Matt tried to hide his smile, inilang hakbang lang nito ang pagitan nila ni Gabby.
"Matt," naiinis na si Gabby. "Hindi ako nagbibiro"
Mas lalo pang lumapad ang ngiti ni Matt. He warmed his hand by rubbing it together and cupped her face.
"How long have you practiced that?" he asked, smiling.
"Practiced what?" Gabby swallowed. She licked her lips which had started to dry. She could feel the blood drain from her face.
"You're white as a sheet."
"Matt hindi ako nagbibiro."
"As you said."
He moved his hand toward her chest over the wild beating of her heart.
Their eyes met as her heart thumped beneath his palm.
Gabby closed her eyes. How can she keep denying kung hindi naman nakikiayon ang puso niya.
"Look at me."
Pilit niyang sinalubong ang titig ni Matt. His hand moved and cup
