The woman unexpectedly laughed crisply. "Ouch."
Takang-taka na si Amber Marie. Lalo pang tumawa si Madam Annabeth, sinabihan si Angelo.
"Magpaliwanag ka, ha." At hinarap si Amber.
"So pleased to meet you, Amber. I just have to get back to the kitchen. I'll try to see you again before you leave."
Amber nodded. "Pleased to meet you, too, Ma'am."'
Sabay silang naupo ni Angelo pagkalayo ng chef na natatawa tawa pa.
"We used to date,'' sabi ni Angelo.
Nganga si Amber Marie dahil sa narinig. "Are you serious?"
"No, you're really serious?" Ulit nito.
"W-when?" Hindi pa rin ito makapaniwala sa nalaman.
"Tagal na, mga ten years na siguro. Sandali lang naman. A couple of months dating, mga gano'n. She had to leave for the States, may sister siya doon na nagkasakit that's why she needs to--
