When I get back to our table, nakita ko si Erick na mag-isa at umiinom ng wine. Nang makita niya akong papalapit ay agad niyang binitiwan ang wine at saka ako hinarap.
He asks, “What happened? You do not look so good. Is your tummy aching?”
Napabuntonghininga ako nang makaupo ako sa pwesto ko. “Your uncle is suspicious of me. He said that I am only with you because of your money, which offended me, by the way. Even if it is not true.”
“I did not warn you that he is like that, too. I am sorry. But do not worry. He will not harm you in any way just because he is suspicious of you. We just have to be careful not to get caught. He will probably investigate you.”
“You do not have to say sorry. I expected him to say those words. Well, kind of. And I think he already did his research.”
Mahin
