HENNY
Nero touched my hair after sharing one warm kiss on the pool. Nakakapit siya sa baywang ko at nakahawak naman ako sa nga balikat niya. He is staring at me like he needs to study me.
Nakikita ko ang pamumuo ng luha sa mamula-mula niyang mga mata, mabagal ang pagkurap na parang mabigat ang mga iyon. I know he’s just doing this with me to feel something… to forget, or maybe even remember Lessandra. Hindi naman talaga sarap ang gusto ni Nero… gusto niyang makaramdam ng kahit ano.
People in pain seek pleasure to feel something. Because pain numbs the body, hardens the heart… clouds the brain.
And normally, I’d hate to be seen as someone else, but for Nero, I’ll understand if he sees me right now as Lessandra. Ganoon talaga.
With Lucius, I thought I was going to find Arthur in him t
