Kabanata 32
"Run"
"Thank you," I said with a hint of relief. I was able to ask Fabien to see me. Mabuti at pinagbigyan niya na ako. "You want anything?"
Umiling siya.
Nasa isang café sa labas ng University kami. Hindi raw kasi siya pwedeng magtagal. I really understand.
"I just really want to apologize to you. I was unfair. But believe me, I didn't intend to fool you or anything. I am sorry for wasting your time—"
"So it's not Illias?" aniya.
Natigilan ako. But eventually, I nodded slowly. Hindi na ako magtatanong paano niya nalaman. The news about the wedding now is floating all over the alta community. Hindi ko na alam ilang kakilala na who extended their congratulations. It's been consuming my energy everyday simula ng lumabas ang balita.
Muli akong tumango.
"We should not be r
