“Issay? Napatawag ka?”
I sniff before speaking. “Cash, nandiyan na ba ‘yung sister-in-law mo?”
“Parating na siya, actually. Teka. Umiiyak ka ba?”
Natawa ako bigla. “What? No. Sinisipon ako. Naulanan ako kanina, e.”
“Kaya pala. Uminom ka agad ng gamot, ah? Para hindi na lumala. You know the drill.”
“Yes, doc,” I playfully say, not being able to control the humor. “I’ll be there in thirty minutes.”
“Okay. Be safe. We also have to talk about a couple of things regarding OSB. See you later, Issay.”
Pagkatapos kong maligo, humiga muna ako sandali without putting my clothes on. Pagpikit ko, nagreplay sa isip ko ‘yung kanina. ‘Yung buong araw. Ice’s kiss. Bree’s attempt to do the same. ‘Yung laro. How I never noticed Lei losing the game on purpose. How I fell for the a
