KABANATA 22
What blessing it would be if we could skip the darkest moments of our lives as easily as we skip channels on TV. Na pupwede kong laktawan ang tagpong kagaya nito, kaharap si Rake, looking so drained and tired.
"Stop drinking and get out of my room, Rake." Pumasok ako at pinanatiling nakabukas ang pinto. He tilted his head while playing the rim of the glass.
"Bakit hindi mo nalang ako sabayan? Let's drink 'till we ran out of breath." He chuckled, pinaikot-ikot ang yelo sa loob ng baso. Ang kanyang siko ay nakatukod sa kanyang mga tuhod. Nasa sahig ang paningin. "What do you want? Whisky or brandy?" He continued.
"Go to your room, Rake. Lasing kana." I said firmly, trying to keep my tone of voice low. Napatingin ako sa dalawang bote ng alak. Hindi ko alam kung gaano na ito k
