Aurelia Ivory Valencia BUMUHOS AKO ng maligamgam na tubig galing pa sa pagpapainit ni Mathias kanina. I took the shampoo and his liquid soap. At least malinis ang kanyang bahay at bathroom kahit may kaliitan. Mathias was standing behind the door, may konting awang at kita ko ang likod niya roon. I am watching his back while taking a shower in his bathroom. “What if may ipis dito?” I whispered to him, gusto ko lang na nag-uusap kami. Ayokong puro kulog at ulan ang naririnig ko. “Patayin mo.” Sinimangutan ko siya. “What if, hindi pa tumila ang ulan? Are we going to sleep here?” “Pwedi naman. Kung ayos lang sayo…” he moved a bit to fix his stance. “Do you have a bed here?” para akong nasa isang survival mode ngayon. Noon napapanuod ko lang ang mga ganito. “Ano ba ang tingin m

