Nag-init ang leeg at mukha ko, parang nabasa niya na rin ang utak ko. Pero agad akong umiling-iling at umirap. Sa'kin na lang 'yon, hinding-hindi 'yon makakawala sa bibig ko. I frowned to show him my dislike of his idea. "Bakit ka nandito? Are you with your friends again?" "Not this time. Nagpapalipas lang ng oras." "Bakit? At bakit wala kang kasama? Where's the girl you're with in the pool earlier?" I want to hit myself, why of all things to say, that one's even included? And why am I asking him anyway? He's free to do everything he wants! Niara, what are you doing? I saw the side of his lips rosing up and I immediately felt the heat of my embarrassment. I massaged my nape and clenched my jaw. Goodness, Niara Abbygail! Now he looks amused and even mysterious, I left his dark orbs

