Aurelia Ivory Valencia
“NEXT TIME, we can date at different places. I will bring you to any country or resort you want…” Mathias smiled at me. “Kapag pwedi na,” he added when I didn’t speak.
“Resort? At saan naman? Sa Marahuyo Island?” pagbibiro ko at naging bahaw ang ngisi ko. It was supposed to be a joke, but I couldn’t help to think further about it. Hindi ako kasing tindi ni Cyrus na kailanman hindi lalapit sa tubig o dagat, o anumang isla. I am not fond of island or ocean, but to consistent stay away from the water like he used to do. Mawawala lang sa isp ko iyun at makakalimutan na dapat pala akong lumayo sa dagat.
“There are many islands…” Mathias uttered and didn’t continue speaking. “I’m sorry about your neck.”
Napataas ako ng isang kilay at pinigilan ang pagngisi.
“I hope… i
