Edward was sitting silently in one corner of the dining area. They were having a dinner celebrating Xavier’s birthday. Nakikita niya ang masayang pag-uusap ng mga kasama niya rito lalong-lalo na ang nakangiting lalaki sa harapan niya, katapat niyang upuan. The guy looked very happy having a conversation with his friends.
Kaunti lamang sila na narito. Si Xavier, ang mga magulang nito, ang apat nitong kaibigan at siya. It was just a little gathering to celebrate Xavier’s day.
He lowered his head avoiding Xavier’s gaze when he turned his head back in front. Tinusok niya ang kapiraso ng karne na nasa plato niya gamit ang tinidor. He sliced it with the knife on his left hand pretending that he’s not keenly watching Xavier. May kaunting diin ang kanyang paghiwa sa pagkain dahil sa kabang
