SHANT POV Back to reality. Weekend’s over. Balik sa school, balik sa routine. And honestly? So tiring. I need to make sure Mommy won’t notice anything weird about me today. Baka mabuking ako — mahirap na. After class, as usual, deretso kami ni Jane sa part-time job namin tuwing hapon. “Shant!” tawag niya sabay kalabit. “Hmm? What?” “Kilala mo ba ‘yung guy na ‘yon?” “Saan?” “Ayun oh,” sabay turo sa table near the entrance. “Kanina pa siya nakatingin sa’yo.” What the—again? Bakit nandito na naman ‘tong loko? “He’s the guy I told you about last day. Yung epal na feeling close.” “Ang pogi naman pala eh,” hirit ni Jane. Okay fine, pogi nga… but his attitude? Ugh. Nakaka-turn off. “Ugali niya pangit. And guess what? Anak pala siya ng vice chairman ng company.” “Really? Baka he j

