He sat up slowly like a rising wave, no sudden moves, calm pa rin kahit ako itong sumasabog. His gaze was sharp under the low light, accentuating how serious he really was.
"Ayan ang hindi ko gagawin sa iyo." His tone was firmer now. "Hindi dahil nag iinit ka ay sasabayan ko yan."
Oo nga ba? Hindi siya sabay sa init ko. Hindi niya ako gusto enough to lose control. Hindi siya naaapektuhan?
That thought cut deep. It made my stomach twist in humiliation.
"Hindi sasabayan?" I let out a laugh na halos mapait. "Hindi mo lang ako gusto. That is it, Nicholas. You simply do not want me."
His jaw tightened. His eyes darkened. Parang unti unting napupuno rin siya, pero still holding back. Always holding back.
"Hindi ibig sabihin na I do not f**k you means I hate you, Leona." His voice rose, cli
