Ryder nodded. "Because of his past, he always wanted to be someone else for you. And often times, his self doubt gets the best of him. And he's actually scared, Grace. Maniwala ka man o hindi, he's scared s**t with the idea of losing you. Na mapahamak ka. Na magbago ang isip mo at iwan siya o dinkaya ay pagtaguan mo.
"Huh?"
"You're together now, right?"
"I..."
Ryder pats her shoulder. "Take care of Vincent, then. Ikaw lang ang magpapatino diyan. Just like how Duke is to me. Isa pa, he always wanted to be free from doing bad stuff, you know." Humagikhik ito at winasiwas sa ere ang kumikislap na cellphone. "I'll go now. See you around, Grace."
"Ingat kayo," sabi niya bago natuon ang pansin sa seryosong si Vincent.
Tinanguan nito si Ryder na humalik sa pisngi nito. Gusto niyang mag-iw
