Lucianda Solero I WAS on my couch when I heard the noise outside the room. Tinigil ko ang pagbabasa para pakinggang mabuti ang kagulugan sa labas. I went to the door and leaned my ears to ear drops. “Soju and gin?” It was the voice of girls mumbling and giggling outside. Out of curiosity, I opened the door and showed myself without anticipation para malaman kung ano mang kaguluhan ang nangyayari. I saw a group of people wearing casual clothes, holding plastic and paper bags. Tatlong babae at isang lalaki. Humilig ako sa pintuan ko habang kumakain ng chips. Napabaling sila sa akin at nawala ang kanilang ngiti. “Sorry, Miss. Maingay ba kami? Did we disturb you?” ani ng lalaki na siyang may lakas lamang ng loob na kausapin ako. I know that I have a feisty and fierce appearance. The

