Parang tinamaan ng kidlat si Alexiel sa narinig. Marahas niyang nilingon ang binata saka matiim itong tinitigan.
"Wow, that's a beautiful name. Elegant and sophisticated." wika ng isa sa mga investors. "I think it suits her well..."
"I don't think so."
Tumahimik ang lahat at sabay-sabay na napatingin kay Alexiel.
"I don't like it," he firmly said as he slowly darted his gaze towards Klein.
"And what exactly do you dislike about it, Mr. Frey?"
"I don't hate it. I just think that Liliana suits her better. She's sweet and innocent. That's how she is, and I like it. Don't make her into something that isn't her... it doesn't feel right."
Napalingon si Liliana kay Alexiel. Karaniwan namang walang pakialam sa kanya ang binata. Ngunit bakit ganon na lang ito kung makatutol?
An awkward sile
