Narinig niyang huminga ng malalim si Jacob.
“Eh… kasi you said, it’s just our secret that’s why I’m whispering…”
Napangiti naman siya. Jacob really wanted to fulfill his promised. Truly, a man of his words, ika nga.
“Who was there and why did you call?” tanong niya dito.
“I was here in the living room. They were busy preparing for Kuya Alejandro’s welcome back party. Wala naman ako pwedeng maitutulong sa kanila, that’s why I called you.” Mahabang paliwanag nito.
“Ganoon ba? Naiinip ka ba?”
Tila nag-isip muna ito bago sumagot, “Sort of,” anito. “I wished you were here, para sana mag-jamming ulit tayo,” malungkot na sabi nito.
Nalungkot din siya sa sinabi nitong iyon. “But you understand Ate naman di ba?”
Narinig niyang bumuntong-hininga ito. “Yes,” sagot nito. “We could still see
