Altheo Mikhail Zhicanon Veracci "Hmm..." I looked at Celestina sleeping next to me. We were so close I could smell her natural scent. Sweet. Intoxicating. I pulled her closer and fixed the blanket that was covering our naked bodies. Nakayakap ang isa niyang kamay sa aking tagiliran at ang kaniyang mukha ay nakabaon sa aking leeg. Ang higpit ng kapit niya na parang anumang oras ay iiwan ko siya. Naiintindihan ko naman kung bakit. We were in a complicated relationship even before. I was an asshole for keeping secrets from her. Nawawala ako palagi, babalik ng marami siyang tanong pero kahit isa ay wala akong sinasagot. Dahan-dahan kong inalis ang kamay niya na nakakapit sa akin. Thankfully, Celestina didn't wake up. I put my clothes on and stared at her for a moment. Pagkatapos ay bumalik

