, her bare shoulders peeking out.
“Gising ka na pala,” mahina niyang sabi.
“Kanina pa,” sagot ni Dominic, eyes scanning her face. “Ayokong gumalaw. Baka mawala ka ulit.”
Bella smiled a little, but there was sadness in it. “Hindi na ako multo, Dom.”
“Hindi mo alam kung gaano ka ako hinanap,” bulong niya, voice cracked with something deep. “I thought… I thought I lost you for good.”
She looked at him, serious. “You almost did.”
Napaupo si Be
