A wave of people welcomed me and Flare as we got through the hospital's lobby. Reporters began asking, ignoring each other as if they're the only one interviewing us. It's distressing, not only for my side but for Flare. "Flare McQueen!" One reporter called after pushing someone beside him. He pointed his mic to Flare. "Anong masasabi mo sa pagkaka-aksidente ni Noah Benitez? Sa tingin mo ba, may kinalaman 'to sa 'di umano'y hidwaan n'yo?" I looked at Flare. His face was crumpled as if he's gonna be bursting into anger anytime now! "S-sandali lang..." I asked the reporter. I tried to smile but I couldn't hide the irritation in my voice. God, his question was too offending! "You don't have to answer them, Flare. Ano kaya kung hintayin mo na lang ako sa kotse. Malaking bagay na sa 'kin an

