I nodded. “Sounds good.” I smiled at him before turning my attention to the notebook he bought. “By the way, bakit ka pala nandito?” tanong niya dahilan kung bakit muli kong inangat ang tingin sakanya. “Graduation gift ni Ate Lara. Summer vacation na rin, ikaw?” “Same as yours. Mag-bestfriend nga talaga sila. For sure, they plan it together.” napailing-iling na sambit niya na ikinatawa ko. “How long will you stay here?” I shrugged. “Maybe until the end of the summer. Wala pa kaming pinag-uusapan ni Ate Lara sa pag-uwi ko. For now, gusto ko munang mag-enjoy,” ani ko. He nodded several times as a sign of agreement. “So if ever end of the summer, May ang alis niyo?” Tumango ako bilang sagot. “I’m not sure pero baka,” sagot ko at tinuon na ang pansin sa notebook na binili niya. I op

